Dewsbury Reporter (Dewsbury, England) back issues from August 2006:
Weather prompts sneak-in thefts.
Aug 01, 2006 ... POLICE are appealing for people to shut windows and doors before they go to bed during the heatwave after four sneak-in thefts in Dewsbury over the weekend. In the latest, a house at Moorside End, ...
Purr-fect role!
Aug 01, 2006 ... TWO girls have become the first members of an Earlsheaton dance school to be selected to tour with a major drama company. Lexy Clavin and Tierney Richards, both 12, have been chosen to sing in the main chorus of Dick Whittington and his Cat, by Pendle Productions, and will tour ...
Clean-up is just the job.
Aug 01, 2006 ... THREE skips were filled in a clean-up in Eightlands and Westtown, which organisers have hailed a great success. It was organised by Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing and community organisation the Friends of Westtown, and housing officers, estate caretakers and neighbourhood ...
Stolen Property.
Aug 01, 2006 ... POLICE in Dewsbury are hoping to trace the owners of some stolen property they recovered during an operation in December last year. The property, which includes laptops, portable CD players and radios, was found at business premises in Dewsbury town centre. Police ...
Charity leap.
Aug 02, 2006 ... A FORMER Batley Carr man is to do a parachute jump in memory of his father. Within days of his 71-year-old father Ronnie suffering a fatal heart attack earlier this month, Mick Breheney, who now lives in South Yorkshire, decided to honour his ...
Game on for museum cricket celebrations.
Aug 02, 2006 ... CRICKET fans are in for a treat when Dewsbury Museum goes cricket crazy. Currently showing the 180 Not Out cricket exhibition, the Crow Nest Park museum, Heckmondwike Road, is also hosting cricket-themed family days and a cricket festival on Sunday August 6, under the Game On ...
Please help the hospice.
Aug 02, 2006 ... KIRKWOOD Hospice is urging people to spend time sorting through their cupboards, drawers and wardrobes and donate unwanted items to their shops. Selling good quality clothing, bric-a-brac and furniture in the shops generates vital income which goes towards the hospice's ...
Delight at 'invaluable' donation.
Aug 02, 2006 ... A CHARITY supporting Dewsbury and District Hospital has given more than [pounds sterling]1,000 for new equipment to the hospital's delivery suite. Pennies from Heaven donated [pounds sterling]1,280, which was spent on a computer and a document camera. The computer is to be used ...
Kind step.
Aug 02, 2006 ... SUPPORTERS of a Dewsbury charity raised [pounds sterling]1,142.36 through a sponsored walk. The walk, organised by bereavement charity The ...
Team force tippers to clean up their act.
Aug 02, 2006 ... A NEW rapid response team has been launched to tackle fly-tipping, discarded needles and to clear up weeds and overgrown vegetation. The new team of two men and a van were revealed at Dewsbury's George Street depot last Thursday. It is the sixth rapid response team to ...
Boost for church.
Aug 03, 2006 ... A MIRFIELD church received a grant to make it more accessible to disabled people. St Mary's Parish Church, on Church Lane, received a [pounds sterling]4,000 grant from Kirklees towards a disabled access ramp and the congregation raised another [pounds sterling]17,000. ...
Community group grants offer.
Aug 03, 2006 ... DEWSBURY area committee is inviting local groups to apply for funding for projects. The committee would like to help by offering up to [pounds sterling]500 to projects relating to the environment, community safety, health, town centre and regeneration, children and young people, ...
Fun in the sun.
Aug 03, 2006 ... REVELLERS enjoyed a fun-filled day with blazing hot weather at Northstead estate in Ravensthorpe's golden jubilee gala. Children and adults alike were entertained by a magician, Punch and Judy, and balloon modelling. Stalls, a tombola and other games and activities ...
Concert in the park.
Aug 03, 2006 ... A FREE open air brass band concert is to be held in Crow Nest Park on September 3. It is the last of a series of four in Kirklees this summer. The first is on July 30, 1-4pm, Skelmanthorpe Brass Band at Holmeside Gardens, Holmfirth. ...
Saadiyah is picture perfect.
Aug 03, 2006 ... A RAVENSTHORPE Junior School pupil has won a food safety poster competition and will see her winning design on show throughout Kirklees. Saadiyah ...
The kids have kept me young.
Aug 03, 2006 ... PUPILS from Thornhill Junior and Infant School bid farewell to one of the school's longest serving teaching assistants. Dorothy Smith, 65, who has been at the school for 19 years, was presented with a glass bowl, flowers, chocolates and cards, at a special leavers' assembly. ...
Let's work together!
Aug 04, 2006 ... RENOVATIONS to a prominent town centre building which stood empty for 10 years are almost complete. Part of the former Bickers department store, on the corner of Dewsbury ring road and Northgate, is being spruced up and opened as a new shop - with the potential to house 40 ...
Terrified Rebecca grabbed by throat in cowardly attack.
Aug 04, 2006 ... A 17-YEAR-OLD Thornhill girl has been left terrified by an attack during which she was pinned up against a wall by her throat. Rebecca Mayman said her attacker also threatened to kill her last Sunday, July 23. But she is angry police did not take a statement until ...
Fire investigation.
Aug 04, 2006 ... POLICE say a house fire that caused extensive smoke damage is being treated as suspicious. They were called to the house, on Moorend Lane, Dewsbury Moor, at 6.36pm on Sunday. Firefighters attended at ...
Soldier jailed for killing Pc.
Aug 04, 2006 ... AN Army sergeant has been jailed for five-and-a-half years at Newcastle Crown Court for the manslaughter of a Batley Carr-born police officer. Pc Joe Carroll, 46, died following a crash on the A69 near Hexham, Northumberland, on April 13. Steven Graham, 39, a ...
Anger over park shelter destruction.
Aug 04, 2006 ... A PARK conservation group has been left wondering what to do about a shelter destroyed by fire. The Friends of Crow Nest Park are planning a meeting to decide whether to replace the 80-year-old monument. The shelter, in the park on Heckmondwike Road, was burned down ...
Silent tribute for Ben.
Aug 04, 2006 ... A MINUTE'S silence was held at the Batley Bulldogs game on Sunday for a young sportsman who died suddenly on Friday. Ben Morley, 23, of Birstall, was honoured by the club where he was an assistant and his father is a groundsman. Ben, who had recently moved ...
Road closed.
Aug 04, 2006 ... A MAIN commuter route into Dewsbury, which has been closed all week, should be re-opened by Monday morning. Slaithwaite Road, in Thornhill Lees, has been closed since a water main burst on Monday afternoon. ...
'Fed up' restaurant owner may be forced to leave town.
Aug 04, 2006 ... by Lauren Chadwick A POPULAR Dewsbury restaurant may be forced to leave the town. Roberto's restaurant, in Pioneer House, Northgate, has been served an eviction notice by London-based landlords Stayton Homes. Restaurateur Mauro Ciannella said he was unable ...
Parish bid to repeat final glory.
Aug 04, 2006 ... MIRFIELD Parish Cavaliers will be aiming to win the Jack Hampshire Trophy for the second time in four years when they face Ossett at Methley on Sunday (start 1pm). On current league form, Parish should start favourites but Ossett, who won the trophy in 2004, can not be ...
Impressive Rams aim to tighten grip on title.
Aug 04, 2006 ... By Trevor Watson DEWSBURY Rams aim to go one over the eight and maintain their hold on the automatic promotion spot when they meet Barrow at Tetley's Stadium on Sunday (3pm). A ninth successive League win would equal their best recent run of six seasons ago and ...
Warriors' Woollin Trophy triumph.
Aug 04, 2006 ... EARLSHEATON Warriors were awarded the Darryl Woollin Trophy last Friday without kicking a ball in the final at Dewsbury Moor. Their opponents Batley Boys pulled out less than 24 hours before the game because they were unable to raise a team due to injuries and holidays. ...
Rams sweep Crusaders aside.
Aug 04, 2006 ... Celtic Crusaders 18 Dewsbury Rams 38 THE Rams produced a terrific last 20 minutes to sweep aside the dangerous Welsh outfit and rampage to an eighth successive win at Bridgend and stay firmly in control at the top of LHF Healthplan National League Two. In a ...
Trojan errors costly in cup.
Aug 04, 2006 ... Thornhill Trojans 8 Eastmoor 15 HOLDERS Thornhill failed to retain the Boddington's Challenge Cup with this defeat by Premier Division newcomers Eastmoor at Dewsbury Moor. Eastmoor opened strongly and had Thornhill on the back foot when prop Phil Hodgson drove over ...
Celtic calm Storm for play-offs.
Aug 04, 2006 ... Dewsbury Celtic 50 Gateshead Storm 20 A below-par Celtic were too strong for Gateshead at Crow Nest Park earning a win that guarantees a National League Three play-off berth at the first time of asking. Starting an opening flurry of Celtic tries full-back James ...
Join in with kabadi crew.
Aug 04, 2006 ... THE sport of kabadi is very much an Asian sport but two local businessmen are hoping to spread its appeal to youngsters of all nationalities. The sport became popular on television a few years ago but a chance to see it 'live' comes at Crawshaw Street Playing Fields on Sunday ...
Academy on the up.
Aug 04, 2006 ... DEWSBURY Rams continued their climb up the Senior Academy First Division table with a 42-28 home win over Leigh. The Rams had things settled by half-time, leading 30-6, and they went on to score seven tries. They are now fifth in the table, a point behind third-placed Batley ...
Mirfield earn valuable points.
Aug 04, 2006 ... MIRFIELD gained six valuable points over Woodfield Park, taking them to within striking distance of the top two in Huddersfield Central League Section A. Woodfield openers Skarz and Parr struggled against the fine bowling of Nas Saudager and Ajmal Zarif. The ...
Quay to success!
Aug 05, 2006 ... CHILDREN and adults alike had fun in the sun at Dewsbury Canal Festival. The festival, which was revived after an eight-year absence, took place at Savile Town Wharf, Mill Street East, on Sunday. It was officially opened by Kirklees deputy mayor Coun Jean Calvert. ...
Boxer to open gala.
Aug 05, 2006 ... A FUN day is planned in Dewsbury Moor on Saturday, August 12. Donkey rides, a bouncing castle and an assault course are among the many attractions from 11am, at the recreation ground on Scar End Lane. The event, organised by Dewsbury ...
Sewer row family home.
Aug 07, 2006 ... A WESTBOROUGH family are finally able to enjoy their home again after 3ft of sewage was cleared from their cellar. Peter and Erica Donlan, of Staincliffe Road, endured an infestation of sewer flies and rotten smells at their house after their cellar was flooded with sewage three ...
Mourners pay tribute to Jeffrey.
Aug 07, 2006 ... MIRFIELD Parish Church was packed to capacity on Monday last week for the funeral of Dewsbury accountant Jeffrey Atkinson, who died recently at his holiday cottage in the Dales, writes Margaret Watson. Among the congregation were family, friends, neighbours, business associates ...
Focus on hooligans.
Aug 07, 2006 ... STATE-of-the-art spy cameras have been installed across the district to catch young trouble causers. The cameras are very small and can be planted anywhere, allowing Kirklees antisocial behaviour unit to collect evidence ...
Probe into infant deaths.
Aug 07, 2006 ... by Joanne Mead CUTTING the number of infant deaths and improving mothers' health in Dewsbury are key targets for North Kirklees Primary Care Trust and the town's area committee. After the publication of figures in the district's annual health report, which showed the ...
Purse thefts alert.
Aug 07, 2006 ... POLICE have warned shoppers to be vigilant after a woman's purse containing [pounds sterling]240 was stolen at a car boot sale. The woman and her children were walking round the car boot sale next to Dewsbury Rams' Tetley's Stadium, on Sunday last week. The purse was ...
Big top fun day.
Aug 07, 2006 ... A CIRCUS skills family activity day is being held at Dewsbury Museum on Friday, August 11. During the day, children and parents will have the chance to have a go at juggling, stilt walking, unicycling, plate spinning and balancing. Leading the activities will be Mini ...
Walk this way.
Aug 08, 2006 ... A FOUR-year campaign has resulted in a new pedestrian crossing on the junction of Knowles Hill and Healds Road in Dewsbury. Coun Karam Hussain (Lib Dem, Dews West) fought for the crossing, which he said would protect mothers with children and elderly people crossing the road. ...
Firm's internet boost.
Aug 08, 2006 ... A TECHNOLOGY developer in Dewsbury is among a group of small businesses on course to achieve a [pounds sterling]3.8m increase in sales through the use of internet technologies. Pure-ITech of Dewsbury helped develop i-Cam technology, a low cost webcam security system which is ...
Old newspapers reveal fowl deed!
Aug 08, 2006 ... by Lauren Chadwick A HANGING Heaton man was surprised to find 94-year-old copies of our sister paper the Batley News under piles of junk in his garage. Tony Gellen, Borrowdale Road, was cleaning out his garage when he uncovered bound copies of the News from January to ...
Rams' day for kids.
Aug 08, 2006 ... DEWSBURY Rams' community development team is holding a children's training day this Tuesday, August 15. It will include rugby training on the pitch and activities in the Rams' study centre, at Tetley's ...
Road gets a [pounds sterling]25,000 upgrade.
Aug 08, 2006 ... A DEWSBURY back road is to be upgraded, thanks to an area committee grant. Dewsbury area committee agreed to spend [pounds sterling]25,000 on resurfacing Sunset View, Thornhill - currently a mud road. Committee member Coun Khizar Iqbal (Con, Dewsbury South) ...
New bins.
Aug 09, 2006 ... NEW green bins with modifications to help the visually impaired have been introduced by the council. ...
Chance to raise issues.
Aug 09, 2006 ... RAVENSTHORPE Action Group is holding a meeting for residents to raise issues of interest or concern. The meeting will take place on Thursday, August 10, at Ravensthorpe ...
Try out for our comedy.
Aug 09, 2006 ... A THEATRE company is looking for budding actresses to audition for its latest show. ReVision Theatre Company, based at Garden Street, Ravensthorpe, is searching for a woman in her 30s to 40s to play a part in their forthcoming comedy Funny Old World. Director Martin ...
When women cricketers were 'too anxious to run'!
Aug 10, 2006 ... Doctor PETER DAVIES, senior lecturer in history at Huddersfield University, has been given a Heritage Lottery Fund grant to research cricket history in Kirklees. Here he tells us something about the history of Thornhill Cricket Club. Here is the first in a series of features profiling ...
Sky's the limit for charity champs!
Aug 10, 2006 ... TWO women from Dewsbury and Mirfield are doing a skydive to raise money for the Breast Cancer Appeal. Janette Walker, 39, of Taylor Hall Lane, Mirfield, and her friend Paula Lloyd, 30, of Heath Walk, Dewsbury, work together at ICM Computer group, Birstall. They had ...
A winter warmer.
Aug 10, 2006 ... THE over-60s are being urged to apply now for winter heating grants. As part of the council's KEEP Warm scheme, residents can have cavity and loft insulation, hot water cylinder jackets and energy-saving light bulbs installed free. And research has shown cavity wall ...
Party marks first year.
Aug 10, 2006 ... A SPECIAL birthday party was held to celebrate a youth group's successful first year. Members of the Aliens, which meets at Chickenley Community Centre on Fridays, 8-10pm, enjoyed a karoke disco and buffet. ...
Walk this way.
Aug 10, 2006 ... A FOUR-year campaign has resulted in a new pedestrian crossing on the junction of Knowles Hill and Healds Road in Dewsbury. Coun Karam Hussain (Lib Dem, Dews West) fought for the crossing, which he said would protect mothers with children and elderly people crossing the road. ...
Terrorist threat causes flight delays.
Aug 10, 2006 ... FLIGHTS from the UK to the US have been disrupted today, after police thwarted an alleged terrorist plot. Scotland Yard revealed 21 people had been taken into custody, following a number of arrests in London and the West Midlands. Airports have stepped up security to ...
Travellers rest - on our playing fields.
Aug 11, 2006 ... TRAVELLERS set up camp on Wakefield Road this week for the second time in just over a month. More than 20 caravans descended on the playing fields late on Tuesday night after being moved on from the Tetley's Stadium just hours before. It is thought the gates to the ...
Mark gives school something to savour!
Aug 11, 2006 ... A SCHOOL canteen manager has been rewarded for his work in improving school mealtimes. Mark Roberts has been awarded the Kirklees catering outstanding individual achievement award for his performance as canteen manager at the ...
Janet nets Oracle award.
Aug 11, 2006 ... A FORMER Mirfield woman who now lives in South America has been named consultant of the year. Janet Humphreys de Oliveira was presented with the award by Oracle Retail at the company's headquarters in San Mateo, California, by company vice-president ...
Staff boost after firm relocates.
Aug 11, 2006 ... A FAMILY-run supply firm has almost doubled its sales staff since moving to new premises. Engineering cutting tool suppliers Cutwel Ltd, run by husband-and-wife team Paul and Mary Hawksworth, moved from Mill Street East to Central Works, Central Street, Dewsbury, in April, after ...
Goods seized in police drugs crackdown.
Aug 11, 2006 ... A SUSPECTED ring of organised criminals has been left empty handed following a two-day police operation in Kirklees. Officers from the force's drugs and organised crime unit, economic crime unit and operations support division searched a number addresses in Dewsbury and ...
Appeal for governors.
Aug 11, 2006 ... SCHOOLS in Dewsbury are desperate for governors. Kirklees Council has had difficulty recruiting governors for schools in Dewsbury and Batley and is now working with School Governor One-Stop Shop to find willing volunteers. A spokesman for SGOSS said many people were ...
Staff hit out at 'ridiculous' nursing cuts.
Aug 11, 2006 ... NURSING staff at Dewsbury and District Hospital are still unsure of their fate as bosses continue to deliberate the number of accident and emergency jobs to be axed. So far the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has said 15 nursing posts will be lost across its three hospitals - ...
Maisie's a winner.
Aug 11, 2006 ... THE winner of a raffle run by Dewsbury and District Hospital's charity, Pennies from Heaven, was Maisie Banks. Dewsbury's Sainsbury's store gave Mrs Banks [pounds sterling]300 in ...
Win will see Rams a point from the title.
Aug 11, 2006 ... By Andrew Hunt DEWSBURY Rams go into tonight's top of the table clash with Sheffield Eagles (8pm) knowing victory at Don Valley Stadium would put them within a point of clinching the LHF Healthplan National League Two title. The Rams were made to battle hard by ...
Mitchell stars in Westborough win.
Aug 11, 2006 ... JONNY Mitchell returned superb figures of 8-30 as Westborough A extended their lead at the top of Huddersfield Central League Section A to six points. Mitchell's fine spell saw the leaders dismiss Woodfield Park A for just 85 last Saturday, despite J Skarz top scoring with 31. ...