Feb
2010
Articles from 17th Feb 2010
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Roy Goggs still working in his Crosland Moor corner shop after 70 years
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
WHEN Roy Goggs started work at the corner shop, England was being blitzed by German bombs. Read
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Anger as Kirklees Council shifts school dinner supply contract to Sheffield
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ANGER has erupted after Kirklees Council shifted part of its school dinner supply contract to Sheffield. Read
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Cash blow to Dewsbury District Hospital schemes
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
PLANS for a specialist urology and cancer centre at Dewsbury District Hospital have been scrapped – because of costs. Read
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Kirklees Council slammed by Ombudsman report on chapel
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES Council approved the demolition of a Victorian schoolroom – despite having been shown pictures of an entirely different building. Read
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£11m Wrekin ruby is sold for just £8,010
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GIANT ruby once thought to be valued at £11m and used to support the firm behind the St George’s Square project has been sold – for £8,010. Read
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Golcar funeral planned for Afghan hero Graham Shaw
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VILLAGE will come to a standstill on Monday – to honour a Huddersfield hero. Read
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Picture Of The Week: Sun goes down on war memorial on eve of operation
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S one of our town’s most recognised landmarks which currently has even more poignancy. Read
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Government animal health officers investigate claims of ‘neglected’ Holmbridge sheep
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
GOVERNMENT animal welfare officials are investigating claims that a flock of sheep are being neglected. Read
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Taxi driver dragged from cab and robbed in Chickenley
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TAXI driver was pulled from his cab and robbed. Read
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Drivers ignoring warnings by using pedestrian zones in Dewsbury
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
SIX drivers were fined for using pedestrians-only parts of Dewsbury town centre at the weekend. Read
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Fair trade co-op reaches its cash target
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LOCALLY run fair trade business has raised enough cash to open its first shop. Read
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Huddersfield Civic Society criticises ‘awful’ plan for new Kirklees College campus
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
PLANNERS will rule tomorrow on an ambitious blueprint for a new £70m campus in Huddersfield. Read
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Car checks lead to arrests in Ravensthorpe
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO Hungarian men were arrested after a routine check on a car in Ravensthorpe. Read
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Kirklees increases rent for council house tenants
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCIL house tenants will have to pay more rent from April. Read
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Major plans for Huddersfield unveiled by Network Rail
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
And it could mean major benefits for travellers to and from Huddersfield – especially on the crowded commuter trains to and from Leeds at peak times. Read
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Woman in court over stiletto attack in Huddersfield
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THIS is the woman accused of stabbing a man with a stiletto heel. Read
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Longwood toddler Ruddi Waterworth-Jones in remission from cancer
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
LIFE has been anything but normal for toddler Ruddi Waterworth-Jones. Read
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Fire crews fear three more weeks’ of work at waste tip blaze
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIRE crews who have been working 24/7 to tackle a deep-seated fire at a Dewsbury waste site could be needed for another three weeks. Read
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Conlon On Crime: Man in the outfit is still out there, do you know him?
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
BACK in July of last year, I asked for anyone with information about a man in eye-catching fancy dress to contact police. Read
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Huddersfield home security event
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
CRIME prevention advice will be given out at a public event in Huddersfield. Read
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Designer Kevan Jon shuts town’s flagship store
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DESIGNER renowned for his eclectic occasion wear has decided to close his flagship Huddersfield store. Read
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Plea after charity box stolen from Gomersal pub
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
BURGLARS who smashed their way into a pub to steal a charity box are still on the loose. Read
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Charity Challenge 2010: Charities wanted for this year’s challenge
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
FUNDRAISERS will soon be limbering up for this year’s Examiner Charity Challenge. Read
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Pupils to question politicians
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNGSTERS from the Colne Valley will quiz would-be MPs on the internet in the run-up to the General Election. Read
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Winter Olympic memories from ski girl Fiona Hughes
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ROLL on Russia 2014! Read
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Award for school which boosts self-esteem
Feb 17 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SCHOOL is celebrating after receiving an award at a national ceremony. Read
