Sep
2011
Articles from 29th Sep 2011
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Pals Steven Taylor and Andrew Ackroyd’s marathon effort for tragedy hit community in Holmfirth
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COMMUNITY which united in grief at the loss of talented schoolboy Huw Thatcher and teaching assistant Marie Stewart is raising cash in their memory. Read
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Memorial plaques stolen from Mirfield church yard recovered
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE 169 memorial plaques stolen from a Mirfield church yard have been recovered after a scrap metal dealer called the cops when he became suspicious. Read
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Long tailbacks around Huddersfield after M62 delays: Were you caught up?
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
FRUSTRATED commuters sat in the morning sunshine as they queued on motorways and roads in and around Huddersfield this morning. Read
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THURS AM: Man, 21, attacked in Golcar by teen gang
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 21-year-old man was subjected to a nasty assault by a gang of youths in Golcar. Read
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Divers searching for Golcar missing man Steven Cooper end search with no trace of him
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN underwater search for the body of a missing Golcar man has ended without any trace of Steven Cooper being uncovered. Read
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Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice boosted by £14,000
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHARITY ball has raised £14,000 for a children’s hospice. Read
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Kirkheaton father and son fined after club brawl left woman with broken arm
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FATHER and son have been ordered to pay an injured woman compensation following a disturbance at a Lepton club. Read
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Acting workshops on social issues like abuse at LBT
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SERIES of acting workshops on hard-hitting issues like abuse will take place in Huddersfield. Read
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Radio Paigham listeners raised £50k for Pakistan flood victims
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COMMUNITY radio station and its listeners have raised an amazing £50,000 for Pakistan flood victims. Read
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Studio School organisers at Kirklees Business Conference
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
CREATIVE firms in Huddersfield have been urged to Sign the Pledge! Read
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Huddersfield man John Lennon in court over offensive weapon possession
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has appeared in court accused of possessing an offensive weapon in public. Read
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Tributes for Sukhdev Sharma at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust AGM
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
TRIBUTES to former Huddersfield health chief, Sukhdev Sharma came pouring in at the annual general meeting of the Huddersfield and Calderdale NHS Trust. Read
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Skelmanthorpe man Geoffrey Pell died from industrial disease
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN who spent his life working in mines died from an industrial disease. Read
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Underground poker game at National Coal Mining Museum called off after North Yorkshire tragedy
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A POKER game 350ft down a mine has been cancelled after recent mining tragedies. Read
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New students urged to use health app to find NHS services
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEW university students are being urged to download a phone application to help them find NHS services. Read
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Linthwaite woman Kirsty Hood prosecuted for garden mess
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN has been fined for letting bags of rubbish pile up in her garden. Read
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Patients facing six-hour hospital wait for A&E treatment in Kirklees
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
PATIENTS who get admitted to hospital are waiting too long in accident and emergency, according to NHS Kirklees. Read
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Meltham helicopter gunner Leading Airman Graeme Clay reaches milestone in Afghanistan
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD man has become the first helicopter gunner to log 500 flying hours in Afghanistan. Read
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Huddersfield blogger Alex Croft is favourite with Strictly Come Dancing fans
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
X-FACTOR may be already underway – but its rival will begin this weekend when Strictly Come Dancing tiptoes onto our screens. Read
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Man fined hundreds for £9.50 supermarket theft
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN facing severe financial difficulties has been fined after stealing from a supermarket. Read
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Slaithwaite Meals on Wheels recruiting new volunteers following broadcast of Hairy Bikers show
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
MEALS on wheels volunteers are hoping to expand after making their TV debut this week. Read
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Inquest opened over Dewsbury killing of Jack Carter
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN inquest has been opened into the death of Jack Carter who was allegedly murdered in a Dewsbury street. Read
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87-year-old Lewis Osterfield isn’t ready to retire – he’s just landed a new job
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
LEWIS Osterfield has just been headhunted for a new job... at the age of 87. Read
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Lindley Junior School to convert to academy in controversial switch
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CONTROVERSIAL change to a Huddersfield school will come into force on Saturday. Read
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Care home resident died after choking on food
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CARE home resident died after choking on her sandwich, an inquest heard. Read
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Huddersfield burglars take advantage of the sun to steal from you
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE are warning homeowners not to leave their properties insecure after a spate of burglaries during the sunny weather. Read
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Charity auction and concert at Deighton Working Men’s Club
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
FAMOUS bands, ex X Factor stars and a Michael Bublé tribute will perform in aid of Kirkwood Hospice. Read
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Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney denies rail services in Slaithwaite and Marsden are under threat
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
PASSENGERS have been assured that reports of plans to cut rail services in the Colne Valley are wrong. Read
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Picture of the Week: Dramatic end to memorable day in Greenhead Park
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THIS is the moment the night sky exploded in majestic colour above Greenhead Park. Read
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X Factor: Huddersfield teen rapper Tension’s delight for Nu Vibe pal Jordan Higo
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TEENAGE rapper who has worked with X Factor hopeful Jordan Higo was shocked to see his friend sail through to the next round. Read
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Community Church launches Sunday Night Live
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOWN centre coffee shop is set to host a Sunday “church” service with a difference. Read
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Alcoholic died after vodka drinking binge
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ALCOHOLIC was found dead after a night bingeing on vodka. Read
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Workers asked to don outfits for road safety charity Brake
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
ROAD safety charity Brake is calling on people to don neon tutus and fluorescent leg warmers to raise money. Read
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Huddersfield road deaths cut down
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE number of people killed on Kirklees roads last year has more than halved. Read
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Emley Cross repair plans still up in the air council admits
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES Council has admitted it does not know when it will fix an ancient monument that was smashed by a bus. Read
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Home Bargains takes last space at Gallagher Retail Park in Waterloo
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RETAIL park in Huddersfield is now fully let. Read
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Pensioner Bernard Thorp, 82, died following 15ft ladder fall
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ELDERLY man died after falling 15ft from a ladder as he washed his windows. Read
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Pensioner was found drowned in canal on New Year’s Day
Sep 29 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PENSIONER was found drowned in a canal three years after his friend died in the same spot. Read
