24 November 2009 - Local West Yorkshire news, Leeds, Bradford

TUES PM: Not guilty pleas in Rastrick murder hearing Nov 24 2009

TWO teenagers are to stand trial in March accused of murdering Brighouse-born grandfather John Greer. Read

TUES PM: Man taken to hospital following Meltham blaze Nov 24 2009

AN elderly man was taken to hospital today after a blaze at his Meltham home. Read

Huddersfield filmmaker and doctor make DVD to combat obesity in Ethiopia Nov 24 2009

TWO Huddersfield men are out to save the lives of Ethiopians – from gorging, drinking and smoking themselves to death.Read

Kirkheaton firm Electrical Waste Recycling Group admits mercury leaks Nov 24 2009

A HUDDERSFIELD recycling firm will be sentenced next month for health and safety breaches which led to employees being exposed to the potentially deadly chemical mercury.Read

Four held over Bar Rouge clashes Nov 24 2009

FOUR men have been arrested after violence at a Huddersfield nightclub.Read

Stirling Scotfield leaflets 14,000 residents over Lindley Moor plan Nov 24 2009

DEVELOPERS are leafleting 14,000 residents to get their views on plans to build in Lindley Moor.Read

Rastrick councillor Craig Whittaker: ‘Fears we will get fluoride by default’ Nov 24 2009

‘IT’S fundamentally wrong that fluoride could be added to Calderdale’s water supply by default’, a councillor says.Read

50 pianists play at Hudderfield Contemporary Music Festival Nov 24 2009

IT was the first performance of its kind in the UK.Read

Lottery cash for study of Huddersfield Asian community Nov 24 2009

A LOTTERY grant will help Huddersfield’s Asian community trace some of their roots.Read

50 stitches for young mum in Huddersfield stiletto heel attack Nov 24 2009

Charlotte Wilkinson, 22, had to have the stitches in her cheek after the attack in Huddersfield town centre.Read

Kirklees Council pays people £25 to find out what they think of Kirklees Nov 24 2009

RESIDENTS are being “bribed” to take part in focus groups, a councillor has claimed.Read

Kirklees Council noise-busters celebrate Nov 24 2009

THE noisebusters are celebrating at the double.Read

Elderly woman injured in Scapegoat Hill house fire Nov 24 2009

AN elderly woman was rushed to hospital after a fire started in her cottage.Read

Marsh shopper robbed for vodka Nov 24 2009

A MAN was robbed for his vodka and cigarettes.Read

Recession: worst yet to come for local charities Nov 24 2009

CHARITIES have been feeling the recession bite – and the worst could be yet to come.Read

Huddersfield pharmacist Hafiz Noorullah faces retrial over drugs case Nov 24 2009

A FORMER Huddersfield pharmacist allegedly duped into storing two million stolen pills is to face a retrial.Read

Santa’s special getting steam up for trips in park Nov 24 2009

ALL aboard the Santa Special at Greenhead Park!Read

Cheque presentation by Metham Golf Club to Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Nov 24 2009

GOLFERS have raised £1,400 for Holme Valley Mountain Rescue.Read

Spring Grove Junior, Infant and Nursery children take part in Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Nov 24 2009

CHILDREN have been learning how to make music using everyday objects like paper clips.Read

Brighouse ban for parking cabbies Nov 24 2009

TAXIS are being banned from the centre of Brighouse.Read

Budding Huddersfield actors wanted for short film Nov 24 2009

BUDDING movie stars are being encouraged to come forward to audition for roles in a short film.Read

Drystone walling classes on offer Nov 24 2009

WALLING lessons are being offered in Kirklees.Read

Obituary: Peter Maude Nov 24 2009

HE was a man who loved football all his life.Read

Art’s at the heart of Holmfirth market Nov 24 2009

KINETIC sculptures and live clay modelling demonstrations were just two of the highlights of another bustling Holmfirth arts market.Read

Families in Action community arts project at Christ Church Woodhouse School Nov 24 2009

STORYTIME is even more fun for Deighton children, thanks to a new project.Read

Piazza Shopping Centre extends recycling efforts Nov 24 2009

RETAILERS at Huddersfield’s Piazza Shopping Centre have been urged to join a new waste recycling scheme.Read

New deal for West Yorkshire’s bus passengers Nov 24 2009

A MOVE to create a better bus network in West Yorkshire has been approved.Read

Woman attacked in attempted Guiseley robbery Nov 24 2009

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was attacked in an attempted robbery in Leeds.Read

Examiner's Christmas Wish Campaign Nov 24 2009

Tireless fundraisers from Huddersfield Pendragon Round Table work throughout the year to fund the project which is run with the Huddersfield Daily Examiner.Read

Expansion plans for Meltham Sports and Community Centre Nov 24 2009

PLANNERS will decide this week if a village sports centre can expand.Read

New path being built at Pig Hill Wood near Golcar Nov 24 2009

WALKERS will benefit from a new forest path.Read

Honeyzz Diabetes Support Group opens new library in Birkby Nov 24 2009

A NEW library for people with diabetes has been opened.Read

Local West Yorkshire News for 24 November 2009

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