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Who is to blame for bottle mountains

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:24:47 GMT

So council chiefs believe that the Olympics and poor weather conditions could have contributed to a drop in visitors to Kirklees Museums (Guardian May 17).

Demanding answers over bus delays

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:24:38 GMT

I know the traffic was bad after another accident on the M62 on Friday but I am puzzled about a few things and I want an answer.

Sort out Pinderfields before you downgrade Dewsbury A&E

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:14:20 GMT

I read with interest Dr Matt Shepherd’s reply to Dr Thimmegowda’s letter highlighting the Nicholls report which condemns the closure of local hospitals and/or their services which then necessitates extra transport times to larger regional centres.

No need for alarm over Dewsbury and District Hospital A&E proposals

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:46 GMT

As clinicians we rarely want to enter into debate with colleagues in the pages of the media. However, we are concerned that the details contained in Dr Thimmegowda’s letter are misleading and may cause unnecessary alarm for local people.

Stop atrocious downgrading of A&E at Dewsbury and District Hospital

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:32:54 GMT

The Mid Yorkshire Health Authority’s spin, supported by Miss Fishwick, consultant gynaecologist, in the Dewsbury Reporter, May 11, for changes in women’s and children’s services is yet again astonishing to say the least.

Proposed by-pass is a crafty move

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:03:40 GMT

With the planned industrial development that will destroy the beautiful green belt land at Roberttown, Hartshead and Cooper Bridge, due shortly to be decided on by a government appointed official.

Help needed in tracking benefactor

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:55:03 GMT

I am trying to find out about Pat Meehan who was a very generous benefactor of the Holy Spirit Church in Heckmondwike.

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:22:19 GMT

On February 23 I wrote to Kirklees via their website about the terrible traffic jams we now get all the time when entering Cleckheaton on the A638 from Heckmondwike. This was their automatic response:

Hypocrisy of health and safety reforms

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:40:31 GMT

Issues of health and safety should not be trivialised so I’m pleased that Sarah Hall who made criticism of the compensation culture in her recent column made clear her support of the importance of health and safety in the workplace.

Tesco ‘ransom’ claims are ‘staggering’

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:40:12 GMT

If Tesco has held Cleckheaton to ransom for the last 10 years then it is because it has been allowed to do so.

We support combined authority’s traffic plan

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:26:09 GMT

Kirklees Council’s interest in becoming part of a Combined Authority for West Yorkshire and beyond is an important step towards addressing traffic congestion at Cooper Bridge and in Ravensthorpe.

I agree with MP’s call for CCG head to quit

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:25:23 GMT

It appears that the chair of North Kirklees CCG, Dr David Kelly, cares little for the NHS as an institution.

Tesco decision is to be welcomed

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:05:08 GMT

Whatever the reasons behind the Tesco announcement not to go ahead with its plans to develop the Cleckheaton site, I feel the decision is to be welcomed.

St Luke’s art festival was a real treat

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:55:04 GMT

I paid a visit the other weekend to the St Luke’s arts festival in Cleckheaton and was impressed with the range of work on display.

Tesco have shown disrespect to Cleckheaton

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:33:15 GMT

Yes, the decision by Tesco not to build a new superstore at Serpentine Road in Cleckheaton is disgraceful.

Unfairness of bedroom tax

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:36:43 GMT

Given the government’s hostility to council house tenants and anyone claiming benefits, it is hardly surprising only a few people have bothered contacting Dewsbury’s Tory MP Simon Reevell regarding the Bedroom Tax (News, April 26).

Memories of marathon cross countries

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:35:04 GMT

May I say how much I agree with Sarah Hall about the people who run marathons for charity. What some of them do, without a proper athletic background, and very often in heavy, outlandish, fancy dress, is quite awesome.

Stanley Matthews, the Wizard of Dribble

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:08:37 GMT

The FA Cup Final on May 11 between Wigan and Manchester City will be the 60th anniversary of what became known as the ‘Stanley Matthews Final’ – one of the finest footballers tat this country produced.

Abu Qatada saga must end

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:49:05 GMT

Regarding the farce about the attempted deportation of Abu Qatada, I have just been listening to the pearls of wisdom from Chris Bryant, the shadow minister for borders and immigration.

Memories of Holy Spirit’s priests

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:24:46 GMT

The Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Heckmondwike has been blessed with a number of outstanding priests in its 100 year history – from G K Chesterton’s great friend Father O’Connor to Father Paddy Roche, friend of the Apollo astronauts, the US Ryder Cup team and celebrities like Bing Crosby and Val Doonican.