Aug
2012
Articles from 7th Aug 2012
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Former Huddersfield University student Jason Warner meets the stars through his E4 blog
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FORMER Huddersfield University student who snapped students in saucy pictures has become a hit blogger.Jason Warner, aka Jsky, was chosen to blog for TV channel E4 and it’s brought him up close and personal with pop and soap stars.Jason, 25, alumni of Huddersfield University’s popular music production degree course, said: “I started writing a blog on Manchester life and if I saw someone from Hollyoaks out I’d get an interview with them and write about it.“I won an E4 writing competition and I’ve been blogging for them and get to go to the shows and meet celebrities.”His man-about-the-town blog has brought him into contact with Rizzle Kicks, Chipmunk and Professor Green.Jason, who modelled for Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Selfridges, hit the headlines in 2008 when he captured students in risque poses for a charity calendar.He’s now become head editor of LaVida Magazine which is affiliated with the forthcoming Love Manchester Fashion Week. Read
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Yorkshire tenth in Olympic medal table after Alistair Brownlee's gold
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Brownlee brothers' double medal win in the triathlon has helped boost Yorkshire's Olympic credentials. Read
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Man killed after being hit by train at Batley
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has been killed after being struck by a train in Batley. Read
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Huddersfield Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy laughs off French 'magic wheels' moans
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHRIS Boardman, head of British Cycling’s research and development group known as the Secret Squirrel Club, has laughed off claims magic wheels are helping the hosts to a stunning performance at the London 2012 Olympic Velodrome. Read
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Two men in court charged with murdering Josh Hirst
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO men have appeared in court accused of murdering Mirfield man Josh Hirst Read
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Yorkshire's Alistair Brownlee wins gold in Olympic triathlon as brother Jonny gets bronze (Gallery)
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
YORKSHIRE'S Alistair Brownlee became Great Britain’s first Olympic champion in triathlon with a brilliant performance in front of a huge crowd in Hyde Park while his brother Jonny picked up a bronze medal. Read
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Mum pays tribute to canal death victim Damien Thomas and warns of heroin dangers
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MOTHER who watched her son’s life destroyed by a heroin addiction told of her anguish after his body was found in Huddersfield canal. Read
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Two appear in court charged with murder of Josh Hirst in Mirfield as tributes continue
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO men will appear in court today charged with the murder of 20-year-old Josh Hirst. Read
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Exhibition chronicles Kirklees College’s history
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES College has opened an exhibition about its history, at Byram Arcade, Huddersfield. Read
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Morrisons denies Meltham store expansion plan freeze
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons has denied claims it has postponed plans to expand its Meltham store. Read
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Volunteers at work in Mirfield project proves popular with school leavers
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
KIRKLEES Council is piloting a new volunteering scheme for young people. Read
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Slaithwaite judo coach Neil Gilpin on trial over sex assault charges
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A JUDO teacher has gone on trial accused of touching two little boys. Read
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Paddock man in court accused of burgling NHS building
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has appeared in court accused of burgling an NHS building. Read
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Charity day at Linthwaite pub The Royal Oak
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PUB celebrated Yorkshire Day with a charity fun day. Read
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Huddersfield pair's Joss Stone murder plot trial adjourned
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE trial of two men from Huddersfield accused of hatching a murder plot involving singer Joss Stone has been adjourned until next year. Read
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Brackenhall man due in court accused of failing to properly care for five cats
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN is due in court accused of failing to properly care for five cats. Read
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Police release Moldgreen attack suspect image - Do you recognise him?
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE investigating an attack on a 31-year-old man in a Moldgreen pub have released an image of a suspect. Read
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Parking charges in Calderdale set to change - What do you think?
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
PARKING prices look set to change in Calderdale as the council aim to raise about £660,000. Read
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Waterloo pair due in court accused of failing to care for their Rottweiler
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUPLE are due before magistrates accused failing to properly care for their Rottweiler. Read
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George Osborne visits successful Elland firms
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHANCELLOR George Osborne sang the praises of two successful businesses who have invested millions of pounds in moves to Elland. Read
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West Yorkshire Trading Standards in hacker warning
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOUSEHOLDERS in Huddersfield have been urged to be wary of phone scams from would-be computer hackers. Read
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Huddersfield man banned from keeping animals after kicking pet puppy out of lift at Berry Brow flats
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has been banned from keeping animals after he kicked his puppy out of a lift with his foot. Read
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Cawthorne's Maize Maze open after delay due to soaking weather
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT HAS been a washout summer. Read
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Armed police make six arrests in Linthwaite drugs swoop
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
ARMED police made six arrests in an early-hours swoop in Linthwaite. Read
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Secret joy of the Huddersfield cake-eaters set for Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THEY all share a guilty pleasure. Read
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Former addict stole bottles of brandy
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN stole brandy from a supermarket after staying out of trouble for a year. Read
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Ambulance overturns causing traffic chaos
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ambulance overturned causing traffic chaos in Brighouse during yesterday morning’s rush hour. Read
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Clare Hill man in court accused of assaulting his teenage girlfriend
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN has appeared in court accused of assaulting his teenage girlfriend. Read
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Sikhs tribute to US victims
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
SIKHS in Huddersfield were today holding special prayers for the victims of a tragic mass shooting in the United States. Read
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Fly tipping cases fall in Kirklees
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
FLY-TIPPING is becoming less of a problem in Kirklees and Calderdale. Read
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Obituary: William Naldrett, police officer
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN who spent more than 30 years in the police has died. Mr William Naldrett, 89, of Waterloo, spent most of his career in Huddersfield. Read
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Ruddi Retreat teams up with Sainsbury’s for 90-mile cycling challenge
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
SUPERMARKET staff are teaming up with fundraisers to get pedalling for charity. Read
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Martial arts classes return
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TRADITIONAL martial arts group has returned to Huddersfield. Read
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Calderdale Council aims to become ‘dementia friendly; by 2014 as care changes are backed
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LOCAL authority is to become dementia friendly by 2014, as plans to support those with the degenerative condition are backed. Read
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David Brown and Huddersfield Town launch third Go Kart Challenge
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
SCHOOLS and colleges will soon be on the starting grid for the third Go Kart Challenge. Read
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Marsden reservoir protests over Yorkshire Water's plans will continue
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE fight goes on! Read
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David Hockney work goes on show in Brighouse for the first time ahead of Brighouse Arts Festival
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
ORIGINAL art by David Hockney is going on show in Brighouse. Read
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Runners take up charity challenge
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
EIGHTY “running bunnies” from Huddersfield’s weekly park run will take on the country’s most popular half marathon in September. Read
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University of Huddersfield helps Sadeh Lok
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOUSING chiefs are working with the University of Huddersfield. Read
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Dewsbury MP Simon Reevell’s dog George is up for an election of his own
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
GEORGE’S owner Simon Reevell knows all about popularity contests. Read
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Children from Lindley take part in Barnardo’s Big Waddle
Aug 07 2012 | Local West Yorkshire News
Toddlers help cash in for Barnardo’s Read
