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Cage-fighting Butlin twins set for TV stardom

CAGE fighting twins from Huddersfield are set to star in a TV documentary with actor Danny Dyer. Read

Newsome High School pupils fly out to Ghana

A GROUP of pupils are swapping Newsome for Ghana in West Africa. Read

Lawyers plea for 'common sense' in Billy Khan murder trial

A BARRISTER used his mobile phone to show a murder trial jury how long it took for the violence in an Elland street to end with the stabbing of Billy Khan last summer. Read

HRI shelters to stub out smoking at hospital reception

SHELTERS are being put up at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary – to get smokers away from the hospital entrance. Read

Police to collect cash up front from guilty drivers

POLICE are to get tough with erring drivers – taking cash on the spot. Read

Kirkheaton pub stages quiz night with no alcohol

PUB licensees were forced to ban booze because of a red tape mix-up – but still made sure the cash flowed freely for a charity quiz night. Read

Last call for fire service rescue heroes for 2009

MEMBERS of the public have just one week left to nominate their heroes for the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Awards 2009. Read

Novelist Rebecca Royle launches creative writing courses across Kirklees

A NOVELIST is to launch a series of creative writing courses. Rebecca Royle, who penned the novels Lucy’s Monster and Eleven Terrible Months, is launching White Rose Creative Writing to help aspiring authors. Read

Huddersfield dental survey

HUDDERSFIELD people have helped shape local dental care by giving their views about how an extra £14m should be spent. Read

Cleckheaton Library to host games event

LIBRARY staff are aiming to fire people’s interest in traditional board games. Read

Emley fund raisers generate £300 for diabetic nurses

EMLEY’S famous fundraisers have turned their attention to diabetes. Read

Teddy bears’ picnic at Chestnut Centre in Deighton

CHILDREN and tots had a terrific time at a teddy bears’ picnic at Deighton. Read

Netherton pensioner Susan Kirby completes coast to coast walk

A NETHERTON pensioner has celebrated her 60th birthday by completing the challenge of a lifetime. Read

Architect Irena Bauman to give talk at Kirklees College

A TOP architecture expert is to give a talk in Huddersfield. Read

Where did all the cuckoos go in Kirklees?

HAVE you heard a cuckoo’s call recently? Read

Yorkshire rail services “best yet”

RAIL bosses have hailed best-ever punctuality figures in West Yorkshire. Read

Foster carer challenges Kirklees Council in payments row

A FOSTER carer who was “struck off” after Kirklees Council overpaid her fostering allowance to the tune of £12,000 is seeking to challenge the local authority in the courts. Read

Last of the Summer Wine duo to perform in Holmfirth

TWO actors from Last of the Summer Wine are returning to Holmfirth. Read

EU ballot error upsets Dalton couple

A BALLOTING error has upset a pair of voters in the upcoming European elections. Read

Asda store plan Number 2 in Leeds

ASDA has announced plans for another new store in West Yorkshire. Read

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