Publication: Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Charity fun day

A charity fun day is taking place to raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.It is being held on Wednesday, May 29, at Burntwood Community Centre, Church Top, South Kirkby.There will be games, BBQ, music, arts and crafts, face painting, and a Zumba fitness ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Record number of cyclists raise thousands for hospice

A record number of cyclists took to the streets of Pontefract for the Prince of Wales Hospice?s cyclothon event last weekend.Around 460 riders took on the event’s three routes on Sunday while families also enjoyed a new fun area set up in Pontefract ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Pensioner sold fake Viagra and booze out of the back of his van

A pensioner who sold fake Viagra, cigarettes, and booze out of the back of his van was sentenced at Leeds Crown court this week.Trevor Rees, 67, of Brownhill Crescent, Kinsley, cheated customs out of more than £10,000 from his illegal business.He pleaded ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 23 2013]
Entities: Viagra, Fake, Tobacco
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Press and public kicked out of meeting

An annual town council meeting descended into chaos after an Express journalist and members of the public were thrown out.Hemsworth Town Council chairman Tony Upson - who was re-elected head of the council at the beginning of last Tuesday’s meeting - ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 22 2013]
Entities: Chaos
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Abseil for brain tumour woman

A daring duo from Havercroft will abseil 40ft to raise funds for a local woman who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.Julie Humphreys and Jane Martin, both of Brooklands Crescent, were inspired to sign up for the abseil after 18-year-old ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 21 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Faux doe sparks new career for Leanne

A former firefighter who had to give up her job when she was diagnosed with Parkinson?s disease has sewn up a new career.Leanne Owen, 44, has turned to creating spectacular fabric deer heads and has turned what started out as a hobby into a new business ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Video: South Kirkby and South Elmsall councillor Laurie Harrison becomes new deputy mayor of Wakefield

A South Kirkby and South Elmsall councillor has become the new deputy mayor of Wakefield.Laurie Harrison officially took on the role during a special ceremony at County Hall, in Wakefield, yesterday (Thursday).It means Coun Harrison, who has served as ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 17 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council meeting tonight

The annual meeting of South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council is being held tonight. There will be a chance for members of the public to quiz the councillors and raise any issues they might have. ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 15 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Hemsworth jobless total falls for first time in six months

The number of people claiming out-of-work benefits across Hemsworth fell for the first time in six months last month.There were 2,836 people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) across the area in April, the latest figures from the Office for National ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 15 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

More missed chances to stop Savile

A West Yorkshire Police report which concluded there is no evidence Jimmy Savile was protected by police officers reveals "yet more potential missed opportunities" to catch the disgraced broadcaster, child protection campaigners have said. West Yorkshire ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 14 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Tanker fire causing M62 and M1 delays

A tanker which caught fire earlier is causing delays on the M62 westbound between J30 at Rothwell and J29 at Lofthouse. There is also heavy traffic on the M1 northbound between J39 at Durkar and J40 at Flushdyke. ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 15 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Appeal after youths 'kill goose'

Scarborough police are investigating after reports that a goose was beaten to death with a stick.Officers were alerted at around 6am on May 9 by a member of the public who reported seeing three youths attacking the bird on Valley Road.The man confronted ... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 14 2013]
Entities: Police, Tesco PLC, Witness

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"The woman was carried approximately 20 metres before falling to the road. The collision has resulted in her sustaining a broken vertebrae in her neck, a fractured pelvis, tissue damage and bruising to her body."
Afterwards, the Lord Mayor, Coun Dale Smith, said: "There were a lot of people there and it was a very poignant service."
"It is important that we find out who is responsible and I am urging anyone who can help to identify the youths involved to come forward as soon as possible."
"We would now like to have some privacy, and as a family would like people and the media to respect our decision."

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Charity fun day [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 23 2013]
Record number of cyclists raise thousands for h... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 23 2013]
Pensioner sold fake Viagra and booze out of the... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 23 2013]
Press and public kicked out of meeting [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 22 2013]
Abseil for brain tumour woman [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 21 2013]
Video: South Kirkby and South Elmsall councillo... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 17 2013]
Faux doe sparks new career for Leanne [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 17 2013]
South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council meetin... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 15 2013]
Hemsworth jobless total falls for first time in... [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 15 2013]
Tanker fire causing M62 and M1 delays [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 15 2013]
Mother appeals over hit-run crash [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 14 2013]
Hundreds remember fire victims [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 14 2013]
Appeal after youths 'kill goose' [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 14 2013]
Man dies after air rifle shooting [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 14 2013]
More missed chances to stop Savile [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 14 2013]
Savile details held in Ripper hunt [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 14 2013]
CPS mulls MacShane expenses charges [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 14 2013]
Lane closure causes delays on M62 [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 14 2013]
Helicopter search for runaway driver [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 11 2013]
Old folks’ cash topped up by community fund [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 11 2013]
Mum’s terror at theft of daughter [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 11 2013]
Dog poisoned in vile attack [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 11 2013]
Results of by election [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 10 2013]
By election in South Elmsall today [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 09 2013]
Police vow to keep watch on M62 drivers [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 09 2013]
Burglary in South Kirkby [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 07 2013]
Mum and children flee house fire in South Elmsall [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 05 2013]
Bomb scare in South Elmsall [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 03 2013]
Guide for would-be adopters issued [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 03 2013]
‘Inspirational’ teacher remembered by pupils [Published Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express - May 02 2013]
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