Jul
2009
Articles from 16th Jul 2009
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THURS PM: Quotas for northerners sitting on Govt-funded bodies
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COMMONS Leader Harriet Harman and her Tory shadow Alan Duncan traded insults today on reports that the Government is to introduce quotas for northerners on the boards of quangos. Read
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THURS AM: Man critical after banging his head in road fall
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 21-year-old man is in a critical condition after falling and banging his head. Read
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THURS AM: Power cut in Fartown, Birkby and Hillhouse
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOMES across Fartown, Birkby and Hillhouse suffered a power cut late last night. Read
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Elland child porn pervert jailed
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 34-YEAR-OLD man who downloaded thousands of child porn pictures and movies has been jailed for nine months. Read
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Van driver taken to HRI after boulder smash in Elland
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN was taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary after a huge boulder fell off a truck and hit his van. Read
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Angry scenes as Kirklees Council makes schools decision
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PARENTS heckled and booed councillors as the future of their children’s education was decided. Read
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Young Charlie Crocker to get Taekwondo black belt
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
The five-year-old could be a top taekwondo exponent before his eighth birthday if he continues his impressive rise through the ranks. Read
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New Mill Library closure confirmed
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS have closed a village library – despite a last-minute plea by a schoolgirl. Read
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Motorists in Yorkshire facing roadworks woe
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOLIDAYMAKERS face more than 900 miles of roadworks on English motorways next month. Read
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Police tell mum who finds son's stolen rabbit and hutch 'Take it back yourself'
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
LITTLE Cian Gledhill was devastated when his precious pet rabbit was stolen. Read
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Teacher Adi Bryant locked in Cumberworth waste recycling site
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TEACHER taking his empty bottles to recycle at the tip didn’t expect to get locked in for the night. Read
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Organisations team up to fight ‘crash for cash’ claims
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ACTION to combat so-called ‘crash for cash’ insurance scams has been stepped up. Read
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Oakes gradmother dies after falling from stair lift
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GRANDMOTHER died after falling off her stair lift. Read
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Army chief calls for more troops in Afghanistan
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
YORKSHIRE soldiers will be sent to fight in Afghanistan in the autumn. Read
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Does Gavin Ellis have the X-Factor?
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HAS Dalton’s Gavin Ellis got the X-Factor? Read
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Four arrested over spate of burglaries in Kirkburton and Highburton
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FOUR men have been arrested following an alarming spate of burglaries in a normally quiet area of Huddersfield. Read
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TUC calls for action as jobless figures hit new high
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE jobless tally maintained a steady upward trend in the Huddersfield area last month – as new figures showed a record number of people joining the UK’s dole queues. Read
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Berry Brow man dies of hypothermia
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ALCOHOLIC who once consumed up to 10 litres of cider a day was found dead. Read
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Deighton streets in Top 10 of cheapest property prices
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A ROAD in Deighton is the cheapest place to buy a house in Huddersfield. Read
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Great turn-out at Mount Pleasant School in Lockwood
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHILDREN had their faces painted at a busy summer fair. Read
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Teachers clock up more than 100 years service
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THREE teachers who have chalked up more than 100 years of service at Moor End Technology College are retiring this week. Read
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Huddersfield youngsters learn about health and safety with the emergency services
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
JUNIOR school children learned about health and safety with the emergency services. Read
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Huddersfield features in archaeology festival
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE history of Huddersfield comes under the spotlight this weekend. Read
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James Bond look-a-likes wanted for charity night
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
JAMES Bond look-a-likes are wanted for a 007-themed charity night tomorrow. Read
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The Big Weave art event
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VARIETY of artists will take part in a celebration of music and dance. Read
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Colne Valley Lions Club to run charity shop
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COLNE Valley Lions will open a charity shop for two days only this weekend. Read
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Barbara Peters celebrates 50 years as a dance teacher
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHE’S in her 70s but can still cartwheel. Read
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Newsome mother died of alcohol abuse
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOTHER died of chronic alcohol abuse at her Newsome home. Read
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Golcar magician Michael Jordan conjures up an award
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MAGICIAN Michael Jordan has pulled an award out of the hat. Read
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Huddersfield family running half-marathon for Diabetes UK
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FOUR members of a Huddersfield family are battling through training in preparation for the Great North Run. Read
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Birkby woman Mary mcDonagh convicted of flats arson
Jul 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOTHER-OF-TWO has been told to expect a prison sentence after a jury found her guilty of starting two fires at a six-storey block of flats in Huddersfield. Read
