Oct
2009
Articles from 24th Oct 2009
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CWU reports “solid” support for postal workers strike
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
POSTAL workers in Huddersfield gave “solid” support to the second day of a two-day national strike, a union leader said. Read
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5th arrest on Birkby assault
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FIFTH person has been arrested in connection with an attack in Birkby that left a man fighting for his life. Read
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The jury’s out on new look St George's Square
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE £4m bill for the new St George’s Square has today come under fire. Read
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Pub rocks out to raise cash
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LINTHWAITE pub staged a fundraiser in aid of local charities. Read
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More to get Kirklees Council benefits
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
SOME 3,000 new Kirklees families may become eligible for housing benefit and council tax benefit from November. Read
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Wakefield Rd's new 17 speed cameras will trap drivers and cut accidents
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DRIVERS using Huddersfield’s most notorious road for accidents will now face 17 speed cameras. Read
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Bonfire safety tips
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE people than usual are expected to attend organised Bonfire Night events because of the recession. Read
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Safety plea to kids as clocks go back
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHILDREN in West Yorkshire were urged to 'Be Bright, Be Seen' this winter in a THINK! road safety campaign. Read
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MP Shahid Malik hits back over school protests
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
DEWSBURY MP Shahid Malik has reacted strongly against Kirklees Council accusations which he says ‘malign’ the decent and honest school campaign in Mirfield. Read
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Huddersfield foundry H Downs & Sons commissions sculpture
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE’S a larger than life figure, modelled on Eric Morecambe. Read
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NO MORE CHRISTMAS PARTIES ON TAXPAYER
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TAXPAYER-FUNDED Christmas parties look set to be abolished. Read
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Bands in fine tune
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ARMY band played host to a group of young musicians. Read
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Huddersfield volunteers in mission at African hospital
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VITAL mercy mission in Africa involving volunteers from Huddersfield is now under way. Read
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Trust fund to find Moors murder boy Keith Bennett
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TRUST fund is being set up to carry on the search for Moors Murders victim Keith Bennett after the police finally gave up the hunt. Read
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Police officer is award nominee
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN OFFICER who was involved in the search for Shannon Matthews is in line for a top police award. Read
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Firework warning by Huddersfield eye specialist
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD eye specialist has urged people to take extra care in the run up to this year’s Guy Fawkes celebrations to avoid firework accidents. Read
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Flockton mother Mandy Ross runs New York Marathon in £500,000 fundraiser
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOTHER of two is gearing up for her 12th marathon. Read
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Sheepridge mum tells of horror as her children find their rabbits slaughtered
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOTHER has spoken of her horror after her children found their beloved rabbits had been killed. Read
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More free parking in Huddersfield town centre at Christmas
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOTORISTS will benefit from two extra days of free parking this Christmas. Read
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Amazon sales boosted by new ranges
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ONLINE retailer Amazon has posted a 33% rise in sales at its UK and international arm in the three months to September. Read
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Shop plans for Lockwood’s Red Lion Inn
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PUB which called time last year could be turned into shops and apartments. Read
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Huddersfield man's medals sold for £11,000 at auction
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MYSTERY Huddersfield man is £11,000 better off. Read
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Modellers are right on track
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD Railway Modellers were today gearing up for the their annual exhibition. Read
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Rastrick schoolgirl Lydia Wyatt scoops six prizes at Holmfirth Music Festival
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG musician Lydia Wyatt (pictured) hit all the right notes to scoop six awards in the Holmfirth Music Festival. Read
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Suzy Brain England, first chair of Kirklees Community Healthcare Services.
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN has been appointed the first chair of Kirklees Community Healthcare services. Read
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New programme for 16 to 25 year olds at Kirklees College
Oct 24 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW programme to build self esteem and confidence is being run at Kirklees College. Read
