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Jeanie W 01 February 2011

Huddersfields Sharland’s Butchers are winners again!
Local butcher's, Sharlands of Paddock and Holmfirth have just won 8 awards for their pork products in the British Pork Executive awards held at the Reebok Stadium.
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Jeanie W 20 January 2011
Walkers welcome in Denby Dale this Christmas! (and all year round!)
The 'Walkers are Welcome' Group have put together 14 trails to encourage people to explore in and around the villages of Denby Dale, Birdsedge and High Flatts, Clayton west, Upper and Lower Cumberworth, Emley and Emley Moor, Scissett and Skelmanthorpe.
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Jeanie W 15 December 2010
Some helpful advice for drivers in Huddersfield - best advice for driving in snow & freezing temperatures
For the RAC, cars not starting is the biggest breakdown problem they face, however, the organisation suggests how car owners can fix a number of simple faults - saving a lengthy wait.
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Jeanie W 01 December 2010
Castle Hill - View from the top proves crowd puller
Victoria Tower on Castle Hill in Huddersfield has smashed its visitor figure record. In less than five months, the number of people who have visited the tower this current financial year has passed that for the whole of the previous year.
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Jeanie W 24 August 2010
Building of Children's Hospice for West Yorkshire to commence soon
Fund raising efforts by hundreds of people across West Yorkshire are bringing the construction of The Forget me not Trust Childrens Hospice closer to reality.
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Jeanie W 17 August 2010
Should drink drive limit be reduced?
Should the drink drive limit be reduced to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood? What are your views?
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Jeanie W 19 June 2010
Best Ever Summer Floral Displays for Huddersfield
While the unpredictable weather this year has been a constant source of complaint - including among gardeners - it has actually helped produce possibly the best ever blooms for Kirklees' summer floral displays.
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Jeanie W 19 June 2010
Controversy over road developments in Huddersfield
Are the new Bus Lanes a 'waste of time' or will this be a benefit for road users and save time on journeys?
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Jeanie W 09 June 2010
Grants of up to £250 available for projects aimed at cutting crime in West Yorkshire
The i10 Scheme challenges young people to come up with new and different ways of addressing issues such as anti-social behaviour, gang problems etc.
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Jeanie W 02 June 2010
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