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Harrogate school teacher set himself on fire ‘because of work stress’

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:29:14 +0000

A SCHOOL teacher in Harrogate set himself on fire because he was stressed about his pupils’ exam results, an inquest has heard.

Car smashes through wall on Keighley Road, Ogden, after colliding with van

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:25:40 +0000

A FEMALE driver walked away from this smash on Keighley Road, Ogden, after her Toyota Yaris crashed through a wall.

Fashion retailer Peacocks shuts shops in Halifax and Brighouse

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:21:34 +0000

TWENTY shop staff in Calderdale have lost their jobs following the sale of fashion retailer Peacocks.

Halifax Plaza opening is just around the corner

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:12:23 +0000

A 24-hour gymnasium looks set to become a key feature of Halifax’s Broad Street Plaza.

The builder who got Helen’s doors the wrong way round

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:31:35 +0000

A BUILDER has been ordered to pay more than £1,100 to a customer whose conservatory was flooded after he fitted the doors the wrong way round.

Three hurt in biscuit factory blast

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:09:58 +0000

AN EXPLOSION at a biscuit factory has left three people injured.

Parents of autistic children give the thumbs-up to new course

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:40:33 +0000

PARENTS of children with autism were given a helping hand on an innovative new course in Calderdale.

Police investigate ‘suspicious behaviour’ in Ogden

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:03:39 +0000

OFFICERS have been called to a report of possible suspicious behaviour in Ogden

Former top cop leads border agency inquiry

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

A FORMER Calderdale police chief who headed an investigation into the troubled UK Border Agency (UKBA) has found hundreds of thousands of people were let into the UK without being checked against a Home Office watch list.

Tory plan to axe Calderdale councillors

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:26:52 +0000

Conservatives want to save £160,000 a year by reducing the number of Calderdale councillors from 51 to 36.

Alder body mix-up exhumation completed

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:17:38 +0000

The exhumation to determine the identity of the body lying in a grave at Hull’s Northern Cemetery has been completed.

Crowds bag bargain from days gone by...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:32:29 +0000

A TREASURE trove of goodies from times gone opened for a day in Hebden Bridge.

Firefighters tackle Keighley fire

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:31:34 +0000

Firefighters from Halifax were called to a blaze in Keighley last night.

Ed Sheeran picks up two awards at the Brits

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:18:37 +0000

CALDERDALE singer Ed Sheeran scooped two awards at last night’s Brit Awards.

Weather warning issued for Wednesday lunchtime

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:10:01 +0000

HIGH winds, gusting up to 50mph are expected to hit West Yorkshire today.

Morning round-up: traffic, trains and weather

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:32:31 +0000

Wednesday morning’s rush hour traffic and travel news and today’s weather....

The Comment Room - Wednesday, February 22

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

The Comment Room is an area where people using the website can have a general discussion - rather than talk about specific issues.

Brighouse dentist faces several charges before General Dental Council

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:40:15 +0000

A BRIGHOUSE dentist is appearing before a professional conduct committee to answer several charges.

Getting ready to toddle for brave bride Katie

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

FAMILIES are getting ready to toddle in memory of loved ones they have lost.

Luddendent Foot Institute gets a new lease of life

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:34:19 +0000

A COMMUNITY group has been given the gahead to take over Luddenden Foot Civic Institute.