Huddersfield News & Reviews: March 2017

Friday 31 March 2017

Unbelievable plan for toll road on STILTS above the M62 in Huddersfield revealed

The proposal - from American Italian firm Rafollopi - even details a plan to turn the M62 into a toll station

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's a Turnbridge WMC Mothers Day Special featuring The Humbuckers

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Police officer "spoken to" after parking on zig-zags outside Holmfirth High School

Parents' fury over carelessly parked police car

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First phase of Kirklees Council's 4,000 home plan gets green light

20-year-old planning policy gives developer head start

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Couple’s plight to change law and prevent more heartache

It’s hard to imagine the heart-wrenching pain of losing a child.

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Wakefield Road will be fully reopened again on Monday

Lanes have been closed since massive water leak

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Paralympian Hannah Cockroft backs our #sistersport campaign

Golden girl Hannah Cockroft pushed her body to the limit on the world stage in last year’s Paralympic Games.

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Failing care home in Mirfield set to shut forcing frail residents to move

Woodlands Care Home on Sands Lane struggling to meet standards

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Warning to dog owners after rise in cases of deadly Alabama Rot disease

Disease can lead to fatal kidney failure

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Bradley man threatened to 'get' police with two foot sword in Facebook post

Armed police were called to Anthony Sheen's home - but were stood down after the 29-year-old approached police

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Batley mother-of-three convicted of terrorism offence is sentenced

Mary Kaya retweeted speech by Islamic State leader

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Student Nathan Patton assaulted a college security guard - when he tried to stop him from fighting

The attack happened in an office at Calderdale College

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Should Kirklees Council ban parking on the pavement?

Call for councils to protect pedestrians

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Elland's former Pressers Arms pub finds new lease of life

Seven-week revamp means new use for old pub

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Can you help Andy’s Man Club and #ItsOkaytoTalk?

Andy’s Man Club is appealing for help from local businesses.

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The Ritz at Brighouse re-opening tonight after name row with London hotel

Nightspot back with a Tamla Motown/Soul night as talks continue with the Ritz Hotel in London

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Video: A journey like no other as Flying Scotsman reclaims the route over Ribblehead

THE rasping whistle of the iconic Flying Scotsman signals the historic locomotive’s imminent arrival at the equally magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct.

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Watch: Flying Scotsman marks re-opening of famous Yorkshire rail line

Settle-Carlisle line had been closed by landslip

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Protecting us from the threat of terror and radicalisation

“Radicalisation and extremism can affect anybody.”

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Woman in her 70s trapped after bad smash in Huddersfield

Front of her Honda Civic obliterated after she hit a central bollard on Bradley Road

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Body found in chemist roof identified as missing Halifax man

The body of a man found in the roof above a Queensbury chemist has been identified as missing Halifax man Craig Alderson.

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Taxi driver suffered broken nose after being attacked in Batley

Passenger punched man in face and demanded cash

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Thousands raised for grieving mum of girl, 13, who died following asthma attack at school

Community led by councillor Mussarat Pervaiz has launched an appeal for funds on Facebook after death of Anjneha Nain

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Bollywood in Halifax? New Piece Hall chief sets out hopes for 2017

The new chief executive of the Piece Hall Trust has promised the historic building will get the opening it deserves and become the catalyst for change in the town.

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Police and Crime Commissioner speaks out over gun crime in Huddersfield

Mark Burns-Williamson responds to concerns over gun incidents

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Best Foot Forward: Hebden Dale and Hardcastle Crags

This week’s walk, courtesy of Caroline Spalding from Calderdale Ramblers, takes in woodland, riverside strolls and views of the expansive moorland.

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Dog owners warned after flesh-eating Alabama Rot case confirmed

Dog owners are being warned to be vigilant after another case of the Alabama Rot disease was confirmed this week.

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WATCH: Eyes down, paws in - Mecca launches bingo for pets in Halifax

In what is believed to be an industry first, Mecca Bingo has created a new game specifically for pets to play and it is set to come to Halifax.

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Elland Bridge celebration to thank the community

The wait is finally over for the community in Elland with a day of celebrations planned on Sunday to mark the official reopening of Elland Bridge, the canal and towpath.

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Planning applications: Plans for cafe and cocktail bar in Brighouse

Here are the latest planning applications to appear before Calderdale Council.

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A night to remember with quiz master The Beast

TV’s master of quizzes Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett was the special guest at the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust’s ‘Beast Of A Quiz’.

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Man threw glass at customer outside Dandy Lion pub

Victim Jordan Farrell needed stitches after the attack outside the Heckmondwike venue

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LIVE INCIDENT: M62 Closed as horses approach the road

A section of the M62 has been closed in West Yorkshire due to horses being near the motorway.

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Schoolgirl dies following asthma attack at Westborough High School

The Year 8 pupil was airlifted to hospital but passed away surrounded by her family

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Court briefs - man given curfew for stealing wine and chocolates from Tesco

Here are the latest Calderdale cases from Magistrates Court.

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Charity trek on Calderdale’s tough Tour de Yorkshire route

On Sunday (April 2) a group of 31 walkers will be walking the official Tour de Yorkshire route through Calderdale.

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Woman screamed abuse at Dewsbury hospital staff who were trying to help her

Dawn Donohoe was taken to hospital by police after she was seen screaming and shouting outside her home

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Teenager had crack cocaine and heroin stashed in his man bag

Aaron Fletcher was found with a lock knife after being chased by police

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Halifax drug dealer jailed after getting caught with crack cocaine and cannabis

A drug dealer who committed further offences after being given bail has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.

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Shocking figures reveal children present at more than 25% of domestic abuse incidents

Repeat victims of domestic abuse remains a challenge in Calderdale and more than 25 per cent of incidents have a child present according to a report.

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Calderdale aims to become more cycle-friendly

It will soon be the centre of attention for the cycling world as part of the route for the upcoming Tour de Yorkshire.

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Controversial plans for new Beaumount primary school deferred

Beaumont Primary Academy plan delayed after Huddersfield Town Hall meeting

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Yob armed with alleged BB gun causes mayhem at SIX locations

Car owners across Huddersfield left counting the cost after spate of vandalism

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Driver had no insurance ... so he 'panicked' and led police on wild chase

Iftisham Aurangzeb sped through junctions and went the wrong way down a one-way street

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