Jun
2009
Articles from 30th Jun 2009
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TUES PM: Latest on Brighouse explosion
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
INVESTIGATORS say an explosion which rocked a Brighouse property early this morning is suspicious. Read
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Repairs almost complete at St John’s Church in Birkby
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
REPAIRS to a Birkby church devastated by metal thieves are almost complete. Read
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TUES AM: 1,000 cannabis plants found in Thornton Lodge
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AROUND 1,000 cannabis plants were seized when police executed a drugs warrant at a house in Bulay Road in Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield. Read
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More concerns raised on failed hip operations at Birkby hospital
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE people have come forward to claim their hip operations at a Huddersfield hospital have failed, leaving them in pain. Read
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Dewsbury woman who battered mum to death loses appeal
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN who claimed she was hearing voices in her head when she battered her pensioner mum to death with a rolling pin has lost an appeal against her murder conviction. Read
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TUES AM: Massive explosion rocks Brighouse - pictures
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MASSIVE explosion damaged a house in Brighouse this morning. Read
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Festival date for Huddersfield theatre group
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A THEATRE group from Huddersfield took tea with a difference – at Glastonbury. Read
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Car stolen in Kirkheaton house burglary
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BURGLARS stole a car after taking the keys from a house. Read
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Young Huddersfield jobless protest
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG people will back a protest over unemployment in Huddersfield tomorrow. Read
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Kirklees students in climate debate
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
Students from High Schools across Kirklees are lined up to debate global warming and climate change issues. Read
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Moldgreen raider takes Wii
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A THIEF took a Nintendo Wii games console from a house after getting in through an open window. Read
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Arrest after attack on Clayton West cricketer Chris Thomson
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LEEDS man has been arrested in connection with the attack on Clayton West cricketer Chris Thompson. Read
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Driving ban for Clr James Greenwood
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SENIOR Kirklees education officer who drove a high-powered motorcycle at more than twice the permitted speed limit has been banned from driving. Read
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Birkby Day Centre hosts family fun day
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FAMILY fun day will take place in Birkby this Sunday. Read
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Huddersfield Town old boys turn to cricket for charity
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TOWN stars past and present turned out to help a deserving charity. Read
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Huddersfield bank raid charges
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO men appeared in court charged with an armed bank robbery in Huddersfield. Read
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Thongsbridge floor firm Warmawood is under investigation
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
INVESTIGATORS are looking into the dealings of a Huddersfield flooring company that has left customers thousands of pounds out of pocket. Read
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Shannon neighbour faces benefit fraud charges
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN who played a major role in the search for abducted schoolgirl Shannon Matthews will appear in court next month charged with benefit fraud. Read
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Health chief visits Calderdale
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CALDERDALE’s health service was in the spotlight when a key NHS figure visited the region. Read
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Slaithwaite bookshop owner fears final chapter after rates increase five-fold
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VILLAGE bookshop owner claims her business will have to close after her business rates increased five-fold. Read
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Simon Stevens appointed managing director at Britannia Rescue
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
Simon Stevens has been appointed managing director of roadside rescue business Britannia Rescue. Read
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Olympic cyclist Ed Clancy joins forces with Huddersfield Town
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
OLYMPIC gold medal cyclist Ed Clancy has become the new coach at Huddersfield Town. Read
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Huddersfield rider Michael Whitaker hit by ban as horse fails drugs test
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FOUR-time British Olympian Michael Whitaker has been suspended after a positive drugs test on his horse. Read
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Obituary: Polish war hero John Tylicki dies aged 84
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN who made his home in Huddersfield after his wartime exploits has died. Read
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Huddersfield Magic Circle celebrates 60th anniversary
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MAGICIANS celebrated their organisation’s 60th anniversary at the weekend. Read
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General: Seeing the light on solar power
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THIS is the latest in our new series of columns from the Huddersfield-based Energy Saving Trust energy doctor, here to help everyone save energy in the home. This week, promised to be one of the hottest of the summer, couldn’t be a better time to think solar, though the system does work all year round Read
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Kirklees Council’s Cabinet ‘running scraed’ of house-building plan
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS are “running scared” from controversial plans to build 37,000 new homes. Read
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Cupwith Hill footpath repair project
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCIL workers and volunteers have taken steps to improve a popular footpath. Read
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Search is on for Bond Girl in Huddersfield
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE search is on for a Bond Girl ... from Huddersfield. Read
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Wentworth School reunion planned
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER pupil of a Huddersfield school is organising a reunion. Read
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WOMEN prisoners were put through their paces in a charity race.
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
Inmates at New Hall jail in Flockton took part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life event for the fourth year. Read
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Beaumont Park teenager achieves Duke of Edinburgh Gold award - and meets the Duke himself
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BEAUMONT Park teenager had a brush with royalty after achieving her gold Duke of Edinburgh award. Read
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Electronics bus at Moorend Technology College
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
STUDENTS from Moor End Technology College in Crosland Moor boarded a special electronics bus. Year 10 pupils spent the day learning the skills of soldering and circuit building. Read
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Brighouse mum-of-two pens girly novel based in the town
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BRIGHOUSE is about to become the setting of a glamorous new ‘chick lit’ novel. Read
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Huddersfield gig to help disabled youngsters
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BENEFIT gig will be staged to raise funds for a Huddersfield charity which helps young people with disabilities. Read
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Children and students put ideas for developing Queensgate quarter on display
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHILDREN have had their say on the future of how Huddersfield town centre should look. Read
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Switched on hob causes Batley house fire
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A KITCHEN was badly damaged by smoke after an electric hob was accidentally switched on. Read
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Huddersfield Civic Society hold exhibition at former Neaversons shop at Byram Street
Jun 30 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOW would you change Huddersfield? Read
