Feb
2013
Articles from 28th Feb 2013
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Smoke trauma at terrace house in Fartown Green Road after still lit cigarette discarded
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SMOULDERING cigarette caused extensive damage to a home in Fartown Green Road after being carelessly discarded. Read
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Thornton Lodge family's house filled with smoke as cooker sets on fire
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FAMILY cooking tea led to firefighters being called to their Thornton Lodge home. Read
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48 Kirklees households buy their council house under government’s new Right to Buy scheme
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
FIGURES show 48 Kirklees households have taken advantage of a scheme to buy their council house at a discounted rate. Read
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Brighouse man is cleared over taxi attack claims
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FATHER-OF-ONE has been cleared by a jury of robbing a Brighouse cabbie in a late-night attack last year. Read
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Long-standing Kirkburton councillor to stand down at next election
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LONG-erving councillor is stepping down. Read
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Man fined for driving offences – despite claims that his brother was responsible
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DRIVER argued that he should not be banned from driving – after his brother committed an offence using his details. Read
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Lindley doctor suspended after court case
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LINDLEY doctor has been suspended after criminal convictions for driving crimes. Read
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Green View House care worker made notes of home abuse, court told
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CARE worker has told how she feared abuse allegations about her co-workers’ conduct towards vulnerable residents ‘would be swept under the carpet’, a court heard. Read
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Man in court after assault in Huddersfield bank as his girlfriend tried to take out cash
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN assaulted his girlfriend in a bank when she tried to end their relationship. Read
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Left a bit, right a bit ... oh bollards: Driver ends up with two wheels off the ground after getting wedged on traffic sign (Picture)
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DRIVER escaped unhurt when this car became stuck on traffic bollards at Gledholt. Read
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Calderdale Council back major housing plans including 641 subsidised homes a year
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS backed a plan to build 800 new homes in Calderdale every year. Read
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Burglar caught by lager can left at crime scene is sentenced
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A BURGLAR caught out after he left a can of lager at a crime scene has been sentenced by magistrates. Read
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Bradley man set for crown court trial on drugs supply charge
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN accused of dealing drugs faces crown court. Read
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News in Pictures 28/2/13
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
Today's News in Pictures we have a tumbleweed house, recycling otters and a pedal powered helicopter. Read
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Huddersfield's Republic store saved after Sports Direct buys ailing chain and secures 2100 jobs
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
MORE than 2,100 jobs have been saved at fashion retailer Republic after administrators sold 116 stores, including the store in Huddersfield's Kingsgate, to Sports Direct International. Read
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Power cut last night saw lights go out over Huddersfield: Were you affected?
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
ALMOST 2,500 homes and businesses in Huddersfield were plunged into darkness for half an hour last night following an electricity supply problem. Read
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Backing for school funding changes in Calderdale
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHANGES to school funding, which will see some lose money, have been backed by the Cabinet. Read
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February in front pages: Click here to see what made the Examiner headlines (Gallery)
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
AS February draws to a close you can take a look at what the Examiner headlines were this month. Read
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Huddersfield motorcyclist in hospital after hitting dry stone wall
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TWENTY-six-year-old Huddersfield motorcyclist was taken to hospital this morning after his bike mounted a pavement and hit a dry stone wall. Read
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Former Kirklees Mayor Colin Watson died from inhaling coal dust, inquest hears
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
DUST inhaled doing his job as a miner led to the death of a former Kirklees Mayor, an inquest heard yesterday. Read
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Former Huddersfield Giants star Keith Mason goes from rugby league to the glitz of Hollywood
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
HIS day job sees him in bruising encounters with huge sportsmen. Read
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Huddersfield textile firm C&J Antich secures £3.9m funding for 3D weaving project
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TEXTILE firm in Huddersfield is set to create 30 jobs – by giving a high-tech twist to the traditional skill of weaving. Read
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Duke of Edinburgh award for Holmfirth teenager Jack Myall
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HOLMFIRTH teenager has earned his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Read
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Waterloo man died at home hours after HRI misdiagnosis, inquest hears
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A FATHER died at home hours after being misdiagnosed at hospital, an inquest was told. Read
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Serving soldier appears at court accused of throwing missile during Huddersfield Town versus Wigan Athletic FA Cup clash
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A SERVING soldier accused of throwing a missile during Huddersfield Town’s FA Cup tie with Wigan appeared in court yesterday. Read
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Colne Valley MP supports war heroes
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
COLNE Valley MP Jason McCartney has welcomed the Government’s announcement that Second World War heroes who served on the Arctic Convoys and in Bomber Command will receive new recognition. Read
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National award for Huddersfield University Prof Bob Cryan
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
PROF Bob Cryan, vice-chancellor of the University of Huddersfield, is the best of British. Read
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Birkby woman with drink and drug problems given conditional discharge after stealing Primark coat
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WOMAN with a history of drink and drug problems appeared in court yesterday accused of stealing an £18 jacket from Primark. Read
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Brighouse gran attacker Dion Groombridge wins cut in sentence
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
JUDGES have shown leniency to a Brighouse teenager who attacked his own great-grandmother. Read
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Slaithwaite couple scoop top UK national ice-cream award
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
FORMER fireman Eric Joyce has gone from hot to cold in his career. Read
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Huddersfield shop-keeper faces having alcohol licence removed for selling untaxed vodka
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN ALCOHOL shop faces having its licence removed for selling untaxed wine. Read
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Jury out in Peter Stafford-Simpson sex case
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
A JURY will today continue deliberations in the case of a man facing serious sex charges. Read
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Come and join in the Examiner's Charity Challenge 2013
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Examiner’s Charity Challenge is once again up and running – walking, cycling and even horseriding. Read
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Death of top Huddersfield musician Graham Philpott
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
ONE of Huddersfield’s best-known musicians has died. Read
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Huddersfield University experts test for lead in water
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
VITAL tests are being made in Huddersfield on water supplies. Read
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Caught on camera: Can you identify people police want to speak to in our CCTV image gallery?
Feb 28 2013 | Local West Yorkshire News
CAN you help police by identifying people they want to speak to via our CCTV image gallery below? Read
