Dec
2011
Articles from 15th Dec 2011
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Row boat launched in war against Huddersfield canal clutter
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
RECYCLING chiefs have launched a new weapon against litter clogging up the canal. Read
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David Brown Gears awaits verdict on Mirfield move
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
PLANNERS will decide next week if a famous Huddersfield firm can open new premises in Mirfield. Read
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Huddersfield charity Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust launches racy campaign with rugby stars
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY are best known for their exploits in Super League. Read
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Mirfield Delivery driver robbed at knife-point
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TAKEAWAY delivery man was threatened at knifepoint before being robbed of £300 takings. Read
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Driver did everything to avoid fatal Westbourne Road accident that killed Marjorie Johnston
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WIDOW died after stepping in front of an NHS courier vehicle, an inquest heard yesterday. Read
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Kirklees College campus up for sale
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES College has put its main campus up for sale. Read
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Teen in court accused of damaging council door
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TEENAGER has appeared in court accused of damaging a council-owned door. Read
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New owner for The White Swan on Penistone Road
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW landlord has moved into a Huddersfield pub which closed because of spiralling rent. Read
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Armed gang smash into Golcar home with sledgehammer
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GANG of men armed with a claw hammer and sledgehammer struck in Golcar. Read
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Environment Agency to carry out flood defence work in Norman Park in Birkby
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
REPAIRS to an underground culvert will be carried out next month to prevent flooding. Read
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Call for old winter coats to help keep Huddersfield elderly warm
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S the time of year when we’re all wrapping up , but spare a thought for those who cannot afford to keep warm. Read
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Jail for persistent offender Qassim Hall
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PERSISTENT offender has been jailed for 15 months after a judge said he had to lock him up for breaching a suspended prison sentence. Read
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Huddersfield chartered accountants lead carol service
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHRISTMAS shoppers joined business people and civic leaders for a traditional carol service yesterday. Read
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Marsh pensioner suffered heart attack before fatal stairs fall
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PENSIONER who died after falling down the stairs was thought to have suffered a heart attack. Read
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Government promises Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker action on metal theft
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
METAL thieves are targeting rented houses in Elland and Brighouse. Read
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Man to appear in court accused of train station ‘abuse
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN faces court accused of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ at Huddersfield train station. Read
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Deighton man embarks on inspirational journey across Spain
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN trekked for two weeks across Spain to raise awareness of mental health. Read
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Solar success just in the nick of time for Kingsgate Centre in Huddersfield
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT was just in the nick of time. Read
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Mum Rebecca Shaw launches campaign to protect children’s centres in Paddock and Lindley
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CONCERNED mum is fighting plans to cut services at her children’s centre. Read
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Children are walking in the road to avoid dog dirt in Kirkheaton: police warning
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
RESIDENTS in Kirkheaton are the latest to kick up a stink about dog poo. Read
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Huddersfield writer Alison Lock takes first and second prize at story contest
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD writer has taken first and second places in a story contest. Read
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Calderdale Council looks to set Council Tax
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
PEOPLE with second homes in Calderdale may soon have to pay more council tax. Read
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Three fined for Dewsbury flytipping
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THREE people have been prosecuted for dumping rubbish at the roadside. Read
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Simon Armitage CBE to film in Huddersfield Tattoo parlour
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD poet has gone back to his youth for a new TV documentary. Read
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Huddersfield Christmas concert success
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD Town Hall hosted an evening of musical festivities courtesy of The Shelley Music Centre. Read
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Fundraiser held to fund school stage
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FUNDRAISER was held to help young thespians stage productions outdoors. Read
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Kirklees College apprentices win awards
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
HARD-WORKING apprentices at Kirklees College have scooped prestigious prizes at regional training awards. Read
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Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
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Thursday 5pm: M62 slip-road at Outlane re-opened
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Highways Agency have re-opened the M62 slip-road at Outlane. Read
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Jury out to consider verdict in Huddersfield woman buried alive trial
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A JURY has gone out to consider its verdicts in the case of a Huddersfield woman who was buried alive in a cardboard box after she was attacked by her partner with a Taser. Read
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Driver racially abuses and spits at bus driver in Kirkburton
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CAR driver racially abused and spat at a bus driver in Skelmanthorpe. Read
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M62 slip at Outlane to be closed most of day over building collapse fears following fire (Video & Gallery)
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE M62 entry slip-road at Outlane has been closed after fears that a building struck by fire this morning could collapse on it. Read
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THUR AM: Boy knocked down in Elland traffic accident
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BOY was knocked down in a traffic accident this morning. Read
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THUR AM: House fire in Outlane shuts M62 sliproad (Picture gallery
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze near the M62 this morning. Read
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Snow hits Huddersfield: Your reports and pictures - plus latest travel news
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
SNOW hit Huddersfield this morning. Read
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Man in court accused of using his mobile while driving
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has appeared in court accused of using his phone while driving. Read
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Lascelles Hall residents try to block garden building plan
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE than 100 residents are fighting plans to build new homes in a garden. Read
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New study shows British love of takeaways
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE average Brit will eat around 2,453 takeaways in their adult lifetime, according to a new study. Read
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Accused ‘intended to kill’ Huddersfield woman buried alive jury told
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A JURY has been told to piece together “the jigsaw” of the day two men attacked a woman and buried her alive in woods in Huddersfield. Read
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Ravensthorpe man fined £80 after lying about street robbery
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
DETECTIVES investigating an alleged street robbery in Ravensthorpe have fined a man with wasting police time. Read
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Thugs threatened to stab dog in Almondbury
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO men are being hunted – after threatening to stab a man’s dog. Read
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Huddersfield New College student Katie Frank to go head to head with Clr Mehboob Khan
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
HER hero is former Iron lady Margaret Thatcher. Read
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No further investigation into Lindley Grange Care Home, say police
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE will not be carrying out any further investigations in to Lindley Grange Care Home. Read
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Dalton man in court accused of threatening ex-wife with a brick
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DALTON man has appeared in court accused of threatening his ex-wife with a brick after she left him for another man. Read
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Almondbury man Darryl Smith damaged ex’s door after months of harassment
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has escaped punishment after kicking in a door following months of harassment by his ex. Read
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Univeristy of Huddersfield iphone app for Stonehenge
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S one of the world’s most iconic prehistoric monuments. Read
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Thomas Cook to axe Huddersfield town centre store
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
ANOTHER town centre shop is to close in Huddersfield. Read
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ONS showes UK jobless at 17-year high
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
UNEMPLOYMENT reached a 17-year high after another 128,000 joined the jobless ranks – taking the total to 2.64m. Read
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Man sentenced after stripping off at Huddersfield bank while drunk
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN was lucky to escape jail after stripping off and swearing in front of Huddersfield bank customers. Read
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Former chateau owner Richard Hall still on remand for allegedly murdering wife
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER Holmfirth man charged with murdering his wife is still on remand in France. Read
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Losing Elland pool forever will be a massive blow, says local councillor
Dec 15 2011 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SWIMMING pool closed because of structural dangers is an key asset to a town, a councillor said. Read
