Aug
2011
Articles from 9th Aug 2011
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Pair deny charges in Huddersfield 'buried alive' kidnap case
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN and a teenage boy today denied the attempted murder and kidnap of a woman who was shot with a stun gun before being buried in woodland in Huddersfield. Read
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Would you watch a Huddersfield TV station? There could be one the way...find out how here
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD could get its own local TV channel as the Government's plans for hyper-local television came a step nearer today. Read
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Kirklees Council pay out £2.3m in compensation claims - including £380,000 to staff
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES Council has paid out nearly £2.3m in compensation claims in the last three years. Read
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Historic documents detailing Huddersfield-born Prime Minister Wilson and Queen’s meeting are missing
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
HISTORIC documents of a meeting between Huddersfield-born prime minister Harold Wilson and the Queen have gone missing. Read
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Jacqui Gedman takes on interim director of place role at Kirklees Council on £105,000
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOP Kirklees Council officer has been promoted. Read
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New restaurant planned for Cross Church Street
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
Restaurant plan Read
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Huddersfield pickle firm fraudster swindled £250,000
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN stole more than £¼m from a Huddersfield firm – and spent much of it enjoying holidays in the sun Read
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Newsome care home boss says crime scene was a false alarm
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
CARE home bosses called the police after a resident reported spotting a prowler. Read
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Man on trial over robbery on former Huddersfield chef
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN cleared of murdering a former Thai chef from Huddersfield has gone on trial accused of conspiring to rob him. Read
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Keep It Up campaign raised more than £250,000 last year
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHARITABLE Town fans raised a stunning £¼m last year, it was revealed today. Read
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Why are Slaithwaite Saracens amateur RL team big in Mexico? Find out here...
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
MEXICO may be famous for many things – but not Rugby league. Read
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Residents urged to complete electoral register form
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
RESIDENTS have been urged to make sure they stay on the electoral register. Read
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Blaze at old motor bike shop in Dewsbury
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIRE crews were called out after a three-storey building in Dewsbury went up in flames yesterday. Read
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Memorial match for Meltham crash victim Gary Pedelty
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RUGBY player, who was killed in road accident, is to be honoured in a memorial match this weekend. Read
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West Yorkshire Police offer up cash to fight anti-social behaviour
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
GRANTS to help prevent crime and disorder are to be offered by the West Yorkshire Police Community Trust. Read
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Police urged to learn lessons after Dewsbury woman’s suicide attempts
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE have been told to “learn lessons” after a case in which a woman twice tried to kill herself. Read
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Mum floored by stinky boards in Cowlersley house
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FOUL smell is blighting the life of a woman who has moved into a new home in Huddersfield. Read
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Gas pipe work to cost £4.2m in Kirklees
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
MILLIONS of pounds is to be spent on replacing gas pipes across Kirklees. Read
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Political protest song as Clayton Fields fences pushed down (Video)
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PROTEST notice based on lyrics from the song ‘This Is Our Land’ has sent a clear message to developers who fenced off a Huddersfield beauty spot. Read
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Huddersfield hospital trust offering new heart services
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SLAITHWAITE man has become the first patient to receive treatment at a new heart service for Huddersfield and Calderdale residents. Read
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Legal changes at West Yorkshire councils to save £1.6m
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCIL leaders hope a new deal will save the taxpayer £1.6m. Read
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Huddersfield's Market Tavern pub knocked down to make way for dealership
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PUB used for years by Town and Giants fans before matches at the Galpharm has gone. Read
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Residents in Hepworth and Cumberworth fight turbine plans
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
VILLAGERS are fighting proposals to build turbines on green belt land. Read
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Drivers facing roadworks in Thornhill Lees
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
DRIVERS face major headaches in Thornhill Lees from today. Read
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Shelley football club reveals Storthes Hall expansion plan
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A VILLAGE football team has unveiled ambitious plans to boost facilities at Storthes Hall sports fields. Read
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Huddersfield care home helps raise money for hospice
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
ASHLEIGH Care Home in Newsome had two reasons to celebrate. Read
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Tom Tunstall out for season after crash
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
RACE ace Tom Tunstall has had to give up his dream of getting back on the circuit this season. Read
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GW Peter and Pam Bottomley
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
LOVE blossomed at the Huddersfield Easter Fair for teenagers Peter Bottomley and Pam Peace. Read
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Kirkwood Hospice calls for people to sign up to its lottery to boost £3.5m funds needed
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUR hospice needs you. Read
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Fundraiser for Rawthorpe Amateur Boxing Club
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE than 200 people enjoyed a fundraiser and end of season event organised by Rawthorpe Amateur Boxing Club. Read
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Up with the birdies for a golfing marathon
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
STAFF from a Brighouse school were up with the birdies to take part in a gruelling golf marathon. Read
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Edgerton charity cyclists in action
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHARITY bikers at a Huddersfield nursery cycled to France – without leaving Edgerton. Read
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Leeds Road run in memory of talented Waterloo man Andrew Spencer
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
RUNNERS took part in a fun run to remember a special friend and raise money for good causes. Read
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Disability isn't a handicap for man hoping to set up Disabled Golf Society in Huddersfield
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
KEEN sportsman Kevin Booth felt his life was over after a bad fall left him unable to walk more than a few yards. Read
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Obituary: Doreen Page
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN who grew up in Cumberworth has died at her home in California, United States. Read
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Huddersfield woman Carol Alexis launches new group
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN aims to use her cultural heritage to encourage people of all generations to get together to discuss current political issues. Read
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Linthwaite residents to fight homes plan
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DEVELOPER wants to build 18 homes in the Colne Valley. Read
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Holmfirth’s Cafe 100 offers to train prospective youth workers
Aug 09 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HOLME VALLEY youth project has thrown open its doors to adults who want to train to be youth workers. Read
