Mar
2012
Articles from 31st Mar 2012
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Controversial Huddersfield council tax firm boss Jack Darrell Henry must pay ex-staff £30k, tribunal rules
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A JUDGE awarded 12 former employees of a controversial Huddersfield firm more than £30,000 in unpaid wages. Read
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Region’s force set to manage national police air service
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW police air service looks set to be managed by West Yorkshire Police. Read
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Former staff at Paddock’s West View Pre-School awarded tribunal cash
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE former owner of a Huddersfield pre-school shut down by the authorities has been told to pay ex-staff £19,000 in unpaid wages. Read
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Woman in her 80s injured after car crashes into a tree in Thongsbridge
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ELDERLY woman was taken to hospital after her car crashed into a tree in Thongsbridge. Read
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Huddersfield Labour leader blasts George Galloway’s ‘celebrity’ victory in Bradford by-election
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
LABOUR’S top councillor in Huddersfield last night vowed to “comprehensively defeat” Respect despite a stunning by-election beating. Read
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Three women taken to HRI after rush hour M62 crash
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THREE women were taken to hospital after a crash on the M62 near Ainley Top last night. Read
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Police charge two men for breaching ASBOs in Huddersfield Town Centre
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CRACKDOWN on anti-social behaviour in Huddersfield town centre resulted in two men being charged for breach of Asbo. Read
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Fuel dispute: Latest on petrol pump shortages and panic-buyers
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOST filling stations in Huddersfield were coping with the rush for fuel. Read
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Hudderfield 999 crews sent to Bradford leave the town lacking cover, say ambulance staff
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD 999 ambulance crews are being routinely sent to Bradford leaving the town lacking vital cover, it has been claimed. Read
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Why are people rushing to panic-buy petrol? A psychologist explains why the forecourts were full
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PSYCHOLOGIST last night tried to explain why Britain has succumbed to panic buying of petrol. Read
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Forget Me Not Hospice gets £75k cash boost from Holmfirth businesswoman
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHILDREN’S hospice is celebrating after a muddy building site visit resulted in a £75,000 cash boost. Read
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Man pursued by police helicopter jumps into river in Huddersfield
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has been arrested after he dumped his vehicle and jumped into a river in a bid to escape police in Huddersfield. Read
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Man, 29, punched in face on Queen Street South, Huddersfield
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A 29-YEAR-old was approached from behind and repeatedly punched in the face by two men. Read
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Lindley actress on stage in Shakespeare’s theatre for big Bard production
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN aspiring actress brought up in Lindley gets the biggest test of her career tomorrow. Read
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Trouble at Armitage Bridge mill is at a stalemate
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
RESIDENTS worried that their homes may flood claim that Kirklees Council’s officers are dragging their feet. Read
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Honley sub-postmaster Brenda Bodenham chosen as Conservative candidate for Holme Valley North
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SUB-POSTMASTER has been chosen to stand for Kirklees Council at the next elections in May. Read
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Camira Fabrics and Holmfirth Dyers open £2m dyehouse in Lockwood
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO leading textile firms have joined forces for a £2m investment in the future – and to create jobs. Read
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Kirklees plans bike recycling scheme
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN innovative scheme to recycle old, unwanted bikes, could be launched in Huddersfield within weeks. Read
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Dove Stones reservoir dogs learn good practice skills
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
DOG-OWNERS came out to support an information day at a local beauty spot. Read
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Olympic Torch runs for two Huddersfield youngsters
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO Huddersfield youngsters are to carry the Olympic Torch. Read
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Give police officers a few minutes of your time to beat the burglars
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CRIME reduction team and beat bobbies will give advice for how to avoid being burgled. Read
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Rev Yaqub Masih meets minister on his peace mission
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD man Yaqub Masih led a delegation of Pakistani officials on a peace mission around the UK. Read
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Kirkwood Hospice brick appeal gets £1,000 boost
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
VITAL work to upgrade a hospice has been given a £1,000 boost. Read
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New memorial for Luddite uprising 200 years ago
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE world’s only memorial to the Luddites is being built in the Yorkshire heartland of the uprising of 200 years ago. Read
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Fusion IT boss to run London Marathon
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BUSINESSMAN is taking part in the London Marathon for the second time next month – with two ambitions in mind. Read
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University of Huddersfield praised by Ofsted for teacher training
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUDDERSFIELD’S long and proud history in training the country’s teachers has received another boost. Read
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West Riding Luddites bicentenary to be remembered across Huddersfield
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AS British rebel movements go, few have spread their legacy as far as the Luddites. Read
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How do you improve the bus service in West Yorkshire? Bus operators come up with their own ideas
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
PROPOSALS to provide a better quality and value bus service will be considered by transport authority Metro. Read
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Kirklees Council children’s centres cuts to be investigated
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SPECIAL investigation into children’s centres changes will take place next week. Read
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FSA fines and bans finance Cattles directors
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO former directors of a Kirklees-based lender and its subsidiary have been fined and banned by the City watchdog. Read
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Huddersfield service for grieving families
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
PARENTS who have suffered the loss of a baby are invited to go along to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary tomorrow to remember their loss. Read
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Jobcentres to run £1bn Youth Contract
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A £1bn programme to provide more help for young people visiting Jobcentres will be officially launched on Monday . Read
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Ruddi's Retreat hosts Easter fun day this weekend
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN EASTER egg hunt, donkey rides and face painting will be included in the fun at a charity event this weekend. Read
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Kirklees Council’s would-be new mayor and deputy both face election battles before they can take their posts
Mar 31 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
CONSERVATIVES last night nominated a veteran councillor to take up a top post – if he survives next month’s election. Read
