Sunday 30 April 2017

Record-breaking crowd for epic 2017 Tour de Yorkshire finale

A record one million fans turned out to watch the epic finale to the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire which saw Serge Pauwels claim the stage and overall victory.

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Tour de Yorkshire 2017: Photos and videos from Stage 3

The Tour de Yorkshire peloton headed from Bradford to Sheffield on the final day of this year's race.

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"Brilliant!" Huddersfield comes out in style to celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire

Stage three of the route passed through lots of Kirklees areas including Holmfirth and Cleckheaton

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What's it like to work at McDonalds? A worker reveals all...

The anonymous person describes why someone was sacked on the spot after just an hour

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A century on, how a drink-drive tragedy tore apart two Huddersfield families

Two young people killed by whisky-drinking cab driver

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Blue Cross charity create cardboard homes for cats to help when moving house

The cardboard box homes are ideal for inquisitive felines

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Look around abandoned former Yorkshire Lions FC ground

The £1m soccer facility has been abandoned for a year

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Where will mobile speed cameras be located around Calderdale next week?

Mobile speed cameras will be in the following locations around Calderdale next week.

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Woman 'drained' after no one takes responsibility for large puddle

Lesley Hoyle, of Newsome, is running out of options

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Hands Off HRI group have changed their name to 'avoid confusion'

'New name but same aim' says founder Karl Deitch

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Conservatives name candidate to challenge Paula Sherriff in Dewsbury

Bookies have Beth Prescott as favourite to take the seat

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Too tired for the gym? Then 'napercise' could be the class for you

Fitness group launches nap class for tired parents

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Which Huddersfield village has been chosen for this feature film starring these big name actors?

Film about British wrestling penned by Huddersfield writer

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'Get rid of your old chip pans' warning after house fire rescue

Man rescued after smoke alarm rouses his neighbour

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Farmer offers £1,000 reward to catch brazen quad thieves

Quad bike taken from garage while he was at home

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'If you think Huddersfield is scruffy, try going to Dewsbury' - your reaction to rundown town story

Reader reaction to councillor's concerns about 'scruffy' town centre

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Take Me Out contestant Charlie Watkins' grieving family gave permission for his episode to be aired

Charlie, 22, never recovered from the loss of his mother

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The new app that takes you back in time to experience sights and sounds of Stonehenge

Academics at University of Huddersfield break boundaries of sonic dimension

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The Grimescar Valley fight is over as councillors green light new home plan

Some 95 homes can be built despite air pollution concerns

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Saturday 29 April 2017

100-plus march through Huddersfield to protest against Yassar Yaqub shooting

Yassar's family said they will no longer cooperate with police watchdog team

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Panto is back - oh no it's not! But tickets are on sale for these Christmas shows already

Pantos and Christmas shows for West Yorkshire and around the region

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Here's why Hands Off HRI protesters have been left with a £2,000 bill after noisy demo

Hundreds join protest to defend NHS services - but it's going to cost them

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Opinion: This is why young people need to vote in the general election, by student Ben Abbiss

Ben, 25, explains why it's vital 18-24 year olds make their voices heard in the forthcoming general election

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61-year-old man found drunk with a gun said he was on his way to hand it in

David Smith claims drug dealer had hidden it in his Ravensthorpe flat

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Holme Valley stroke survivors tells their stories for Stroke Awareness Month in May

Strokes kill twice as many women as breast cancer and are a leading cause of disability. In the run-up to Stroke Awareness Month, members of a Holme Valley survivor group recount their experiences and reveal how every stroke is different

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Friday 28 April 2017

Twitter account of Tory councillor used to post abusive Islamophobic comments

Clr Bray's account has been used to post the comments - but he said he had been hacked

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Read the heartwarming letter a precocious six-year-old girl wrote to MP Holly Lynch

Bess Reynolds is the Halifax MP's biggest fan and told her to "stand up for your rights"

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Bedridden great-grandmother died in fire sparked by dropped cigarette and paraffin based creams

Arthritis sufferer Pauline Taylor, 74, dropped a lit cigarette or match on her bed.

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Car chase through Mirfield led to cannabis find

Fraser Laycock told police he panicked when their blue light went on

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's The Basement Project

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Man battered woman with baseball bat after 'vitriolic' text row

Leaon Lang from Almondbury hit Davinna Adams twice

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Cardamon Green - A real gem of a find in my neighbourhood

Tony Earnshaw finds diversion and delight in a classy restaurant close to home

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Green campaigner Andrew Cooper set to stand in general election

He will take on Huddersfield Labour MP Barry Sheerman

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Dad of M62 shooting victim Yassar Yaqub told inquiry could take four YEARS

After three heart attacks father fears he won't live to see end of IPCC investigation

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Piece Hall reopening just part of Halifax's cultural makeover

Piece Hall will be centrepiece of cultural hub

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Don’t panic, but you only have one week left to use your old paper fivers

People have just a week left to spend or bank the 155 million paper Bank of England fivers still in circulation before they lose their legal tender status.

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How to get your name on the General Election 2017 polling card

Here's all you need to know about how to stand as an MP

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Cancer charity expresses concern over American clinic which could treat sick Huddersfield boy

Critics say treatment by US clinic is unproven

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‘Helping pupils thrive’ - Hebden Bridge school praised by Ofsted inspectors

A school is celebrating following the results of an Ofsted inspection.

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Tory MP Jason McCartney apologises after 'bullying' row with Labour's Paula Sherriff

Local politicians' bust up in Parliament is exposed

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Calderdale woman asks for your help in finding her long lost brother

Paula Hodgson is looking to get in touch with her brother after he was kept secret from her for years

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Planning applications: Change from takeaway to micropub in Todmorden

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

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How long has the Tour de Yorkshire been going?

Sir Gary Verity ensures 'everybody's talking about Yorkshire'

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Organiser, Oracle, Elephant, Maverick, or Steady Eddie ... which friend are you?

The average adult has 40 friends - and they fall into one of eight categories, according to new research.

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Homeless man beaten in "unprovoked" attack on busy road in broad daylight

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of assault

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Man jailed for injuring woman with baseball bat after text row

A 31-year-old man has been jailed for injuring a woman with a baseball bat following a “vitriolic” text row between his partner and the complainant.

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Naked BBQs, quizzes and fun at flagship nudist gathering

Week long event will take place later this month in North Lincs

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What's the route for the Tour de Yorkshire?

Will the Tour de Yorkshire pass your gate?

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Detectives vow to track down killer of Joe McCafferty as 20th anniversary of murder looms

The seven-year-old died in arson attack on a house in Marsh

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Rider’s eye view of Tour de Yorkshire as it heads through Calderdale

From Queensbury to Clifton our exclusive video takes a rider’s eye view of stage three of the Tour de Yorkshire as it passes through Calderdale and gives you a chance to find the perfect viewing spot.

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Court In Brief: Stealing sirloin steaks, assault on 4 police officers and possession of class A drugs

Latest from the courts

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Prime Minister targets Yorkshire support and Halifax seat

Theresa May has appealed to traditional Labour voters in Yorkshire and Halifax to “lend” her their vote in next month’s General Election as the party targets a swathe of gains across the region.

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Law firm shut down by regulator

A law firm with four branches in West Yorkshire has been closed down by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority.

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Why Slaithwaite fish shop graffiti art can stay - for now

Fish shop owner has now paid out £888 to combat graffiti

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Why are hundreds of amateur cyclists heading for Cote de Emley Moor on Sunday?

Thousands to take to route of Tour de Yorkshire - before the professionals

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Best Foot Forward: Stoodley Pike and Cragg Vale from Mytholmroyd

This 7.5-mile walk, courtesy of Caroline Spalding from Calderdale Ramblers, incorporates exposed moorland, dramatic views and intimate woodland valleys.

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What’s up, dock? Pudding competition’s a huge hit

Chefs from across the region were cooking up some tasty treats as Mytholmroyd Community Centre hosted the 2017 Dock Pudding championships last Sunday.

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Live blog: Riders at the ready as Tour de Yorkshire prepares for east coast test

The third Tour de Yorkshire cycle race will get underway this morning as riders from around the world set off from Bridlington.

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What are fidget spinners and why are schools banning them?

The new gadgets have been banned in some schools as they distract pupils

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Ellie Jagger celebrated the Tour de Yorkshire - by crocheting a bike

Odd sight has become a landmark for passing traffic

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Court briefs - man disqualified from driving for drug offence

Here are the latest Calderdale cases from Magistrates Court.

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Everything you need to know about this weekend's Tour de Yorkshire

The third Tour de Yorkshire cycle race will get underway today as competitors tackle the east coast circuit in front of an expected crowd of thousands.

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Wainhouse Tower charity abseil cancelled

A charity abseil down Wainhouse Tower has been cancelled due to weather constraints.

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Hands Off HRI: Sean Doyle decides not to stand as General Election candidate

Double cardiac arrest survivor pulls out after 'negative' feedback

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Calderdale is saddled up and raring to go for Tour de Yorkshire

Excitement is building across Calderdale as communities, towns and villages decorate the streets to welcome some of the world’s top riders in the Tour de Yorkshire.

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Conservatives select Halifax parliamentary candidate

Calderdale councillor Chris Pearson has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Halifax for next month’s general election.

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Watson in town as Holly fights to be re-elected

Labour deputy leader Tom Watson visited Halifax last weekend as the general election campaign fired up.

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What will the weather be like for the Tour de Yorkshire?

Examiner weather expert Paul Stevens' advice on whether you'll need a coat - or a brolly

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Thursday 27 April 2017

Watch: Take a tour of new-look Halifax Piece Hall following £19m revamp

Multi-million pound project which began in 2014 has been beset by delays

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Holmfirth is really excited for the Tour de Yorkshire - see what they've got planned!

Holme Valley welcomes the Tour de Yorkshire in its own inimitable way

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'Zombiefied' Rebecca Holmes was so drunk she couldn't remember attacking man who tried to help her

Former council worker was 'disgusted' after seeing CCTV on what she did

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Where to watch the Tour de Yorkshire

Here are some of the key vantage points near you

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Pick'n'mix and toddler tantrums: Readers share their memories of Huddersfield's Woolworths store

It's thought the chain's previous boss is trying to bring it back to the high street

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How much is the Tour de Yorkshire worth to the county - and Kirklees?

And that's just on the race weekend. Future benefits even bigger says tourism chief Sir Gary

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Councillors who don't pay council tax could have money docked from allowances

Angry councillor asks why those who don't pay are not feeling it in their pay packet

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Teenager in court over the gunpoint robbery of two youths in Holmfirth

The teenagers were riding a scrambler bike prior to the attack

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How can we stop children being groomed by paeodophiles online?

Watch our Examiner Facebook live interview with experts on child grooming

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Primark shoppers warned over £100 Facebook voucher scam

Primark shoppers have been warned not to fall victim to a scam offering free vouchers on Facebook

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Halifax woman charged with terror-related offences

A 19-year-old woman from Halifax has been charged with circulating terrorist publications.

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Is Huddersfield town centre scruffy? Have your say

Councillor calls on Kirklees to launch new by-laws to keep businesses in line

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International market will bring different global cuisines to Halifax

The award winning International Village Market is set to return to Halifax this year from Thursday 4 May to Sunday 7 May.

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Barry Sheerman makes claims that Conservative MP bullied female opposition MP

MP Barry Sheerman has made allegations of of “shameful” bullying in Parliament involving a Government MP

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ROAD CLOSURES: Full list of EVERY road closed on Friday, Saturday & Sunday for Tour de Yorkshire

As residents, visitors and cyclists alike get ready for the race, we bring you everything you'll need to know as a motorist during stages one, two and three of the Tour De Yorkshire 2017

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Yorkshire weather: Sunny spells and warmer weather for your Bank Holiday weekend

The cold snap which brought snow and wintry showers to the county this week will be replaced by warmer temperatures and sunshine for the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Hear 'You'll Never Ride Alone' - the anthem of the Tour de Yorkshire 2017

Songwriter Paul Stone will be performing the unofficial anthem at start and finish of each stage

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Don't look down! UK's highest climbing wall on the side former Brighouse mill is finally unveiled

The 118ft wall has been tested by Team GB climber Luke Murphy

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Police appeal over driver seen speeding away from scene of Holmfirth crash

A man was seriously injured after colliding with a telegraph pole in Dunford Road

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Nationwide warning over contaminated heroin after police raid on illicit drugs laboratory in Leeds

A police raid in Leeds earlier this week targeted an illicit drugs laboratory which was believed to be producing contaminated heroin linked to a number of deaths.

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Boozers' reaction to swearing ban at Huddersfield pub: 'It's f***ing ridiculous!'

Samuel Smith's brewery bans swearing in all its pubs

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Traders set the stalls out on big market move

‘Teething problems, but it will be worth it in the long run’.

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Bluebells in bloom show spring has sprung

A carpet of bluebells in woods at Dog Kennel Bank, Longley, provides a spectacular sight for walkers

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Woman arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after man dies in house fire

Remains of a cannabis farm were reportedly found at the scene of the fire

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Spotted: TV stars film in Halifax Borough Market

It was lights, camera, action in Halifax yesterday (Wednesday) as filming for a television programme got underway.

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SLIDESHOW: Scouts parade through Brighouse for St George’s Day

Hundreds of people turned out to watch Brighouse scouts parade through the town centre to mark St George’s Day.

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Tour de Yorkshire: Forged by legacy

The Tour de Yorkshire cycling race arose as a legacy event following the success of the visit of the 2014 Tour de France to God’s own county.

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Police reveal preparations for Tour de Yorkshire

Dimensions Data have helped police use tracking to ensure road closures go smoothly

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Rugby league community unites to pay tribute to 'the driving force' behind Huddersfield Giants

Dozens have paid their respects to Jennifer Davy - wife of owner Ken - after she died suddenly this week

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McDonald’s will roll out its new UK home delivery service this summer

Hold onto your hats fast food lovers - you will soon to be able to have your Big Mac and McFlurry delivered straight to your front door.

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VIDEO: Daredevils ready to scale Brighouse’s terrifying tower

THE final holds on a terrifying Brighouse tower are being installed this week on what will become the UK’s highest man-made outdoor climbing wall.

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Police hunt driver 'who sped off' following serious accident

Police are trying to trace a car which sped off following a collision which left another driver seriously injured.

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Tories in Dewsbury chose from shortlist of three for General Election

Former Dewsbury MP predicts victory for the Conservatives

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Businessman indecently touched teenage girl who was trying to help him

Khalil Rad had fled Iraq and set up a successful business in Huddersfield

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Two injured in Halifax crash

A crash in Halifax caused disruption during rush hour this morning (Thursday).

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Businessman puts up £500 deposit for Hands Off HRI candidate to fight Barry Sheerman

Paul Wood says he is keen to see Independent candidate enter the fray

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Brighouse agency faces threat of collapse unless funds are secured

A Calderdale recruitment firm that gained notoriety during the Sports Direct scandal is on the brink of administration, it emerged yesterday.

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Firm which supplied workers to Sports Direct is facing insolvency

The Brighouse recruitment company said it was close to securing investment but has now submitted court documents

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Wednesday 26 April 2017

Theresa May pledges a ‘rapid response’ to Yorkshire Nestle workers at risk of losing jobs

Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged a rapid response to try to get hundreds of Nestle workers including staff in Halifax at risk of redundancy back into work.

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Arriva Rail North workers to strike but what Calderdale routes will be hit?

A 24-hour strike on Arriva Rail North will go ahead on Friday after the failure of talks to resolve a dispute over the role of guards.

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Randy Kool escapes jail despite ignoring his driving ban twice

The Huddersfield man said he didn't realise that he was banned from the road

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Are fake new pound coins already in circulation?

They were supposed to be impossible to forge – but fake new pound coins are already in circulation.

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Hands Off HRI: What did Theresa May tell the Commons at Prime Minister's Questions?

Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney raises HRI campaign in Parliament

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Serial offender Qassim Hall had been trying to go straight ... until he went to Morrisons

Shoplifter attacked police after his brother had died in custody

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Watch: Audley Buckle on Britain's Got Talent singing about 'Chicken and Chips'

Huddersfield singer and DJ hoping for a hit record

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Which notorious criminals are and have been housed at Wakefield Prison?

High security HMP Wakefield is nicknamed Monster Mansion

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Taxi driver who offered to reduce fare if teenager kissed him is jailed for sex attack

Shahzad Yousaf given a deterrent sentence 'to get the message out' to other drivers

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Wife of Huddersfield Giants owner Ken dies suddenly

Club and the wider rugby league community left in shock over the news

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Caught on CCTV: Can you help identify these faces?

West Yorkshire Police need your help identifying these people

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Warning letters sent to four Kirklees councillors telling them to pay their council tax bills

The council has had to send letters to the councillors in the last 12 months  - despite huge publicity over councillors failing to pay bills last year

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Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat is bringing out a colouring book

Felix's latest plan to raise money for Cash For Kids

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Caught on camera: Do you know them?

Do you know any of these people? These CCTV images have been released by police in Calderdale of people they would like to speak to.

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Northern Gas Networks apologises for Wakefield Road traffic 'chaos'

Repairs have been made but tarmac still needs to set

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Motorcyclist injured after colliding with a car at Penistone Road in Kirkburton

North Road was temporarily closed after the cyclist was knocked off their bike

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Suspect released in Lindsay Jo Rimer murder inquiry

Arrest came 22 years after the 13 year old Calderdale schoolgirl disappeared

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Yorkshire weather: Warmer weather on the way for Bank Holiday weekend

The big chill is expected to ease as we head toward the bank holiday weekend.

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Staff threatened with knife during attempted robbery in Fartown

Suspects entered a mobile phone shop on Bradford Road on Monday

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Holmfirth woman Sarah Dransfield lands a date on TV

Sarah Dransfield found love on TV show First Dates

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Online sex chat cost man his wife, his home and his reputation

Colin Pollard from Dewsbury used the name 'hotgirl'

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'Totally fed up' - drivers hit back after unending gas works on Wakefield Road

Miles of tailbacks on Wakefield Road after emergency gas works - and it's still busy today!

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Hollywood hearthrob Tom Hardy praised for 'pursuit skills' by West Yorkshire Police

Mad Max and Peaky Blinders actor made a citizens arrest to apprehend moped thieves

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Company appointed to drive forward rail station masterplan for Halifax

Ambitious plans for the future of Halifax train station have taken a stride forward.

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Hummus be joking! UK in meltdown over dip shortage

They say bad things come in threes, and following Brexit and the General Election announcement, Brits were hit by another sucker punch with the news that the country’s hummus supplies were at critical levels.

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VIDEO: ‘See the abuse for yourself’ - Muslim mum sets hijab challenge after supermarket attack

A Muslim mum is challenging women across the UK to try on the traditional ‘hijab’ headscarf - so they can see what it is like to be excluded from society or even abused.

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Building of new £4.2m teaching block at Todmorden High School begins

Construction of a £4.2m state-of-the-art teaching block has started at Todmorden High School.

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Details of Huddersfield Northern services running on strike day

Northern Rail have announced details of services running from Huddersfield on Friday's strike day

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Budget 2017: Kirklees Council leader slams Tories' "nonsense" attempt at altering budget to save libraries

Tory motion calls for a finance re-think

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D-Day veteran to drive on Juno Beach again

David Leon Teacher MBE, was one of the first men to land in Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, driving his Bedford QL truck onto Juno beach under heavy bombardment.

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Travellers arrive in Brighouse and hang washing outside church

Legal action has been taken to move a group of travellers who set up camp in a Brighouse car park and hung washing outside a church.

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Plans to build £2m medical research lab in Calderdale

A medical supplies company worth £25m has plans to build at ‘state of the art’ research laboratory in Calderdale.

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Man denies murder of Huddersfield mum and wounding her daughter

Beverley Hudson died two days after attack last February\n

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Mum responds to claims American cancer clinic is selling false hope: 'I believe I am doing the right thing.'

Parents of Cristiano, nine, say they have run out of options

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Tuesday 25 April 2017

James Hutchinson banned from Th'Alma pub after hitting landlady with bar stool

He assaulted the landlady and licensee at The Th'Alma pub in Linthwaite

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Now Guy Ritchie gives seal of approval to Huddersfield "Camelot"

New King Arthur movie to get regional premiere

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Council sends 'heavy-handed' threatening letter to fish shop boss over graffiti mural

Council response is "ridiculous and heavy-handed" says owner

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Fire that killed bedridden pensioner 'may have been started by a match provided by carer'

Pauline Taylor, 74, tragically died while home alone

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WATCH: Sunshine and snow showers - welcome to spring!

Icy blast set to last a little while longer

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Craig Preston murder trial hears account of "vicious" assault

Berry Brow man Shiraz Bashir, who is standing trial for murder, has denied joining in a "vicious" attack on victim Craig Preston

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Patients being made to wait six weeks for life-saving bowel cancer tests

Charity calling for national strategy to ease pressure on hospitals

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Watch: Photographer captures fire drama - after helping woman to safety

Chimney fire fills house with smoke

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Should 'Hands Off HRI' try and win a seat in the General Election?

Some campaigners urge Karl Deitch to stand for Parliament

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Sainsbury's stops selling houmous sending shoppers into chickpea cold turkey

Supermarket giant even places recipes for the dip on its empty shelves

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Pure contempt: Serial shoplifter Dean Grundell locked up after making threats to Examiner reporter

The drug addict who lasted just 24 hours in rehab after he was on Jeremy Kyle was held in contempt of court after shouting abuse from the dock

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Care homes in Meltham and Edgerton "require improvement"

Improvements are still needed at Bell House, Meltham and Bryan Wood, Edgerton, say inspectors

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Drivers fuming over traffic 'chaos' in Wakefield Road

Two of three lanes on Wakefield Road are closed for roadworks

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Nestle to axe 300 jobs as production of Blue Riband moves to Poland

Albion Mills in Halifax to see jobs cut as unions fear Brexit fall-out

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West Yorkshire Police offer training spot to Hollywood A-lister

West Yorkshire Police Training Centre have sent out a cheeky tweet after actor Tom Hardy hit the headlines today.

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Tour de Yorkshire 2017: The best places to watch the race

The Tour de Yorkshire arrives this weekend.

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How Huddersfield played a part in bringing 2022 World Cup to Qatar

Huddersfield-born soccer chief predicts Qatar will stage 'one of best World Cups ever'

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Nestle plans to cut 150 Yorkshire jobs

FOOD giant Nestle is to cut jobs in York and Halifax as part of a plan to move production of Blue Riband biscuits abroad.

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Nestle to cut jobs at Halifax factory

Trade unions have slammed Nestle for proposing 300 jobs losses including some at its factory in Halifax as it moves the production of the iconic Blue Riband chocolate biscuit to Poland.

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SKYPE VIDEO: Fashion blogger Susie Bubble inspires women tech creators at Leeds International Festival

Girl power comes to Leeds International Festival when fashion blogger Susie Bubble joins a panel inspiring more women to become tech creators.

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Cousin of murder victim Joe McCafferty says she's 'living with the terror' 20 years on

Detectives are continuing to investigate the arson attack at Haywood Avenue, Marsh

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Halifax man jailed for historical sexual abuse of three young boys

A 75-year-old sex offender expects to die in prison after a judge today (Tuesday) jailed him for 15 years.

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Tougher speeding laws come into force this week - here's what drivers need to know

Fines can now reach thousands of pounds at the government cracks down on dangerous driving

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Special tractor tribute to remember Harry, 18, after his tragic death

A touching tribute in memory of a much-loved teenager who tragically died last year has been unveiled in a poignant ceremony.

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Would you like Woolworths back in Huddersfield?

Moves could be afoot to restore iconic brand to Britain's high streets

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After a dusting of snow overnight will we get any more?

Salendine Nook weatherman Paul Stevens warns of a chilly few days

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Almondbury's police box 'Tardis' to 'dematerialise' this week

Removal men to take historic landmark away for repair work

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Second man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Calderdale teenager Lindsay Rimer

The teenager's body was found in the Rochdale Canal in 1995

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Hebden Bridge teen Lindsay Rimer

Police have arrested a second man on suspicion of the murder of Hebden Bridge teenager Lindsay Rimer who was killed 22 years ago.

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Woman put bins out ... and went back inside to find ex-partner in her bedroom

James Whittingham had been banned from seeing Kimberley Briggs

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Batley man Ghulam Hussain admits trying to join ISIS in Syria using fraudulent credit cards

Extremist in the making caught by undercover counter-terrorist team

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Deighton man went down to town instead of having curfew tag fitted

Drink driver Kieron Livesey blamed a power cut

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Pictures show rescue crews saving horses after they jumped into the canal near Marsden

Emergency services had to drain the canal after the playful animals jumped in with their riders still on their backs

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Boost for regeneration scheme on Halifax estate

Vital funding has been secured to help push through plans that will see the much needed regeneration of an estate on the edge of Halifax town centre.

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Will it snow in Yorkshire today?

The spring cold snap has begun - can we expect snow today.

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Mansion lost for decades is restored in 3D

This Image is the end result of an artist’s labour of love to resurrect one of Halifax’s most extravagant buildings, which had been lost since its demolition in 1958.

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Major blow as dedicated Halifax college bid rejected

Proposals to create a dedicated 1,000 place sixth form college in Halifax have been knocked by the Department for Education (DfE).

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Bedridden pensioner died in house fire 'after 999 operator got address wrong'

Tragedy claimed life of Pauline Taylor, 74, who lived at Primrose Hill

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Dealers 'deliberately contaminating heroin with powerful anaesthetic'

Fresh warning after several drug-related deaths

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Monday 24 April 2017

Drunk driver ploughed through neighbour's hedge

Carl Peters was so drunk he couldn't even remember the incident in Almondbury

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Magistrates jail shoplifter after running out of patience with him

Saqib Bhatti from Heckmondwike had failed to show up for hearings in the past

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Video: Duke of York certainly seems to like Huddersfield University's iconic new building

£28m Oastler Building a flagship for the town

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WATCH: Take a look around stunning home created from a row of old garages

Marsden house features on Channel 4's How to be Mortgage Free: Design your way out of Debt

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Police fear dealers are 'deliberately contaminating' deadly Yorkshire heroin batches

Heroin users are again being warned about deadly batches of the drug being circulated in Yorkshire that police fear dealers are "deliberately contaminating" with substances which could be 200 times more potent.

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Why accident blackspot Bellstring Lane is being resurfaced again - for FREE

Plaudits for Kirklees Council after officials play hardball with contractor

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Man abandoned his wife and told her to get on with her life

But Javaid Iqbal from Dewsbury wasn't happy when she did

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Three people taken to hospital after car smash on M62 near Brighouse

The accident closed two lanes leading to long tailbacks

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Why hasn't the review of Kirklees Council's failing children's services been published?

Delay in turnaround project revealed

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Craig Preston murder trial: Love rival gives evidence

Sheffield Crown Court told of 'love triangle'

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Batley man admits attempt to fight for Daesh in Syria

A Batley man who bought plane tickets to travel to Syria so he could he fight for Daesh has admitted two terrorism offences.

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Get ready for an action packed weekend in Brighouse

Brighouse is set for an action-packed weekend with the Spring Market and Tour de Yorkshire

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E4’s Tattoo Fixers looking for ink disasters

Do you have an embarrassing tattoo? Well you could be in luck as Channel 4’s Tattoo Fixers are looking for people to appear on the show.

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Happy Valley writer Sally Wainwright adds another award to her haul

Sally Wainwright scooped another award at the British Academy Television Craft Awards.

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Police appeal after man chased others armed with a weapon

Armed officers were deployed in Riddings Road, Deighton

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Could Woolworths be set to return to Calderdale?

Woolworths, which had stores in Halifax and Brighouse, could be set to make a comeback to the high street almost 10 years since the retailer shut its doors after collapsing.

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£2m health research centre could be built in Calderdale

GAMA Healthcare want permission for a two-storey research and development facility in Greetland

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Traffic alert: Delays on M62 near Brighouse after several vehicles involved in crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a pile-up on the M62 in West Yorkshire.

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Man’s body found outside block of flats in Halifax

Police were called to a block of flats in Halifax on Friday to a report of a sudden death,.

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‘Violence at Town games has to stop’

‘Sickening’ violence at FC Halifax Town matches must stop before someone is killed, said the club’s chairman in a desperate plea to fans.

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Obesity causes more deaths than smoking

Obesity now causes more premature deaths than smoking, suggests new research.

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Celebrities including Pixie Lott and Sinitta share appeal to save Marsh schoolboy Cristiano Sousa

The nine-year-old has an aggressive, inoperable tumour

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Man tells how he walked away from this horror smash without a scratch

Firefighters cut roof off car after head-on smash in Bar Lane, Midgley

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Watch youths run into road and press engine cut-off button - on a BUS

The teenagers were caught hitting the emergency engine cut-off button in Dewsbury

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Breaking into properties and threats to shoot a dog: Crimes reported to Huddersfield police this week

What crimes were reported in your area?

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Tour de Yorkshire preview: What you need to know about this weekend’s big event

THE Tour de Yorkshire will be an opportunity for Yorkshire’s local communities to present themselves and the county to the world as never before, the chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire says.

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Police called after Halifax assault

Police were called to Halifax town centre this morning following reports of a man being assaulted.

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VIDEO: Tech company invents ‘Kindle for the blind’

A technology company is hoping to bring braille back from decline after inventing the first ‘Kindle for the blind’.

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Yorkshire weather: A chilly week ahead

Temperatures will fall dramatically in Yorkshire this week - and snow is even predicted.

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Todmorden man dies after motorcycle crash

A motorcyclist has died following an accident involving two cars, despite the best efforts of passers-by to save him.

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Men who tell sexist or homophobic jokes suffer from low self esteem

Men who make sexist and homophobic jokes suffer low self-esteem and are trying to boost their manliness, a study has found.

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The truth is back out there - X-Files to return for 10-part series

Mulder and Scully are to continue their search for the truth in a new series of The X-Files.

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Homeless facing death by sleeping in commercial bins

Kirklees refuse workers check each one

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Disabled woman slams Kirklees Council for ceasing to support her

Leander Stones, who had a massive brain tumour, has been unable to use her left arm or leg for the past 6 years.

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Firearms theft on the up in West Yorkshire

AN increasing number of registered firearms are being stolen in West Yorkshire every year, according to police records.

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Councillor prepares to run again in Calder Valley

CALDERDALE councillor Joshua Fenton-Glynn has signalled he wants to stand again as Labour’s candidate in the Calder Valley seat.

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Labour deputy leader Tom Watson visits Halifax as general election campaign kicks off

LABOUR DEPUTY leader Tom Watson believes the party’s promise on pensions could help win back Ukip voters in key seats in Yorkshire.

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Heartbreaking tributes paid to Take Me Out contestant who died before show was aired

The university student never got over the death of his mother

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Northern Rail passengers set for more travel misery on Friday

Members of the RMT are staging their third 24-hour strike over driver-only trains

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£20.3bn to bail out Lloyds Banking Group bank is recouped

The Government has recouped the £20.3bn used to bail out Lloyds Banking Group during the financial crisis, leaving the lender on the brink of privatisation.

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Missing Halifax girl found safe and well

A 12-year-old girl reported missing from Halifax has been found, police have confirmed.

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Missing girl, 12, found

A missing Halifax girl has been found.

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Sunday 23 April 2017

Get ready for a freezing start to the week around Huddersfield

Temperatures across Huddersfield will drop in the first half of this week with showers also forecast

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Man's nose broken in hammer fracas at Huddersfield car wash

But Mohammed Hassan narrowly avoids jail following fight at Wash and Go

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Scouts stage their seventh St George's Day parade in Beaumont Park

They marched through the park to honour England's patron saint

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Scar-faced robbers trick young couple into stopping their Audi - then carjack it

Robbers flag down car pretending to be in distress before stealing vehicle at knifepoint

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Villagers get in a flap for Marsden Cuckoo Day festival

Eccentric valley spectacle draws in the crowds

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Bomb disposal team called in to deal with World War Two weapon

They dealt with an old bomb in Ravensthorpe

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Major roadworks on two of Huddersfield's busiest roads to last until AT LEAST October

Some 3km of ageing gas pipes need replacing

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Calderdale students are shown the horrors of the Holocaust

Hard hitting. That was the overall feeling expressed by pupils from schools across Calderdale when they took a one-day trip to the death and concentration camps at Auschwitz in Poland.

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Sports car driver seriously hurt and homes without power after telegraph pole crash

Driver was taken to hospital by Air Ambulance

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'Serious concerns' about missing West Yorkshire girl

Police have "serious concerns" about a missing 12-year-old girl from Halifax.

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Almost £1m spent on rebuilding petrol station shop which was destroyed by fire

Fire had wrecked the building on Halifax Road

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Man suffers suspected broken jaw following attack at Berry Brow flats

A man and woman are in police custody following assault at Holme Park Court

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Air Ambulance paramedics treat driver who crashed sports car into a telegraph pole

Man lost control of Honda - capable of 150mph - before ploughing into pole

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Cyclists hold 'slow ride' around Huddersfield town centre to demand more bike lanes

Should Kirklees Council provide more lanes for cyclists?

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What's happening in your community for the Tour de Yorkshire?

Where will you watch the race?

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Milnsbridge woman hurled racist abuse then had a rant in court

Judge told Lisa Goddard to stop talking or she'd be held in contempt of court

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Fish shop owner commissioned a mural to stop vandalism - but HE'S the one in trouble!

Now customers call for a petition to save Boris the Fish

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Saturday 22 April 2017

16-year-old in court over stolen Maserati high performance sports car

Arrest follows a raid in Cumberworth

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Mum has been overwhelmed by public support to raise £200k to try and save her son's life

Campaign to raise the funds to get US treatment for Cristiano Sousa has passed another milestone

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Gang use blowtorch to try and get in house and steal keys to high performance car

They were disturbed by the alarm and fled empty handed from the house in Cleckheaton

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Watch Holmfirth teen Paige Bates singing to Ed Sheeran - and giving him a ukulele lesson!

Paige Walder got the rare opportunity after her cousin wrote to the star's manager

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Friday 21 April 2017

Breastfeeding mum who jumped bail 5 years ago in court in tears

Judge refuses her bail as he wants to know more about where she's been

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Marsden all set for popular Cuckoo Day Festival

Crowds are expected to flock to Marsden for the village's annual Cuckoo Festival.

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's The Elephant & Castle Holmfirth with live band Without A Licence

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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YouTube rap artist stole coat to wrap up in from Primark

Huddersfield musician blames a 'lack of concentration' led to him taking two coats worth £34

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TV presenter Lauren Laverne says Huddersfield shop is "a music nerd's dream"

Special show to honour pop superstar Prince

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This is the last chance to save my boy's life

Mum's plea for Cristiano, 9, has rare tumour and needs treatment in America

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Scammers using Calderdale Council to try to trick people out of cash

Urgent warning to delete the fake emails

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Police reveal shocking pictures after elderly man cut free in Flockton crash

Two cars and a van were in collision on Bar Lane near the rural village

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Young mum hoping to win garden makeover for daughters following loss of their dad

Votes climb to more than 6,000 - with four days still to go

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Drunk man attacked his stepfather then got a knife from the kitchen

Adam Armitage should not have been boozing due to ADHD medication

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Baby died just three days old after hospital staff postponed plans for her Christmas Day birth

Parents Natalie and Nicholas have now won a five-figure pay out from Calderdale Royal Hospital

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Calderdale Council issues warning over fake emails

Calderdale Council is warning people to be vigilant after fake emails were sent from addresses using the calderdale.gov.uk domain.

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Huge surface dressing programme taking place in May - here's every road affected

Major programme of work set to start on May 5 by Kirklees Council

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Four Yorkshire pubs you didn't know were for sale - and are cheaper than you might think

If you fancy running your own pub, take a look at these

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Historic old sweet manufacturer behind Yorkshire Mixtures goes sugar-free

Elland-based Joseph Dobson & Sons Ltd has unveiled boiled sweets and Mega Lollies - all without sugar

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Help bereaved family adjust to new life

A woman has asked the public for their support after her friend from Halifax suffered a tragedy.

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Dementia care home scheme site revealed

The site for specialist housing focused on caring for those with dementia has been revealed in Rastrick.

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Funds for schoolboy's life-saving cancer treatment DOUBLE in four hours thanks to your generosity

Eight-year-old Cristiano needs treatment for an aggressive tumour which isn't funded by the NHS

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Court briefs - see the latest Magistrates Court rulings

Here are the latest Calderdale cases from Magistrates Court.

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Edgerton woman celebrates her 100th birthday today

Dorothy Crosland shares same birthday as the Queen who is 91 today

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Planning applications: Plans to construct an indoor riding centre in Outlane

Here is a list of the latest planning applications to appear before Calderdale Council.

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Locked up in March: These criminals are now behind bars

Rogue traders, ram raiders and "armed" robber all jailed

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Morrisons urgently recall green beans after customers find metal needles INSIDE the vegetables

13 needles were reported to have been found inside packets of green beans over the Easter weekend

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Warning over killer heroin 100 TIMES stronger than usual after drug related deaths

Rising drugs deaths could have been caused by Fentanyl contamination

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Best Foot Forward: Blackstone Edge Moor

This week’s walk, courtesy of Caroline Spalding from Calderdale Ramblers, is a six-mile stroll across Blackstone Edge Moor.

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Reflection: We need to ensure people have the best experience of Halifax

This is when they look back over the year gone, and elect new Officers for the coming year.

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Woman’s plight to help end ‘period poverty’

A woman is appealing for donations to help end ‘period poverty’.

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Heartbroken mum begs for your help after cancer-stricken son said 'I don't want to live anymore'

The parents of eight-year-old Cristiano need funds to get him treatment not funded by the NHS

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Heartless thieves steal charity box funds to save dog’s life

Heartless thieves in Halifax have stolen a charity box that was collecting money to help fund two-life saving operations for a rescued dog.

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Hebden Bridge-born Sheeran is ‘one of world’s most influential people’

ED Sheeran has made Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list for 2017.

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Three exciting new features coming to your Facebook

Augmented reality, virtual reality and a chat assistant that knows when you’re hungry – Facebook is making some big changes in 2017.

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Get ready for a freezing start to next week

Temperatures across Huddersfield will drop in the first half of next week with showers also forecast

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'Dorothy can keep it': Sell-out 'Wizard of Oz' Primark dress fails to impress Huddersfield

The £15 gingham dress - now selling for double on Ebay - compared to a tablecloth

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Europeans living here shouldn't panic over impact of Brexit, says Huddersfield expert

Arta Heath says people who have lived in UK for five years can apply for Permanent Residence

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Fire services attend blazes at THREE derelict buildings

Pepperoyd Street in Eastborough, Wakefield Road and Heckmondwike Road

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Should Huddersfield have more town centre housing?

Councillor hosts government officials in drive to boost Kirklees' regeneration

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READER OFFER: Save up to HALF PRICE on Flamingo Land family tickets

Yorkshire's Flamingo Land is a wild family fun day out and it just got better - we have an amazing reader offer to save you up to HALF PRICE on family tickets!

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Cancer patients help launch Calendar Girls appeal

Mark Noblet and Louise MacLeod are backing the WI Calendar Girls' Tea with the Girls fundraiser

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Here's how to feed a family of four for £5 without lifting a pan - thanks to Co-op

If you're a parent, skint and tired this might provide relief

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Calderdale firms receive royal seal of approval from the Queen

Calderdale’s innovative businesses have been given the royal seal of approval after being honoured in this year’s Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

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Winter set to return to Yorkshire due to icy blast

Temperatures will plunge to single figures next week as winter makes an unwelcome return to Yorkshire.

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Parents call for review after three-day-old baby dies at Calderdale hospital

The parents of a baby born at Calderdale Royal Hospital, but died just three-days later, are calling for a review into whether NHS Guidelines are consistently applied, holiday resources and safety net arrangements following the death of their daughter.

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Thursday 20 April 2017

National Tea Day: Watch Yorkshire Tea expert solve the ultimate cuppa conundrum

Milk or tea in first, water to teabag ratios and other crucial brew questions answered

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Firefighter Kevin Sykes recalls 'cow stuck in a bath' story as he retires after 40 years

Kevin Sykes, of Wooldale, is retiring from his role as a retained firefighter at Holmfirth fire station

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Four fire engines tackle blaze at Dewsbury mill

Second fire at the building within 24 hours

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Fire crews tackle blaze which spread to garage and two houses

Three fire engines called to scene

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Can you help Aimee find her missing Louboutin shoe?

These Louboutin heels would set you back £550

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Go-ahead for flats at Newsome Tap but what happens to the bowling green?

Controversial owner gets his way despite anger at damage to historic turf

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Did children start fire at Clayton West mill?

Joint investigation by police and fire specialists as it is now suspected to be arson

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New House Hall owners launch £10k crowdfunder to rebuild fire ravaged mansion

Mum put heart and soul into renovating historic New House Hall

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Drunken man caught on CCTV masturbating in town centre - and then accused of flashing police officers

It was then alleged that Farsad Hemdade exposed himself to police officers at the station

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Mum let son stay the night - and he repaid her by pawning her telly

Court told of "chaotic" life of drug addict Aaron Fellows

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50ft phone mast set to go up in heart of rural village

Objectors complaints outweight by need for 4G signal

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Born too soon...Mirfield mum hopes to end the anguish of tiny tots

Kerry Parris is bidding to become premature birth expert

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Anonymous letter names accomplice who buried body in notorious Falconio murder case

Police call sensational new claims "bizarre"

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Kind-hearted Sam, 6, on challenge to raise money for homeless people

A little boy has organised a sponsored dog-walking weekend to raise funds for a homeless shelter in Calderdale.

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Textiles company's owners react to huge blaze at site in Clayton West

Community's concern has 'overwhelmed' managing director Charles Mosley

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Prestigious award win for Calderdale College

Calderdale college has achieved a top award at the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2017 during a special year.

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Have you seen missing teenager Ester?

Ester Taruvinga was reported missing from the Halifax area last Thursday

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Ceremonial parade to celebrate the lives of two Victoria Cross soldiers from Kirklees

Find out how Pte Horace Waller and Sgt John William Ormsby won the top bravery honours

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Virgin Trains East Coast passenger’s reusable mug refused over ‘risk assessment’

A Virgin Trains attendant refused to serve coffee to a passenger in his reusable travel mug because it had not been ‘risk assessed’.

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Johnsons Quarry submits planning application for expansion

Johnson Wellfield Ltd has submitted plans to quarry a 23-hectare site at Crosland Moor

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Your chance to own a piece of the former Storthes Hall mental hospital

Is weird item a piece of history worth preserving - or a tasteless souvenir?

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Laced heroin is ‘100 times more potent’ warn police after drug deaths

Heroin laced with a contaminate that could make it 100 times stronger could have played a part in recent addicts’ deaths, police are fearing.

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Police say 'Amazing Grace', 15, who went missing from Halifax could be in Leeds

Police searching for a 15-year-old girl who went missing from Halifax say they are growing concerned for her welfare.

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VIDEO: Todmorden scientist takes coffee break to help beat cancer sooner

A Todmorden scientist is swapping test tubes for tea and coffee cups to help beat cancer sooner.

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Council staff accused of dropping cigarette butts just days after litter squad drafted in

Kirklees Council's new private enforcement squad urged to look closer to home

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Huddersfield's Barry Sheerman aims to remain an MP into his 80s

Labour veteran confirms he will serve full term if re-elected

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Probe into death of girl, 16, at Meadowhall station

An investigation is underway into the death of a teenage girl who died after being struck by a train at Meadowhall.

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New project says ‘let’s hear it for the girls’

A new initiative has been launched to help build the self-esteem and confidence of young girls.

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Investigation launched after huge blaze in Clayton West

The heat from two burning HGVs could be felt from neighbouring houses in Spring Grove

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Couple celebrate diamond day

Fairground attraction led to 60 diamond years of marriage for a couple celebrating the special milestone.

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Man taken to hospital after collapsing in Dewsbury town centre

Police and paramedics were called to Market Place

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Wednesday 19 April 2017

Huge explosions and major fire in Clayton West

Residents said they heard the explosion before two lorries went up in flames

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The meteor shower you'll be able to see from Huddersfield

And you won't need a telescope to see the 2017 Lyrid shower

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Man who bombarded his ex-wife with unwanted calls told to tackle his obsessive behaviour

District judge told the Ravensthorpe man that woman should be allowed to move on

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Caught on CCTV: Can you help identify any of these suspects or witnesses?

West Yorkshire Police want assistance in identifying people who are pictured here

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Girl, 4, told to travel THREE miles to school - when she lives 900m from two others

Kirklees council says 97.6% got school preference choices but some will have to travel further

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Tories admit they have 'no obvious candidate' to take on Barry Sheerman in the General Election

'It's not so much an open field as an empty field' says Tory chief

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Takeaway which posed risk to customer's health is shut down - after these huge cockroaches were found in the kitchen

Inspectors also found mouse droppings in food preparation areas at Ravensthorpe-based Hot Grill

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Anger after Kirklees Council cremates dead pet without telling the owner

Huddersfield woman hits out after her beloved Pixie fails to come home

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Missing Brockholes teenager is found - thanks to the power of Facebook

 Ellie Moccia, 15, failed to turn up to meet a friend in Holmfirth but after a major appeal by family and friends she has been found

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General Election 2017: how do I register to vote?

Whether you support Labour, Tories, Lib Dems or... Ukip the deadline is sooner than you think

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Are bouncers really allowed to hit customers?

Huge debate after shocking footage captures bouncer punching a woman outside a bar

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Plaque unveiled in memory of Huddersfield Victoria Cross winner Pte Ernest Sykes

He treated wounded men under heavy machine gun fire

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Here's some easy wins for Kirklees Council's new street enforcement team

It's illegal to sell multiple cars on the public highway yet it is still happening

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Six-year-old boy taken to hospital after being injured in Lockwood road collision

The youngster suffered a serious leg injury in the accident on Victoria Road

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Why is this £15 dress from Primark selling out so fast?

It's now selling on Ebay for more than double the original price - so if you want one for summer you need to be quick

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Relief for parents as missing teenager Alicia Moran is back home in Linthwaite

Detectives are continuing to question a man in connection with Alicia's disappearance

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Cyclist attacked with golf club and crow bar in Dewsbury

Victim left injured in the road after vicious attack

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Take a look inside this nightclub - yours for just £1m

Popular club takes around £12,000 per week

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Why Government proposals could stop Kirklees Council charging for DIY waste

New fees brought in only 12 months ago

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Where's a parking attendant when you need one?

Why were cars parked up on the pavement in John William Street?

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Have you seen missing teenager Ellie Moccia?

Brockholes girl left home to meet a friend but never arrived

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What do you do when you run out of drink at your hostel?

Scott Wood nabbed stealing Jack Daniel's whiskey at Sainsbury's in Huddersfield town centre

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Aggressive man was asylum seeker on the run

Yohann Ramchelawon from Mauritius was staying in Edgerton

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Emergency head drafted in to help struggling Helme School

Appointment follows critical report from Ofsted

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Tuesday 18 April 2017

This is callous Macaulay Gillott who stole £14,000 from his own grandfather

Judge tells 21-year-old he's facing a jail sentence

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Domestic violence thug dragged victim back into home by her ponytail

Police operator could hear Andrzef Mrozowicz's attack in Dewsbury

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Bar plan for mothballed Holmfirth bank - but who's behind it?

Mystery as applicant takes first step on planning ladder

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Man arrested as missing Alicia is found 200 miles from home

Missing teenager found in Bristol

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Former Huddersfield Town midfielder Danny Racchi has a new career - and it is a cut above

Danny still hopes to play football but is now working at a hair salon in Waterloo

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Bands can get a record on vinyl for free this weekend

Special music event at Huddersfield University

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Lindley axe attack man jailed

Richard Belafonte chased victim Adam Speak down the street

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Children 'acting suspiciously' moments before garage bursts into flames

Police investigating suspicious fire in Thornton Lodge

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Is it make up or break up? Hands Off HRI founder reveals final decision

Rival groups held reconciliation meeting two weeks ag

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Lazy Huddersfield: is region among Yorkshire's least active?

Where does Huddersfield feature on NHS lazy league table?

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Halifax MP Holly Lynch responds to snap general election announcement

'My work isn't finished.'

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Mirfield public toilets face closure because people don't know how to use them properly

Some people need a lesson in using a public loo

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"I just want my daughter home safe": Mum in desperate plea for teen girl caught on CCTV holding man's hand to come home

Alicia Moran, 14, from Linthwaite, was last spotted in Market Street in Manchester with a man police want to speak to

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How a former Holmfirth student wowed Simon Cowell and Co emotional on Britain's Got Talent - and brought the nation to tears

Emma Cullingford is a member of the Missing People Choir which received a standing ovation on BGT

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Yorkshire MPs react to May's snap General Election call

HERE'S what Yorkshire MPs are saying about Theresa May's surprise decision to seek an early General Election.

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'We're the real opposition' - Calderdale Liberal Democrats prepare for general election

The Liberal Democrat candidates contesting the two Calderdale seats in June's general election have been confirmed.

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Another Huddersfield bank will close this summer

Halifax is shutting it's Market Street Huddersfield branch, as well as one in Elland and Heckmondwike

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This new WhatsApp feature could save you a lot of embarrassment

It's the update we've all been waiting for

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Planned roadworks in Yorkshire - April 18 to April 23

These are the planned roadworks for the motorways and major A roads in the Yorkshire region for the week ahead.

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More drivers targeted by egg-throwing yobs in Ravensthorpe

Driver tells of anger after she thought brick had been thrown at car

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Big cycling names competing in this month's Tour de Yorkshire

They include last year's winner Thomas Voeckler who is set to retire soon

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Plea for support as future of Todmorden Carnival is ‘under threat’

The organisers of the Todmorden Carnival say the future of the event may be in jeopardy because of a lack of support.

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Here's why the Prime Minister has called a general election and what happens now

What the stats say locally about the four general election seats

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Revealed: The UK’s favourite TV scenes

Brits are a nation of telly watchers, and according to a new survey, comedy is always what has kept us glued to the small screen.

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WATCH: Moment man throws a chair at Huddersfield bar door - before it bounces back in his face

The angry reveller was not happy about being kicked out of the Lord Wilson pub

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Money-laundering revealed as ‘counterfeit’ fivers turn out to be worn-out genuine notes

Fake versions of the new ‘counterfeit-proof’ fiver have turned out to be genuine, washed-out notes.

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Revealed: Top five items most wanted by thieves

West Yorkshire Police have revealed what is at the top of a thieves list when out looking to steal your property.

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FBI called in over Isaac Nash internet scam in Canada

Tragic schoolboy's photograph used in internet dating scam

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Witness appeal after football coaches attacked by Halifax ‘fans’

Two coaches carrying football fans back to Lancashire were attacked with bricks and bottles following their game in Halifax.

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Boy falls from tree and impales leg on branch

A young boy had to be rushed to hospital after he fell from a tree and impaled his upper leg on a branch.

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New book about all 137 Yorkshire coal mines

It will be unveiled at the National Coal Mining Museum near Grange Moor

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If my child didn't get the primary school place I wanted how do I appeal?

Joy - or disappointment - for parents on April 18: National Offer Day

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Four more suspected drugs deaths in Yorkshire blamed on rogue batch of heroin

Four deaths reported in Barnsley in just one day

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Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman slams Theresa May's General Election plan

Vote not in our interest, veteran MP claims

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Why you could have to pay 175% of your weekly income if you're caught speeding

New ways of charging speeding drivers to be introduced on April 24

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Theresa May announces snap General Election on June 8

Theresa May today called on MPs to agree to a snap General Election to be held on June 8.

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Prime Minister Theresa May announces general election - the view from Calderdale

Theresa May has called an early general election for June 8 in an announcement this morning.

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Prime minister Theresa May announces general election

The election will be held on June 8 with the PM saying it is the only way to guarantee security for years ahead

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Revealed: the most common scams that tricked 7,000 NatWest customers

Goods that are never delivered, upfront fees and bogus invoices are among the scams most likely to fool bank customers, according to NatWest.

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Missing Linthwaite teenager Alicia Moran spotted on CCTV holding hands with man police want to speak to

CCTV images emerge of 15-year-old in Manchester's Arndale Centre

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Weapons seized from children as young as seven in West Yorkshire schools

When William Cornick murdered Ann Maguire at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds two years ago, he became the first pupil to kill a teacher in a British classroom.

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Fury as Kirklees website glitch leaves parents unable to find out if their child has a school place

It was a case of 'computer says no' for parents trying to access the site's enrolment portal

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Cyclists urged to join Huddersfield town centre rally

Slow ride and tour of danger spots to highlight need for investment

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Police release CCTV image of man spotted with missing Huddersfield teenager Alicia Moran

The 14-year-old from Linthwaite was spotted at Manchester's Arndale Centre

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Monday 17 April 2017

Kirklees councillor Derrick Yates dies aged 73

He represented Liversedge and Gomersal from 2004 to 2011

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Police investigation after severe house fire in Linthwaite

Police, ambulance and fire crews attended blaze

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Former Huddersfield nightclub could become flats and shop

Controversial venue set for new future

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Masons hand out tens of thousands of pounds to Huddersfield charities

More than £80,000 has been given away

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Come and see BBC Radio 6 live in Huddersfield this Friday

Lauren Laverne will be broadcasting live from Vinyl Tap in the town centre

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Watch: Examiner journalist braves the Gawthorpe Coal Race - see how she got on

Runners carry a 20kg bag of coal over a 1,012-metre course

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Kirklees Council's litter police accused of 'heavy handed' targeting of smokers

Anger as woman left in tears over £75 fine

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Vets issue warning to cat owners over the dangers of lilies

The flowers are extremely toxic to felines

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Wrestling matches to return to Huddersfield Town Hall this month

And the baddy is a bloke called Hades

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Stone-throwing yobs and motorbike thieves: Crimes reported to Huddersfield police this week

What crimes were reported in your area? \n\n250516tyre

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The search for next year's The Voice UK winner starts ... in Huddersfield

If you've got it, flaunt it at Vinyl Tap record store

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Five 'hazardous' Huddersfield firms to have safety charges hiked

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service quadruples safety plan fees

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Huddersfield ice cream man puts van up for sale as he discusses real-life "ice cream wars"

Ready-made business is for sale at just over £4,000 - but it's no job for a softee

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Fears over batch of killer heroin which may be on Huddersfield's streets

Police have issued an urgent warning after two people died

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Police search for missing 14-year-old girl from Linthwaite

Where is Alecia Moran?

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Young man robbed by three thugs who struck from behind

The victim was left with bruising after the nasty attack in Batley Carr

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Brave Keely Haigh lost boxing bout ... but raised £500 for Cancer Research UK

Aldi supermarket worker's only injury a stiff neck

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Huddersfield filmmaker Mobeen writes new book on pop icon Prince

Mobeen Azhar says he is still grieving for the superstar

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Here's the reason why travellers set up an unauthorised site at Scammonden

Travellers have bought the green belt land on moorland

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How Eugene overcame his memories of the Holocaust to educate a new generation

Teenager was the sole survivor of his family

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Huddersfield to get £1m Holocaust Learning Centre

Survivor's daughter says centre links WW2 and recent atrocities

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Sunday 16 April 2017

Dewsbury Museum a stage nearer to being saved

Friends of Dewsbury Park Mansion have got the go-ahead for the next stage in their bid to take over the axed Dewsbury Museum

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Combating loneliness is about 'starting a conversation' says Huddersfield charity

Age UK urging everyone to play their part

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How much does it cost to own a pet - and which is the most expensive?

A report by Nationwide Home Insurance has uncovered the cost of keeping a pet dog, cat - or a horse - for the first year

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Why bunches of flowers were left for people to find in Mirfield on Easter Sunday

Mum is all smiles after son finds 'lonely bouquet'

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'Don't be a plonker!' Brilliant police put-downs of illegal bikers on Facebook

Kirklees police seize bikes then tackle off-roaders on social media

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Students to premiere new short film

Drama The Messenger was shot on location in Halifax

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Unique pet crematorium opens in Kirklees

Mirfield couple David and Pauline Aris launch a pet crematorium

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Where will mobile speed cameras be located in Calderdale next week?

Mobile speed cameras will be in the following locations around Calderdale next week.

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Have you been affected by RingGo parking app data breach?

A parking app covering Kirklees Council car parks has allowed users to see other people's details

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Fancy a stall at this 'saintly' car boot sale in an unusual location?

Mirfield to stage boot sale on St George's Day

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Nestlé recalls product amid nut allergy alert

Nestlé is recalling a batch of KitKat Bites after concerns that they may have been wrongly packaged with a version containing nuts

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Sikhs paraded through Huddersfield in a colourful procession but what is the festival of Vasaikai?

Hundreds turn out to watch floats travel between town's two Sikh temples

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Mayor of Kirklees is used to ribbon-cutting - but why is he cutting hair?

Dalton teenager Sammie Weavill made an unusual request for help to Kirklees top citizen

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Poorly parked cars and narrow access are reasons why Kirklees bin wagons were involved in accidents

Kirklees bin wagons involved in 82 accidents in one year

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It's my wife's 50th birthday - and this is how I told the whole town

Holmfirth hubby opted for something special when it came to sending a birthday greeting to his missus

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Police appeal for information after driver smashed into tree in Flockton

The 19-year-old driver was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with serious injuries

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Why are shops closed on Easter Sunday - and should there be a change in Sunday trading laws?

Shoppers turn up at big stores across Huddersfield to find the doors locked and car parks empty

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A Branston pickle EGG could be out for next Easter - but could you stomach it?

Savoury cheesy treat could be the perfect antidote to chocolate

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Huge rise in passengers using Manchester Airport - here are the most popular destinations

More than 200,000 more jetted out to Alicante

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Calderdale theatre pays tribute to Tim Piggott-Smith

Tributes have been paid to an actor, author and patron of Halifax’s Square Chapel Centre for the Arts who died aged 70.

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Kirklees swimmers's chance meeting with Prince Charles

The royal helicopter landed in the field where they were training

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Firefighters raise car wash cash

Halifax Fire Station hosted a car wash, raising £350 for the Fire Fighters Charity.

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Life’s a beach as studio opens in Calder Valley

The team behind huge sculptures created from sand and ice will open their doors to the public at a new studio in the Calder Valley.

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Mum's heartbreak over five-year-old son being bullied about rare disfigurement

Adorable Benji Baker is learning how to cope with lymphangioma despite being targeted by older children

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Weekend Thought: What does Easter mean to us?

Today is Good Friday when we remember Jesus dying on the cross.

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Saturday 15 April 2017

Fire-damaged food kiosk at Birchencliffe petrol filling station set to reopen

The kiosk was it by severe blaze last summer - but staff are looking forward to opening the doors again

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Flood damaged bridge starts to take shape

Work to rebuild flood-damaged Crowther Bridge at Cromwell Bottom, Brighouse, has taken a significant step forward, as the new bridge arch is now in place.

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Watch as yobs pelt car with eggs

Driver goes to have word with driver but is confronted by gang of 10

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Robber with 'long chin' marched terrified victim around his own home looking for items to steal

Police reveal description of distinctive looking thief

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The secret codes teenagers use for sexting and how to see if someone is grooming your child

The list includes codes for 'get your pants off' and 'naked in front of computer'

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‘Bring your voices for Joe Stead’s send off’

Musicians have been asked to bring their voices and instruments to perform at a celebration of the life of a vibrant folk artist.

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Police in Kirklees clamping down on nuisance off-road bikers

It was started following complaints from locals about off-road bikes and quads

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Teen driver seriously hurt in Flockton car crash

The crash happened in the early hours of today in Barnsley Road

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Miraculous escape for car driver after bus crash in Golcar

The accident happened in Swallow Lane just before 8pm on Friday

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Five generations celebrate a birthday

Five generations of women from the same family came together to celebrate the 89th birthday of their eldest member.

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Halifax entrepreneur Gavin inspired to success in business by his dad

An entrepreneur from Halifax says the death of his father was the catalyst for building his business empire after adding a third company to his portfolio.

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Hurricane Hannah opens new gym

Halifax triple gold-winning paralympian Hannah Cockroft has flown the flag for disability in sport at the opening of a new gym.

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15 affordable homes built in Upperthong

Special help to turn renters into owners

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Revealed: How a Victorian 'bruiser' built a Huddersfield gambling park

Research revealed on a park of a very different kind

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Friday 14 April 2017

Jo Cox's children help design memorial plaque to be unveiled in House of Commons

House of Commons to host children's party in honour of Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's Deadbeat Brass at Rhubarb Cafe Bar

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Tour de Yorkshire rides through Kirklees - times, places and road restrictions

Both amateur and professional cyclists will ride through Holme Valley in Le Tour

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Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat cat-ches lift to work in Doctor Who's Tardis

Felix flies with Time Lord to herald new Dr Who series which is due to start on Saturday

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Grotesque! Fury over Huddersfield health official being handed £12,000 - plus expenses - for just 20 days work

Hands Off HRI campaigners' anger at official being paid £600-a-day to oversee a new travel and transport group

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This is the catastrophic damage to historic New House Hall ... in fire started by a wood burning stove

Fire which gutted historic Sheepridge house and destroyed roof believed to be accidental

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My miracle son walked away after falling 50ft from factory roof

Kirsty Mitchell says Finn Mitchell-Stubley is a 'very lucky boy' after he plunged to the floor of the factory in Holmfirth

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Huddersfield University ranks among the world's best 200 'new' universities

The University of Huddersfield has secured a place on a prestigious league table

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Drivers face delays as Huddersfield road closes - until December

Work on a railway bridge by Network Rail means road will reopen just before Christmas

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Aldi worker Keely Haigh swaps the supermarket aisles for the boxing ring

The mum-of-one is raising funds for charity despite no previous boxing experience

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Off-road bike track in use at Huddersfield beauty spot even though it hasn't got planning permission

And man behind scheme tells Examiner 'not to bother calling him'

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Three car accident on the M62 and signal problems at Manchester Piccadilly hit TransPennine routes

Three car accident on the M62 and network problems at Manchester Piccadilly hit TransPennine trains

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Police want to speak to this distinctive-looking man about a robbery in a graveyard

Crime happened on Staincliffe Hall Road

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Police swoop on Tesco in Brighouse and chase down 'topless robbery suspect'

Calderdale police investigating after reports of gunman and Tesco petrol station being robbed

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Woman watched in horror as her pet dog was ripped to bits by another

Police have told Janet Stephenson, who also suffered bite wounds, they are not continuing the case against the dog's owner

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Rock band's tribute to 450-year-old Huddersfield mansion gutted by blaze

New House Hall, which was ravaged by fire yesterday, was used a location for band's video

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Gangs of teenagers cause mayhem in Milnsbridge

Police still at the scene of a disturbance on Manchester Road this morning after reports of gangs of up to 15 teenagers fighting

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Funding boost to help school building repairs

Schools across Calderdale and Yorkshire are to receive a £159m cash injection for extra school places and building repairs.

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Thursday 13 April 2017

Mother’s tribute to son who died in bike accident

A ‘talented’, ‘caring’ and ‘thoughtful’ young man died when his motorcycle crashed into a tree, a coroner has recorded.

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Elected George vows to carry on ‘great work’

The Calderdale Conservatives retained its Hipperholme and Lightcliffe seat in the borough’s by election.

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Thug who attacked his former partner then made threatening phone calls from prison

Judge says William Ingham had shown little remorse and even sent threatening texts and calls from HMP Doncaster

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'Clueless' robber left plenty of clues at robbery scene

Anthony Taylor jailed for raid inside Co-operative store

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Man threatened to 'put a bullet' in his ex-girlfriend's head

Daniel Smith also rammed an Asda supermarket trolley into her

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Pub of the Week: Former firefighter is now running the pumps at The Clothier Arms

She was the first female firefighter in West Yorkshire way back in 1987

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Thief Dean Walker stole cash from a charity box

Broke into club after he was kicked off a train for having no ticket

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What is the Moldgreen chippie that brought you battered sprouts for Christmas cooking up for Easter?

Chip shop is cooking these unusual battered foods for Good Friday

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Historic Bretton Hall buildings razed to the ground to make way for hotel

Former college being transformed into a multi-million pound luxury hotel and conference centre

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Boy, 12, airlifted to hospital after falling 50ft through Holmfirth factory roof

He was on the roof of Premier Hank Dyers

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This man indecently exposed himself on a Mirfield bus

Piotr Rybicki had a split in his jogging bottoms

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Fire crews battle major blaze at historic New House Hall

Up to five engines and ambulances were scrambled to the 500-year-old hall in Sheepridge, which is packed full of beautiful historic features

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Most Haunted stars hunt ghosts at Leeds museum

The stars of TV ghost hunting show Most Haunted will visit three Yorkshire buildings for the new series.

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