Jul
2009
Articles from 7th Jul 2009
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TUES PM: Body found by River Colne in Huddersfield
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BODY was found beside the River Colne in Huddersfield. Read
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TUES PM: Halifax Road to reopen to two-way traffic on Wednesday
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAJOR road into Huddersfield reopens tomorrow after months of closure. Read
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TUES AM: Police search in Birkby for burglars
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE launched a huge search for two men in Birkby this morning. Read
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Huddersfield man jailed for gems fraud
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FAKE gem dealer and an accomplice called Honest were jailed after “ruthlessly” targeting customers for their life savings. Read
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Parenting lessons for disgraced mum Shannon Matthews
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
REPORTS claim jailed mum Karen Matthews is having lessons – in parenting. Read
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Future of Huddersfield Tourist Information Centre to be decided
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CAMPAIGNERS are continuing the fight to have a visitor centre in Huddersfield. Read
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Moldgreen man talks of threats at house
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER soldier says he was forced to flee a Huddersfield house – closed down by Kirklees Council – because of constant hassle. Read
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Peacock blights lives in Huddersfield
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MYSTERY visitor is making life a misery for residents in Cowcliffe. Read
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Water lot of fun in Kirklees
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BIG canal festival in Kirklees is being staged next month. Read
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Holmfirth man hoping £25 car will triumph at classic show
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PETER Bradley’s classic Triumph Roadster has literally lasted a lifetime. Read
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Huddersfield drugs dealer Ashley Patrice gets four years
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DRUG dealer who had more than £1,000 worth of crack cocaine in a safe at his Huddersfield home has been jailed for four-and-a-half years. Read
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Dewsbury woman’s illness not an issue in mum's death says court
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DEWSBURY woman who claimed she was hearing voices in her head when she battered her pensioner mum to death probably did not fall mentally ill until after the murder, top judges ruled. Read
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CPS ‘fined’ after delays hit bank robbery court case
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Crown Prosecution Service have been “fined” by a judge after delays in a case. Read
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OVER 2,000 people from Dewsbury took part in celebrations to mark Refugee Week.
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
The family event in Crow Nest Park, organised by Kirklees Council’s community cohesion team, featured information on refugees and Refugee Week, food stalls, arts and crafts, music from a Kurdish band and lots of other activities. Read
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UFO sighting in the Holme Valley claim
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
STRANGE lights were spotted in the sky above the Holme Valley. Read
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45-year-old man arrested after Linthwaite police siege
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has been arrested following a four-hour police drama in Linthwaite. Read
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Cars damaged on St Andrew’s Road during Huddersfield Giants match
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE are investigating the latest incident of car vandalism in Huddersfield. Read
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Dewsbury war her gets fitting tribute
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FOUR-YEAR quest to uncover the brave story of a Dewsbury war hero has ended. Read
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Meltham residents put finishing touches to displays for Yorkshire in Bloom 2009
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ORGANISERS are putting the finishing touches to Meltham’s entry for the Yorkshire in Bloom Awards. Read
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University of Huddersfield lecturer opposes directly-elected mayor for Kirklees Council
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOP academic believes a directly-elected mayor would not be good for Kirklees Council. Read
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Huddersfield teachers in Cancer Research UK cycle challenge
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FOUR Huddersfield teachers are getting on their bikes in memory of a former pupil who died of bone cancer in 2007. Read
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Andy Booth signs up for Southend United bike ride
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TOWN legend Andy Booth is the latest name to commit to the ‘Pedal for Pounds’ cycle ride to Southend United on August 8. Read
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A success so far at Holmfirth Art Week
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOLMFIRTH Art Week is already the picture of success, with more support than ever before. Read
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Dementia patients’ £15,000 cash boost
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DEMENTIA patients will be able to piece together their pasts thanks to a £15,000 cash boost. Read
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Huddersfield Community Crime Fighters trained
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ACTIVISTS have been trained to help in the fight against crime. Read
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Church garden party raises cash for roof damage
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BIRKBY church raised more than £400 at its annual garden party – but still needs to raise thousands more to repair massive damage caused by thieves. Read
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Huddersfield’s St Luke’s hospital gets top marks but will close
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HOSPITAL destined to close has been graded as ‘excellent’ by health officials. Read
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SHINE: Giving young talent a chance
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ACTRESS Denise Welch is backing Shine. Read
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Scholes Junior and Infant School to celebrate 100 years with £35k play area
Jul 07 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SCHOOL will celebrate its 100th birthday with a new playground Read
