Apr
2010
Articles from 20th Apr 2010
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General Election 2010: Candidate nominations close - who can you vote for in your constituency
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
NOMINATIONS closed today for candidates for the General Election on May 6. Read
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Volcanic ash cloud latest: Air traffic controllers monitor new ash cloud
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AIR passengers in Yorkshire and the Humber have been braced for further delays after warnings that a "new ash cloud" was spreading towards the UK as the volcano eruption in Iceland "strengthened". Read
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Leeds Bradford airport, Humberside Airport and Robin Hood Airport open from 1pm say air traffic controllers
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AIR passengers in Yorkshire and the Humber have been braced for further delays after warnings that a "new ash cloud" was spreading towards the UK as the volcano eruption in Iceland "strengthened". Read
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Bin man killed by falling telegraph pole in Leeds
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BIN man was killed after a telegraph pole which was knocked over by his reversing bin lorry landed on his head. Read
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New volcanic ash cloud threat to UK flights reported - latest on Manchester, Glasgow and London airports
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW volcanic ash cloud created after the Icelandic volcano eruption "strengthened" could delay more flights in the UK it has been reported. Read
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General election 2010: A pensioner’s view from Batley and Spen
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
CATHERINE RONALD, 63, retired cleaner, lives in Howden Clough in Batley Read
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General election 2010: The businessman’s view from Batley and Spen
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
COLIN SMITH, 66, owns Colarch Discounts furniture shop in Heckmondwike, lives in Heckmondwike Read
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General election 2010: The undecided voter’s view from Batley and Spen
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MIKE HARTLEY, 63, retired electrical engineer, lives in Hanging Heaton in Batley Read
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General election 2010: The race to become MP for Batley and Spen
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
The Conservatives are pushing hard to win Batley and Spen for the first time in 13 years. But BARRY GIBSON found little enthusiasm on the streets of Batley and Heckmondwike for politicians of any sort. The one thing people were keen to talk about is the subject the mainstream parties tend to avoid – immigration. Read
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General election 2010: The first-time voter’s view from Batley and Spen
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
KAYLEIGH OAKES, 20, works in Batley town centre Read
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General election 2010: A mother’s view from Batley and Spen
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TRACY RICHARDSON, 38, healthcare assistant at Dewsbury Hospital, mother-of-two, lives in Batley Read
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General Election 2010: Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman agrees to meet with bikers to explain ‘orphan makers’ comments
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOTORBIKERS have summoned MP Barry Sheerman to a meeting to explain his anti-biking comments. Read
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General Election 2010: David Cameron worried by Lib Dem rise in polls
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
DAVID CAMERON has dropped a political broadcast attacking Labour in favour of a personal plea for voters to avoid a hung parliament. Read
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General election 2010: Ken Clarke visits Hipperholme
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SENIOR Conservative has visited a crucial marginal seat. Read
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General Election 2010: Nick Clegg factor swings the election polls
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE huge surge in support for the Liberal Democrats continued with a new poll putting the party on 30% – up 10% in a week. Read
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1,000-mile minibus trip gets Tom Gledhill home in time for cup final
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AIR travel chaos was not about to stop a junior footballer appearing in his club’s big end-of-season game. Read
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Lockwood crash lad’s family stranded in Florida by volcanic ash cloud
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE parents of a teenager badly hurt in a car crash are stranded thousands of miles from his bedside. Read
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Almondbury woman Grace Schofield stranded in New York by ash cloud after agonising operation
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AIRLINE staff banned a passenger from boarding one of the last flights back to the UK after the emergency operation that ruined her dream birthday trip. Read
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27-hour coach trip to beat ash cloud delays
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GROUP of 68 retailers, including several from Kirklees, undertook a tiring 27-hour coach journey to get back to Britain from an exhibition in Italy. Read
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Huddersfield University lecturer Duke Gledhill’s close encounter with Iceland ash cloud volcano – amazing video and pictures
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY’RE not your average holiday snaps. Read
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Wakefield Road crash causes hold-ups
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOTORISTS faced disruption after a crash at one of Huddersfield’s busiest junctions. Read
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Railway modellers in Huddersfield spotlight
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
Model workers Read
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Christopher Hartley murder accused manufactured fake ecstasy tablets
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN accused of murdering his former lover and business partner has told a jury how their fake ecstasy business netted them thousands of pounds a week. Read
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Lindley robbers tried to take wallet
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN was punched in the face as he listened to music on his headphones. Read
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Huddersfield cadets heading to Leeds for Yorkshire wide sports day battle
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD cadets are in training as they prepare to battle their contemporaries on sports day. Read
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Tributes to Dewsbury 12-year-old Abigail Harris, killed in Gran Canaria
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
PARENTS have paid tribute to their “treasured daughter”, killed by a hit and run driver on holiday in Gran Canaria. Read
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Marsden teenager Penny Cooper-Jones plans African adventure
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MARSDEN teenager is planning an African adventure. Read
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Crackdown on fly-tipping
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW crackdown on fly-tipping is being launched in West Yorkshire. Read
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Millwall fan tells of terror over Huddersfield hooligan ambush
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MILLWALL fan today told of his terror after violence flared in Huddersfield. Read
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Drystone walling at Meltham
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TWO-day course on dry stone walling is being held on May 15 and 16. Read
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Albert’s Horse Sanctuary Mary Hepworth and her family owners battle to stay open
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FAMILY who run a horse sanctuary have vowed to keep it open, despite losing their five-year long planning battle. Read
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Last chance for the end of a starter gun
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
WEST Yorkshire Police is offering an amnesty for owners of a starting pistol which is set to become illegal. Read
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Racing driver Daniel Lloyd puts Kirkwood Hospice in pole position
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
RACING driver Daniel Lloyd has pledged to donate a portion of his motorsport winnings to Kirkwood Hospice. Read
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Obituary: Reverend Cynthia Fox
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WELL-LOVED curate has passed away aged 71. Read
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Robbers target Black Horse pub, Occupation Road, Lindley
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE are investigating links between three robberies in Lindley. Read
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Obituary: Susan Kenyon
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN who bravely battled cancer SEVEN times has died. Read
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Masked men armed with knives target One Stop Shop in Moldgreen
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ROBBERS armed with knives and wearing tights over their faces targeted a convenience shop. Read
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Rail network plagued by cable thieves in West Yorkshire
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
RAILWAY thefts have brought massive disruption to train services in West Yorkshire, it was revealed today. Read
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New avenue of trees for Greenhead Park
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN historic avenue of trees in Greenhead Park will be replaced. Read
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National Trust counts cost of Marsden Moor blaze
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
NATIONAL Trust officials were today counting the cost of the second fierce blaze to sweep across moorland near Marsden. Read
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Rounders lessons in Sport4Life project
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW sports session is being introduced under the Kirklees Sport4Life scheme. Read
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Warm reception for Warm Zone insulation grants
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GRANT of almost £1.5m to keep Kirklees residents warm has been approved by council chiefs. Read
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Huddersfield student Everardo Gutiérrez–Enríquez chases international title
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN international student at Huddersfield University will represent Yorkshire in the International Student Awards. Read
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Final stage of Brackenhall estate regeneration go-ahead
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
PLANS to complete regeneration work on a former council estate have been approved. Read
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Daughters tell of battle with alcoholism of their Lowerhouses mum
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO daughters have spoken of their battle to save their mother from alcohol abuse. Read
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Management award for University of Huddersfield
Apr 20 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ONE of Huddersfield’s largest employers is also one of the country’s best. Read
