May
2012
Articles from 11th May 2012
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Olympic Torch relay routes for Huddersfield, Brighouse, Batley and Dewsbury: See our animated maps
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Olympic torch is coming to Huddersfield, Brighouse, Batley and Dewsbury. Read
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Former Brighouse assistant headteacher will face retrial on sex assault charges
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER assistant headteacher of a Brighouse school accused of sexually abusing four pupils will face a second trial in September. Read
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Batley man faces trail over money laundering and fraud charges
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN accused of money laundering and fraud faces crown court trial. Read
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Rastrick man given community order for partner assault
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN attacked his partner because he believed she was having an affair, a court heard. Read
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Cancer patient in court accused of fraud
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CANCER patient’s court case was adjourned so that he could receive treatment. Read
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Victim of Huddersfield town centre attack: I heard shots...then woke up in hospital
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YOUNG man has told how he was allegedly shot with an air gun before being knocked unconscious and suffering a serious head injury. Read
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Disruption to Huddersfield court as prison officers protest over pension plan
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HUNDREDS of thousands of civil servants went on strike yesterday, causing disruption in Huddersfield. Read
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M62 to close between J27 and J28 on Saturday night for roadworks
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE roadworks will shut parts of the M62 this weekend. Read
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As the Olympic Torch sets off for Britain, here’s the full list of torch bearers for Huddersfield and Brighouse relay
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Olympic Flame is on it way to Britain. Read
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Superstore war heats up as Morrisons announces larger Meltham store than Holmfirth Tesco
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE TESCO versus Morrisons superstore war has stepped up a gear. Read
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Man in court accused of stealing cigarettes from Slaithwaite Co-op
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN accused of burgling a Slaithwaite store has appeared in court. Read
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Man lucky to escape prison after slapping child for being “cheeky”
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN was lucky to escape jail after he slapped his young stepdaughter for being “cheeky”. Read
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BT phones fault still not resolved after a week in Lockwood
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
DOZENS of businesses in Lockwood were still waiting for their phone lines to be repaired last night – despite the frantic efforts of BT engineers. Read
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Talk about branding! Businessman David Elliott gets tattoo to promote Huddersfield
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
BUSINESSMAN David Elliott is so proud of Huddersfield he’s even had it stamped on his back. Read
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Huddersfield families back Leeds heart centre fight
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HEART surgery campaigners have been given a boost after hearing a vital piece of patient research will now determine the fate of a Yorkshire unit. Read
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New road safety guide backed by Kirklees Council
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW guide for parents of young drivers has been published by a national safety organisation and is being distributed by Kirklees Council. Read
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Huddersfield Town head to Milton Keynes for play-off semi-final, but what is the Buckinghamshire town like?
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TOWN fans heading off to Milton Keynes for the play-off semi-final ought to take their bikes with them if they’re staying for the weekend. Read
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Honley woman seeks £300k for injuries sustained in Poland car crash
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHE was left terribly injured in a car crash. Read
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Man accused of restraining order breach faces arrest
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN faces arrest after failing to show up for court. Read
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Mirfield town councillor Vivien Lees-Hamilton claims she was ‘stabbed in back’ over Deputy Mayor election.
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOWN councillor claims she was stabbed in the back in her bid to become Deputy Mayor of Mirfield. Read
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Huddersfield Scouts in Big Camp
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
YOUNGSTERS from across Huddersfield took part in a huge Scouting event. Read
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Dewsbury customer service centre moves
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CUSTOMER service centre will move on Monday. Read
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Public talks over West Yorkshire transport plans
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
WEST Yorkshire’s rail and bus passengers are to have their say on transport plans for the future. Read
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Former Huddersfield University student in fundraising climb for best friend killed on mountain
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT’S a poignant fundraising challenge. Read
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Huddersfield gets 20mm of rain in 12 hours as Yorkshire reservoirs full
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
RECORD-breaking rainfall has given a massive boost to Yorkshire’s water stocks. Read
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Kirklees Council offers funds to help vulnerable people get out on their own
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
VULNERABLE people in Kirklees are to be helped to get out and about and become more independent. Read
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Beaumont Park’s Butter Nab Wood war games plans progress
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
PLANS to transform an ancient woodland into a combat zone are gathering pace in Beaumont Park. Read
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Midwife’s fantastic fundraising for research in to infant death
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MIDWIFE has more than delivered. Read
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No leak targets for water companies
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
ALMOST half of water companies, including Yorkshire Water, will not be required to reduce their leakages before 2015 despite the country’s worst drought in 25 years, regulators say. Read
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Moldgreen man in court after stealing perfume and aftershave
May 11 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOLDGREEN man was given a community order after stealing from a town centre store. Read
