Nov
2009
Articles from 16th Nov 2009
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Child Migrant Programme - We want to hear from you
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE British Government sanctioned the shipping of about 100,000 children from impoverished families from Britain to Canada and Australia between 1869 and 1948 as part of the Child Migrant Programme. Read
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M62 jams in West Yorkshire down by 18% says research
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
CONGESTION on two major roads in Yorkshire has dropped by almost 20%, according to new figures. Read
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Firefighters battle massive Keighley barn blaze through the night
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIREFIGHTERS battled a major barn blaze through the night. Read
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New spillway opened at Ramsden Reservoir
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE latest stage of a major dam renovation has been completed. Read
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Volunteers needed to keep an eye on Kirklees Council
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
VOLUNTEERS are needed to keep an eye on Kirklees Council. Read
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Woolworth's pick-n-mix supplier Stockley’s Sweets sold to Skelmanthope businessman Andy Needham
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SWEET factory has been rescued from collapse by a Huddersfield businessman, it emerged today. Read
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The story of remarkable house near Farnley Tyas captured on film
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
FILM-MAKER Michael Pearson is recording the story of a futuristic house. Read
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Collection for Children in Need outside Huddersfield Fire Station
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
Pudsey call Read
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£20,000 boost for one lucky Huddersfield Town fan
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOWN fan will be £20,000 richer in just two days. Read
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Kirklees aircraft-building club faces eviction in middle of Sopwith Camel project
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY’VE worked for 12 years recreating one of the earliest fighter planes. Read
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Huddersfield Civic Society defends St George’s Square
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE controversial redevelopment of St George’s Square has been backed by a heritage group. Read
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Huddersfield man Adam Zoubir accused of posing as barrister on trial
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE trial of a Huddersfield man accused of attempting to pose as a barrister at a magistrates court was due to start today. Read
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Castle Hill headteacher Gill Robinson returns from fact-finding trip to China
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD headteacher aims to set up a school twinning project with China. Read
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Help for local endangered birds
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
ENDANGERED woodland birds could be saved following a cash pledge to improve a key habitat. Read
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Sam Wigfield’s wildlife dream comes true on TV show
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S every nature-loving youngster’s dream – making a top TV documentary. Read
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Moving More Often scheme to help Kirklees elderly get a move on
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SCHEME encouraging the elderly to be more active is looking for volunteers. Read
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Belly dancers in Lockwood raise hundreds for Kirkwood Hospice
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
BELLY dancers raised hundreds of pounds for charity at the weekend. Read
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Public debate on C)2 emissions at Huddersfield University
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
EXPERTS gathered to discuss how to secure Yorkshire’s energy future. Read
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New bus service for Meltham, Linthwaite and Milnsbridge
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW bus service reconnects two neighbouring villages. Read
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Extras needed for shooting of new film starring Colin Firth
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
EXTRAS are needed for a film shoot in West Yorkshire. Read
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Kirklees Visual Impairment Network project puts blind people on equal footing
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
COMPUTERS have become such a huge part of our lives we take them for granted. Read
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Yorkshire Regiments form guard of honour for Huddersfield Town
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
MILITARY drummers formed a guard of honour as Huddersfield Town’s players took to the pitch on Saturday. Read
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Figures show 110 people in Huddersfield still watch black and white televisions
Nov 16 2009 | Local West Yorkshire News
TO MOST people they belong back in a world of shillings and half-crowns. Read
