Yorkshire councils 'not using their powers to clamp down on rogue landlords'

Councils in Yorkshire are failing to use the extensive range of powers they possess to root out criminal landlords who cause misery for tenants and bring their law-abiding peers into disrepute, it is claimed.

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It's no yolk! Easter eggs are on sale in supermarkets - and customers are not impressed

Bosses at Co-op, Asda and Tesco have defended the early-bird eggs

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2018 ends with weekend of gun violence in Huddersfield - bringing total to 19 shootings this year

A year of crime was capped off with a weekend of violence

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New Year's Day 2019 opening times for Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsburys and Tesco in Huddersfield

Here are those all-important times if you're planning a shop on New Year's Day

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Young woman who fell to her death from North Bridge is named

24-year-old remembered by friends who put floral tributes there

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Help Muslim youth group tidy Huddersfield town centre on New Year's Day

Volunteers from Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association will be clearing up litter after New Year's Eve

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Well-wishers raise £3,500 in just two days for family of boy diagnosed with leukaemia

Supporters called 'Tyler's Army' are helping the family of a Huddersfield schoolboy

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Friends pay tribute to teenager who died in fall from M1 bridge

The girl, named as Jamie-Leigh Hudson, died after falling into traffic on the motorway

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Why cannabis is now twice as strong as it was 10 years ago according to the experts

Cannabis resin and herbal cannabis have significantly increased in potency and price, according to the first study to track changes in the drug across Europe.

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Appeal to trace relatives of Halifax man who died in hospital

Coroner’s officers are appealing for information to help trace the relatives of a man who died aged 76.

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Video shows the moment man is arrested outside hotel in connection with Birkby shooting

Three teenagers have been arrested following gun violence at the weekend

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Lack of foster carers still costing Kirklees over the odds

Foster care costs up to £780 a week per child

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Full list of planned roadworks across West Yorkshire from January 2 - January 6

Knowing about planned roadworks in advance of a journey can be a great time saver.

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Three teenagers arrested over Birkby shooting

Enquiries into shootings in Birkby and Deighton are ongoing, police say

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'Outdated' Pacer trains still haven't been taken out of service in Yorkshire, admits Northern rail

Rail operator Northern has admitted that it is yet to start the process of retiring its notorious Pacer trains from service in Yorkshire.

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The key driving law changes you need to know about in 2019 - or face big fines

A raft of changes are being made to motoring laws for 2019.

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Man taken to hospital under armed police guard after being found injured in Birkby

Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident

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Nappies and food waste dumped in streets as fuming residents left waiting 17 days for bins emptying

Resident Paul Clarke says the gap between collections appears to be longer than last year

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Woodhead Pass shut in both directions due to collision

Drivers are being urged to use an alternative route

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The priciest potholes in Kirklees listed as council shells out £90k

Insurance claims have cost the council a considerable sum

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These are the heroes and villains of Huddersfield for 2018

See who made the roll of honour – and the list of shame – this year

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Kirklees planning chiefs to reveal their views on Castle Hill hotel

Strategic Planning Committee will discuss controversial plans on Thursday while also ruling on Kingsgate cinema and a host of major housing schemes

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These are the nine criminals locked up in December

They were jailed at Leeds Crown or Bradford Crown Court ahead of Christmas

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Two police incidents in Huddersfield but police are saying nothing

West Yorkshire Police tight-lipped over suspected Deighton shooting and Birkby raid

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New laws which come into effect in 2019 – how you will be affected

From taxation and pensions to pay claims, driving and drones, here is the legislation that comes into force

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Everything we know about the police incident at Deighton

Officers have been searching Scott Vale following reports of shots fired last night

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Tributes pour in for late actress June Whitfield – here are her Huddersfield connections

June, who died aged 93, starred in Terry and June, Absolutely Fabulous and Last of the Summer Wine

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Tributes pour in for late actress June Whitfield – here are her Huddersfield connections

June, who died aged 93, starred in Terry and June, Absolutely Fabulous and Last of the Summer Wine

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Flytippers getting away with it as Kirklees prosecutes just 4 out of 4,000

Former Kirklees leader Clr David Sheard says laws should be stricter

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Calder Valley MP welcomes single, skills-based immigration system which ends free movement

Craig Whittaker MP has welcomed the Government’s plan for a new single, skills-based immigration system, which will mean the end of free movement.

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There's still a huge pay gap between men and women in Huddersfield

Official figures show women still earn significantly less than men – and the town is much worse than the UK average

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Man shocked after finding confidential police reports in the road

The Information Commissioner is investigating a potential data breach

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Huddersfield Greenwoods menswear store closed as company goes into 'liquidation'

The store had been a fixture of the Huddersfield high street since 1950

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Huddersfield town centre bouncing back after 'horrendous' headlines

Local businessman and national players only too keen to invest in bars and restaurants

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Abandoned bathhouse to be transformed into Huddersfield University art gallery and cafe

Uni's relentless bid to revamp premises around its campus goes on with new cafe and art gallery plan

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Teacher's request for dead rabbits for children to skin and gut sparks outrage

Furious debate on Holmfirth Facebook group after woman asks for bunnies for lesson in animal anatomy

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Scouts in Huddersfield will take away your dying Christmas tree for you

Scout groups all across Huddersfield are running Christmas tree removal services

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M62 traffic stopped after woman spotted on Scammonden bridge

Police called to concern for safety at notorious motorway bridge near Huddersfield

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Investigation after teenager dies in fall from M1 bridge

Police closed the motorway for more than 12 hours following incident involving 18-year-old woman

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Deborah flies off from Manchester Airport – in a new Mini

Lucky Huddersfield mum wins glittering prize after 13,000 entries for competition

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Met Office issues weather warning as winds of up to 65mph are forecast

Yellow warning issued after gales set to strike Yorkshire and Derbyshire

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Driver rescued after ploughing up embankment and into trees off M62

The Audi Q7 crashed off a slip road in the early hours of Saturday morning

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Emergency services rescue driver after car comes off M62 at Outlane

A man was freed by firefighters after his car ended up an embankment on a slip road off the M62.

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Two robbery suspects arrested near Huddersfield Leisure Centre - just 35 minutes after hair salon hold-up five miles away

Emergency services called to Merton Street on Friday morning

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Appalling video shows woman scream and swear at Huddersfield taxi driver before assaulting him

The woman bangs on the driver's vehicle and tells him 'I hope you die tonight' after a row erupted over the window being open

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These are the people from Huddersfield who have made the Queen's 2018 New Year's Honours List

It includes a former magistrate and a woman who has worked at a museum for nearly 50 years

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Marie Curie thanks Halifax for its help fundraising to help charity

Marie Curie Nurses, staff and campaigners want to thank all the volunteers in Halifax who gave up their valuable time this Christmas in support of people living with a terminal illness and their families.

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The 11 most shocking Huddersfield news stories of 2018

Violence on the streets involving guns and knives dominated the headlines

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Former Rastrick principal awarded OBE in New Year's Honours List 2019

A former Rastrick school principal who has helped shape the curriculum of boys with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties has been awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours List.

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Huddersfield diver who helped rescue Thai boys recognised in New Year Honours

Jason Mallinson helped bring the young football team to safety after they were trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand

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The TV stars, celebrities and footballing heroes including Ray Wilson who all passed away in 2018

Dozens of famous people have died over the last 12 months including the Huddersfield Town star who was in the 1966 World Cup winning team

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Woman dies in fall from North Bridge, Halifax

The woman died at the scene, police have said

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Woman dies in Halifax town centre after bridge fall

A woman has died after falling from a bridge in Halifax town centre this afternoon.

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£1.3m fund secured to protect Calder Valley homes and businesses from floods

Vital funds have been secured to protect homes and businesses that were devastated by the Boxing Day floods in 2015.

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Brave woman shop worker slashed with knife as she tries to stop robber taking cash

Police have released a CCTV image of the man they want to speak to after attempted robbery

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These Huddersfield houses could be ideal fixer-upper homes for a 2019 property project

Projects for the New Year in the Colne Valley, Almondbury, Moldgreen and Kirkheaton

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Magic mushrooms will be growing in Yorkshire on New Year's Day

An expert says climate change is to blame

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Road closed in Halifax town centre after concern for safety report for woman

A road in Halifax town centre has been closed due to a 'police incident'.

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High praise for Calder Valley volunteers for the rescue of Leeds OAP with dementia

Police chiefs have praised mountain rescue volunteers for the crucial role they played in finding a missing pensioner with dementia in Leeds who suffering hypothermia and cuts to his head, arms and legs.

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Halifax heart attack survivor tells of terrifying ordeal and his fund raising bid

A Halifax man who survived a serious heart attack on Boxing Day in 2015 is celebrating his third Christmas since the terrifying ordeal, by raising money to support research into heart and circulatory disease.

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Unseasonably mild weather will give way to winter chills as 2019 begins

Your Huddersfield weather forecast for the weekend, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and beyond

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Hit-and-run driver remains on the run after hitting man TWICE in shocking video

Police are looking for a man who was wearing a black baseball cap

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Mother sparks debate after admitting she lets eight-year-old son drink wine on Christmas Day

Kerry Davies said on Good Morning Britain she let her sons try alcohol on Christmas Day

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How a £10,000 donation helped keep Overgate Hospice open for Christmas

The heart-warming generosity of a local businessman ensured a Merry Christmas was had by patients and their families at Overgate Hospice.

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Man who died in house fire on Christmas Day had worked for Kirklees Council

Peter Murphy was a retired union representative for the council

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£35,000 refurbishment lights up a Sowerby Bridge church

A Sowerby Bridge church has celebrated the end of a 12 month funding campaign with new lights which lit up just in time for Christmas.

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Golden moment for manager

As Slimming World enters its 50th year Lyn Long, who manages Slimming World groups in Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, celebrated half a century of success for the organisation by meeting TV personality and presenter Rylan Clark-Neal.

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HMV to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk

The music firm could become the first high street casualty of Christmas

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Shocking figures reveal police officers attacked, assaulted and spat at in West Yorkshire in run up to Christmas

A total of 43 police officers have been attacked, spat at, punched and kicked in the past week, figures from the West Yorkshire Police Federation.

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Not Just for Christmas - Twelve Tools For Business in 2019

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, it’s a great time of year for many of us. Family, friends and of course the giving and receiving of presents.

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How £70m relief road plan could affect parking at Marstons chicken shop

Owners of the fried chicken shop are one of 50 properties impacted by the project to reduce traffic on A62 Leeds Road

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These are the criminals locked up in Huddersfield in 2018

A round-up of a controversial year for the town which has seen some significant court hearings

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'Tragedy' as Scrooges cut down village Christmas tree on Christmas day itself

The spruce was left in a sorry state after being targeted by vandals

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How life on the 363 bus in Huddersfield has changed over the last 40 years

Mohammed Sarfraz is retiring after 40 years working on the buses in Huddersfield and says motorists are now rude and don't give way

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Dramatic video shows car fire on M62 hard shoulder

Two lanes were closed while West Yorkshire firefighters tackled the fire

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Angry employee hit his enemy in the head with a mug after getting sacked

The victim suffered suspected concussion after the attack at a Dewsbury glass firm left him with a large gash

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Terrifying Boxing Day armed raid on Co-op just weeks after last attack

Man threatened staff with knife before fleeing with cash

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Vigil to mark two years since Yassar Yaqub was shot dead by police marksman

He died at Ainley Top in 2017 following an intelligence-led police operation

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Calderdale town is named as one of Britain's property hotspots 2018

Brighouse has been named as one of Britain's property hotspots in 2018, according to a report by Zoopla.

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Dementia sufferer, 83, found in 'race against time' thanks to amazing mountain rescue volunteers

They joined police and fire crews in search for the man who had gone missing from a care home 

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Price of a plastic carrier bag is set to cost you even more

Charges set to rise to 10p in new measures to cut plastic consumption

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Test your knowledge of Calderdale events with our 2018 quiz

A lot has happened over the last 12 months in Calderdale, from royal visits to major sporting events.

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Inquest opens into tragic death of mountain climber from Honley

Patrick Boothroyd fell 500 metres in freak accident while climbing Ben Nevis

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Changes to the timetable at Todmorden Sports Centre next year

Change is on the timetable as new opening hours will soon be in place at Todmorden Sports Centre.

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Hunt for man with black baseball cap after video shows BMW ploughing into man twice

Police say two people were injured after the car smashed into pedestrians on a street in Fartown

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Here are the locations of mobile speed cameras in Calderdale this New Year

Here are the locations of mobile speed cameras in Calderdale from week commencing Monday, 31 December.

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MOT and traffic law changes you need to know for 2019

There are changes to MOT, new laws for learner drivers and changes on the motorways

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Continuing to ramp up the disabled facilities in Hebden Bridge

Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum (HBDAF) has given out two more portable ramps thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC).

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Shocking video shows moment driver deliberately mows down man TWICE breaking both his legs

The car ploughs into the pedestrian before reversing and going back again in Fartown

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More than 600 animals counted and measured in Yorkshire Wildlife Park audit

All creatures great and small have been counted and measured in the annual Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s audit.

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Here are 19 superfoods which are expected to be popular in 2019

Pork scratchings, garlic and seaweed have been named as three of the surprising superfoods predicted to take 2019 by storm.

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Driver stopped by police 'had crack cocaine in his underwear'

The drugs were allegedly discovered when Suban Ahmed was pulled over in Heckmondwike

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This Huddersfield company has the best workplace toilets in England

David Brown Santasalo wins British Toilet Association Loo of the Year Awards

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Community order for stealing 11 packs of lamb and beef steaks from Tesco and other Calderdale court cases

These Calderdale cases were heard at Bradford Magistrates Court.

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The weirdest cases heard at Kirklees Magistrates' Court in 2018

We take a look at the strangest prosecutions over the last 12 months

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Todmorden food bank says a big thank you to generous valley

A Todmorden food bank has highly praised people in the Calder Valley for their generosity throughout the year and especially during the winter.

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Over 60 crimes reported in Huddersfield - these are the streets being targeted

Burglaries and thefts reported in Colne Valley, Holme Valley, Golcar, Birkby, Fartown, Bradley, Newsome and Honley

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Paralysed woman left on bedroom floor for hours after ambulance fails to show

Gillian Fois, 60, is partially paralysed after suffering from a stroke six years ago

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Battle of the sexes as Meltham Beaux take on church calendar girls

St Bartholomew's Church ladies challenged men to do their bit to raise funds for church roof

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Home Secretary defends calling Huddersfield groomers 'sick Asian paedophiles'

Sajid Javid defends highlighting the ethnicity of Huddersfield sex abusers

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How long you need to wait before driving the morning after drinking

Many drive the morning after a big night and some may still be over the limit

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£1.3m fund for Colne Valley and Calder Valley flood defences

Colne Valley and Marsden Moor will get get protection boost

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Two car crash on M62 near Huddersfield causes six miles of Boxing Day traffic

Huddersfield Town FC fans on their way to watch the game against Manchester United were caught in the queues

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Meet Huddersfield's adorable Christmas Day babies

Three couples celebrating the arrival of babies Eleanor, Esme and Corey

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Two car crash causing Boxing Day delays on M62

A two car crash closed a lane of the M62 - causing delays for commuters on Boxing Day.

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Fairy lights warning after Christmas fires in Huddersfield and Batley

Fairy lights malfunctioned at two homes while the owners were out over Christmas

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Man dies after Christmas Day house fire

The 63-year-old died in the blaze in Propsect Street, Cleckheaton

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Fury as customers find turkeys rotten, rancid and even green for Christmas

Home cooks blasted Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi on Twitter after finding their turkeys unfit for eating

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Here are the best Calderdale bike rides to help you recover from Christmas

Cycling is one of the best ways to recover from the excesses of the festive period and blow away those cobwebs, and what better place is there to get on your bike than in Calderdale.

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Give me five minutes to hide it, man caught with knife begged security guard

Anthony Barton was arrested for possessing a weapon in public for the FIFTH time

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These are the brilliant Huddersfield events you can look forward to in 2019

Including Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival, Take That at the John Smith's Stadium and more

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Bus services set to change across Huddersfield in 2019 - see if your route is affected

Fears that some communities will be left without a bus service

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£675 million fund to transform high streets and town centres open to communities

Towns across the country are urged to bid for a share of £675 million to transform their local high streets into modern vibrant community hubs.

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Seven Huddersfield stories from 2018 that will warm your heart and reaffirm your faith in humanity

These are the people who make Huddersfield a great place to live in spite of the negative headlines

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Hundreds expected at funeral of popular Huddersfield landlord Peter Woodhead

Peter Woodhead was born in a pub and owned Huddersfield Town fan favourite The Vulcan

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How Huddersfield supermarkets are feeding people in need this Christmas

Asda and Tesco are running initiatives to tackle food poverty and ensure food isn't wasted

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Mum's terror after robber holds kitchen knife to her throat... then she recognised his voice

Dominic Mallinson has been jailed for nine years after the robbery in Dalton

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Boxing Day opening times for Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsburys and Tesco in Huddersfield

Useful information if you're planning a shopping trip on December 26 2018

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Man accused of stealing £1,000 worth of spirits is banned from all Morrisons stores

Wayne Orwin has bail conditions not to enter any branch following his alleged theft from the supermarket in Waterloo

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Racks stripped bare at Greenwoods menswear store as sales start early

Huge discounts of up to 70 per cent offered to Christmas shoppers in warehouse clearance

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Huddersfield pharmacy opening times over Christmas and New Year 2018

Get treatment and advice when you need it - here are pharmacy opening hours for Huddersfield, Halifax, Dewsbury and Batley

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Drunk aggressive man banned from two Huddersfield bars had ketamine stuffed into his sock

'You're getting a bit old for this' James Anderson was told about his rowdy antics

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Met Office issues freezing fog warning for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Yellow weather warning issued as fog could cause disruption on roads and rail and to flights

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Figures reveal how many people are waiting longer than one month for a GP appointment in Yorkshire

Thousands of patients in Yorkshire were made to wait longer than one month for a GP appointment, analysis reveals, as doctors warn that their workload is spiralling while pressures on the NHS ramp up during the first week of winter.

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Former Masterchef finalist from Sowerby Bridge to appear in one-off Masterchef special

A restaurant owner from Sowerby Bridge is set to step back into the heat of the kitchen with a second stint on the BBC show Masterchef: The Professionals.

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Men from Huddersfield and Leeds charged over Mad Friday stabbing

A 22-year-old from Huddersfield has been charged with affray and carrying an offensive weapon

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New study reveals what makes the perfect typical Christmas Day

Breakfast at 8.54am, opening presents at 10.06am, dinner by 1.36pm and settling down for a 3.48pm nap makes up the perfect typical Christmas Day, according to new research by specialist lender Together.

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The Huddersfield man born on Christmas Day to parents called Mary and Joseph

Michael Lockwood will celebrate his 60th birthday on December 25 2018

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Here are the changes to Calderdale Council services over Christmas and New Year

With a number of bank holidays taking place over the next week due to Christmas and New Year, here are the changes to Calderdale Council services.

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Pork scratchings and sardines are among the surprising superfoods set to take off over the next 12 months

Pork scratchings, cottage cheese and seaweed have been named as three of the surprising superfoods predicted to take 2019 by storm.

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Here's how much exercise is needed to burn off Christmas Day calories

Greedy Brits will have to spend up to 13 hours doing rigorous exercise to burn off their Christmas Day calories alone, according to a leading health and fitness website.

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This is what Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat and feline assistant Bolt will be doing for Christmas

The famous moggy will be doing something a little different this Christmas

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Meet the RSPCA's 12 paw-fect pets looking for purr-fect homes this Christmas - in pictures

Could you offer a rescue animal the best present of all: a new start?

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Pupils at Ravenscliffe High School enjoyed a special festive countdown

To get into the festive spirit pupils at Ravenscliffe High School, Halifax have been enjoying their very own 12 days of Christmas.

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Huddersfield and Kirklees' most wanted - do you recognise these faces?

West Yorkshire Police needs your help to identify these people

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Have your say on taxi services in Huddersfield and Kirklees

The council wants your views as part of a wider safeguarding project

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Huge scale of littering in Yorkshire revealed with fixed penalty notice stats

The “prolific problem” of littering in the region has been revealed with new statistics suggesting that more than 80,000 fines for the offence have been issued in recent years.

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Northern Powerhouse Partnership director Henri Murison: 'North led the first industrial revolution, why can't it lead the fourth?'

Standing in Keighley’s leisure centre on the night of the 2016 Brexit referendum, Henri Murison felt he was getting a strong sense of what was driving voters in the town – and others like it – to vote in their droves for the UK to leave the European Union.

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This is how many drink drivers West Yorkshire Police have caught in the run-up to Christmas

Officers are out and about every day and night this month to stop party-goers getting behind the wheel

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The housing market in Huddersfield is officially better than London

House prices in London are in a slump, but they're growing here

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How birds nesting in an attic caused a house to set fire and the roof to be destroyed

Unusual scenario leaves family without a roof at Christmas

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Family of four lose equivalent of one member in dramatic 17 stone weight loss

The Halliwell family were inspired seeing each other shed the pounds and together transformed their entire lifestyles

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Two men charged with murder over death of Daniel Hogan after Mad Friday fight

Daniel Hogan sustained fatal injuries after an altercation broke out in Uppermill, Saddleworth

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Police patrols stepped up after serious sexual assault on woman

Police patrols have been stepped up in an area of Halifax after a serious sexual assault on a woman.

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Calderdale pilot scheme planned to give extra support for child development

Calderdale families will receive extra support to nurture their children’s early speech, language and communication skills at home, to help give them the best possible start in life.

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Watch as huge brawl erupts among crowd at Josh Warrington v Carl Frampton fight

Footage of the fight among fans at Manchester Arena at world title event

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Golcar street to be shut for weeks with five MILE diversion as roadworks get underway

The new route put in place could put added pressure on surrounding roads

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Funding blow to major Halifax station gateway scheme

Detailed design work for a key Calderdale regeneration scheme is going ahead but another source of cash will need to be found to replace a reduction in funding.

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How a social work pilot scheme is helping people in Calderdale

A social work pilot scheme is delivering for clients – and saving council cash too.

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Drug addict came out of a four week coma – and stole perfume from Boots

Prolific thief Gavin Dyson took the bottle as he had not psychologically withdrawn from his Class A addiction

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Tributes paid to 'friendly giant' who died after fight broke out on Mad Friday

Daniel Hogan died of fatal head injuries after collapsing in a street in Saddleworth

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Rainbow plaque honouring Halifax's Anne Lister to feature the word 'lesbian' after backlash

A rainbow plaque honouring the "first modern lesbian", Halifax's Anne Lister, is to be replaced after a backlash over its wording.

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Councillor tweeted Calderdale Council Cabinet decision before it was made

Clr Paul Bellenger found to have breached code of conduct

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Could Brexit keep cruelly produced foods out of the UK?

People in Yorkshire are worried about foie gras, chlorinated chicken and eggs form battery hens, the RSPCA says

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Go-ahead for £2.4m to be slashed from West Yorkshire's fire service budget

PLANS to cut £2.4 million from West Yorkshire Fire Service’s budget have been approved.

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Tesco customers across Halifax have donated 2,272 meals this Christmas

Thousands of meals have been provided to people in need this Christmas thanks to customer donations at Tesco stores across Halifax.

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This man was caught drink-driving because police thought that he was going too fast

Police then arrested Kallum Hick-Lally after he provided a positive breath test

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Go-ahead for renovation plan of historic Calderdale mills and how they will will look

The fate of a historic mill in Hebden Bridge has been decided by Calderdale councillors as they made a ruling on plans for the building.

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A song about sausage rolls has beaten Ariana Grande to Christmas number one

YouTuber LadBaby has never sung before but his ode to pastry has reached the top spot

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'Black Eye Friday' 999 caller complained to police about service at Yorkshire fish and chip shop

A WOMAN dialled 999 to complain about a Yorkshire fish and chip shop as police dealt with hundreds of calls on 'Black Eye Friday'.

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Commuter 'spat at a railway station employee' after being ejected from a train

Ibrar Mehrban is said to have lost his temper and assaulted the woman at Dewsbury Train Station

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How a Calderdale chippy is turning a Christmas classic into a battered delight

A Calderdale chippy is getting into the festive spirit by battering a key component of the classic Christmas dinner.

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Students from Pauline Quirke Academy performed with ITV X Factor stars

Students from Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) Halifax were invited to perform with the multi-platinum selling vocal quartet G4 at Leeds Town Hall  and enjoyed every minute of their special opportunity.

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Pub regulars club together to buy Christmas tree

Landlord at Black Horse, Dalton, say tradition stopped after lights were pinched

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Detectives launch murder investigation after man dies in fight

The victim is thought to be in his 30s and collapsed with head injuries

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Five arrested after two men stabbed in Huddersfield town centre on Mad Friday

Both victims are in hospital

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Watch Huddersfield Town FC players visit sick children at Calderdale Royal Hospital

The players delivered Christmas presents and stopped to chat with the kids

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Our elderly are missing meals due to the failing social care system

Charity reveals strain of unpaid informal carers and calls for urgent government action

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Elland Railway Station could provide Grand Central link to London

It is expected 400,000 passengers a year will use the new £18m Elland Railway Station

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Watch the moment youngsters create festive magic for Brighouse care home residents

Festive cheer was brought to residents of a Brighouse care home with a special Christmas concert from youngsters .

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's The Nook in Holmfirth

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Amazing story of how woman survived five days without food or water

Retired nurse, Linda Little, suffered stroke and couldn't raise the alarm

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Drink-driving engineer was celebrating winning a work contract in Dubai

Kevin Collins was handed a big fine after refusing to give a breath sample

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Domestic abuse help is on offer across Yorkshire over Christmas

Domestic abuse victims are being encouraged to seek available help over the festive period as data shows how such incidents continue to blight families across Yorkshire at Christmas.

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Woman raped moments after getting out of taxi

Police are hunting two male suspects following the attack

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Learner driver car crashes into back of double decker bus at Bradley Bar roundabout

The driver of the car got out after the crash and collapsed to the floor holding his head

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Commuters face long delays in the Edgerton area in new year

Gas upgrade will take more than a month's work to complete

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The 10 rarest and most valuable 50p coins you could have in your pocket

The Kew Gardens 50p is worth £400 in mint condition

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Man climbed onto his ex's roof to break into her home - because he wanted his mobile phone back

The victim and her three children were terrified by William Shankland's 'incredibly violent' behaviour

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Mum scammed out of jewellery and cash worth thousands by bogus undercover cop

It was part of a West Yorkshire-wide conspiracy

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Police to question man in his 50s after unprovoked headbutt attack at Huddersfield Station

The victim was left needing stitches after the totally uncalled for assault

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Why spending a penny in Huddersfield town centre cost this man greatly

Mohammed Zeb urinated  in the alleyway of The Albert pub - and was caught by a woman and her child

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Calderdale detectives investigating serious sexual assault on woman in Cheltenham Gardens, Halifax

A woman in her 20s was subjected to a serious sexual assault after getting out of a taxi in Halifax.

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Support scheme for children living with domestic abuse to be expanded

A scheme to identify school pupils who may be suffering from or witnessing domestic abuse should be extended to nurseries and colleges, a review has suggested

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Young woman sexually assaulted by men in Halifax after leaving taxi

A young woman was sexually assaulted moments after getting out of a taxi in the Skircoat area of Halifax

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Plans to create Artificial Grass Pitch and floodlight system at Calderdale school and other planning applications

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

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Millions pledged for Calderdale flood defences three years on from Boxing Day carnage

Millions of pounds has been pledged towards the protection of homes and businesses, three years on from Boxing Day floods that caused an estimated £150 million worth of damage.

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Woman given cash reward for handing in evidence that helped jail fraudulent bank manager

James Clegg, 34, of Storths Road, Huddersfield, was jailed for authorising bogus business loans

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Greenhead College teacher redundancy threat amid cash struggles

Formal consultation launched with staff as prinicipal confirms finance worries

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Officers helped this elderly man home after he popped out to post a Christmas card

It's not all just breathalyser tests and burglaries

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Santa Claus to consume a staggering 25,050 mince pies in Calderdale this Christmas

Santa's famous red suit will be straining at the seams this Christmas thanks to the generosity of boys and girls in Calderdale.

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This work experience girl so impressed health bosses they had this to say

Newsome High pupil was singled out for praise by Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

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Councillor guilty of breaching Calderdale Council's code of conduct

A councillor who tweeted a decision on an issue before Cabinet had made it breached Calderdale Council’s code of conduct.

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Ambitious renovation plan of historic Calderdale mill given the go-ahead

Ambitious plans to convert a historic listed mill into a homes, cafe and business scheme will go-ahead – though doubts still remain about the suitability of an access road.

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Man cleared of attacking his ex-wife as she tried to take their marriage certificate

Godson Osia was found not guilty following a two day trial at Kirklees Magistrates' Court

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Police launch crackdown on crime in Halifax town centre over Christmas period

Plain clothes and high visibility officers will be targeting thieves and shoplifters

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Man accused of carrying a knife is banned from court for being drunk

Neil Dawson was turned away by security staff due to his drunken state

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End of an era as Abbeyways travel company forced out of bus station

Very well-known company given its marching orders by Metro

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These Calderdale cases were heard at Bradford Magistrates Court

These Calderdale cases were heard at Bradford Magistrates Court.

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Cannabis plant farm with a street value of £250,000 found in Halifax drug bust

Calderdale police officers have been cracking down of drugs by discovering cannabis plant farms throughout the borough

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Calderdale Rotary amazed at response to this year's Christmas Shoebox Appeal

The festive elves at the Rotary clubs throughout Calderdale are once again amazed at the response over the last seven weeks to its Christmas Community Shoebox Appeal.

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Why large landowners could be key in fight against Calderdale's floods

Large landowners are the final pieces of the jigsaw where flood risk management in Calderdale is concerned.

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How a campaigning family and fire crews have got skin cream firms to change their labels

Huddersfield firefighters and family of woman killed in Primrose Hill flat fire have been warning about dangers of paraffin based skin cream

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Serial thief who claimed he was desperate for food is jailed for five months

Christopher Young burgled Primark in Huddersfield and threatened to stab a store security guard

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A Coffee With...Karen Petrillo of Rastrick High School and how she's inspired by shampoo

Finance director Karen explains how schools have to be run on business lines

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Rising drug crime and deaths in Kirklees prompt calls for legal 'drug consumption rooms'

Deaths from illegal drugs in Kirklees have risen to their highest level on record

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Thug who attacked three police officers trying to help him is ordered to pay them compensation

Daniel Boswell had to be tasered and pepper sprayed during the melee described by one officer as my 'wost experience in 12 years'

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People scavenging in bins, 200,000 meals handed out by food bank and £1m debt for the council - this is what Universal Credit has done for Huddersfield

Universal Credit should be dropped, say 15 Labour members of Kirklees Council

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Teen who had sawn-off shotgun during police chase jailed for six years

A police helicopter was used to track down Jermaine Henson

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Here's how your kids can track Santa's journey on Christmas Eve

Internet giant Google is following Father Christmas across the globe on Google Maps

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Holmfirth High School teacher pays glowing tribute to tragic mountain climber

Talented young man, Patrick Boothroyd, died on Sunday after climbing Ben Nevis

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Plans for £12,000 a year independent school dropped due to lack of outdoor play area

Proprietor is looking for new venue as Union Bank Yard building is not suitable

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Social media sensation DJ Smile in court for threatening behaviour and drug possession

'I'll be in Ibiza next year' claimed Huddersfield rapper Michael Bamforth who has amassed millions of YouTube views

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Spectacular sculptures add to Christmas sparkle at Halifax Borough market

Huge, spectacular sculptures and lanterns have been appearing in Halifax Borough Market providing a backdrop to everyday market life.

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The Christmas journey hotspots revealed - with up to three hour delays

Traffic experts predict that motorway journeys will take up to three hours longer than normal this Christmas, with the worst delays most likely for those heading north.

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Latest Calderdale crime figures have been revealed

The Office of National Statistics has revealed the latest quarterly data for police recorded crime for Calderdale.

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Here's some great places to walk off the Christmas Day over-indulgence

Following the chaos of Christmas Day, there is no better way to unwind than by going for a long walk to explore the outdoors with loved ones. The UK is brimming with countryside, perfect for a post-Christmas walk to dust off the cobwebs.

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Lidl says community is behind its plans to build store on Spotted Cow site

The Spotted Cow was derelict for more than five years

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Why spending time by water could be good for your health this Winter

Five top tips and ideas to help you enjoy Yorkshire rivers and canals.

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Mid Yorkshire Chamber welcomes The Piece Hall Trust as Patron

The Piece Hall Trust has become the latest organisation to join the Mid Yorkshire Chamber’s patronage scheme.

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The Lee Kenny column – Standing out from the crowd during 2019

For most businesses, 2019 already has a reputation that it is going to be a tougher trading year. Some will ramp up their marketing efforts, some will keep their head down, while others sadly will be no more.

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11 Christmas parking tips for last minute shoppers

British motorists wanting to steer clear of any additional Christmas stress have been offered advice for finding a retail parking space during the hectic festive period.

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Organisers of penguins visit to Halifax cancel event

The organisers of an event at the weekend that would have seen penguins visit Halifax town centre have cancelled the showing.

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Almost half of Brits don’t remember what they got for Christmas last year

The UK public are a generous lot at Christmas – but it seems we don’t spend our gift budget very wisely.

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Christmas wreath-making sessions launch The Flower Workshop in Mirfield

The workshop is an off-shoot of Flowers at 180 florist run by Cate Wood

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Huddersfield has joint worst rail performance in the country

Kirklees MPs join forces to blast train firms and government after more than six months of train chaos

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Extra police patrols in Halifax town centre to crackdown on petty crimes

Police patrols are being stepped up in Halifax town centre in a festive crime crackdown on crime.

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Man denies murdering toddler and mum denies allowing it to happen

Kyle Campbell and Kayleigh Siswick will go on trial next year

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Group of dads to shine at Halifax Synchronised Swimming Club's Christmas Show

A group of dads will be showcasing their newly learned synchronised swimming skills at a performance like no other.

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Man threatened to blow his ex's house up in a row over pornographic photos found on a phone

'Innocent' Jake Spencer lost his temper when his former partner reported him to police

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Protest planned over penguins visit to Halifax town centre

Supporters of an animal charity are set to stage a protest in Halifax at an event that will see penguins come to the town centre

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'A national tragedy': 49 homeless deaths in Yorkshire in 12 months revealed

Forty-nine homeless people died in Yorkshire and the Humber last year - an increase of almost 60 per cent in five years that has been described as “a source of national shame”.

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Lifelong Leeds United fan to be remembered by Town supporters on Saturday

Tribute to Vulcan pub landlord Peter Woodhead during Southampton match at John Smith's Stadium

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Huddersfield weatherman Paul Stevens gives his verdict on our chances of a white Christmas

Bookies have lengthened the odds for snow on Christmas day

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Teaching iPads stolen from primary school by heartless raiders

Teaching equipment including 20 iPads have been stolen from a primary school by heartless burglars just days before the end of term.

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Caravan Guard delivers thousands of pounds of festive cheer

Leisure insurance specialists Caravan Guard, incorporating Leisuredays, has been delivering thousands of pounds of festive cheer to 35 charities this December.

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Motorway chiefs help Huddersfield Town fans reach festive fixtures

Highways England says it's lifting hundreds of miles of roadworks to help with the Xmas getaway

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Huddersfield poet Simon Armitage wins Queen's gold medal

Another honour for prolific writer who was awarded the CBE in 2010 for services to poetry

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Ambulance bosses issue Mad Friday warning to Calderdale revellers

Calderdale revellers are urged to think before they drink on Mad Friday, with ambulance service bosses expecting a traditional increase in calls.

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New hope for Kirklees parents whose children suffer mental ill health

Health Secretary announces that the borough is one of the areas chosen to receive huge improvement in services and more staff

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Calderdale Council leader receives MBE from Prince Charles

Leader of Calderdale Council Tim Swift says receiving his MBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace was a great experience.

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Brighouse company supplies £200 food bank haul just in time for Christmas day

A card payments company based in Brighouse has rallied around to provide almost £200 of food for those in need across its local community this Christmas.

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Young leaders’ year challenge

Three young professionals from Brighouse and Elland have graduated from a gruelling year-long industry programme to maximise and accelerate their leadership potential.

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Thousands raised for Royal British Legion by special Shelf poppies

Sponsorship of lamppost poppies in Shelf as part of the Remembrance Day commemorations have raised £2236.11 for the Royal British Legion.

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The outstanding Huddersfield school where the 500 pupils are described as 'exemplary'

Birkby Infant and Nursery School has been judged to be 'outstanding'

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Caravan Guard bike ride award

The pedal power of Caravan Guard’s cycling team has earned them the Great Yorkshire Bike Ride Team Award for raising the highest amount of sponsorship.

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Halifax Paralympian joins celebrations for 50 years of Christingle

A gold medal winning Paralympic star is encouraging people from across Halifax and West Yorkshire to attend one of three special services for the 50th anniversary of The Children’s Society Christingle.

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Trusted friend stole cash from vulnerable victim as she slept

Phillip James betrayed his friendship with his former partner by withdrawing almost £2,000 from her bank account

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Developer Jenny’s tasty treats for M&S shoppers

M&S selects only the best ingredients to create the most innovative and delicious food and drink – and this Christmas is no exception with a Halifax woman at the forefront of the retailer’s tasty campaign.

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Plan to introduce weekly food waste collections is 'nonsense' say Kirklees councillors

The government wants to change how waste is collected - but it's been dismissed as a 'knee-jerk' reaction

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Only one Yorkshire train in three now on time – and twice as many missing a carriage

The extent to which Yorkshire’s train services have continued to go downhill this year are laid bare in new figures from the region’s biggest operator.

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Exclusive: Northern Powerhouse Rail plans held up after Yorkshire leaders claim Manchester-Liverpool section is being prioritised

Plans for a high speed rail network serving the great cities of the North are yet to be submitted to the Government because of fears the leg connecting Manchester and Liverpool could be prioritised over the trans-Pennine section, The Yorkshire Post can reveal.

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These West Yorkshire women were among 64 killed by their partners or ex-partners in 2017

Huddersfield campaigner is calling for more action to protect women and girls from men's violence

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Travel company Abbeyways reveal why they closed suddenly as office reopens

'Nothing to do with any financial problems just a technical glitch'

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Meet the Calderdale man who woke from a stroke and is now able to create works of art

“It’s like I’ve been reborn”. Wayne Sheppard couldn’t even draw a square or a circle before suffering a stroke in December 2016, but after regaining consciousness in hospital, he had an overwhelming urge to draw and paint

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Homeless man caught sleeping in shed told court he had nowhere else to go

But the act of kindness led to Ryan McDermott's arrest

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Man injured after "unprovoked" headbutt attack at Huddersfield train station

Detectives looking for man after passenger injured in vicious assault

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Pensioners robbed at knifepoint by carol singing thief

Householder fooled into answering the door by festive tunes of thug who got away with cash

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Crisp obsessed teen living with cancer has own brand created by Seabrook

Carly Blackburn got to visit Seabrook in Bradford

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Predatory paedophile who called himself sugar daddy has jail term cut

Nigel Anthony Delaney, 66, of New North Road, offered underage boys cigarettes and alcohol for sex

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Extra patrols on Halifax streets dedicated to festive crackdown on crime

Halifax police has launched a festive crackdown on crime – with extra patrols dedicated to policing the town centre over the Christmas period.

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Teen who stabbed youth back in court for taking blade to school

The 17 year old cannot be named for legal reasons

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What deep-fried festive treat is a Calderdale chip shop serving this Christmas?

There are a few people in Westminster that wish they could have a go at battering Brussels this Christmas.

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Here's some top tips to cut a three hour festive food and gift shop in half

It’s one of the most stressful and loathed tasks over the Christmas period, the festive food shop.

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These are the people police urgently want to speak to in Calderdale

These CCTV images have been released by police in Calderdale of people they would like to speak to.

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School bring Christmas cheer to elderly tenants of housing care scheme

Children from a Halifax school brought holiday cheer to elderly tenants when they put on a Christmas concert for them.

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Property agent gets gifts on the move

Young patients have had their Christmas wishes fulfilled after a top property firm played Santa and donated scores of gifts.

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Huge 200 space car park extension plan at Calderdale railway station revealed

A massive 200 parking spaces will be created at a Calderdale railway station as part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s station park and ride programme.

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Grand Central is helping travellers with a new system this Christmas

Grand Central has introduced a handy new ‘traffic light’ indicator to help customers plan ahead and make travelling this Christmas easier.

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Taxi driver cut free from cab after colliding with Audi

Police have not confirmed reports the Audi driver fled the scene

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Man who died in Halifax crash is named

The crash happened at around 1am last Friday in Queensbury Road

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Latest phone scam says you owe thousands in tax - here's what to do

Tax returns are due - so scammers are trying to scare people into paying

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Man who died in Halifax car crash with a lorry named by police

Police have released the identity of a man who died in a road traffic collision in Halifax in the early hours of Friday morning.

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"I don't want to live here anymore" - elderly Brighouse couple devastated after car smashes into bungalow

An elderly Clifton couple have described their shock after a car smashed into their property last night.

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Sales of unofficial Yorkshire passport ‘have soared’

Amid Brexit uncertainty, sales of an unofficial Yorkshire passport have soared.

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Huddersfield and Kirklees' most wanted - do you recognise these faces?

West Yorkshire Police needs your help to identify these people

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Solicitor says police were harsh for charging man with drugs offence

'They have been harsh due to the minuscule amount' he said of the Class A drug discovered during a house raid

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This is how much food we are likely to throw away over Christmas

A new report has revealed the staggering amount of food wasted by Brits over the festive period.

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Grouse shooting supporters hit back after campaigners say it should be banned on Huddersfield moorland

Yorkshire Water under pressure from pressure group to stop leases to shooting estates

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Owners of empty homes are to pay hundreds more in council tax

The new policy could bring in almost £300,000 for Kirklees' coffers

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Almost two-fifths of Calderdale kids active for less than half an hour a day, figures show

Almost two-fifths of children and young people in Calderdale do less than half an hour of physical activity a day, according to new research.

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Praise as rescue team comes to walker's aid - but concerns raised over emergency service provisions

A former Todmorden Town Councillor has praised the efforts of the Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team after they rescued her following an incident, but has raised concerns over emergency service provisions.

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Tributes paid to friends killed in crash on Woodhead Pass as they are pictured for the first time

The two young women were students at Nottingham Trent University

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Calderdale Children’s services teams celebrate ‘good, with outstanding features’ Ofsted report

Children’s services in Calderdale are “good” with some “outstanding” features say Ofsted inspectors – a landmark moment for the local authority.

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Appeal to find horse's owner after it is found outside Sowerby Bridge pub

Sowerby bridge residents had to look twice when a horse trotted into a beer garden this morning.

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Armed police called to Halifax house after reports of a man with a firearm

Armed police officers were called to a house in Halifax after receiving reports of a man with a firearm

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Halifax Drinks Developer for M&S shares new festive creations including Jaffa Cake Cocktail

An M&S Drinks Developer from Halifax has been getting into the Christmas spirit by trying out unusual festive creations including Jaffa Cake Cocktail, Mince Pie Flavour Cream and Christmas Dry Gin.

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One in five disabled people are having their benefits taken away

Thousands are losing the right to claim as Government changes rules on who's eligble

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Driver arrested after car smashes through wall and stops inches away from Brighouse house

A driver was arrested after a car smashed through a wall and stopped just inches away from a house in Brighouse.

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Loud neighbours silenced in court for plaguing residents with nuisance noise

Nuisance neighbours who ignored warnings from council fined

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'I don't like drink-driving' said teenage drink driver

Elle Flood was pulled over as she risked driving just two metres down the road to her house

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Man hit by car in Huddersfield town centre

The 20 year old was taken to hospital after the incident in Northumberland Street

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'Incredibly selfish' learner driver banned from road after crashing while three times over the limit

'You could have killed someone' uninsured learner driver Donna Richardson was told

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Three pub landlords die within days of one another

Peter Woodhead of The Vulcan, Darren Price of Boy & Barrel and Chris Osman of The Flowerpot have passed away

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Man jailed for trying to smuggle drugs into women's prison under his foreskin

David James Smith was caught at HMP New Hall with heroin and crack

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Send your friend a Greggs Festive Bake - via Facebook Messenger

The perfect present idea for those wanting to avoid the shops and with friends with a love of pasties and

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Sex offender jailed for giving police fake address and 34 other criminals up in court

The latest people to be prosecuted by Kirklees Magistrates

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The best photos of dogs meeting Santa Claus at Kershaw's Garden Centre

Kershaw’s Garden Centre, Brighouse, had a dogs-only visit from Santa last weekend in a bid to raise funds for the RSPCA.

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Woodman Inn licence reviewed over parking concerns

Thunderbridge residents asked Kirklees Council to step in

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These are the chemists which are open over Christmas and New Year in Calderdale

Most pharmacies in Calderdale are closed on December 25 and 26, and January 1, 2019, but some are open if you need health advice quickly.

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Three quarters of Calderdale's secondary schools are in deficit, figures reveal

Three quarters of state-run secondary schools in Calderdale are spending more than they receive in funding, new figures reveal.

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Care provision 'one of the worst in the country': Calderdale's care home ratings in full

Care home provision in Calderdale is one of the worst in the country, according to a government watchdog’s statistics.

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'People in Huddersfield are sick to the back teeth of violence' said judge about latest attack outside McDonald's

He commented that locals are fed up of increasing levels of 'gang violence' in the town

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Emoov customers offered early Christmas present after estate agent goes bust

Fastmove managing director Christian Armitage says he will sell their home for free

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Elderly lady burgled of jewellery in her own home

Thug broke into her home and made off with money and valuables

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Mum's tearful and heartbreaking tribute to son Patrick Boothroyd who died in Ben Nevis accident

Miraculously his pal escaped with barely a scratch in the incident on Tower Gully

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Travel delays as car flips and crashes through central reservation on M62 near Scammonden

Motorists are facing lengthy delays after a collision on the M62 near Scammonden

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Delays at A&E departments point to difficult winter

Warnings have been made that hospitals are on course for another difficult winter after latest figures showed thousands of patients facing delays in A&E.

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Firefighters woke up man sleeping while blaze tore through flats

The fire was started by a pan left cooking on the hob of the communal kitchen at flats in West Vale

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More than 25 taxis and private hire cars found to be illegal in town centre crackdown

Kirklees Council and West Yorkshire Police join forces for night of action also targeting pubs and clubs

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Kirklees says it's up to schools to tell you if their meals are halal

An opt-out was removed from council policy in 2006

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Hundreds sign 'tip tax' petition against changes to Calderdale waste centres

More than 100 people signed a new petition protesting against a “tip tax” in Calderdale on just its first day, organisers have revealed.

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This is how many children were cared for by substandard childminders

Ofsted reveals how many tots were looked after by childminders who flunked their inspection

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Halifax foundry to appear in Channel 4 documentary on restoration of Big Ben

A Halifax foundry will feature in a new Channel 4 documentary following the restoration of Big Ben.

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Calderdale sports centre spa pool closed down over safety fears

A pool facility at a Calderdale sports centre has been closed as a safety inspection revealed concerns over the facility.

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Glamorous airline Emirates is recruiting cabin crew - how to apply

Perks includes travel benefits for you and your family plus free stays in Dubai

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The best performing primary schools in Kirklees revealed

Find out how your child's school is performing

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Ben Nevis climber who fell to death is from Holmfirth

Patrick Boothroyd, 21, was near the top of Tower Gully when he plunged 1,600ft as snow collapsed on top of him and another climber

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Vicar reveals why he brought in a yoga ban at his church

Controversy after church tells village class it's no longer welcome

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Two men taken to hospital after early hours Elland house fire

Two men were taken to hospital after smoke engulfed a home during a fire in Elland.

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Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team raises almost £3000 from Christmas street collection

Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team has plenty to celebrate as it raised almost £3000 during its annual Christmas street collection.

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Halifax artist exhibits sculpture at Brazilian Embassy in London

Halifax artist Ben Johnson is now exhibiting at the Brazilian Embassy in London. His sculpture of a mythical Latin American bird entitled 'El Pajarraco' was one of the entries selected for the VIA Arts Prize 2018 exhibition.

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'Polite thief' jailed because he kept stealing from the same shops

'He always goes back to the same shops and everybody knows him' said Simon Chambers' solicitor

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Calderdale's care home provision one of the worst in the country

Care home provision in Calderdale is one of the worst in the country, according to a government watchdog’s statistics, and the authority says it must take action to tackle the situation.

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Road closures and diversions at Hipperholme in New Year for gas network upgrade

Drivers through Hipperholme can expect road closures and diversions in the New Year as Northern Gas Networks (NGN) will replace the ageing gas main at Wakefield Road.

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Bulldog escaped and bit a dog he didn't like and his owner

Bentley lives with seven cats and a rabbit but has a problem with that particular pet

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Ecstatic kids, beautiful couples and mouthwatering food can lead to depression and sadness at Christmas

A leading force in marketing has this week highlighted the impact social media can have on our lives.

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Medical training helped me aid seriously injured woman in A62 horror crash says nurse

District nurse Jade Jones witnessed the crash early this morning

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From 22st obese to boudoir beauty – see Caralee's incredible weight loss transformation

Caralee who has lost nearly 7st on Weight Watchers poses for sexy shoot

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Career criminal 'could have killed several people' in M62 slip-road smash after he fled police at 120mph

Jake Vesey smashed into other cars as the chase came to a sudden stop at Ainley Top

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Student nurse sold £9k hire car to a man she met from the Congo

Curtisse Bomba  disappeared from Huddersfield with the stolen vehicle and sold it to pay off her debts

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Police examine sports car after elderly woman injured in Meltham

Road taped off and specialist crash investigators called in to probe Mercedes

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Obituary: Hilary Haigh, Huddersfield local History Society founder

Cyril Pearce, the society's chairman, pays tribute to Hilary

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Director of Lawrence Batley Theatre to be replaced marketing boss at The Lowry

Victoria Firth is stepping down as director and chief executive after 11 years at the helm

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Former University of Huddersfield student Sian Gabbidon is Alan Sugar's new Apprentice

Former Huddersfield Uni student takes TV business title

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Homeless patient who threatened to commit murder at a hospital is jailed

Homeless Liam Fitzgerald made alarming comments at the Princess Royal Hospital and assaulted a police officer

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Here's what Gregg Wallace will see on his visit to Halifax Nestlé factory in BBC Christmas special

Nestlé’s Halifax factory will appear on our screens tonight (Monday) in this year’s festive episode of the BBC2’s 'Inside the Christmas Factory', which will see Gregg Wallace and Cherry Healey follow the production of Quality Street.

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Pensioner in court accused of 1994 murder

Raymond Kay, of Baker Fold, Halifax, is accused of the murder of Bradford woman Amy Shepherd

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Youngsters from Crowlees Hoppa open new ramp to canal towpath in Mirfield

Darren Smith Homes funds £80k ramp near new St Paul's Lock development

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M62 motorists face delays throughout the day as smart motorway system failure causes chaos

Queues on the eastbound carriage were all the way back to Huddersfield after the issues near Birstall

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One in nine patients in Calderdale waiting three weeks to see GP, figures show

More than 10,000 patients in Calderdale are waiting at least three weeks to see a GP, new figures reveal.

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Nine of the best pictures from the Sowerby Bridge Winterlight Festival

Sowerby Bridge lit up yesterday (Sunday) as the popular Winterlight Festival once again returned.

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Halifax man faces judge in historic murder trial of 70-year-old pensioner

A 70-year-old Halifax man has made his first appearance before a crown court judge this morning after being charged with the murder of 86-year-old pensioner Amy Shepherd more than two decades ago.

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Northern rail's compensation package for 15-minute train delays should be used across the country, says Rail Minister Andrew Jones

A scheme where Northern rail passengers in Yorkshire are compensated if their train is 15 minutes late should be "what the future looks like" for rail firms across the country, according to the Rail Minister.

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Woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after being freed from car in crash on moors

Witness said car was 'embedded' in front of HGV in dramatic scene

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Tenant allowed sophisticated cannabis factory worth £38k to be set up at his property

Police discovered 70 cannabis plants in the basement of Marcus Shiroda's Crosland Moor address

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Hindu statesman calls on Theresa May to look into Calderdale yoga row

A Hindu statesman has weighed-in on a row that saw a yoga teacher leave her rental agreement at a church hall in Calderdale.

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One in five residents don't 'feel safe' in their local area, West Yorkshire Police study finds

One in five West Yorkshire residents have indicated they don't "feel safe" in their local area, according to a police survey.

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Nurturing talent in Calderdale through apprenticeship schemes

Two of Calderdale Council’s talented rising stars have helped to shape the future of apprenticeships in the North of England.

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'Room for improvement' on homelessness, West Yorkshire PCC says

West Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has said he wants to improve the region's record on homelessness and street begging.

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Broad Street Plaza crash driver had 'medical episode' at the wheel

The driver of a car that crashed into railings outside the Broad Street Plaza complex yesterday had a medical episode at the wheel, police have said.

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These are the benefits dates for Christmas 2018 - when child benefit, ESA, tax credits, PIP and more will be paid

These are the Christmas and New Year dates for all types of benefits and tax credits.

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Capture the beauty of Yorkshire on camera - and feature in a calendar

Yorkshire is a place of extraordinary variety – from the dramatic coastal cliffs to rolling farmland and high moors, vibrant cities to historic towns, picture postcard villages to the industrial landscapes that helped forge our country.

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Honley High School closed after burst pipe affects heating and hot water

The school took the decision to close for the safety and wellbeing of the students

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Here's how you can claim compensation if your train is delayed as little as 15 minutes

Rail passengers can now claim compensation from train operator Northern when their journeys are delayed by as little as 15 minutes, Rail Minister Andrew Jones has announced.

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Five things to know about the Halifax Nestle Factory ahead of BBC2 Christmas special

Tonight (Monday) Gregg Wallace will be seen taking a tour of the Nestle factory in Halifax to find out how Quality Street chocolates are made.

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Rogue traders are dumping more deadly asbestos than ever before

Official figures show more of the killer material is being tipped in lanes and lay-bys than last year

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Halifax woman nominated for Yorkshire Choice Award for work to remember her late husband

Rachel Smith, whose husband Nick died last December aged 38 from Motor Neurone Disease (MND), has been nominated as Inspirational Individual of the Year in the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2019.

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Delays building on M62 in West Yorkshire due to fault with smart motorway

Motorists are being wanred of heavy traffic on a stretch of the M62 in West Yorkshire due to a fault with the smart motorway.

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The Kirklees mental health patients sedated, restrained, and handcuffed under NHS care

More than 100 incidents where staff had to physically intervene on adults and children in distress

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Two young women killed in Woodhead Pass crash during freezing rain storm

The women, aged 20 and 22, died as Storm Deirdre caused havoc

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Watch as online star Tish Simmonds sings 'Merry Tishmas' charity song

Tish, 22, dressed up as an elf for the fun video and handed out sweets to children

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Man caught with a huge knife in his tracksuit bottoms claimed he found it on the street

Christopher Thompson was high on drink and crack cocaine when police arrested him in Fartown

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Campaigners brave bitter cold to give warning of 'climate catastrophe'

Activists fear global warming could cause disasters which will affect millions

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Power cuts and car crashes as Storm Deirdre batters Huddersfield with freezing rain

Black ice and strong winds caused chaos for people across Kirklees and Calderdale

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Bosses at Chester Zoo confirm that several animals died in Saturday's fire

Zoo was evacuated after the blaze broke out in the Monsoon Forest habitat

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Watch as robber dances a jig after threatening to pour boiling water in mum's mouth

Gang armed with machetes poisoned family dog and threatened to kill children

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Kirklees Council plugs college's £2m funding gap for Dewsbury's Pioneer House

The building is to become a new campus for Kirklees College

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Eight-year-old boy turns up at fire station with leg stuck in foam roller muscle massager

Firefighters had to cut the boy free from the home massaging equipment

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Fartown flat fire started by unattended smoking materials

A crew from Huddersfield fire station arrived to find the entire flat damaged by fire and smoke

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Should Kirklees take more risks when it invests taxpayers' money?

Members debated the issue at their latest full council meeting

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This is how many children will be homeless in Kirklees this Christmas

Housing charity Shelter reveals we have one of the highest levels in Yorkshire

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Butcher delivering free Christmas meat hampers to people on Universal Credit

David Jones said: "I wish I could help everyone but I can't"

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's Empress live at The King's Head

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Here's how 'superdad' Ben Carpenter celebrates Christmas - with his five adopted children

The single dad has adopted his fifth child - and hasn't ruled out adopting more

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