Aug
2009
Articles from 19th Aug 2009
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WEDS PM: Cannabis factory raided in Huddersfield - pictures
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CANNABIS with an estimated street value of £100,000 pounds has been uncovered in Huddersfield. Read
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WEDS PM: Man denies car crash insurance claim fraud
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PHANTOM motorist made a fraudulent insurance claim for a road traffic accident he was never involved in, a jury heard today. Read
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17,000 cigarettes seized in double Huddersfield raid
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THOUSANDS more dodgy cigarettes have been taken off the streets of Huddersfield following raids on a shop and a house. Read
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Holmfirth Christmas lights row lands business association in court
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A ROW over a town’s Christmas lights has ended up in court. Read
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Pot luck for Huddersfield Giants fan Barbara Beevers
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
LIFELONG Huddersfield Giants fan Barbara Beevers will be hoping it’s pot luck for her beloved team at Wembley. Read
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Huddersfield postal workers ready to vote over dispute
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
Staff at delivery offices across the town will vote shortly as the Communication Workers Union cranks up its campaign over jobs, pay and services. Read
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Improvements to Upperhead Row Car Park
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOWN centre car park is being upgraded. Read
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Holiday snaps found in Birkby
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ARE you one of the tourists in this picture? Read
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Art society members study animal painting
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ANIMALS were the subject of an art group oil painting session. Last week’s meeting of the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe Art Society featured a demonstration by Baildon artist Jeremy Taylor. He worked on two paintings, an impressionist-style ram’s head and a detailed study of a male duck. He was thanked by chairwoman Irene Scott. Today the outdoor painting session will be at Shibden Hall from 2pm with a focus on interior subjects. For more details call 01484 713624. Read
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Fire at house on Inglewood Avenue in Birkby
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIREFIGHTERS spent two hours battling a house fire yesterday. They were called to the home at Inglewood Avenue in Birkby at 2.30pm. Crews from Huddersfield and Elland tackled the blaze by removing roof tiles to get to the flames. The fire, which began accidentally, damaged the roof and a small part of the loft. Read
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One week since Huddersfield teen Alex Ward went missing
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SIGHTINGS of missing Huddersfield teenager Alex Ward have continued. Read
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Eviction threat for Dewsbury contestant on Big Brother
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
RAVENSTHORPE’S David is facing eviction from the Big Brother TV show. Read
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Slaithwaite girl Morgan Jones breaks arm at summer camp
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHE was in agony but no-one believed her. Read
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Residents anger over plan for 200-metre Bradley bus lane
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHE calls it ‘legalised vandalism’. Read
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Skipton Building Society runs Wembley final contest
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SKIPTON Building Society’s Huddersfield and Warrington branches are offering local rugby fans the chance of a lifetime. Read
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Civic Society to debate Blue Plaque ideas for Huddersfield
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CAMPAIGN to remember the great and good of Huddersfield is gathering pace. Read
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Meltham 20mph speed limit plans receive mixed reception - see video
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TRAFFIC calming scheme, which will make Meltham Kirklees’ first 20mph village, received a mixed reception from residents yesterday. Read
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Honley artist Andrew Jenkin signs copies of The Curse of the Lambton Worm at Honley Post Office
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ARTIST-turned-author Andrew Jenkin will be signing copies of his popular children’s book this weekend. Read
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Fans give backing to Giants at Wembley
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Wembley countdown is under way! Read
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Huddersfield man heads Downing Street protest over Pakistan
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD man will today head a protest outside 10 Downing Street. Read
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Greens’ first Kirklees councillor wins seat in Scarborough
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PIONEERING politician Nick Harvey is back in power – on the other side of Yorkshire. Read
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James Bond party provides cash boost for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Terriers academy
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD Town Academy sponsor Heritage Group showed their support for the ‘Keep It Up’ campaign by hosting a fundraising event. Read
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Picture of the Week: Galpharm Stadium
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW view of one of the town’s most iconic landmarks. Read
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Confusion over reports busy Kirklees Council advice centre faces axe
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
UNION officials have vowed to fight the closure of a busy Kirklees Council advice service. Read
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Conlon on Crime: Dogged by vandalism
Aug 19 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MINDLESS petty crimes can be some of the most infuriating. Read
