Feb
2010
Articles from 9th Feb 2010
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TUES PM: Man collapses and dies on Halifax Road, Birchencliffe
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN collapsed and died while walking home late at night. Read
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TUES AM: Teenage girl hurt in Meltham hit and run
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TEENAGE girl was hurt in a hit and run accident in Meltham. Read
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Former Kirklees Council social worker targeted 'vulnerable' women for sex
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
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Retrial likely for rape charge of Huddersfield man David Bentley
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
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Murder woman Julie Kenyon wins Appeal Court hearing over granny death
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN found guilty of murdering her own grandmother will attempt to have the conviction quashed at London's Court of Appeal today. Read
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Skelmanthorpe farmer Norman Booth at war with siblings over family legacy
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FARMER has spoken about a bitter family feud that could bankrupt his whole family. Read
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Six months for driver who led police on 13-mile high speed chase through Huddersfield
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 30-YEAR-OLD driver involved in a 13-mile police pursuit has been sentenced to six months in jail. Read
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Brighouse workers seek information about factory shutdown
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
WORKERS at an ailing Brighouse firm have urged a union to intervene in closure plans. Read
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Landfill fire smoulders on at Scout Hill
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
Fire at tip smoulders on Read
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Ethel Austin and Au Naturale call in administrators
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO retail chains hailed for helping to boost Huddersfield town centre just months ago have gone into administration. Read
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Arrest over death of Adam O’Toole on New Hey Road, Salendine Nook
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE girlfriend of hit and run victim Adam O’Toole last night welcomed news of a police breakthrough. Read
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Vandals risk lives at M62 construction site
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
VANDALS are risking drivers’ lives by cutting vital cables on a motorway construction site. Read
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MPs call for better teaching standards
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GROUP of MPs today called for the bar to be raised on the qualifications needed to become a teacher, amid concerns the current requirements are too low. Read
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'Stupid' Nazi comments of Mirfield Tory councillor's son
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUNCILLOR said his son was guilty of “youthful stupidity” after he likened young Conservatives to the Nazi term Sonderkommando. Read
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Shannon ‘aunt’ is freed
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ABDUCTED schoolgirl Shannon Matthews’ ‘aunt’ has won early release from her prison sentence for benefit fraud. Read
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Huddersfield potholes force sale of limited edition Volvo
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOTORIST has traded in his limited edition car after losing four tyres to potholes in as many months. Read
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La Salsa lap dancing club could be stripped of licence to thrill
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ALLEGATIONS that under-age strippers were working at a Huddersfield lap dancing club were made as far back as 2007, it emerged last night. Read
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MR Barry Sheerman demands action over Birkby arson attack fugitive
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MP Barry Sheerman is calling for top-level action to bring Huddersfield’s most wanted man to justice. Read
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Work delayed but Railway Street ‘should open this week’
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
COLD weather has delayed work to repair a road that was re-laid as part of the St George’s Square revamp. Read
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Kirklees launches adult social care scheme
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW scheme has been launched to encourage young people to take up careers in adult social care. Read
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Street festival to bring dragons to Dewsbury
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ST George is to do battle with fire-breathing dragons in Kirklees later this month. Read
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Huddersfield University expert says: ‘Child grooming is rare - but it does happen’
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHILD grooming is rare, but it’s something a leading Huddersfield expert says parents need to know more about. Read
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Kirklees Council look for a 2% council tax rise
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 2% rise in council tax will be put forward today by Kirklees Council’s ruling Cabinet. Read
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Two Huddersfield girls battle for Miss Universe Great Britain title
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MISS Universe watch out – because two Huddersfield girls are after the title. Read
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One million paseengers have now used Huddersfield's Free Town Bus!
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT WAS a landmark occasion. Read
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Kirklees Council adds more roads to gritting list
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE roads are to be gritted by Kirklees Council – despite rationing of salt supplies. Read
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Police hear views from pupils on Rawthorpe Junior School panel
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
SCHOOL children have formed a panel to talk to police about community safety concerns. Read
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Birdsgedge mum’s wedding photo misery turns to joy after company steps in with free albums
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PHOTO company has come to the rescue after a wedding photographer failed to come up with albums of the big day. Read
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Halfterm events planned for Mining Museum
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SERIES of events are planned for half-term at the National Coal Mining Museum. Read
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Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band raise £150,000 for charity
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MUSICIANS from Brighouse and Rastrick helped to raise £150,000 for the fight against cancer. Read
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Fraudsters in Kirklees use blue badges of disabled people who have died
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
FRAUDSTERS have used dozens of blue badges belonging to disabled people who have died. Read
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Obituary: Valdes Johnson
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUNDREDS of mourners are expected at the funeral of a popular member of Huddersfield’s Jamaican community. Read
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Obituary: Garrick Graham
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RESPECTED former consultant surgeon and NHS chief has died. Read
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Obituary: Philip Whitwam
Feb 09 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ONE of Huddersfield’s longest serving poultry farmers has died. Read
