Apr
2012
Articles from 19th Apr 2012
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Kirklees GP on trial after death of patients prescribed painkillers ten times normal strength
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
RELATIVES of two elderly patients who died after a doctor prescribed high doses of a painkiller - between checking emails and cricket scores - have told a jury about the rapid decline of their loved ones. Read
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Bullied autistic boy killed by train in Marsden was failed by health and social agencies say coroner
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
GROSS failures in the care given to a bullied autistic teenager who died when he threw himself in front of a train amounted to negligence, a coroner said today. Read
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'Don't panic buy petrol' warning as tanker drivers reject deal - plus price of fuel rocketing
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
MOVES to head off a strike by fuel tanker drivers hang in the balance today after a peace deal was rejected. Read
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Mirfield monks buy Ex-Anglican turned Catholic £160,000 flat
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN Anglican monastery struggling for funds bought a flat for a member who later converted to Catholicism. Read
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Men in court over failed Mirfield burglary attempt
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO men have appeared in court following a botched burglary. Read
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Cannabis worth £5,000 found in bin bag donated to Huddersfield's Oxfam Wastesaver depot
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
WORKERS at a charity depot in Huddersfield discovered a donation they couldn’t turn into cash. Read
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Ex-teacher “shocked” over sex abuse charges at William Henry Smith School in Brighouse
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
“WHY did they pick on me?” Read
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Huddersfield bottle digger hits back at claims he damaged Birchencliffe woods
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BOTTLE digger has hit back at claims historic woodlands has been damaged. Read
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Dewsbury man in court after drink-driving
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has appeared in court after drink-driving in Batley. Read
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Fixby tap dancer Matthew Flinders celebrates a hat-trick of successes
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TEENAGE tap dancer Matthew Flinders is celebrating a triple success. Read
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Huddersfield woman appears in court accused of importing drugs
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD woman accused of importing drugs has appeared in court. Read
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Huddersfield couple in honeymoon Gatwick jet fire drama
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HONEYMOON couple Daniel and Rebecca Lee were relaxing in Florida last night – hours after a terrifying aircraft incident. Read
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Dewsbury man in court accused of affray and knife possession
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has appeared in court facing charges of affray and possession of an offensive weapon. Read
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Milnsbridge ‘hit and run’ victim John Gibson speaks to family for first time
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN critically injured in a suspected ‘hit and run’ incident has spoken to his family for the first time since he was run over. Read
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Tractor tribute to former David Browns man Tom Sheppard
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THIS historic David Brown tractor headed the funeral procession for a former designer of the iconic vehicle. Read
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Dewsbury Moor man Christopher Redfern in court accused of train station robbery
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has appeared in court accused of robbery at a train station. Read
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Catalan Dragons Super League stars visit Huddersfield's Nortonthorpe Hall School
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
SUPER League stars visited a Huddersfield school to pass on training tips. Read
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Man in court after using cloned credit card at Sainsburys in Huddersfield
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN was lucky to escape jail – after using a cloned credit card to pay for shop goods in three towns. Read
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Kirklees Council backs ‘troubled families’ spending
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS have backed a new plan to help troubled families in Huddersfield. Read
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R3 says 23% of Yorkashire hotels at risk of failure
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
ALMOST a quarter of hotels in Yorkshire are at risk of failure, according to shock research. Read
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Soccer star Ched Evans gives evidence at rape trial
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FOOTBALLER accused of rape insisted the girl had consented. Read
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Tribute evening for missing walker Geoff Bottomley from Cowersley
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO friends have organised a tribute concert for missing walker Geoff Bottomley. Read
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Three men in court accused of attack on man
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO men and a youth have appeared in court accused of attacking another man. Read
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Huddersfield road safety charity calls for 20mph speed limit near schools
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD road safety charity wants to see speed limits cut on all roads near schools. Read
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Huddersfield Town players back Forget Me Not Hospice
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TOWN players have given their backing to a Huddersfield charity. Read
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Traffic problems eased in St George’s Square
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEW signs have been put up to end driver confusion around St George’s Square. Read
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Pupil protest against Colne Valley school’s ‘Rulergate’ fizzles out
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
STUDENTS staged a short-lived protest against tough detentions for failure to bring stationery items to school – before they were ushered inside by teachers. Read
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Jubilee celebrations planned for Newsome
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
COMMUNITY groups in Newsome are to get together to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. Read
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New figures show jobless figure falls in Huddersfield
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
JOBLESS queues have shortened for the first time in almost a year. Read
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Longwood couple’s diamond anniversary
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LONGWOOD couple have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Read
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Drug addict stole from supermarket
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN stole from a supermarket to fund his £40 a day drug habit. Read
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Man in court accused of driving without insurance in Huddersfield town centre
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has been accused of driving without insurance. Read
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More children living with serious conditions in Kirklees
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE than 300 youngsters in Kirklees are living with life-limiting conditions, it was revealed today. Read
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Prince Harry backs London Marathon
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
PRINCE Harry will present trophies to the winners of Sunday’s Virgin London Marathon. Read
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Picture gallery - Huddersfield runners get set for Virgin London Marathon
Apr 19 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY have spent months training. Read
