Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England) back issues from June 2009:
Woman's world; National briefs.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MARKS & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose said that glass ceilings had disappeared from the workplace and women "have never ...
Mandelson car jobs pledge.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BUSINESS Secretary Lord Mandelson said he had received a "firm" commitment that Vauxhall production would continue in the United Kingdom, but conceded a rescue deal for the company contains no details of potential job losses. Union bosses and MPs have warned that the deal to ...
Bookies cash in on Talent.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A BOOKMAKER raked in a six-figure sum thanks to Diversity winning Britain's Got Talent at odds of 16/1. William Hill estimated that the industry could have lost pounds 5m if Scottish singer Susan Boyle had taken the title. The lion's share of bets were placed on the ...
UK basking in wall-to-wall sunshine.
Jun 01, 2009 ... PEOPLE across the UK grabbed their buckets and spades and flocked to the beach yesterday as summer finally arrived with temperatures hitting up to 26C and "wall-to-wall" sunshine. Travel experts said there was congestion on roads leading to most coastal areas. ...
Lotto results.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Saturday night's winning numbers: 2 5 19 20 33 43 32 FIVE winners shared Saturday's pounds 4.3m jackpot after matching all six Lotto numbers. Each will collect pounds 873,252. Set of balls two and draw ...
Swine flu latest; National briefs.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ANOTHER 15 cases of swine flu have been confirmed, bringing the UK total to 244, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) said. The new cases were in England with one also in Wales which ...
Kate's campaign; National briefs.
Jun 01, 2009 ... VETS are warning of a "ticking timebomb in killer animal diseases" as one in five pet owners is cutting back on veterinary expenses. As a result 2,000 veterinary practices across the country are planning to ...
'Shock Jock' to sue minister; National briefs.
Jun 01, 2009 ... HOME Secretary Jacqui Smith will fight defamation proceedings launched against her by a US "shock jock" barred from entering the UK, the Home Office said. Radio ...
Interest rates go on hold?
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week as attention is focused on its programme to kick-start the economy with injections of new money. While the Bank Rate is not expected to move from its current record low of 0.5%, it is possible the BoE could ...
PM'S CLEAN UP POLITICS CODE; Brown slams MPs' 'appalling behaviour'.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: EXAMINER A BINDING code of conduct for MPs will be part of a package of measures to "clean up" politics, Gordon Brown said yesterday as he battled to rescue Labour from an expense-scandal-fuelled electoral meltdown. The Prime Minister moved to revive his ...
Mr S Facey - Miss Natasha Simpson.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Miss Claire Longmore and Mr Brett Holden were married in Rhodes, Greece. The bride is the daughter of Keith and Sylvia Longmore, of Marsden, and the bridegroom is the son of Steve and Jane Holden, of Marsden. The best men were Daniel Wheeler and Darren Pilling, and ...
Joe revs up rally hopes.
Jun 01, 2009 ... JOE Taylor has only been rallying for a year but he's already scooped a win. The 23-year-old from Longwood came first in his class at the Formula 1000 races in Anglesey. He's now setting his sights on winning at the championships in Blackpool later this month. ...
PICK OF THE DAY; ENTERTAINMENT.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Live French Open Tennis (Eurosport, 10.00am) The second Grand Slam of the year continues with day nine at Roland Garros in Paris, featuring fourth-round matches in both the men's and women's draws. Home favourite Gael Monfils and Latvian Ernests Gulbis were the only unseeded ...
FILM OF THE DAY; MOVIES.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dreamgirls (Sky Movies Drama, 5.45pm) A Sixties singing trio's dreams come true when they are chosen to perform backing vocals for a popular performer - which launches the group on a ...
Deaths.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MARSLAND - PETER. On May 16th, 2009. Whilst on holiday, aged 80 years, Peter Marsland, of Kirkburton. The dearly loved husband of Jen, proud and loving dad of Claire and her partner Phil. Funeral Service to be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on ...
Acknowledgements.
Jun 01, 2009 ... FIRTH - EDDIE. The Family of the late Eddie Firth wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, letters of condolence, cards and donations to R.N.L.I. received in their sad bereavement. Also to Dr. R. Woodhead, the staff ...
Ryanair set to release figures.
Jun 01, 2009 ... LOW cost carrier Ryanair reports full year figures tomorrow after a turbulent year for the airline sector. Last year's oil price bubble and the consumer spending slump has hit airlines hard, with British Airways recently revealing the toll this has taken on its figures. ...
Kingfisher optimistic.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A NOTE of optimism is expected from B& Q owner Kingfisher as the home improvement giant gives an update on trading this week. Kingfisher, which saw a 19% slump in profits at its UK DIY chain last year, has recently unveiled plans to spruce up its own offering as it looks to ...
Cobra raise a glass to sale.
Jun 01, 2009 ... COBRA Beer has been bought by a joint venture between Molson Coors and Cobra founder Lord Karan Bilimora after entering a pre-packaged administration. Administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers said the company had run into financial difficulties in the economic downturn. ...
Big debt worry for region's companies.
Jun 01, 2009 ... YORKSHIRE firms have an "alarming vulnerability" to bad debt, a shock survey has revealed. Figures from Close Invoice Finance showed that 26,000 small and medium-sized firms in the region rely on a single customer for 75% of their turnover. The survey of more than ...
Fledgling firms are confident in recession.
Jun 01, 2009 ... YOUNG business people are confident about riding out the recession, a survey claimed today The poll conducted by youth enterprise scheme Shell LiveWIRE among its online business networkers also showed that they were taking advantage of technology to give their businesses the edge. ...
Marshalls staff clock up 750 years service.
Jun 01, 2009 ... EMPLOYEES at building products company Marshalls have been recognised for their loyal service. Chief executive Graham Holden presented engraved watches to 29 members of staff, who have each completed 25 years of service with the Huddersfield-based paving stone supplier. ...
Bosses see light at end of tunnel.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: HENRYK ZIENTEK YORKSHIRE bosses continue to face difficult trading - but expect the picture to improve later in the year, it was said today. A survey by the EEF manufacturers' group said the impact of the recession appeared to be stabilising in some sectors - ...
WRITER EXPLAINS THE CLOUGH CASE; Town supporter David Peace is back in his native Yorkshire and bemused at the fuss created by his book about Brian Clough. NEIL ATKINSON reports.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: NEIL ATKINSON TOWN fan David Peace said he never thought writing about a football manager would cause controversy. Novelist Peace admits he was surprised at the reaction to his book, The Damned United, which was turned into a hit film. He told the ...
Challenge for 'greenest' primary school garden.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE hunt is on Huddersfield's greenest school garden. Primary schools are being challenged to make their gardens more environmentally friendly as part of The Greener School Gardens initiative. Organisers, Yorkshire Bank and the National Trust, are asking pupils aged ...
A buzz over bee 'import'.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A BUMBLE bee which died out in the UK, but survived in New Zealand after being shipped there more than 100 years ago, is to be reintroduced here under plans announced today. Small populations of the short-haired bumble bee were established on the South Island of New Zealand ...
Best friends lap up the sun.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: EMMA DAVISON EVERY dog has its day. And for dozens of Huddersfield canines, that day came this weekend. A fun event for dogs and their owners proved a big success in the sun. The Pooches Play Day, held at Hall Bower, in the shadow of ...
Focus on creative courses.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BUDDING writers and photographers will get chance to improve their skills at a Batley event next month. Two new courses are to be held at St Mary's Social Club on Melton Street. One is an eight week course in digital photography, running from 12.30pm to 3pm every ...
Your Stars With Claire Petulengro.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Claire Petulengro You know you can't go back to that situation, which was sucking the life out of you, don't you, Aries? If you don't want to put yourself first, then think of your close ones, who have gone through more than you know. Call now for a new direction. ...
We must sharpen up: boss.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MARTIN JOHNSON admitted England must improve significantly when they take on Argentina following the 33-26 defeat by the Barbarians. England leaked five tries at Twickenham but hit back with a second-half flurry through Jordan Turner Hall, Tom May and Matt Banahan. ...
Christian holds nerve to win it.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: MARK GARROD CHRISTIAN CEVAER, 449th in the world and without a top-30 finish in his last 15 tournaments, overcame a star-studded field and one of the toughest holes in golf to be the shock winner of the European Open. After an amazing weekend in which there ...
Byrne lays down a huge Lions marker.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: ANDREW BALDOCK BRITISH and Irish Lions boss Ian McGeechan labelled his team's uninspiring 37-25 victory over the Royal XV as "a good start" to their South Africa tour. The Lions struggled for long periods of a game they were expected to win comfortably. ...
Thrillseekers.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Director Sam Raimi returns to form with ...
Now booking.
Jun 01, 2009 ... . A- HA 3rd November - Manchester MEN Arena . ALESHA DIXON 30th October - Manchester Apollo . ALICE COOPER 24th November - Manchester Apollo; 28th November - Sheffield City Hall . ANASTACIA 2nd July - Manchester Apollo . BB KING & JOHN MAYALL 24th June - Manchester MEN Arena . BLACKSTONE ...
Band that's splitting opinion.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THEY'RE splitting musical opinion with their fusion of genres. You could say BrokenCYDE are like Marmite - you'll either love them or hate them. Decide for yourself when they play at The Parish in Huddersfield on Wednesday, where they will be supported by Hull ...
NEW PLEA OVER THE RIGHT TO DIE; Lisa in appeal to the House of Lords.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: SAM CASEY CAMPAIGNER Lisa Cook is hoping for a breakthrough tomorrow in the fight for her right to decide when she ends her life. Mrs Cook, 41, has a gene which means she will develop terminal illness Huntington's disease at some point within the next 10 ...
Burnt chicken starts Dalton blaze.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A HOUSE was engulfed in smoke after the owners put a chicken on to cook and left it. Firefighters were called to the address at Longfield Avenue in Dalton yesterday lunchtime when a neighbour spotted smoke billowing out of one of the windows. The Huddersfield crew ...
Cart crash.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A MAN escaped serious injury when he was thrown from a horse and cart at Greetland. The man was flung from the cart as it careered over a banking ...
Carly Dub Glover; Fashion.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Age: 19 Where are you from? Burnley What do you do? Child Care Student How would you describe your style? Colourful, patterned and quirky How would you describe your look from head to foot? I cut and styled my hair myself, cardigan by Asda, Long T-shirt Dress from Republic, Leggings, my ...
A host of daffodils no more by roadside; Council staff blunder in cutting down verge banks of flowers.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: ANNE- MARIE A COUNCIL blunder has ruined work by civic officials. A spectacular display of daffodils in Meltham may never be the same again, after the stalks were mowed down by Kirklees Council grass-cutters. Keen gardener Clive Mather was appalled ...
Rugby being used to touch on health matters for men.
Jun 01, 2009 ... TACKLING Men's Health, a pioneering campaign which encourages men to take a greater interest in their health and wellbeing, is teaming up with the Dewsbury Celtic senior touch rugby competition. The campaign, a partnership between NHS Yorkshire and the Humber, the Department of ...
TV chef lesson in final.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A PROJECT which saw top TV chef James Martin work with Huddersfield students is in line for an award. Health staff are celebrating making it to the final of a top health award for their work with local young people. The Communicating Health Awards recognise excellence ...
Libraries review.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A MAJOR review has been launched into library services in Calderdale. Calderdale Council has commissioned MVA Consultancy to carry out independent consultation on the future of the library and archive service. ...
Kids getting healthy and active.
Jun 01, 2009 ... FREE courses to help get children healthy and active begin soon. The MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition ... Do it!) course is for children aged from seven to 13. It will be held at Huddersfield Sports Centre in Southgate and at Christchurch Woodhouse Junior School on ...
Award is masterstroke for Ashley.
Jun 01, 2009 ... HOLMFIRTH artist Ashley Jackson is celebrating winning a prestigious award. The watercolourist was crowned Yorkshireman of the Year at this year's Yorkshire Rural Awards ceremony. Previous winners of the sought-after award include gardener and TV presenter Alan ...
Artists' Colne Valley Connections.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MORE than 20 artists and people from creative businesses attended Colne Valley Connections, a networking event held in Slaithwaite. It was run by arts agency Loca (part of Kirklees Culture and Leisure Services) as part of a pilot Business Support Programme. This ...
Shops boom amid doom and gloom; Charity donations hit by recession.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: JOANNE DOUGLAS DONATIONS to charities are fluctuating during the credit crunch. Charity shops are becoming more popular as shoppers try to bag a bargain. But it comes at a price with some charities seeing actual donations go down. Oxfam ...
Hopefuls taste of front line.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BUDDING police officers in Kirklees are finding out that life in the force can be a riot. Twenty-five 16 to 18 year-olds will see how officers handle riots and public disorder. They are midway through the 23-week Explorer programme, set up for people interested in ...
Death crash appeal.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A MAN has died in hospital after his car crashed into a parked vehicle. The 59-year-old was driving a blue Chevrolet in Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge, when he crashed into a parked silver Citroen. The Halifax man was taken to Calderdale Royal Infirmary where he ...
Village gets ready for gala.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MELTHAM will be abuzz with colours and sounds next weekend as the village's long-standing gala returns. Broadlands Rec will once again play host to the annual Meltham Gala on June 7 (noon to 5pm). And the gala committee is looking for your help to make this year's ...
MP Barry in call for more to get walking; Support on day of health and fitness.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: EMMA DAVISON DOZENS of people in Huddersfield put their best feet forward to take part in Get Walking Day. People of all ages stepped out in glorious weather at the weekend for the two-and-a-half mile circular walk from Newsome Church to Castle Hill in ...
Saints were faultless - Potter.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ST HELENS will head into their Challenge Cup semi-final showdown with the Giants on the back of a quarter-final success that coach Mick Potter found almost faultless. The reigning champions beat Gateshead 66-6 at the International Stadium and played some sparkling rugby against ...
WE'LL STAY TOUGH; Lads hoping to take on Saints with their best form on show.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: CHRIS ROBERTS TRIUMPHANT Giants Cup coach Nathan Brown admits a semi-final date with St Helens has the potential to be the toughest. But with eight Super League games to play before then, the Australian believes anything is possible. Huddersfield ...
This is a hard loss to take.
Jun 01, 2009 ... CASTLEFORD coach Terry Matterson admitted defeat was hard to take after Huddersfield snatched their 16-14 Challenge Cup victory with two tries in the last 11 minutes. The Tigers led 14-6 and had a 63rd-minute try by hooker Kirk Netherton disallowed by video referee Phil Bentham, ...
Ken Davy - an apology.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ON Friday 22nd May we published an article under the heading KEN DAVY'S LEGACY in which we stated that the transfer of KSDL shares by Ken Davy had deprived Huddersfield Town of a share of the takings from matchday sales of snacks and drinks. This was not correct. The ...
60 up for town triplets; Birthday joy for trio who defied odds.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: EMMA DAVISON HUDDERSFIELD'S second set of triplets are today celebrating 60 years of triple trouble. Peter, Susan and Miriam Wrigley were born at 26 weeks at St Luke's hospital on June 1, 1949, weighing a tiny 1Ib to 1.5lb each. Doctors didn't ...
Chairman's challenge; COMMENT The policy of honesty. The might of right. The expediency of principle.
Jun 01, 2009 ... TOWN today enter a new era - The Hoyle Years. Successful businessman Dean Hoyle has taken over in the boardroom hotseat from Ken Davy and promises to bring more funding to the Galpharm table. The new chairman has two big things in his favour. Hoyle, a Town fan for ...
Heed the warnings; COMMENT The policy of honesty. The might of right. The expediency of principle.
Jun 01, 2009 ... IT'S summer and there is nothing more tempting than a chilled pint of lager or a glass of wine. But not if you're climbing into the driving seat. West Yorkshire Police today launch their annual purge on summer drink-drivers - a sad but all too necessary campaign. ...
Boom, boom!
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Denis Kilcommons A LIFE long supporter of the Colne Valley Labour Party was lying on his death bed when he suddenly decided to join the Tory Party. "But why?" asked his puzzled ...
Prepare for take-off.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Denis Kilcommons QUITE a few roads in Kirklees are in poor condition but there is one that is a hazard not only to cars but also low flying aircraft. I'm talking about the B6109 road between Meltham and Slaithwaite. It's not very wide but it is ...
TV ads boost cravings.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Denis Kilcommons MY wife Maria goes once a week to the National Health Service Smoking Clinic in Huddersfield. She has now clocked up nine months without the dreaded weed. Fellow quitters meet at the clinic and discuss their progress and get guidance from ...
Evolution, but not as we know it!
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Denis Kilcommons IDA, a 47-million-year-old fossil, has been acclaimed as a missing link in the Tree of Life that proves Darwin's Theory of Evolution. Sir David Attenborough has said, "Ida links apes, monkeys and us with the other mammals and the whole animal ...
Terms of the trade.
Jun 01, 2009 ... . SCOURING: Washing raw wool to remove the grease and dirt. . CARDING: Straightening and separating wool fibres prior to spinning. Similar to COMBING. . SPINNING: Pulling out the fibres and adding twist to make a continuous, strong thread. ....
Mills surviving to carry on tradition; Still 150 local firms involved in textiles.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: JOHN AVISON NEW town Milton Keynes once aroused the fury of Huddersfield people when an advertising company airbrushed an extra half dozen mill chimneys into a shot of Lockwood from Chapel Hill. You don't want to set up in dirty old Huddersfield, do you? ...
Masons hand out pounds 100,000.
Jun 01, 2009 ... have been as one of the outstanding of charities. The recognition came their donations the pounds 100,000 Five different including Mountain Team in A gift of pounds 10,000 was to the rescue team help refurbish their at Farm, on the east edge of the District National and provides ...