Aug
2009
Articles from 27th Aug 2009
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Change4Life: Top tips: meal time
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
It’s important for kids to have regular, proper meals as they may miss out on essential nutrients otherwise. Read
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Change4Life: Thousands plunge into pools
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
More than 20,000 people in the area have already signed up to take part in Swim4Free. Read
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GCSEs 2009: Another record breaking year
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BRITAIN'S teenagers scored record GCSEs results again today, with two thirds of exams awarded a good grade. Read
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GCSEs 2009: Boys beat girls in maths for first time in decade
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BOYS have outperformed girls in maths for the first time in more than a decade according to today’s record GCSE results. Read
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THURS AM: Body found as A640 New Hey Road closed at Scammonden - picture of scene
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BODY has been found on moorland above Huddersfield. Read
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Huddersfield fans share memories of Wembley as Challenge Cup Final approaches
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
GIANTS fan John Hirst is busy putting the finishing touches to his Wembley banner. Read
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Brian’s big day out was taste of Giant things to come
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
WHEN 11-year-old Brian Tasker watched Huddersfield beat St Helens in the 1953 Wembley final, little did he know that he would one day play alongside some of his heroes. Read
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Brighouse attack bail hearing delayed
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A bail application for two men accused of attacking Brighouse father-of-two Sean Ellis has been adjourned until next Thursday. Mr Ellis was left fighting for his life after he was attacked near his home earlier this month and on Monday a judge was told that he was still in a critical condition. The 35-year-old suffered a fractured skull after being hit over the head in a disturbance at Smith House Avenue. On Tuesday, Scott Mitchell, 24, of Marion Street, Brighouse, and Aaron Eccleston, 24, of Tile Terrace, Brighouse, appeared at Bradford Crown Court via a video link. They were both remanded in custody. A bail application was yesterday adjourned until Thursday September 3. Read
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Special computer aids Yorkshire burns patients
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BURNS patients will get “virtual visits” from family and friends to support their recovery. Read
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Work at Huddersfield Town Hall on budget
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
WORK on the renovations at Huddersfield Town Hall is ahead of schedule. Read
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Marsh mobility scooter pensioner hits back at road bully boys
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE’S well within his rights. Read
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Anti-Tesco letters flood council office in Holmfirth wrangle
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ANGRY villagers have bombarded Kirklees Council with letters protesting against plans for a Tesco in their town. Read
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Reaction to the report into the death of Sanam Navsarka
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PROCEDURES in social services were not properly followed before the death of toddler Sanam Navsarka. Read
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Sanam Navsarka report: Case that shocked a nation
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE sheer horror of the Sanam Navsarka case shocked a nation. Read
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Sanam Navsarka report: Review of the report
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE special report into the death of Sanam Navsarka has been published. Read
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Sanam Navsarka report: Sanam could have been saved
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TRAGIC Sanam Navsarka could have been saved, a damning report has found. Read
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Huddersfield Stop The War Coalition hold vigil
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ACTIVISTS held a vigil against the war in Afghanistan. Read
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Meltham Scuplture Tree faces chop after vandal attack
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ONE of Meltham’s best known local landmarks is at risk from the chop. Read
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Huddersfield farmers urged to save the twite
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
PENNINE farmers have come to the rescue of a very rare bird. Read
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Change4Life: Dance mats get kids on their feet
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THUMPING music and dozens of boogieing feet might seem like something you would encounter on a night out. Read
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Missing man arrest
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has been arrested in Dewsbury following the disappearance of a man from Lincolnshire. Read
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Thousands make a splash at pools
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THOUSANDS of adults and children have been making a splash at swimming pools across Kirklees. Read
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Grand Central Railway leases trains needed to operate West Riding link to London
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE company set to run a direct rail service linking Brighouse and London has assembled its fleet of high-speed trains. Read
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Bog snorkelling champion to defend title
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WORLD champion snorkel swimmer is hoping her next title-defending performance will be better than bog standard! Read
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‘Cher’ fraudster hits Huddersfield charity shop again
Aug 27 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHER lookalike fraudster has tried to con a charity shop again. Read
