Thursday 31 January 2019

Brighouse cafe owner's thank you to community after ram raiders leave trail of destruction

The owner of a Brighouse cafe where ram raiders left a trail of destruction has thanked the community for its support since the incident.

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This is when more snow could hit Leeds and the rest of Yorkshire as yellow weather warning remains in place

More snow has been forecast for Leeds and the rest of Yorkshire today as the Met Office's yellow weather warning remains in place.

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Struggling mum stole from Marks & Spencer to provide for her pregnant teenage daughter

Tracey Tilbury was finding it difficult to survive on her £124 per fortnight benefits when she targeted the store

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Government steps in to sort 'danger' platform at Marsden Railway Station

Campaigners win improvements after appeal to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling

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Huddersfield teenagers were asked if they know someone who carried a knife - this is what they said

Young people shown hard-hitting film about knife crime deaths of children across the UK

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A Leeds United fan could be the next Premier League boss

Sir Gary Verity - a keen fan of Leeds and the tourism supremo - is in the running for the vacant chief exec role

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Road closure plans for key route around Halifax town centre

A road closure is planned along a stretch of road used by commuters around Halifax town centre.

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Will I still be able to take my pet abroad after Brexit?

People who want to take their family pet abroad may be facing extra hurdles if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal.

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Keen skier paralysed for life after tripping over his dog refuses to give up hope

Jeff Sykes reveals tragic irony after breaking his neck in his own backyard while letting the dog out

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Firefighters prove they have a head for heights - 900ft up Emley Moor Mast

Firefighters from Skelmanthorpe on a fact-finding trip to Emley Moor Mast

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Law finally catches up with Mini Cooper driver who's been driving around unlicensed for 15 years

Zukariya Mayet got stuck after smashing into a parked car and had to be broken out of his vehicle by police

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

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

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Arrested man shouted 'pork chops' at Asian police officer

Neville Elliott also called him a 'dirty b*****' in the racist rant at Dewsbury Poliice Station

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Bus routes to change in North Kirklees - see if your service is affected

Several services have been affected by the changes and Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin has raised concerns

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"It's 2019 not 1919!" Northern slammed for treatment of disabled passengers

Train operator Northern has been criticised for treating disabled passengers "appallingly", after it emerged a pensioner couldn't board a service because of her scooter.

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Four arrested as police chase with bank robbery suspects ends in Ripponden car smash

A dramatic police chase through Calderdale ended with a car smash and the arrests of four men after a bank robbery in Halifax.

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Travelling after Brexit - how it impacts data roaming and driving aboard

It's not just trade deals and legislation that are a mine field when it comes to Brexit - even planning your next holiday might be tricky.

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Cannabis grower tried to disguise £100,000 farm with cooking smells

Bao Ton now faces deportation

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Oldham Road in Calderdale closed due to a police incident

A route through Ripponden has been closed this afternoon police officers in Calderdale have confirmed.

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Relatives asked to come forward after death of Halifax man

Coroner's officers are appealing for information to find the relatives of a Halifax man who recently died.

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Natwest in Halifax closed after incident involving G4S security worker

The Natwest bank branch on Waterhouse Street is currently closed after a security incident shortly before 11am.

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Motorists will need green card to drive in EU if there's a no-deal Brexit

The Association of British Insurers has issued some helpful advice for drivers in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

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MP calls for law to make smoking outside hospitals illegal after learning sick babies are suffering

Smokers huddled around doorways and below windows are causing problems for staff and patients with breathing problems

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Monks blessing for Elland Thai cafe

Residents and food fans joined members of the local Thai community to experience a taste of Far Eastern culture when Elland’s Thai takeaway cafe received a Buddhist blessing. The eatery was blessed by Buddhist monks from the Watbuddharam Temple in Headingley, Leeds.

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Brighouse meeting invites community to share issues and challenges

A meeting has been organised in Brighouse for local business and community groups to share any issues they have.

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Doctor Who stars to reunite in Halifax as Hali-Con gets set to welcome famous faces

Halifax welcomes superheroes, aliens, props from the big movies and reunites a former Doctor Who with his assistant in what promises to be another amazing event

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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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MP calls for action to fix Huddersfield's broken high streets

"This decline should not be seen as inevitable" says Thelma Walker, who claims Labour has a five point plan to "re-energise" our retail areas

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Elderly woman thrown in air after being hit by car in Honley still seriously ill in hospital

The lady remains in hospital today after she was knocked down and dragged along the road at a pedestrian crossing

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Time to nominate your heroes for the Examiner Community Awards 2019

Nominations open to honour those special people in our community

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Millions earmarked to progress £10m Northgate House retail scheme creating 425 jobs

An investment committee will look to approve millions of pounds to push through with the Northgate House retail plans in Halifax that will create hundreds of jobs.

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Students bid for business glory

Young Entrepreneurs staged a Trade Fair hosted by long-time supporters The White Rose Centre in Leeds last Sunday, where teams vied for shopper’s attention to sell their goods.

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56 years with the same Halifax company - and Jack isn’t stopping there!

Can you imagine working for your employer for 56 years? That’s how many years 92-year-old Jack Hughes has racked up at Collett and Sons - and he has no intention of calling it a day soon.

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Popular Calderdale beauty spot Ogden Water forced to close

A popular Calderdale beauty sport for visiotrs and walkers have been forced to close for the day.

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Temperatures to remain at freezing in Huddersfield with more snow on the way

We could have up to 5cm of snow overnight tonight

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New figures reveal thousands of households on housing waiting list in Calderdale

Thousands of households are stuck on the waiting list for social housing in Calderdale, according to new figures.

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Calderdale hour-by-hour weather forecast: Freezing fog descends as temperature set to remain below freezing

Met Office experts have two weather warning in place for Calderdale today, as temperatures are set to remain below freezing ALL DAY.

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Lenny PR lands new contract

Lenny, the Brighouse-based PR, design and digital agency, has added an exciting new PR client to its roster.

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Drug paraphernalia found among kitchen units and more dumped in picturesque spot

A volunteer litter picker says flytipping is getting worse

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Wednesday 30 January 2019

Mental health issues are behind 33% of long-term sickness in Huddersfield

Mental and behavioural disorders caused 32% of sicknesses over nine months last year

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West Yorkshire Police are recruiting dogs to join their team and help catch criminals

Could your pooch have what it takes to sniff out drugs and explosives?

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Northern Powerhouse Rail work in Yorkshire could start by 2024 as transport bosses set out 30-year vision

Work on the first stages of the flagship Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme could start within five years, according to a long-term vision for the North set out by transport bosses today.

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Kirklees Council reveals plans to increase council tax again

The authority is struggling with 'massive onslaught' caused by austerity - and want all political groups to back the move

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Charitable businessman offers to repair and remodel vandalised Ruddi's Retreat play area for free

Mike Lomas said he was livid when he saw what the vandals had done

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What is martial law and why might it be introduced after Brexit?

Martial law has been trending on Google after government officials refused to rule it out in the case of a no-deal Brexit

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My vans have been broken into 10 times in 18 months - and it means staff don't get their bonus

Company boss moved plumbing firm moved out of Deighton after vans were targeted - but the thefts have continued

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Pensioner thrown several feet after being hit by car on pedestrian crossing

Honley village centre sealed off for hours with the woman rushed to hospital by air ambulance

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Fire services attend fencing factory blaze which started in wood burner

Crews managed to stop the fire spreading to nearby homes

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Arsonist is suspected of targeting cars with Oasis pop bottles full of petrol

One Audi car was gutted and a Mini Cooper was damaged in late-night attacks

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Community clubs together to raise cash needed for repairs to vandal-hit Ruddi's Retreat

A group of teenagers were caught on CCTV vandalising an outdoor play area for sick children at the charity's Linthwaite café

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TWO weather warnings now in place for freezing fog, snow and ice in Huddersfield

The Met Office says freezing fog will hit around 7pm tonight

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Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker to hold Elland high street meeting

Traders and residents in Elland will sound out their concerns at a public meeting next week as they beg Calderdale Council to take action and save their town.

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Elland businesses speak out for high street campaign

Elland businesses have urged people to show their town some love ahead of public meeting to discuss regeneration.

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The amount of money Yorkshire motorists get paid for pothole damage to ther vehicles has dropped by 80 per cent

Yorkshire councils payouts for pothole damage are at a record low and have dropped by 80 per cent, according to official figures.

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Here's what to put in a winter vehicle survival kit and beat the freeze

Drivers have been urged to keep their vehicles stocked up with twelve essential items in case they get stranded in the snow or ice.

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Woman flown to LGI with serious injuries after being hit by car in Honley

Police confirmed the woman suffered serious injuries in the incident

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How we can help keep our children safe

This year’s Safer Internet Day on February 5 will be celebrated across the globe. Fiona Evans looks at what it means for children and young people in the UK

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Polar bear spotted trapped in fence as Huddersfield shivers in Arctic weather

Temperatures are now so cold even Arctic mammals are unable to survive

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Woman on £300 thieving spree, train ticket dodgers, meat snatchers and thugs among 29 criminals before Kirklees magistrates

They were all dealt with over three days during January

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Calderdale head teachers are pleased with work of staff and students after league table results

Schools in Calderdale are celebrating being top of the class as the borough ranks above the national average in the recent secondary school league tables, published by the Department for Education.

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Depraved predator jailed for four years of sexual abuse against girl that started when she was just SIX

Philip Stott, of Liversedge, has been sentenced to 20 years for his evil crimes

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Hero driver describes how he helped save life of a desperate man on M62 bridge

The 20-year-old came to the man's aid when he spotted him straddling the railings on Scammonden Bridge

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Conman dupes airport meet and greet firm into handing over £70,000 Audi

Police are trying to identify this man after he drove off from Manchester Airport in the grey Audi Q7

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Product recall: Lynx shower speaker set recalled over safety fears

Anyone with a Lynx The Golden Year floating/shower speaker is being warned of a defect that could cause it to overheat.

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Second chance at life after breast cancer fight inspires young mum's 6st weight loss

Lynzi Atkinson had breast cancer at 26 and lost her own mum a year later

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Police force looking to take on canine recruits across West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Police is trying to sniff out dogs that need re-homing and could become part of its crime-fighting team.

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Celebrate National Yorkshire Pudding Day with a look inside the UK’s largest pudding producing factory

Here in Yorkshire, one of the things we are most proud of is our Yorkshire puddings and no Sunday dinner would be complete without them.

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Climate change protest to greet Calderdale councillors

Councillors arriving at today's full meeting of Calderdale Council will be greeted by climate change campaigners who are arguing proposals to tackle it locally do not go far enough.

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There's just 58 days to go - will Brexit affect your travel plans?

Our Brexit reporter Gemma Jimmison takes a look at your main concerns when it comes to Brexit and holidays

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“I see it as a blessing” says Halifax student Callum on his success in The Voice

Halifax student Callum Butterworth says it would be “out of this world” if he went all the way to win The Voice.

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Rates of people being charged for serious crimes in West Yorkshire have collapsed says angry MP

Charge rates for sexual offences in West Yorkshire are among lowest in country, says MP

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Weather warnings continue through to Friday as snow falls in Calderdale

Calderdale has woken to a covering of snow today but will the snow fall continue through the rest of the week?

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Pensioner threatened twice after trying to stop men arguing at bus stop

Passengers on 328 bus may have witnessed the incident on Riddings Road

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Teenager who 'battered his stepfather' says it was self defence

The victim suffered from nasty cuts and bruises during the alleged assault by Daniel Brook

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Axe hangs over Calderdale deputy mayor role in bid to save money

Abolishing the role of Calderdale’s Deputy Mayor is one of the options councillors are considering to save money going forward.

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Tuesday 29 January 2019

Huddersfield weather: Temperatures will plummet to -6c tonight

Snow caused some disruption on the M62 and A62 yesterday and the freezing weather is here to stay

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Council house rent is getting cheaper - but it will cost Kirklees council £10m

Councillors accuse government of 'robbery' as they are forced to slash rents

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This man's angry conversation with his ex was banned by a court

Christopher Davies ignored a non-molestation order not to contact her

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Appealing listed building status considered to push through Halifax regeneration scheme

Calderdale Council is considering its options following the listing of a building it had earmarked for demolition as part of a multi-million project that is a key component of major transformation works.

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'Huddersfield housewives' hit back at parking madness near John Smith's on Channel 5 show

Nikki Hanson and Nicola Earnshaw confront fans on the 'Britain's Parking Hell' show highlighting traffic problems near the stadium

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This woman jumped on top of a teenage girl and dug her nails into her head when she was drunk

Witnesses repeatedly tried to drag Nicola King off the 17-year-old but she was too strong for them

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The schools and colleges around Huddersfield with the best A Level results

Use our search tool to find out how your school did

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Students still have time to enter Calderdale's Battle of the Bands

Calling all young musicans as Ryburn Valley High School Sixth Form announces it will be hosting its first Calderdale Battle of the Bands.

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Arrested man bit down on policeman's finger and laughed 'I've got HIV'

The officer was forced to endure an anxious wait of six months to find out if he had contracted the potentially lethal virus

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Watch £92m F-35 Lighting II fighter jet flying over Yorkshire

The fighter jet made a low pass over Leeds Bradford Airport

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Home grown football stars promoted after one season

Huddersfield District Select FC under 15s are already in the Junior Premier League Elite Division

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Workplace accidents killed three in Calderdale in four years, figures show

Workplace accidents have claimed three lives in Calderdale in the last four years, new figures show.

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What will Brexit mean for your family? We’re on hand to help

With less than two months to go, uncertainty still surrounds the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

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Severe weather warning for ice in Huddersfield is extended for two more days

Temperatures are to rise little above freezing this week

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Overgate Hospice set for a great year of challenges

Elland's Overgate Hospice set to host an array of outdoors adventures for 2019.

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Teenagers caught on CCTV vandalising Ruddi's Retreat which helps poorly and disadvantaged children

One brazen vandal even signed his name on the side of a sandpit used by families at the retreat

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Thai takeaway in Elland is given a blessing by Buddhist monks

Residents and food fans experienced a taste of Far Eastern culture when Elland’s Thai takeaway café received a Buddhist blessing.

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Universal Credit has left me thousands in debt, living on food parcels with no cooker and facing bankruptcy

John Betts has a one-bedroom flat in Deighton but has slammed the all-in-one benefit system

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Council's latest social media takeover week showcases kindness of Calderdale people

Calderdale Council has showcased the kindness of people in the borough during its latest Vision2024 social media ‘takeover’ week.

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Cruel animal traps found at popular Calderdale beauty spot

A warning has been issued to visitors and their pets after animal traps were found at a popular beauty spot in Calderdale.

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These deadly animal traps have been left near a reservoir and could injure dogs

Nature reserve custodians angered after dangerous snares place on tracks used by deer

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Halifax charity shorlisted for new National Creative Learning Awards

A Halifax charity has made the shortlist in the new National Creative Learning Awards.

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This man groped the bottoms of two women at Leeds Railway Station

The victims were waiting for a taxi when Anthony Vass pounced

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Hour-by-hour snow guide for Huddersfield as freezing temperatures set to last

There is a yellow weather warning in place and snow is forecast throughout Tuesday

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Watch the moment Halifax student Callum Butterworth wows judges on ITV's The Voice

A Calderdale College students has made his musical mark by impressing judges on ITV's The Voice and making it into the next round.

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Huddersfield named as one of six Yorkshire locations to host Rugby League World Cup

The announcement was made for the 2021 competition

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Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car near Halifax

A woman has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car at Ripponden.

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Tributes to TV weather dog Crumble who left paw prints on people's hearts

Christine Talbot, Abbie Dewhurst and Keeley Donovan tweet tributes to owner Sandie Nicholson

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David and Goliath allotments fight is going to the High Court

The one-day case will be heard in the High Court in London

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Anger as Kirklees Council makes decision to move Almondbury Library

Future of 130-year-old building is now in doubt

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Call for Calderdale Council to do more to tackle global emergency of climate change

Climate change is a global emergency but Calderdale Council should do more to help deal with it, says a Cabinet member.

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More grants are available to become a Yorkshire Bank Bike Library

A sixth round of funding has been launched by Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries to make cycling more accessible for children across the county.

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Man stopped in Mirfield had cannabis in his boxers

Sabeel Ayub was caught by police while he was walking in the early hours of the morning

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Monday 28 January 2019

An anti-Brexit bus is coming to Huddersfield - and it has a message for Jeremy Corbyn

Our Future Our Choice want MPs to agree to a People's Vote on the final Brexit deal

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Shoplifter stole from Co-op in Meltham FIVE times to pay off a debt

Adam Shaw was jailed for more than six  months after stealing hundreds of pounds worth of booze and meat

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Intruders are 'urinating on hay' in repeated vandal attacks at horse yard

West Yorkshire Police appealing for information about latest incident in Crosland Moor

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Lazy residents slammed for turning parts of Huddersfield into a 'Third World' rubbish tip

Railway embankments and tracks in Huddersfield have become illegal dumping ground

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Drug driver three times over the limit had no idea he was committing an offence

Abdul Shaikh said he'd used cannabis more than a day before being pulled over

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Make Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe top of your list for holidaying in 2019

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a sun-seeker, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe will hit the right spot with everyone.

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‘Leaky dams’ form at flood prevention spot in the woods

Business leaders rolled their sleeves up alongside volunteers on a stretch of Pennine woodland yesterday as work began on a £2.6m flood prevention scheme.

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Record number of Greenhead College students going to Oxford or Cambridge

The college is sending a record number of students to an Oxbridge university

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Halifax teen describes loneliness of a brain tumour diagnosis as she supports work of charity

Diagnosed with a brain tumour as a baby, Lauren Nicholls, now 16, wants to raise awareness of the long-term effects a tumour can have and the charity that is helping young people like her.

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Fire obsessed teen jailed for mill blaze which cost £500,000 to repair

80 firefighters from across West Yorkshire were left to tackle the blaze started by Hamza Nadeem

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Yorkshire bus strike looms over First Group ‘bullying’ culture

About 3,500 bus workers, employed by First Group across Yorkshire, are gearing up to be balloted for strike action over the management’s ‘systematic campaign of anti-trade union activities’.

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Police informers helped uncover huge haul of illegal cigarettes and weapons in Huddersfield

Immigration checks were also carried out on staff of shops that were visited

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Ten tips for de-icing your car before ice and snow hits Calderdale

Drivers can prevent the timely process of clearing ice from their cars with these ten tips and tricks – and avoid any fines or penalty points in the process.

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Vandals force closure of public toilets in Calderdale

Vandals who have caused damage to public toilets has seen Calderdale Council shut them for the rest of the week.

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Number of new houses completed in Calderdale is on the rise, figures reveal

The number of new houses that have been built in Calderdale has increased, according to new figures.

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Threat of strikes on the buses in West Yorkshire after two union reps dismissed amid claims of a bullying culture

More than 200 Huddersfield bus workers could be balloted on industrial action

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Yellow weather warning issued for ice in Huddersfield as temperatures to plunge as low as -4°C

Thermometers will drop as far as -4°C on one day as the week takes a chilly turn

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Calderdale Council facing £4.9m bill to upgrade its IT systems

Calderdale Council will need to pay out around £4.9 million over a two year period to replace a number of Information Technology systems.

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Tesco to shed thousands of jobs in £1.5bn cost cutting move

There are at least 10 stores in the Huddersfield area

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'Dramatic' improvements in behaviour at Huddersfield high school - but Ofsted has rated it inadequate

Poor attitudes to learning among some pupils at Newsome High School

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Uninsured thug crashed stolen Ford Mondeo while on licence for vile attack on vulnerable alcoholic

Luke Hall, of Rastrick, has a number of convictions

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Yellow weather warning issued for Calderdale but when will the ice and snow hit

The Met Office is warning that snow and ice could be on the horizon after it issued a yellow weather warning.

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Thousands of historic editions of Huddersfield Daily Examiner made available online

Local historians delighted as pre-digital age of newspaper is put online

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Police charge Calderdale pair in connection with Rochdale shooting

Two people from Calderdale have been charged in connection with a shooting in Rochdale.

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Trust takes another step towards hydrotherapy pool

The Next Step Trust received a boost to their fundraising campaign for a new hydrotherapy pool with a £2,500 donation.

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This is when it's set to snow in Huddersfield this week

Temperatures to plunge again following a milder weekend

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Power of nature to be harnessed to protect homes from flooding

Hardcastle Crags is being used as part of a scheme to use natural defences to protect homes and nurture wildlife previously devastated by flooding.

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"These women saved my baby's life": Liversedge mum thanks school staff that saved Teddy, four

The mother of a four-week-old baby who came to within seconds of dying from a cardiac arrest has described her adoration for the school office staff that saved his life.

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£2.6m project to protect homes from flooding in Huddersfield and Calderdale

New tree planting and environment scheme includes Marsden and Meltham moors

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Six of the best pictures from this year's Calder Valley Brick Show

Mytholmroyd Community Centre was filled to the brim with excited Lego fans at the second annual Calder Valley Brick Show.

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Eleven Calderdale parks and open spaces to enjoy a winter walk

With its rolling hills and wonderful woodland, it’s no wonder that Calderdale has some beautiful parks within its borders.

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These Huddersfield streets were hit by thieves and burglars in January

Around 60 burglaries and car break-ins in the Colne Valley, Holme Valley, Newsome, Crosland Moor, Kirkburton and Golcar

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Sunday 27 January 2019

Traffic queuing and lane closure on M62 after multi-car crash

Traffic is currently queueing on the M62 due to a multi-vehicle crash.

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Fire gutted Newsome Mills site to be cleared but not everyone's happy

The mill was destroyed by fire more than two years ago and has remained in a state of ruin

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Woman in agony snubbed by HRI doctor finds out at different hospital hours later she may have cancer

Hospital chiefs launch investigation after family claim treatment at infirmary A&E was "inhumane" and tantamount to "neglect"

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Can you name these parts of Huddersfield better than the government has?

And if you don't like the names they've picked – for statistical purposes – you can suggest others

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Top ten destinations for Calderdale holidaymakers revealed

Debate around how travel will be affected in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit has been rife, with some claiming changes in aerospace regulation could cause complications.

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Things you only know if you went to school in Huddersfield in the nineties

If spiral perms and Sweatershop tops tucked into your jeans were your thing, you might just recall some of these Huddersfield memories as a school kid of the 90s

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Here's why Ryan Sidebottom will not be appearing on tonight's Dancing On Ice

Huddersfield born cricket player pulls out of this evening's ITV celebrity show

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Chief librarian accused of bias over future of Almondbury library

Carol Stump did not attend a meeting to determine the future of the library in August

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Find out if your child's school is below standard or coasting with this interactive widget

This shows if your school falls below government standards for GCSE results or if pupils are failing to make adequate progress

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Travel boom on the take-off in spite of Brexit ‘scaremongering’

Post-Brexit holiday speculation has done little to distract Calderdale holidaymakers from looking forward to weeks in the European sun, according to West Yorkshire travel agents.

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All the M62 closures that are planned for this week

Sections of the M62 will be closed this week for upgrade work – plus planned closures on other nearby motorways

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Watch box sets for a year and earn £35,000. Here’s how...

There’s new opportunity for some lucky TV addict.

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'It's a stupid mistake I deeply regret' said driver caught with cocaine on him

Ryan Walton had also been drinking when police pulled him over in Dalton

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Mytholmroyd clogmakers put unique footwear range online

For generations of Pennine folk, they were the footwear of choice, but the traditional art of Northern clogmaking is practised now by only a few remaining craftspeople.

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Three men injured in crash near Star Inn at Upper Cumberworth

The drivers and passenger were treated for suspected leg and back injuries

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Take this NHS quiz to find out how healthy you are

The quiz gives you a health score out of 10 and tips on how to improve it

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11 things that will take you back to 1980s school days in Huddersfield

The decade of Day Rovers, Videotech, Space Invaders and shops including Harvest and Bostocks

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Have you seen the mysterious ghost of Shibden Hall?

A former Scout Patrol Leader is asking if anyone else has seen the ghost of Shibden Hall, 50 years after seeing a mysterious figure.

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Why Yorkshire Water has spent £41,000 on upgrades for Calderdale fish

Yorkshire Water has spent £41,000 on a new water structure to help fish in Calderdale.

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Saturday 26 January 2019

Are paedophile hunting groups the best way to bring sex offenders to justice?

An in-depth look at whether online predator exposure groups are the most effective way of catching and convicting offenders

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Government could pay to soundproof your home if your street is too noisy

The Highways Agency has launched a scheme for houses next to noisy roads

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's The Elephant and Castle

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Huddersfield men who brawled at Richard Ashcroft gig avoid jail

Matthew Papworth, Andrew Smith and Christopher Terry fought with two men in a corridor

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Driver denies causing the death of motorist in Dewsbury

Yasir Qadoos made his first appearance at Leeds Crown Court

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These massive weapons were being kept by a Huddersfield shopkeeper

Police in disbelief as fake cigarettes raid uncovers shop worker's huge blades

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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for ice in Huddersfield

Warning issued as temperatures are set to fall below freezing again

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Batley men caught with nearly £1m in cash at the Channel Tunnel

Three charged after huge pile of money found in van stopped by the authorities.

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Drugged-up shoplifter said he didn't know why he took a knife to the supermarket

Paul Blackburn was on a cocktail of drugs when the weapon was found in his bag at Tesco

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Police close M62 following concern for person on Scammonden Bridge

Both carriageways were closed after a person was spotted on the bridge over the motorway

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Free TV licence under threat for 24,000 Kirklees pensioners

MPs warn thousands could lose perk after Government breaks manifesto promise

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Driver smashes through doors of Dewsbury Wetherspoons The Time Piece

Entrance wrecked as car gets embedded in the front of town centre boozer

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How well do you know the UK? Try our interactive map quiz

Can you tell your Swansea from your Salford? Or St Albans from St Andrews?

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Calderdale doctor urges all women to attend their cervical smear test when invited

A  Calderdale doctor is urging all women to attend their cervical smear test when invited, as it could save lives.

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Calderdale sees biggest house price gains in the whole of Yorkshire

Analysis of the latest Land Registry data shows that Yorkshire suffered the greatest monthly price fall between October and November last year with a drop of 1.3 per cent.

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Review: This pretty town centre tea house is backed by a kitchen to contend with

Ben Abbiss reviews Northern Tea House on King Street in Huddersfield

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Cyclists' champion slams Huddersfield town centre as hazardous

But help is at hand with handy 'cut-out-and-keep' guide and map

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Overgate Hospice brings back much-loved doggy fundraiser

This year will see Overgate Hospice bring ‘Woofs and Wellies’ back into their calendar of fundraising events.

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West Yorkshire firefighters cut by more than a third while emergency responses take longer

West Yorkshire has lost more than a third of its firefighters since 2010, while crews are taking longer to respond to emergencies.

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Friday 25 January 2019

This country is in danger and you must act, brother of beheaded aid worker tells Huddersfield pupils

Mike Haines warns pupils that religious and political extremists are seeking to divide communities

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Cafe owner puts up reward to catch 'scum bags' who did this

Thieves rammed car into cafe and escape with a till containing cash

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This drink-driver narrowly avoided a crash - but did lose her council job

Sarah Hanson was caught by police as she struggled to reverse her Ford Focus

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Smelly Packhorse Centre lift ordeal sees trapped mums call for KFC bucket to wee in

Pregnant mum reveals: "It was getting that bad I was going to have to wee in a Pot Noodle"

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Cricket fan unleashed vile racist tirade after Headingley Stadium security guard's polite request

The victim was met with a tirade of shocking abuse when he asked James Leahy to get off the railings at Yorkshire County Cricket Club

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I just wanted you to love me like a normal daughter, woman tells her rapist father as he is jailed for 20 years

Carol Higgins, 49, is celebrating today after her father was brought to justice

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Yorkshire Ambulance Service wins £18m urgent care services contract

The ambulance trust runs the NHS 111 phone line

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Town centre nuisance, 61, jailed after stealing three blocks of cheese

The 61-year-old member of the 'Huddersfield town centre nuisance drinkers' club' admitted that he was getting too old for his antics

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Halifax brothers left victim with fractured bones after hammer street attacks

Two brothers from Halifax have been jailed for a premeditated late-night hammer attack which left their victim with fractures to his ribs, wrist and nose.

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Lorry driver attempts three point turn to avoid crash - watch how it ended up

The driver had attempted to turn around following a two car crash further up Dalton Grange Road

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Mobile speed cameras will be at these 16 locations in Calderdale

Mobile speed cameras will be at the following locations in Calderdale from the week commencing Monday, 28 January.

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NHS campaigners take fight against Accountable Care contracts to Supreme Court

Health campaigners have taken their legal challenge against controversial changes to NHS funding to the Supreme Court.

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Plans to site a container on a school tennis court that has been unused for 12 years and other Calderdale applications

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

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Brighouse students get a hard-hitting lesson on the risks associated with underage drinking

Students in Brighouse will get a hard-hitting lesson on the risks associated with underage drinking as part of an award-winning international programme that will reach 45,000 students across the UK this year.

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This 'Reluctant hero' saved a suicidal woman from drowning - now she wants us all to help anyone struggling to cope

Joanne Bartholomew wants to raise awareness of a Samaritans campaign encouraging people to look out for each other

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RSPB celebrates 40 years of counting garden birds in Yorkshire

The RSPB is celebrating a very special anniversary of its world famous Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend and is inviting people across Yorkshire to get involved.

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These are the 11 most annoying things about winter

Many UK households will have woken to freezing temperatures and grumbling relatives this morning and now the most common January irritations have been revealed.

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These are the 11 most annoying things about winter

Many UK households will have woken to freezing temperatures and grumbling relatives this morning and now the most common January irritations have been revealed.

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Why a Halifax chippy is a true chorizo champ

Chip shops in Calderdale are quickly growing a reputation for the experimental after the daring efforts of a family fisheries were celebrated by a national awards body.

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Watch CCTV of the moment brazen thieves walk into town centre coffee shop and swipe tips jar

Coffeevolution has had cash stolen twice in just one week

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Disgraced West Yorkshire Police murder detective branded a 'show off' as she is locked up for two years

Corrupt Detective Chief inspector Elizabeth Belton has been locked up for two years for "fitting up" suspects in a burglary investigation.

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These are the top ten Calderdale schools for Progress 8 in latest league tables

The Department for Education has recently published the latest secondary school league tables and Calderdale has come out above the national average.

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Controversial Halifax building earmarked for demolition granted listed status

A building Calderdale Council wants to demolish as part of key highway improvement works has been listed by Historic England.

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Fears for patient safety at ‘dangerously overcrowded’ hospitals

Nursing leaders have called for action to tackle NHS staffing shortages after “extremely worrying” figures showed some hospitals are dangerously overcrowded.

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This is why Kirklees firefighters have been doing rollercoaster rescue training

Cleckheaton crews loop-the-loop to mock up rope rescue from elevated theme park ride

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Community order for stealing a bottle of wine and a packet of cookies and other Calderdale cases

These Calderdale cases were heard at Bradford Magistrates Court.

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M&S say decision to shut Huddersfield store was not linked to "asbestos fears"

Building is said to be "riddled with it" and meant no refurbishment could ever take place

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Calderdale child referral demand on the rise as extra social workers recruited

Extra social workers are being recruited to deal with increasing referrals caseloads in Calderdale.

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The Lee Kenny column: How a company operates should be a badge of honour

As a business owner I am always fascinated to see how other businesses operate and try and find ways to improve my own company as well as the operating processes of clients that ask us for help.

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'I'm going to take you out you white b***h' shouted woman as she assaulted Jehovah's Witness

The victim was handing out leaflets by Primark in Huddersfield town centre when she was attacked

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Thursday 24 January 2019

Calderdale drug gang member involved in head-on crash during police chase has jail term extended

A Calderdale criminal who was jailed for more than eight years earlier this month will have to serve longer in prison after causing a head-on crash in Hipperholme during a police pursuit.

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Council loan WILL make cinema multiplex development in Kingsgate Centre happen

They will provide funds from £25m regeneration war-chest to support the development on top floor of House of Fraser

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Read the incriminating text messages from corrupt West Yorkshire Police officer 'fitting up' suspects

Elizabeth Belton boasted to her friend how they had played two burglars "at their own game" during a series of incriminating text messages.

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Work begins to build controversial hose factory in Huddersfield

Calderdale firm wastes no time in getting on with huge new production facility

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Woman who waved a knife in the street and called police about it avoids jail

Claire Dyson committed her second knife offence but escaped with a suspended sentence

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Woman rescued from car after it crashes and lands on its side

Fire crews attended from Huddersfield, Slaithwaite and Meltham stations

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Perverted former restaurant boss sexually assaulted teenagers in Huddersfield - but he has now been locked up

Saeed 'Manni' Kouchaki changed his victims' lives for the worse - and is now starting a two year spell behind bars

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Who is the mystery person leaving pixie dolls around Golcar to spread a smile?

People have been finding them in nooks and crannies around the village and say the creatures have "brightened their day"

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Sick paedophile found guilty of raping teenage daughter he treated as 'wife'

Elliott Appleyard will be sentenced tomorrow after being convicted of 15 charges

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Huge tailbacks as police close M1 due to man on bridge

Motorists stuck in 11 miles of traffic

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Corrupt senior West Yorkshire Police murder detective guilty of 'fitting up' suspects

A DETECTIVE Chief Inspector has been found guilty of plotting with a police colleague to "fit up" two burglars by corrupting an identification procedure.

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Three men convicted after gang rape of teenager in Huddersfield town centre subway

Saddam Muhamadaim, Abdul Latif Salih and Bahaldin Doud have been told to expect lengthy sentences

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"Monster" Halifax rapist jailed again after headbutting and stamping on woman in violent attack

A convicted rapist who was branded "a monster" by his teenage victim is back behind bars after he headbutted and stamped on a woman during an "out of control" attack at his home.

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Artist David Murphy unveils his stunning sculpture at the Piece Hall

The artist behind the steel sculpture at the Piece Hall hopes his work celebrates the heritage of the historic building.

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Brighouse PR agency expands team

Brighouse-based public relations and communications agency Faith PR has added to its award-winning team with the addition of two new full-time members of staff.

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Tour de Yorkshire roadshow to roll into Bradshaw

Businesses and residents in Calderdale are invited to find out more about the Tour de Yorkshire at an upcoming roadshow event in Bradshaw.

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Lightcliffe Academy rated inadequate by government inspectors

Lightcliffe Academy has been rated inadequate by Ofsted inspectors in their latest report.

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These are the top ten Calderdale schools for Attainment 8 in latest league tables

The Department for Education has recently published the latest secondary school league tables and Calderdale has come out above the national average.

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Uninsured driver used an app to buy insurance - minutes after a police officer pulled her over

'He thought I was blagging' admitted Makeda Todd-Thomas of the PC who was still quizzing her at the roadside when the purchase was made

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This is what the plan to cut congestion on Calderdale Way looks like

Next phase of £120m roads project is submitted to planning chiefs

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Dentist whose mum and daughter are battling leukaemia helps with his own big fight

Mark Tyzzer-Smith diteched his drill and took up boxing after the knock-out blow

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Tributes to 'much-loved' Hebden Bridge swimming teacher, who has died aged 64

Tributes have been offered to a much-loved NHS worker and swimming teacher who died suddenly earlier this month.

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Thug punched and abused cancer victim in 'gruesome attack' - then boasted about it on Facebook

Michael Coleman caused injuries to two victims when he launched an unprovoked attack at a pub

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The 51 criminals before the courts in just five days including drug drivers, thieves and thugs

They were all dealt with by magistrates at Kirklees in January

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Elland based firm has been saved from closure

An Elland firm has been saved from potential closure after a joint exercise between two companies to stop the long-established specialist engineering contractor from closing.

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The ultimate party house for stag and hen dos - it even has its own football pitch

Former pub near Marsden is being transformed into a party venue for 30 people

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Calderdale heroin gang members jailed for cross-border drug conspiracy

Three family members from Calderdale have been jailed for their part they played in a cross-border heroin conspiracy.

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Police step up hunt for missing teenage boy as concerns grow for his safety

Mohammed Umar Khan is thought to have travelled to London and police are very concerned

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New school on allotments expected to go ahead

The allotment holders say they've submitted an application for a judicial review

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Clare's Law means people can be told of partner's violent past

West Yorkshire Police is encouraging people to use their right to ask whether their partner or ex-partner has a history of domestic abuse.

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Daughter's fitting tribute in memory of popular Huddersfield referee dad

Ella Armitage will raise money for Parkinson's UK in memory of dad Ian who died following long battle with disease

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More cash to be pumped into Dewsbury Town Centre

Several projects have been earmarked for funding

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Taxpayers have just one week left to file their tax returns

More than 3.5 million customers have just one week left to complete their self assessment tax returns and pay any tax owed, warns HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Pensioner fined for knocking down Argos delivery driver during row

James Livesey was convicted of careless driving but cleared of dangerous driving

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Event to prepare firms for Brexit

The University Business Centre (UBC), based at Halifax Piece Mill, will be the venue for an event entitled ‘Preparing for Uncertainty - The Brexit Scenarios’ on Wednesday, February 27.

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Figures reveal the decline in number of butcher's shops in Calderdale over last eight years

The number of butcher's shops in Calderdale has dropped since 2010, official figures show.

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Tell Transpennine Express what you think of their service at public meeting

The train company has come under fire for months of 'unacceptable' service

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Calderdale plan submitted for £40m state-of-the-art 'poo power' factory

Plans have been submitted to create a £40m state-of-the-art facility in Brighouse that will create electricity using poo power.

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Wednesday 23 January 2019

Thug jumped on man and punched him in the head as he lay unconscious in the street

Matthew Hunt was deemed dangerous by a judge and has now been locked up

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How male grooming products firm is helping Andy's Man Club

Huddersfield-based Thomas Michaels teams up with mental health charity

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West Yorkshire Police launches Right to Ask campaign to promote Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme

West Yorkshire Police is launching a new campaign encouraging anyone with concerns about their current or ex-partner to use their ‘right to ask’ to check if they have a history of domestic abuse.

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Another 1000 people forced on to Universal Credit in the last month

People in Kirklees are regularly being switched to the controversial system plagued by problems

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Man banned from seeing his stepfather after attacking him in a row over the TV remote

The 70-year-old gave Barry Ryan a place to stay but he pushed and punched him

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Sex offender caught with two giant knives said 'he used them to fish out coins'

Snapchat groomer Jensen Jules made the bizarre claim but magistrates didn't believe him

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CCTV appeal after woman locked in cellar during jewellery raid

West Yorkshire Police hunting gang after two incidents on New Year's Day

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Should spy cameras be hidden in Coke cans to catch out fly tippers?

Kirklees Council's former Leader, Clr David Sheard, wants the council to bring in the unusual move

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A closer look in pictures of submitted Elland bypass bridge plans

Plans to create a bridge and link road spanning the Calder and Hebble Navigation canal have been submitted to Calderdale Council.

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This beautiful sculpture has been unveiled in memory of popular schoolgirl Katelyn Dawson

Sculpture and plaque unveiled at Shelley College as pupils remember the former pupil

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How this man's drunken antics in his ex's garden left her with a £2k bill

Alexander lobbed a bench and smashed plant pots  during the bizarre wrecking spree

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Patisserie Valerie Huddersfield survives as failed company closes 71 cafes

Administrators said, "it is all but business as usual" at the surviving stores

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Millions to be spent improving fire safety across Kirklees

Upgrades for schools, children's homes, offices, aged persons' homes, libraries and other buildings owned by Kirklees Council

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Calderdale's empty house owners to be landed with full Council Tax bill

Leaving a home empty for more than two years in Calderdale will cost you more following a decision to increase the Council Tax premium levelled on them from 50 per cent to 100 per cent from 2019-20 onwards.

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Brighouse's Jack Carroll to make film debut in award winning British comedy

The young stand up comedian will appear in Eaten By Lions alongside Johnny Vegas and Asim Chaudhry

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Design experts launch competition for students at Salendine Nook High School

Lesley Gulliver and Darren Evans from The Engine Room go back to school

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Two guns found wrapped up and hidden in Grimescar woods

The firearms were discovered by a member of the public on Tuesday morning

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Thug dragged man through roof of his convertible and beat him with a stick

The appalling and unprovoked attack in Lockwood  left the victim and his mother in distress

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Huddersfield has to get this cold to qualify for cold weather payments

The government pays out £25 for seven days of very cold weather - here's everything you need to know

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Calder Valley MP blasts Corbyn over backing for second Brexit referendum

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is ‘selling out the British people by endorsing a plan to force a second EU referendum,’ according to Calder Valley MP, Craig Whittaker.

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Councils issue plea to look out for elderly neighbours as snow and ice hit

Councils representing towns and cities across England have issued a plea to look out for elderly neighbours as the cold snap worsens, causing roads and pavements to ice over.

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Stunning video shows submitted plan for ambitious Elland bypass bridge scheme

The next phase of improvement works on the A629 between Halifax and Huddersfield has moved a step closer, with the submission of the planning application for the Calder and Hebble junction.

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Yorkshire Water builds new trout fish pass in Calderdale

Yorkshire Water has built a new fish pass at Salterhebble in Calderdale to allow brown trout to swim upstream into Hebble Brook from the River Calder.

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Huddersfield's only independent skateboarding store closes blaming online shopping

Endemic, Wood Street, closed over the weekend after 12 years

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Father and daughter overjoyed after missing cat turns up - FIVE years on!

RSPCA turns into 'fairy godmother' with priceless gift of missing Tinkerbell

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Seven days of snow showers forecast after warmer weekend

Milder temperatures on Saturday with some rain over the weekend but snow showers will be back before the end of the month

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Will David Beckham be in Halifax on Saturday? The former England captain is to become a shareholder of Salford City

Former England captain David Beckham will join his former Class of 92 team-mates in becoming a part-owner of Salford City, who face FC Halifax Town this Saturday.

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Parking row granddad told fine will be quashed - and offered free gym membership

Douglas Mellor was facing a £100 fine for dropping his son off at JD Gyms at Folly Hall - but it is now being scrapped

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Cancer survivor whose life depends on using insect repellent every day urges other women to have vital tests

Wherever Kate Mason goes, she is never without insect repellent.

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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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Front line Calderdale Council staff suffer physical, verbal and racial attacks

FRONT-LINE council staff across Calderdale were verbally, physically and racially assaulted more than 150 times in the last two years.

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Cancer survivor whose life depends on using insect repellent every day urges other women to have vital tests

Wherever Kate Mason goes, she is never without insect repellent.

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Tenants who lived in damp flats say council should stop blaming families

More tenants reacted after council bosses said condensation was the cause of damp for Nicole Friend and Conrad Goodhall

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Thousands of jobs at risk as Patisserie Valerie collapses into administration

Troubled cafe chain Patisserie Valerie has collapsed into administration after the failure of rescue talks with banks.

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Halifax cat missing for FIVE YEARS has been reunited with owners by RSPCA

A Halifax cat missing for five years was reunited with his owners thanks to the RSPCA - and an updated microchip.

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Manchester Airport is creating an amazing private jet experience for everyone

It will offer fast track security and immigration and free food and drink

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How long it takes Calderdale Council to fix dangerous potholes revealed

New data has been revealed showing the fastest and slowest-acting councils in Britain when it comes to filling potholes but how quickly does Calderdale Council fill its dangerous potholes?

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'Social media is the key to success' Real Housewives star tells Huddersfield students

Star of Real Housewives of Cheshire Dawn Ward delivered a presentation to students from Kirklees College

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Calderdale wakes up to widespread frost and ice as Met Office's yellow weather warning remains in place

Calderdale woke up on Wednesday to a blanket of ice and frost with experts at the Met Office's yellow weather warning still in place.

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Halifax gears up for the Tour de Yorkshire at roadshow

Businesses and community groups were urged to make the most of an amazing opportunity as the Tour de Yorkshire roadshow rolled into town.

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Man 'critical' in hospital after van hits a wall in Keighley

A 55-year-old man is in critical condition in hospital after his van hit a wall in Keighley.

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Children's services in Kirklees has made 'significant progress'

There is growing positivity and confidence within the service after damning inspection two years ago

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Teen who threatened man with seven-inch knife turned her life around when she got pregnant

Carrie-Anne Webster threatened a man with kitchen knife

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Flooring firm Interface to move from Shelf site to Dean Clough

Flooring company Interface is to close its Shelf site and relocate to Dean Clough after a review of their business.

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More than 1,300 A&E patients face long delays at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS trust, figures show

More than 1,300 A&E patients at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS trust waited four hours or longer to be admitted, transferred or discharged in December, figures show.

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Good Samaritan was punched in the face as he tried to stop shoplifter from stealing milk

Ibrar Mehrban was jailed over the nasty attack outside a Nisa shop in Dewsbury

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Drink-driver who jumped out of moving car during high-speed police chase jailed

A judge branded David Edmund a 'complete lunatic'

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Fourteen do's and don'ts for driving in cold conditions

Drivers have been offered simple do’s and don’ts for driving in icy weather, as the cold snap continues across the country.

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Speedster caught travelling 26mph over the limit on busy Calderdale road

A speeding driver was caught travelling 26mph over the speed limit during a police operation.

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Tuesday 22 January 2019

Battle lines drawn in quest for electrification of the Calder Valley railway line

Pledges of support are needed to put an end to 'months of misery' as Calderdale Council sets out its campaign to deliver electrification of the Calder Valley line.

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Homeless man under Huddersfield railway bridge has refused offers of accommodation from council

Kirklees says it has offered him "accommodation on numerous occasions" and will continue to work with him

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Drunk man attacked partner after Lindley pub refused to serve them

The attack happened in the couple's car after they were ejected from the Bay Horse pub

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Halifax execution landmark to reveal its grisly past to visitors

Visitors to an iconic landmark in Halifax that was used to execute people will now give an insight into its grisly past.

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Pervert travelled hundreds of miles to have sex with 15-year-old girl in Travelodge

Lawrence Bolton, 23, had 'not groomed' the girl but was caught when her parents became aware of what happened

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Man caught stealing from Boots writes apology letter and vows not to do it again

Tobiasz Rudzinski wrote a letter to magistrates apologising for stealing Gucci aftershave from the Huddersfield

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Last Tango in Halifax star to join cast of Emmerdale

Last Tango in Halifax actor Dean Andrews is to join ITV soap Emmerdale later this year, it has been revealed.

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Grisly details of execution machine used to kill 100 people to be revealed

Halifax beheaded thieves and criminals with a machine similar to a guillotine

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Restaurant owner to hold emergency meeting after M&S announces shock Huddersfield closure

Traders invited to meeting to discuss recent closures and offer practical solutions

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Youngsters in care will not be placed in B&Bs say council

There are more than 600 children in Kirklees in care

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Man throttled his partner - because she made him leave the pub early

'I screamed and felt like I couldn't breathe' said Raymond Plant's terrified victim

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Huddersfield's 10-year challenge – how the town has changed in 10 years

We pick 10 views of the town that have changed dramatically in a decade

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Calderdale gritters on patrol as borough prepares for cold snap

Gritters in Calderdale will be out this afternoon and patrolling the streets into the night as the borough prepares for cold and icy conditions.

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Young woman died following drugs overdose, inquest hears

Amy Carter, 23, of Ovendon, died in December 2018

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Monks to bless Thai takeaway in Elland at special ceremony

There will be chance to experience a taste of far eastern culture at the heart of Elland, when the town’s Thai takeaway café receives a Buddhist blessing.

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Learn about history of Halifax Gibbet with new heritage information board

Visitors to the iconic Gibbet in Halifax will soon be able to learn more about its history, thanks to a new heritage information board being unveiled on Saturday 2 February.

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End of an era as last bank in Hebden Bridge closes

The last bank in Hebden Bridge has closed leaving people with the prospect of travelling miles to other centres to go into a branch.

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There is a 19-hour ice warning for Huddersfield as temperatures plummet

Met Office says the freezing temperatures could disrupt roads and result in slips on pavements

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Bid to speed up Clifton Enterprise zone and business park plan

A £45 MILLION plan to create new ‘enterprise zones’ in West Yorkshire, including one in Calderdale, will be discussed this week.

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Beautician mum died from 'fat clot' after having Brazilian butt lift surgery

Inquest hears how the mother-of-three travelled to a private hospital in Turkey for the procedure

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Elderly widow died after clothes caught fire while stood at stove

Winifred Clarke, 86, suffered terrible burns in blaze at her Deighton home

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Malicious vandal used specialist tools to destroy park's fruit trees

Holmfirth community groups saddened by destruction which they say wasn't a random act

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Urgent call for more help in Calderdale schools to recognise mental health issues

Helping schools to do more to recognise mental health issues among their pupils so they can then assist them should be a council priority, say Calderdale’s Liberal Democrats.

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Police caught man smoking cannabis in a parked car avoids fine

Liam Folan was a passenger in the vehicle and admitted he used the drug recreationally

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Superfast internet speeds on the way for Huddersfield as part of £30m broadband project

Homes and businesses set to benefit from broadband speeds which are 200 times faster than the average UK household

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Here's how to sign electrification petition to improve Calder Valley rail line

A petition calling for the electrification of the Calder Valley line has been launched by Calderdale Council as part of its campaign for greater investment in the service.

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Met Office issues yellow warning for ice in Calderdale

The Met Office is warning people in Calderdale to take care after they issued a yellow weather warning for ice.

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Nearly half of young children in Calderdale not vaccinated in time for flu season, figures show

Nearly half of young children in Calderdale were not vaccinated when flu season hit, according to Public Health England.

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VIDEO: The Tour de Yorkshire is in 100 days – here’s how you can get involved

With 100 days to go until the fifth edition of the Tour de Yorkshire, Welcome to Yorkshire has revealed the top 10 qualities they are searching for when recruiting Tour Makers. 

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Cars seized in fight against Calderdale's dangerous drivers

Two cars have been seized by police as part of a Calderdale operation that tackles dangerous and irresponsible drivers.

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The staggering number of young women who are too scared to go for a smear test

Warnings as many are not going for the tests due to feeling embarrassed, scared or vulnerable

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Blood moon wows people in the skies above Calderdale

There was an interesting sight in the sky in the early hours of Monday morning (January 21) as a total lunar eclipse took place.

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Problem teen banned from Dewsbury was caught there four times in a month

Yaaseen Farooq is part of a group of nuisance youths who cannot go into the town or its hospital

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Memorial bench for Ralph Fox is moved to Halifax Town Hall

A memorial bench dedicated to Halifax-born Ralph Fox, who died in the Spanish Civil War, has been moved to Halifax Town Hall.

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Monday 21 January 2019

Snow falls on M62 as Met Office's yellow weather warning remains in place

A yellow weather warning remains in place for large parts of Yorkshire after snow fell in the region in the early hours of Tuesday morning/

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'I knew it was a bit iffy' man paid £150 to move a £50k stolen car admits

James Fairburn collected the Audi from a pub after it was taken in a burglary

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This pensioner dropped his grandson off at the gym - and was hit with £100 fine

Douglas Mellor, 77, is refusing to pay the fine after being caught out taking grandson Scott to JD Gym

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Woman waved knife about in the street but called police herself - and could be locked up for TEN years

Drunken Claire Dyson pleaded guilty to her second offence of knife possession after dumping the weapon on a sofa in a garden

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This is when the Met Office says it will snow in Huddersfield tomorrow

There is a yellow weather warning in place for the town with some saying it could be thunder snow 

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Benefits cheat claimed £18k she was not entitled to over three years

Diane Sainsbury failed to tell Kirklees Council and the DWP about her marital status

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Bomb squad called after granddad finds German World War II bomb in tool set

The pensioner made the shocking discovery among a job lot of antique tools

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Police called to Lepton home after suspected World War II bomb found

Wakefield Road was closed in both directions while a bomb disposal squad investigated the device

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Firearm seized from house as three arrested in armed police sting

A man and two women were arrested following the raid in Bradley

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"I want to be like everyone else": Calderdale parents in effort to buy prosthetic arm for four-year-old Jacob

An inspiring four-year-old boy can be seen somersaulting through the air and swinging on monkey bars - even though he was born with only one arm.

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Armed police close off street as officers seen swooping on house

One resident saw two people led away in handcuffs in Bradley this morning

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Two teenagers seriously injured in early hours moped smash

The 16-year-old rider and his passenger, 17, suffered the injuries when moped hit wall in Milnsbridge

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Man cut free from overturned car after smash near Elland

Two people were hurt in the crash

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Todmorden artist designs stained glass window for HRH Prince Charles

Todmorden stained glass artist Deborah Lowe got her first ever Royal commission when she was asked to design a stained glass window fit for a prince.

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Efe Sodje set up charity to help African children - but he is now in jail for taking the cash for himself

The former Huddersfield Town legend has now been jailed for his part in the scam

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Unusual sight as pair of parakeets spotted in Sowerby Bridge

There have been a couple of unusual visitors spotted flying around Sowerby Bridge today (Monday).

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Fifteen of the best pictures from this year's Roy Castle Tapathon in Halifax

Top tappers from 13 dance groups from Calderdale and beyond danced their hearts out at the Roy Castle Tapathon at North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax, yesterday (Sunday).

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Todmorden girl followed by 'masked man with carving knife' on way home from school

A schoolgirl from Todmorden was left shaken up after she was followed by a man holding a knife on her way home from school.

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Stunning pictures of wolf blood moon captured over Huddersfield

The rare phenomena won't be appearing again for another 18 years

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Inquest opens into death of police worker who fell from Lockwood viaduct

James Briddon was a detention officer with West Yorkshire Police

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Channel 4 film crews spotted in Halifax town centre filming for Ackley Bridge

Films crews have been spotted at Westgate Arcade in Halifax for the latest series of Ackley Bridge.

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Snow on the hills this week but no sign of Beast from the East comeback in Huddersfield

Huddersfield will see snow and sleet on higher ground this week with a yellow warning for ice

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Halifax ballet dancer, 81, wows judges on BBC's The Greatest Dancer

An 81-year-old dancer from Halifax, who has been named Britain's oldest ballerina, wowed the judges on BBC show, The Greatest Dancer.

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Brighouse card payments firm adds Harrogate Spring Water contract to client portfolio

A Brighouse-based card payments firm founded in 2013 with just a desk, chair and a book of contacts has secured a significant new contract with international bottled water brand, Harrogate Spring Water.

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Met Office issue weather warning for Halifax commuters

Calderdale commuters have been warned to be careful tomorrow morning after the Met Office issues a weather warning for icy conditions.

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On your marks.. Here's how to get tickets for the Elbow and Embrace Piece Hall concerts

Two of the biggest names in indie music will descend on the Piece Hall this Summer after Elbow joined Embrace in booking their Halifax gig date.

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Autism Reality Experience gives visitors an insight at The Piece Hall

Visitors to The Piece Hall were given an insight into autism as the Autism Reality Experience was brought to Halifax to raise awareness of the condition.

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Award winning rock band Elbow coming to Halifax for Piece Hall gig

Mercury Prize Winning rock band Elbow come to The Piece Hall, Halifax on June 30 with a line-up of supporting artists to be announced.

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Thirteen Calderdale locations that have been used in television and film

For some there’s nothing more exciting than being sat at home watching a film or TV programme and spotting your town in the heart of the action.

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West Yorkshire people are still being admitted to hospital for Victorian illnesses

Official figures show there were admissions for rickets, tuberculosis, gout and other 19th century diseases last year

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Sunday 20 January 2019

Banned man who refused to leave his ex's home said he was concerned for her health

Police were called because Emanuel Charles ignored his court order by attending at the Holmfirth house

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One village post office closes down and another one is set to go

Plans to re-locate the village post office have failed

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Safety work begins on Calderdale bridge to prevent further suicides

Calderdale Council has taken action following concerns raised by a coroner

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TECH TALK: Buckle & Seam’s Messenger Bag Sierra

Well, not exactly tech you might say, but as it's something to carry your laptop in, it just about scrapes into the category.

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Four-year-old born with one arm who does gymnastics needs your help raising cash for a prosthetic 'Hulk' arm

Jacob Scrimshaw is desperate for a prosthetic arm so he can double up on his talents

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These UFO eyewitness were shocked by what they saw over West Yorkshire - and one woman was terrified

Strange sightings reported in Marsden, Halifax, Heckmondwike and Leeds

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