Apr
2010
Articles from 22nd Apr 2010
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THURS AM: Stranded Salendine Nook pupils to arrive back to UK from USA at 5am Friday
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
SALENDINE Nook pupils stranded in Florida because of volcano ash will be arriving home tomorrow. Read
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Man’s ear left hanging off in The Harp pub after Fartown knife attack
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A ROBBERY victim needed surgery to save his ear after he was slashed by a gang. Read
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Giants star Eorl Crabtree honoured by University of Huddersfield
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
HE’S instantly recognisable as a real giant of the sporting world. Read
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General election 2010: Colne Valley candidates weigh in on Afghan War
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE human cost of the war in Afghanistan was brought home to people in the Colne Valley when Golcar man L/Cpl Graham Shaw was killed by a roadside bomb in Helmand province two months ago. BARRY GIBSON asks election candidates in the constituency where they stand on the highly-divisive conflict. Read
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General election 2010: Barry Sheerman visits Kirkheaton Primary School
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CANDIDATE visited a village school yesterday. Read
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General election 2010: Pressure on Nick Clegg in second debate, University of Huddersfield academic says
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD academic believes Europe could be Nick Clegg’s Achilles’ heel in tonight’s election debate. Read
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First Bus increases fares by up to 11% in Huddersfield
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
BUS passengers face price hikes of up to 11% from this weekend. Read
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General election 2010: Colne Valley candidates debate at Huddersfield New College
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
STUDENTS questioned would-be MPs yesterday. Read
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General election 2010: Ed Balls and Shahid Malik visit Shelley College
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE education minister visited Shelley College. Read
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Gran Canaria hit-and-run death girl Abigail Harris’ family thanks public for support
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE family of a 12-year-old, killed on holiday in Gran Canaria have thanked the public for their support. Read
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General election 2010: Labour minister visits Chestnut Centre
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
Work and pensions secretary Helen Goodman went to the Chestnut Centre in Deighton to meet young people. Read
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General Election 2010: Put your questions to Colne Valley Labour candidate Debbie Abrahams in our live webchat - details here
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Examiner is to host a series of pioneering webchats putting you, the voter, at the centre of the General Election campaign. Read
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Public consultation set to start over plans to close Fartown High School
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PUBLIC consultation will start next week into plans to close Fartown High School. Read
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Kirklees school teachers left stranded by ash cloud could have pay docked
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
STRANDED teachers who cannot make up lost time will have their pay docked by Kirklees Council. Read
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Dozen Huddersfield drug dealers plead guilty in court - including this one
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A JUDGE has ordered a 15-year-old Huddersfield drugs runner back to court next month. Read
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Salendine Nook Students set for Sunday return after being stranded in Florida
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THIRTY schoolchildren stranded in Florida by the volcanic ash restrictions will make their way home this weekend. Read
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Volanic ash cloud latest: ‘Weeks’ before flights are back to normal – Huddersfield lecturer
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
FLIGHT schedules could take another two weeks to return to normal, says a Huddersfield aviation expert. Read
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Marsden actors stuck abroad due to volcanic ash cloud ahead of Moon Over Buffalo play
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO actors set to take to the stage in Marsden early next month are having to learn their lines abroad. Read
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Cummins Turbo Technologies lands £1m project
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN engineering firm in Huddersfield has secured a major industry project. Read
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Christopher Pratt killer’s spending spree was ‘for no one’
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN accused of murdering his gay lover was unable to explain why he had used the dead man’s card on a spending spree. Read
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Dress to impress St George at Greenhead Park celebration
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG knights, maidens and dragons are being invited to Greenhead Park to celebrate St George’s day. Read
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Musicians take part in Holme Valley Brass Band Contest
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MUSICIANS were in fine tune when they took part in the Holme Valley Brass Band Contest. Read
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Clr Andrew Palfreeman set to be new mayor for Kirklees
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SENIOR Tory will be the next Mayor of Kirklees. Read
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Anger over lorries flouting Magdale "Quiet Lane" status
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VILLAGE granted “Quiet Lane” status continues to be treated as a rat run for lorries, residents claim. Read
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Government dealt blow by soaring jobless figures
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Government was dealt a pre-election blow – as figures showed unemployment hit a 16-year high. Read
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Birkby Church to decide on £1m plus repair project
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CRUCIAL meeting will be held on Saturday to decide the future of an historic church. Read
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Depression Awareness Week in West Yorkshire
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is getting behind Depression Awareness Week by encouraging people to seek help if they are experiencing problems. Read
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Sainsbury’s Market Street staff flying the flag for St George
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
SUPERMARKET staff will be flying the flag for St George’s Day. Read
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Heatwave on way for Huddersfield
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD’S uncertain weather is again in the spotlight. Read
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Huddersfield charity helping the orphans of Malawi
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD charity is changing the lives of children in Malawi by sponsoring students. Read
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Huddersfield University economist says motorists still not paying full cost of road use
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOTORISTS facing petrol prices at record highs may beg to differ – but one economist says they are not paying nearly enough. Read
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West Riding Lady Drivers’ Club honours long-serving members
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THREE veteran members of a Huddersfield club have been honoured for their years of service. Read
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Marsden Cuckoo Festival preview
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MARSDEN’S set to go cuckoo once again. Read
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Truancy and Parenting Orders faced by Kirklees parents
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TRUANTING children have landed almost 200 parents in court in the last five years in Kirklees. Read
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Railway modellers in Huddersfield spotlight
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MODELLERS are to showcase their skills. Read
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Robot plant brings plant colour to Huddersfield
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MEET Roboplanter – helping to brighten up Huddersfield. Read
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MUSS encourage youngsters to Pass It On
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNG football fanatics are being urged to showcase their skills in a competition run by Manchester United. Read
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Granddad Derek Oldfield takes on charity trek
Apr 22 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RETIRED police officer is once again putting on his walking boots to help his grandson. Read
