Sunday 31 March 2019

The shops Halifax used to have - how many do you remember?

The shops seen on the streets of Halifax have evolved over the years, with different brands coming and going throughout the town.

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Big changes ahead with wintry snap in from north

Raw wind chill will add to the country’s wintry woe

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Lord's Brewery gets massive boost with firm's six-figure investment

The news comes hot on the heels of Magic Rock Brewery sale on Friday

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M62 Leeds and Bradford live traffic updates plus West Yorkshire breaking news

The latest traffic, news and weather updates for Leeds, Halifax, Bradford, Huddersfield and Wakefield

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Beer joy for Meltham as thousands of drinkers get ready for ale festival

Around 2,000 people are set to join in the fun later this month

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Raid on village social club finds £350k worth of drugs

More than 500 cannabis plants were discovered

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Don't ignore condition that causes 'zombie fingers' and purple toes, says charity

Appeal for people to check if they have Raynaud's disease, which can cause painful hands and feet when the weather turns cold

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Amazing lost cartoons by John Bairstow Rushworth depicting life in the 1920s to the 1950s

Family of 93-year-old Huddersfield man find treasure trove of pictures after his death

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Locked up in Huddersfield and Kirklees in March

The list includes burglars, rapists and already-serving prisoners

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More than a million Yorkshire folk are living in poverty

Record levels of employment in the UK have done nothing to reduce poverty in the county

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Brexit Express huffs and puffs its way through Yorkshire

Rare chance to see glorious steam engine - despite all the politics...

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Olympic badminton star set to open new Aldi store in Holmfirth

40 jobs created at derelict building in Thongsbridge

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Burglars smash their way into Co-op store in early morning ram raid

It's not the first time this store has been targeted

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One in four reception age children in Calderdale are overweight or obese

Shocking findings about youngsters' health reported to Calderdale Council

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NOSTALGIA: Huddersfield prom nights and school leavers' parties

Here's another dip into our recent archives

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Greater powers for West Yorkshire Police to use stop and search to tackle violent crime

Police in West Yorkshire are to be given greater powers to tackle knife crime.

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Your Mother's Day selfies 2019 - see if you and your mum are in the gallery

Hundreds of you have been showing your love for your mother

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Plans to convert boiler room into classroom at Rastrick school and other applications

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

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Former Todmorden mayor Steph Booth talks about caring for husband, actor Tony Booth, as she lost him Alzheimer’s

Steph Booth was married to actor Tony Booth for 23 years – for the last ten he had Alzheimer’s. As she publishes her memoirs, she talks to  Catherine Scott

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How affordable are the homes in your part of Huddersfield? Find out with our gadget

Use our tool to see if you could afford to buy a home where you live in Huddersfield

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Saturday 30 March 2019

How this Vauxhall ended up wedged between a car and a wall

This video shows how it was recovered

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Antidepressant prescriptions given out in England hit 70 million

Almost double the number of pills dispensed a decade ago

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£53,000 cannabis farm found in sleepy rural village

53-year-old dad claimed it was for personal use

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Ginger Whale's gin map of Yorkshire shows why county is gin capital of the world

Gomersal deli has customers and suppliers flocking to tiny shop 'in the middle of nowhere'

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Huddersfield Town relegated: Christopher Schindler the pick in 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace

How Mel Booth marked the Town performances on sad day at Selhurst Park

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Here's what's happening at Vinyl Tap for Record Store Day

Huddersfield music shop teams up with The Parish and Epicure Bar and Kitchen

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Huddersfield Town RELEGATED from Premier League after 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace

Penalty agony, late doubler and results elsewhere seal Terriers' fate

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Police issued plea to help find convicted armed robber

Crosland Moor man wanted for questioning in connection with several offences

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Crystal Palace vs Huddersfield Town LIVE: Terriers looking to avoid relegation today

All the build up and live match action from today's Premier League clash at Selhurst Park

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Armed cops swoop on house over gun threats

A dozen police cars descended on a property in Lockwood late last night

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TECH TALK: Moobox ProXT Wire-Free HD Camera

IN this day and age home security devices are becoming more and more popular and often necessary.

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Ex-cocaine user reveals the damage caused to his nose by a 25-year addiction

Ian Higginson shared a graphic image of the damage done to his nose in the hope of warning others about the dangers of taking cocaine

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Firefighters discover cannabis farm after putting out wheelie bin blaze

Police investigating arson incidents on Bradford Road in  Hillhouse

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Wedding bells were ringing at successful Todmorden fayre

The inaugural wedding fayre held by the newly formed Todmorden Weddings has been hailed as a great success.

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Paddock actor Alyce Liburd beat 100 others for leading role in Rita, Sue and Bob Too

Alice quit job at New Look to become an actor and lands part in iconic 1980s play coming home to Bradford

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The Piece Hall in Halifax lost more than £850,000 in first year since £19m revamp

Historic Grade I listed building pulled in three million visitors in its first 12 months

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Community order for stealing a bum bag containing £200 cash and other court cases

These Calderdale cases were heard at Bradford Magistrate’s Court.

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Brighouse-based Yorkshire Payments invests £200,000 to launch new division

Payment technology firm, Yorkshire Payments, has invested £200,000 to launch a new Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) division to drive business growth.

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How tenants have netted thousands selling the council houses they bought days earlier

One of the most extreme cases of "flipping" council houses occurred in Kirklees in 2003, new data has revealed

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Friday 29 March 2019

Is this the end of the Sunday roast?

As joints of meat fall in sales by 40%, some are suggesting that Sunday roasts are no longer a family favourite

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Welcome to Yorkshire’s former staff break silence over ‘mental torture’ after Sir Gary Verity’s resignation

FORMER STAFF have spoken of the “mental torture” they suffered from Welcome to Yorkshire’s ex-chief executive Sir Gary Verity as the extent of the bullying culture he was responsible for at the tourism agency emerged.

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Households to face inflation-busting price hikes from April 1

Cost of household utilies and essentials such as stamps is going up

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? Last week it was Gringo's restaurant

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Frustration mounts over delay to online porn age checks

The measures could be delayed once again

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Man, 39, charged with murder of Richard Astin

Mr Astin, 42, was found with fatal stab injuries near The Highgate on New Hey Road in Oakes

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Nine more Huddersfield pubs with beautiful views chosen by you

You've recommended more places to enjoy a pint and take in the view

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Burglar who tried to wash away crime scene blood with Pepsi sent to jail

William Trotter cut himself breaking into Pizza Hut

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Huddersfield MP backs People's Vote on Brexit as Theresa May deal defeated again

Barry Sheerman tells the Commons that the people deserve another chance to vote

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Police confirm reports of weapons in disturbance near Calderdale high school

Weapons were brandished in a disturbance close to Brooksbank School in Elland yesterday.

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Pupil fled in terror as car gang armed with knives and bats drove at her

The Brooksbank School pupils were at Elland recreation ground when the incident happened

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Grenfell fraudster who netted £47k in support jailed

The conman has been sent down for five years

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Male GPs outearn female GPs by a third in the NHS

A new report shows the stark gender pay gap - plus women are also missing out on the top jobs

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Mother and her ex jailed for death of 22-month-old

Eve Leatherland's mother's partner was guilty of murder, while her mum was convicted of causing or allowing a child to die

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Magic Rock Brewery sold to huge Australian company Lion in seven-figure deal

Founder Richard Burhouse says sale will secure its future, help with expansion plans - and from Monday their beers will be in Tesco

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This is the Scandinavian-style eco mansion Manchester United manager Ole Gunner Solskjaer will call home

He started building the house in Cheshire in 2007 before moving back to Norway. Now he can move into it.

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Retailers should stop selling early Easter egg sales to tackle obesity, says charity

Average Easter egg contains almost three-quarters of an adult's recommended daily calorie intake

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Piece Hall and Calderdale Council bosses respond to £850,000 operating loss

Bosses at the Piece Hall and Calderdale Council have responded to loss the Grade I listed building has made in its first year.

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McDonald's responds to rumours of a return to Dewsbury

The global burger chain closed its restaurant in the town in 2013 - but is it coming back?

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'It's almost home time for the lads' - heartbreaking final Instagram post before Her’s fatal car crash

'It's almost home time for the lads'

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Man who 'used props' while pretending to be homeless banned from town

Alan Dainton was on full benefits but bought items to make himself look like a rough sleeper

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Crash causing vehicle to shed its load closes two lanes of M62 at AInley Top

Motorists are being warned about long delays on the M62 after a crash at Ainley Top.

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Two weeks to go to enter ExaminerLive Schools Awards

This is your chance to salute schools across Huddersfield and Kirklees

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Halifax project secures share of £2.6m to reduce re-offending and use of drugs

A community in project in Halifax has received grants totalling over £2.6m from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Safer Communities Fund.

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M62 crash and slip-road blocked near Ainley Top - live updates

There are two ongoing incidents causing problems on the motorway

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Drunken violent thug smashed man's jaw - but escaped jail after judge told of events that had 'catastrophic' impact on him

Judge takes pity on him after hearing about incident in 2017 that changed his life

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Collection of drawings by John Rushworth

Collection of drawings by John Rushworth

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'It's like the living dead in here...' - the ten times when Brexit became The Thick of It

Because if you don't laugh, you'll cry

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Enjoy the sunshine because it could snow in Huddersfield next week

Temperatures could fall to -1°C and snow showers could follow

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Warning over fake smoke being pumped out of George Hotel during stunt filming

Filming taking place over three days at town centre location

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Piece Hall makes £850,000 operating loss after huge £19m renovation

Halifax's historic Piece Hall made a loss of £855,142 in its first year of operation and revealed daily costs of £5,000 per day to run in its first annual report and set of accounts.

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£10,000 grant to develop Food Mixer web shop

Calderdale now has its own click-and-collect farmers market thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for Calderdale.

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Tackling child obesity must be made a priority in Calderdale health officers warn

Tackling a growing weight problem among reception class age children must be a priority, Calderdale councillors have been told.

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College academy team links with Halifax RLFC

Halifax RLFC, in partnership with Calderdale College, has officially launched its Under 19s Academy.

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Should the smoking age be increased to 21?

Health professionals are all for the move

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This Huddersfield firm is creating 300 jobs over the next four years

Deighton-based firm has held back investment due to Brexit but has decided to spend anyway

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You can now buy Parma Violet-flavoured cider

The new flavour from Brothers is being sold in shops and all Greene King pubs

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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust hit hard by winter pressures, data reveals

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust was hit hard by winter pressures this year, figures show.

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Kirklees museums and galleries to be re-imagined in tourism drive

Arts and culture are at the core of a major regeneration project that reaches across Kirklees

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Iconic children's TV show Rugrats is coming back

Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures have started making new show and a live-action CGI movie

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Majority of Halifax roads re-open after overturned lorry crash

One road still remains closed after a serious crash where a lorry overturned and came withing inches of ploughing into a row of houses.

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Twelve Calderdale locations that have been used in Sally Wainwright TV dramas

Sally Wainwright dramas are well loved across the world and have really put Calderdale on the map.

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Fifteen more Kirklees Council owned assets go up for sale

The latest auction of publicly owned land and premises has been announced

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Mobile speed cameras will be at these 16 locations in Calderdale next week

Here are the locations of mobile speed cameras in Calderdale from week commencing Monday, April 1.

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Temperatures to reach 18C as we end week with a scorcher

Mother's Day will be cooler, however

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'Staggering' rise in gin sales sees record 73 million bottles bought in 2018

Sales broke £2billion, almost doubling in two years

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Spate of burglaries in the Holme Valley among 34 crimes reported to police across Huddersfield

Break-ins reported in Honley, Meltham, Dalton, Lockwood, Holmfirth, Newsome and Almondbury

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M62 Leeds and Bradford live traffic updates plus West Yorkshire breaking news

The latest traffic, news and weather updates for Leeds, Halifax, Bradford, Huddersfield and Wakefield

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Thursday 28 March 2019

"Our school is safe": Calderdale headteacher after violent incident near school

A Calderdale headteacher has reassured parents after reports of a violent incident close to his school yesterday.

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Man accused of bombarding his ex with WhatsApp messages threatening to kill her family

David Dykes allegedly followed the victim to Queensgate Market to get her to drop the court charges against him

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'Sweetest boy' took his own life aged 12 after being bullied

‘He was our amazing, special angel,’ say his heartbroken parents

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Man slams 'ridiculous' benefits system after winning third DWP battle in six years

Graham Duncan had his Personal Independence Payment (PIP) slashed by £250 a month

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Forced to flee her adopted country because of Brexit hatred

Former Hungarian child refugee says she is looking to leave the UK to escape the xenophobia caused by Brexit tensions

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Cancer patients face stress due to lack of help from employers, charity says

Employers may be breaking the law by not supporting people diagnosed with the disease

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Road at Stump Cross reopens following overturned lorry crash

The A58 has finally reopened after an earlier incident which saw a lorry overturn and crash into a house.

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Former addict who stole thousands from vulnerable pensioner spared jail for sake of her baby

Judge says impact of custody on son has to be at "forefront of her mind"

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New classrooms planned for King James School as consultation on Almondbury schools' future opens

King James School wants to build 10 new classrooms

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Watch as reporter is pushed and has phone knocked from hand at scene of Bradley Bar trailer incident

Worker involved in clean-up operation not happy to appear on film

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Teen will NOT face court over attack on Syrian refugee at Almondbury school

The Crown Prosecution Service has concluded that there is not enough evidence for a charge of racially aggravated assault

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Breakfast interrupted at a cafe by masked gunmen who 'kidnapped' man

The man had run into the cafe shouting 'save me' before being bundled into a car

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Kirklees Council's surplus assets

Kirklees Council's surplus assets

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Trawlermen fishing for prawns dredge up human remains

Unidentified man was caught in the team's nets

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Trailer overturns at Bradley Bar roundabout - live updates

Delays along Bradley Road towards Huddersfield after xx overturns

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Couple who loaned woman thousands for a mansion deposit were 'groomed and scammed'

Woman convinced the pair she needed the down payment for a nine-bedroom home

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Halifax roads to remain closed into the evening due to oil spillage after major lorry crash

Main roads around Halifax will remain closed into the evening after a serious lorry crash.

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How to make your home an Instagram hit in six simple steps

Restoring Landsdowne's Kristine Hall shares her styling secrets for 'decor-gramming' success

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Brexit: What the hell is going to happen next?

House of Commons split on what sort of Brexit it would like

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Stressed social worker stole £28k from vulnerable families fund - to feed cocaine addiction

Lisa Finn forged signatures on council documents meant to provide emergency money for desperate families

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Rivers twice as wide as those on Earth flowed on Mars one billion years ago

Raging water courses carved deep channels into the Martian surface

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Proposals for compulsory microchipping of cats get ministerial backing

Cat owners could be required by law to microchip their pet

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Eye-removal operation was result of inexcusable NHS failure, reveals investigation

Failure to diagnose and treat Eric Stevenson's eye infection meant it became untreatable

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Are you smarter than a seven-year-old? Take our quiz

Would you be top of the class?

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Hilton offers free hotel rooms for naps this Monday

The company are letting people book an hour's stay at selected hotels across the country for a quick kip

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Daffodil worker shortages amid crop loss warnings after Brexit uncertainty

The daffodil season provides around £45 million a year to the UK economy

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Calderdale police appeal for help in the hunt for wanted man

Calderdale police officer are appealing for information to help find a 21-year-old who officers want to speak to about an offence.

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Spend evening with man who discovered Oasis

Evening with Alan McGee

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Google Digital Garage heads to Todmorden for workshop session

Google has been invited by the Upper Calder Valley Renaissance (UCVR) to bring its Google Digital Garage to Todmorden.

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Watch amazing footage of Stump Cross lorry drama from above

The Suez waste truck overturned in Halifax this morning after colliding with a house

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Graduate still over limit after night drinking rum smashed into car on M62

Tebogo Nemukula was still under the influence from the previous evening when the smash occurred near Outlane

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Man accused of stalking and sending threatening Facebook message to his prison officer ex

Carl Eaton denies charges of witness intimidation and stalking and faces trial

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Audi driver injured in 5am collision with car at traffic lights

Police investigation taking place into crash on Edgerton Road

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Suez driver taken to hospital after truck overturns in Halifax road

The road is expected to remain closed until 3pm

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Murder suspect remains in custody as detectives continue to investigate stabbing of Richard Astin

Investigation into murder is continuing as detectives continue to question suspect

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Halifax charity founder gets invitation to meet The Queen

The founder of a Halifax children’s charity is to meet the Queen at Windsor Castle on Tuesday in recognition of his charity’s work.

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Aerial pictures show scale of damage and clean up after major Halifax lorry crash

These stunning pictures have captured the scale of the Halifax lorry crash this morning and the clean up operation underway.

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How Calderdale MP’s voted in Parliament this week as Brexit saga goes on

Halifax MP Holly Lynch has called for the people to have a final say as the Brexit saga rumbles on.

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Number of Huddersfield people having affairs increasing according to cheating map

Illicit Encounters maps shows the number of cheaters by postcode

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Everything we know about the Halifax lorry crash, clean up and when the roads will reopen

Diversions, delays and road closures are still in place after a lorry crashed and overturned on one of the main routes near Halifax town centre.

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Sky reveals big changes to its Sky Go and NowTV streaming services

It is good news for customers of the TV company

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Focus on Beech Primary School as it celebrates wellbeing, sports, Mrs Sunderland success and fun with maths!

We're celebrating the great things about Beech Primary School

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First look at chaos caused by overturned waste lorry at Stump Cross

Leeds Road closed after lorry hits house in Stump Cross, Halifax

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Young mum warns of elaborate scam after handing over £520 for dud iPhone

Georgina said her 'heart fell out' when she realised she'd been the victim of Facebook Marketplace swindlers

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They're not cyclists, they're 'people who ride bikes'

Researchers have suggested abandoning the word cyclist as more than half of people view them as 'subhuman'

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Council is urged to take action and clear piles of rubbish dumped in Mixenden

Calderdale Council have been urged to take action about a growing pile of rubbish behind a row of shops in Mixenden.

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Couple whose baby suffered head injury can resume family life as litigation halted

Social workers thought the boy may have suffered an 'inflicted non-accidental injury'

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Waste company Suez to investigate Halifax crash as lorry overturns

The company that owns the lorry that has crashed and overturned in Halifax will launch an investigation into the incident.

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Brand new B&M store in Todmorden opens with help of charity

Today (Thursday) saw the long awaited opening of the brand new B&M Todmorden store, on Halifax Road.

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Work begins on memorial to the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment in Halifax town centre

Work has begun on the site of the memorial to the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment in Halifax town centre.

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Road safety inspection to take place after Halifax lorry crashes

A road in Halifax will be inspected before it is re-opened after a lorry crashed and overturned earlier this morning.

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Gizza Job Man jailed for stealing money from elderly women

Jason Allen, 39, broke into one woman's home and robbed another outside her house

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BAFTA TV Awards 2019 nominations - the full list

BBC dramas Killing Eve and A Very English Scandal dominate the shortlist

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Smart Motorway safety fears after two fatal crashes

The AA claims the fatalities highlight problems with the new 'all lane running system'

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Live: Overturned lorry closes Hough, Stump Cross, plus M62 Leeds and Bradford live traffic updates plus West Yorkshire breaking news

The latest traffic, news and weather updates for Leeds, Halifax, Bradford, Huddersfield and Wakefield

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M62 Leeds and Bradford live traffic updates plus West Yorkshire breaking news

The latest traffic, news and weather updates for Leeds, Halifax, Bradford, Huddersfield and Wakefield

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Ricky Gervais delights fans by confirming he has begun writing After Life’s second season

Viewers have shared the ways the bittersweet show touched them

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Bottle of wine a week 'equivalent to smoking' for lifetime cancer risk

Study showed three bottles a week is equivalent to smoking eight cigarettes per week for men and 23 per week for women

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McDonald's drive-thru will use AI to have your food ready before you even order

Drive-thru menu panels will change depending on weather, time, restaurant traffic and trends

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Man vs machine: Should we be concerned about robots taking our jobs?

Is there such a thing as 'robot-proofing' jobs

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Could you be suffering from Brexit anxiety?

New research suggests 20 million Brits are feeling powerless, angry, or worried as a result of Brexit

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I brought down my gangster ex-boyfriend - now I live in fear

After two years living under the control of a merciless mob boss Stacey risked her life to put him behind bars

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7 bowel cancer warning signs to look out for

The majority of bowel cancer cases can be cured but it needs to be treated early enough for doctors to make a difference

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Are the Brexit rebels finally ready to back Theresa May's deal?

Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg could get in line behind the PM

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Woman lives almost pain-free thanks to genetic mutation

She also may have enhanced wound healing, says new research

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Huddersfield Town accounts for last season REVEALED

Transfer spend of £58m, TV income tops £100m, profit of £23m

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Calderdale man to appear in court charged with murder

A Calderdale man is set to appear at crown court today charged with murder.

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Police warn of major disruption on Halifax roads as overturned lorry crashes into house

An overturned lorry is causing major delays on the roads after it overturned and crashed into a house this morning.

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Huddersfield Town brand launched in Copenhagen thanks to Denmark stars

Jonas Lossl, Mathias Zanka and Philip Billing made Terriers off-field move a 'no brainer'

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Halifax road closed after lorry hits house and overturns

Traffic is heavy in the area and motorists are being warned to take alternative routes

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WATCH: Major route into Halifax blocked by overturned lorry - rush hour chaos on roads

There has been chaos on the roads this morning as an overturned lorry has blocked a major route into Halifax this morning.

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More than 1,000 homes could be built on brownfield land in Calderdale

More than 1,000 new homes could be built on derelict or previously used land in Calderdale, according to greenbelt campaigners.

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Wanted in Calderdale - these are the people police 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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Diversions after overturned lorry in Halifax

There are diversions in place after a lorry overturned in Halifax.

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This is how much more likely ethnic minorities are to be unemployed in Kirklees

New figures still show wide gap between people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and white people

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Calderdale police operation targets nuisance drivers in Halifax district

A dedicated police operation was once again deployed to an area in Halifax to tackle dangerous and irresponsible drivers.

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Wednesday 27 March 2019

Woman jumped into a stranger's car in fear of a drugged up man 'waving a knife' as he followed her

Shoeless Shamrez Wasim was arrested because of his bizarre behaviour - then chucked food all over his cell

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£10 million revamp of Brighouse market could be on the horizon

Traders in Brighouse have given their backing to a major market revamp after politicians revealed their dream of redesigning the current site.

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Man poured a hot drink over his ex and threatened 'I'll kill you in your sleep', court hears

Mark Winrow denies threatening to kill his former girlfriend at her Dewsbury Moor home

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Vision to ensure more is done for international businesses to invest in Calderdale

MORE needs to be done to make sure international businesses wanting to invest in the region look beyond Leeds – according to a new report.

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These selfish blue badge cheats have been fined by magistrates

Rebecca Sohotha and Viktor Bogolanovic used badges belonging to their disabled family members to park for free in Huddersfield

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NHS chart shows the medicines no longer available on prescription

The chart was posted on Facebook and follows guidance issued by the NHS

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Meet the Calderdale volunteers who are helping the plight of Indian children

Through the founding of a children’s care village in India, John Veitch and a team of volunteers have supported young people out of poverty. Laura Drysdale reports.

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Pensioner turned detective to stop this heartless carer from stealing from him and his dementia suffering wife

The 91-year-old planted banknotes and set up a camera to catch callous Olwen Dyson in the act

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Amriz 'Major' Iqbal may have been hit with a crow bar as he lay dying, court hears

Fozia Iqbal said a masked man attacked Major as he lay motionless on the ground

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Labour politicians turn on their own Local Plan to fight new homes on green belt

Budding MP criticises opponents for being "way too late" to oppose controversial village scheme

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Elland-based Smith Brothers celebrate 20 years in business and look to the future

Brothers started their business from the back of a van

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This frightening haul of weapons was found when a vehicle failed to stop for police

Police officer warns that knife crime is a 'very real and present threat'

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Police carry out patrols outside school after attack on Halifax schoolboy, 12

Police have carried out 'reassurance patrols' outside a Sowerby bridge high school today after a 12-year-old boy was viciously attacked at a bus stop.

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

Film crews have been spotted once again in the centre of Halifax as filming continues for Channel 4 drama, Ackley Bridge.

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Man assaulted woman on train from Manchester to Leeds train

A man assaulted a woman on the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds.

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Schoolboy left covered in blood after incident outside high school

The victim, 12,  suffered gash to his head and two broken bones in the incident

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Calderdale Council leader urges Chancellor to act on school funding ‘crisis’

CALDERDALE’S council leader has called on his Town Hall colleagues to back a motion urging Chancellor Phillip Hammond to reverse cuts that have wiped millions of pounds from the school budgets in recent years.

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Hunt for driver who fled after smashing into two cars

Police have issued a description of the driver after he drove off following two crashes

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How likely are you to be replaced by a robot at work?

Nearly 150,000 jobs in Yorkshire are at a high risk of automation according to a report from the Office of National Statistics.

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Poundstretcher to shut Huddersfield warehouse which employs around 120 people

The firm is offering Huddersfield staff the chance to move 90 miles to Leicester

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Dessert parlour and funeral home offer safe zone after wave of stabbings

Delicious Desserts and Huddersfield Funeral Home say anyone in danger can take refuge there

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Children create 'Bring Back Our Park' campaign group - and WIN

Their park in Riddings Road had equipment removed in 2016 but is now getting a £25,000 revamp

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Man assaults woman on Halifax-bound train after heated exchange

The British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted on a train heading to Halifax.

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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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Police appeal for witnesses after woman assaulted on Halifax train from Manchester

Officers are appealing for witnesses following an assault on board a train from Manchester Victoria to Halifax.

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Restoring reputations of Yorkshire Ripper’s victims after decades of victim-blaming

For decades, Peter Sutcliffe’s victims have been divided into either prostitutes and ‘good time girls’ or those killed ‘by mistake’. But now two new investigations reveal the truth. Chris Burn reports.

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Calderdale caravan site to double in size on green belt land

A Calderdale caravan site can have an extra pitches on its green belt land, councillors have agreed.

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Halifax male model fronts fitness group to tackle mental health

Two gruelling early-morning runs up the 414 steps at Scammonden Dam isn’t the Sunday morning most people have in mind.

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Calder Valley MP welcomes funding to help people off the streets in Calderdale

Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker has welcomed today’s further commitment from the Conservative Government to help rough sleepers off the street for good.

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TECH TALK: Adonit PhotoGrip Qi and Wireless Charger

Let's face it, we've all been there - you're trying to get that flawless shot to capture the perfect night out with your pals, but no matter how hard you try you just can't squeeze everyone into the frame.

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Grandad goes from crippling pain to flying a Spitfire after high tech operation

Neil Shuttleworth could barely walk before his state of the art op

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Halifax fireplace fraudster jailed for £120,000 scam targeting family businesses

Two fraudsters who scammed family-run businesses by buying fireplaces and other high-value goods using stolen card details have been jailed at Manchester Crown Court.

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This is how much a hard Brexit will cost every person in West Yorkshire

Study compares impact per head of Britain leaving the EU in 'hard' and 'soft' Brexit scenarios

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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Richard Astin who was stabbed to death

Suspect is a 39-year-old man from Huddersfield

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Chance to join battle of the decades at Halifax fundraising event

There's a chance to step back in time at a charity event which put the 80's up against the 90's.

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Nightclubs in Calderdale stay popular, bucking national trend according to figures

Calderdale nightlife remains popular, bucking the trend across the country of clubs closing, figures reveal.

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Jealous man attacked his wife because he thought she was sleeping with her boss

The victim was on her hands and knees and screaming hysterically as Gary Bennett attacked her

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Leaders to 'bite the hands off' organisation offering funding to protect Calderdale buildings

Calderdale Councillors agreed they should “bite their hands off” to accept funding offered as part of a scheme to help preserve a flood-hit community’s heritage buildings.

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Kirklees' council tax is three times higher than Westminster - where houses cost £4.3m

Absurdity of the local government finances revealed as the wealthy elite pay a fraction of what we do

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Tuesday 26 March 2019

Huddersfield rally car legend Mary Hopkinson - one of the 'Mad Newton Sisters' - has died

Mary Hopkinson was known for car racing in the 1940s and 1950s

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Meet the Yorkshire volunteers who are helping the plight of Indian children

Through the founding of a children’s care village in India, John Veitch and a team of volunteers have supported young people out of poverty. Laura Drysdale reports.

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B&M to open a second store in Huddersfield creating 20 jobs

Bargain store due to open its doors on April 5, creating 20 jobs

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Public urged to report sexually inappropriate police after Snapchat and sex scandals

West Yorkshire Police have urged the public to report any police employees that have misused their position of trust.

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Heartbroken man crushed his ex's iPhone in his hands - after she dumped him by text

Scott Oliver was upset because he felt she'd taken advantage of him during their short relationship

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Police chief's stark message about knife crime after man stabbed to death

Chief Sup Julie Sykes said most attacks are 'very targeted' and linked to organised crime, drugs and gangs

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Wanted man Thomas Coyne has been on the run for 10 months

Coyne, 31, of Huddersfield, has been wanted since May last year

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Murder trial jury shown CCTV footage of hit and run that killed Amriz Iqbal

The prosecution say Mohammed Nisar Khan, also known as Meggy, was the driver

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Nineteen people arrested after incident in Lockwood have been released without charge

Police are treating the Lockwood Road incident as criminal damage

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First picture of Richard Astin who was stabbed to death in Oakes

Richard Astin, also known as Sumo, was found unresponsive in New Hey Road in the early hours of today

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Halifax cafe organises charity event to help baby with rare craniofacial condition

The owner of a popular café was so moved by the plight of one of her customers that she decided to organise a ‘Sausage & Ale Trail’ around Halifax in April.

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Calderdale police hunt man wanted on recall to prison for the last 10 months

Calderdale police officers are wanting to trace a 31-year-old man who is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the terms of his licence.

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Deal agreed to build more than 100 homes on Rastrick site

Homebuilder Keepmoat Homes has agreed a deal for a site in Rastrick as it looks to embark on its first ever development in Calderdale.

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Halifax mums are urged to take part in this year's Race for Life

This Mother's Day (March 31), Halifax mums are being urged to join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

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McDonald's diners 'carried on eating' as lone police officer attacked in confrontation with teenagers

Witness who stepped in to help officer says everyone else carried on eating

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Calderdale College kicks off Halifax RLFC Youth Academy Partnership

Halifax RLFC, in partnership with Calderdale College, has officially launched its Under 19s Academy at the Toronto Wolfpack match on March 24.

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Stabbing victim at centre of Oakes murder investigation is named locally

Richard Astin, in his 40s, was found unresponsive in New Hey Road in the early hours of today

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‘Savage’ cuts leave Calderdale schools with £17.9m shortfall

THE GOVERNMENT has been accused of being in denial over “savage” cuts that have left Yorkshire’s schools facing a half a billion pound shortfall over the last three years.

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Adultery in Halifax 'is booming' as study reveals hundreds of people cheating

A new cheating map and study has revealed that 681 people in Halifax are having an affair - up from 520 last year.

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Man in 40s stabbed to death - police statement in full as they launch murder probe

Murder investigation launched after death of man on New Hey Road in Oakes

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More than 10,000 sign revoke Article 50 petition in Calderdale

More than 10,000 people across Calderdale’s parliamentary constituencies have signed a petition calling for the Government to revoke Article 50.

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Brighouse artist to feature at first ever British Craft Trade Fair

Brighouse mixed media artist, Anne Brooke, will soon be making her way to the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate where she will take part in her first ever trade exhibition, the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF).

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Motorcyclist in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash in Queensbury

A man in his twenties has been left in a critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorbike, car and an ambulance.

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Biker suffers serious injuries in crash with ambulance and car

A motorcyclist is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash with an ambulance and a car in Queensbury.

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Major police incident in Oakes believed to be a stabbing

New Hey Road is expected to be closed for several hours, Kirklees Council says

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Hebden Royd is first town council in Yorkshire to declare a ‘Climate Emergency’

A ‘Climate Emergency’ has been declared by Hebden Royd Town Council, with councillors unanimously voting for this motion to recognise and take urgent action on the critical threat of climate change.

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Burglary accused claims he went to the property to 'shoot up' drugs

Christopher Longworth says that's why his blood was found at the attacked premises in Fartown

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Police seize £8,000 and more than 100 illegal cars in crackdown

More than 100 vehicles and £8,000 in cash have been seized by West Yorkshire Police in a clampdown on illegal cars.

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£70m arts and culture revamp for Huddersfield - but where will the cash go?

The council has ambitious plans to make Kirklees a 'great place to live, work and do business'

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Approval for £2.9m needed to upgrade Calderdale IT systems and safeguard your data

Calderdale councillors will be asked to approve paying £2.9 million towards upgrading the council’s IT systems.

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Monday 25 March 2019

Unlicensed driver ploughed into elderly woman and drove off leaving her with horrific injuries

The 78-year-old suffered fractures to her face after being knocked down by Jared Whitehouse outside a Co-op

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Teenage drug dealer was caught with heroin and crack cocaine

Ramone Barrett was arrested as part of a huge police crackdown in Huddersfield

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Pint with a view – 14 Huddersfield pubs with outstanding views and great beer

These hostelries are the perfect place to enjoy the town's spectacular surroundings

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Good Samaritan followed this drink-driver after catching her stumbling into a shop

The witness called police and two times the limit Michelle Harrigan was arrested

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Huddersfield Giants are joining the fight against knife crime

The club has received funding to work with children

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Jury selected in Amriz Iqbal murder trial

Mohammed Nisar Khan and Tony Grant are accused of murder

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On this day: the events that DID happen on March 29

Brexit may be delayed from its scheduled date of March 29 - but here's the events that did actually happen on that day in years gone by:

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Violent thug caught with a knife said he was scared after two pals were stabbed by sword-wielding gang of youths

Khalif Britton was handed a suspended jail term for arming himself for his own protection following the attack

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Blue plaque paying tribute to Anne Lister to be unveiled at Shibden Hall next month

The fascinating life of historic Halifax woman Anne Lister will be honoured by a blue plaque at Shibden Hall.

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Racist Asda shopper with five aliases kicked off and stole a pizza - and more cases from Kirklees Magistrates Court

Here are the latest crimes from Kirklees Magistrates Court

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Show-off dad injured toddler son in drugged-up high speed Subaru crash

Daniel Lickess, 29, has been jailed for his crime

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Speeding drug-driver jailed after crashing Subaru Impreza and injuring his three-year-old son

A drug-driver who lost control of a speeding Subaru Impreza and injured his own three-year-old son in the Calderdale crash has been jailed for a total of 22 months.

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Hunt for fly tippers who dumped hundreds of fire extinguishers at beauty spot

A police officer has shared this shocking image of hundreds of fire extinguishers that were illegally flytipped near the Pennine Way.

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Felix the train spotted on Huddersfield tracks

The locomotive - named after Huddersfield's station cat - was unveiled earlier this month and has now been spotted near Marsden station 

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Inspirational Brighouse blind woman gains an Archery GB Instructor licence

An inspirational blind woman from Brighouse has recently gained an Archery GB Instructor licence.

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Eric Cantona is encouraging Brits to make an exit from Brexit

Eric Cantona is encouraging Brits to make an exit from Brexit as incessant talk about the process grips the nation.

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Google is coming to Todmorden to offer training for businesses in the Calder Valley

Google has been invited by the Upper Calder Valley Renaissance (UCVR ) to bring its Google Digital Garage to Todmorden.

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Air ambulance and mountain team rescue seriously injured walker

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance and volunteers from the Calder Valley Search and Rescue team were called to rescue a walker who had seriously injured herself.

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Huddersfield primary to ask parents about academy plan

Council controlled Hillside Primary wants to break free and join its neighbouring schools' academy

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Four days to go: what do you need to know about Brexit?

What happens next with Brexit is still very much up in the air.

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Police called in over claims thousands has vanished from social club funds

Hundreds of members of Huddersfield Sports & Social Club - which is linked to global firm Cummins - could be left out of pocket

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Huge Broad Street Plaza dentist surgery plan given the go-ahead in Halifax

One of the biggest units at Broad Street Plaza in Halifax will soon be re-opened into one of the most unique businesses the town has seen.

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How to arrange a litter pick with Kirklees Council for Keep Britain Tidy's Spring Clean appeal

How to get involved in the #trashtag campaign

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Take That will be on the big screen in Halifax for one night only

British supergroup Take That are celebrating their 30th anniversary in style with a massive stadium tour.

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Police step up hunt for Halifax arsonists who torched barn with 150 pregnant sheep inside

Police officers in Calderdale have stepped up their hunt for arsonists who set fire to a barn in Halifax containing 150 pregnant sheep.

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Vehicles seized as police continue crack down in Calderdale

West Yorkshire Police seized four vehicles in Illingworth and Brighouse as they continued to crack down on drivers breaking the law in Calderdale.

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Halifax based Northern Broadsides to open prestigious Shakespeare Festival in Germany

Halifax based Northern Broadsides has announced that the acclaimed co-production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing will be opening this year’s Shakespeare festival at The Globe Theatre in the German city of Neuss from the 14-16 June.

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The Script fans brave the cold to queue outside Halifax's Victoria Theatre 18 hours before doors open

Some of pop music's most die-hard fans are camped outside the Victoria Theatre this morning in an effort to get the best possible view of their favourite band.

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Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive Sir Gary Verity quits after 'expenses' investigation

Sir Gary Verity has quit as chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire after an investigation ruled he made "errors of judgement regarding his expenses", it has been revealed.

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Councillors and 'waste advisers' will be checking EVERY green bin for nappies, food and glass

Households who fail the inspections will be given a yellow sticker and advice

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'I'll kill you' man allegedly threatened as he held a knife to his partner's head

The row is said to have broken out when the victim accused him of being unfaithful

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Political row over councillors being 'gagged' in meetings

Labour group accused of 'civic authoritarianism' after two 'chaotic' meetings at Huddersfield Town Hall

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Sunday 24 March 2019

Machete attacks blighted this weekend: Now one mum wants you to watch her son being knifed to death to stop these attacks

WARNING: This video contains distressing footage.

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Here are the locations of roadworks taking place in Calderdale this week

Here are the roadworks currently taking place in Calderdale, how long they are estimated to last, the possibility of delays and which authority is responsible.

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New book dives into Yorkshire's daft but dangerous past with wife selling, poisonings and a giant

Illustrated Tales of Yorkshire is a fascinating account of a bygone era

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Our lives were ruined in the horror crash that killed Katelyn Dawson

Husband of woman who was also seriously injured in the smash at a bus stop in Moldgreen speaks of their personal ordeal

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Town fan Phil Fox has visited nearly 250 Wetherspoon pubs and this is why

He's chalked off pubs from Penzance to Perth in Scotland over two decades

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Young Muslims encouraged to 'serve Britain and be loyal' at meeting in Huddersfield

Around 200 Muslims have attended an event in Fartown today

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Huddersfield woman's death threats as her Revoke Article 50 petition hits record 5 million signatures

Petitioner says she's had a 'torrent of abuse' and threats after she started petition

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Kirklees care home fails fourth inspection in four years

Heckmondwike care home in hot water after another damning verdict from watchdog inspectors

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The moment armed officers forced people to floor after mass brawl involving machetes

Weapons recovered by police and several arrests made after incident in Lockwood

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Kirklees Council hails conviction of windows boss who would not clear up his rubbish

Batley firm left 'dangerous' pile of discarded window and door frames outside its premises

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Your chance to enter ExaminerLive School Awards 2019

We are looking for the best pupils, support staff and teachers for the annual event

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Denim artist Ian Berry puts on stunning art show at Selfridges in London

Netherton-born Ian wows shoppers in the jeans department of the Oxford Street store

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Halifax Flower Club donates £3,000 to the Duke of Wellington's Regiment Memorial Appeal

A cheque for £3,000 was presented by the Chairperson of Halifax Flower Club, Geraldine Carter, to Brigadier Andrew Meek OBE, President of the Regimental Association, of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, to help fund their Memorial Appeal

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Town centre beggar said he was forced onto the streets because of delay in his Universal Credit payments

John Brooke was prosecuted after displaying a sign stating 'I'm really homeless not on drugs"

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Saturday 23 March 2019

Drunk man stuffed BB gun down his pants after his bookies win

'Paralytic' Max Ghawss was caught on camera with the imitation firearm in Dewsbury town centre

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's The White Sawn in Kirkburton

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Five-year-old cancer patient helps develop new ice cream flavour for Morrisons

New flavour will be sold at supermarkets to raise cash for charity CLIC Sargent

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Man who breached a court order not to ring his ex said he was new to mobile phones

Philip Davison claimed he wanted to speak to a court bailiff but dialled the victim instead

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Main road closed for two hours as police negotiator speaks to man on bridge

The road was closed as a Force negotiator spoke to him

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Help us save our hospital campaigners tell council

Activists called on Kirklees members to back their fight and stop the A&E at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary being downgraded

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Man suffers head and hand injuries in attack at student accommodation site

West Yorkshire Police officers were called out at 9.13 last night

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Six men arrested over 'fight involving weapons' after collision between van and BMW

Reports of men fighting with weapons in Lockwood

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'Silly' drinker blames her high heels after accidentally putting her mate's BMW into reverse and smashing into a lamppost

Leah Fowler was blocked in by a bus driver following the bizarre incident in Huddersfield town centre

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One of the 137 playgrounds on Kirklees hit list was paid for by the children of Marsden

Anger at plan to remove equipment from village site that was built thanks to thousands of community fundraising

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Fox's Biscuits worker downed wine at work - then drove away when boss tried to speak with her

Fox's Biscuits factory employee Linda Kadege was caught after the manager called police

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These Calderdale cases have been heard at Bradford Magistrates Court

These Calderdale cases were heard at Bradford Magistrates Court.

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Friday 22 March 2019

Sir Gary Verity quits Welcome to Yorkshire after investigation into his expenses

The Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive has left with immediate effect

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? Last week it was The Plumbers Arms

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Man knocked elderly man unconscious with a single punch in noise row

His headache suffering attacker Jason Stephens had an issue with noise and parking outside his Fartown home

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Sick rapist who kidnapped woman for nine-hour ordeal on Saddleworth moors has sentence increased

Malcolm Lockwood told his victim she was going to die and raped and assaulted her on Saddleworth Moors

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Man arrested over drugs offences after incident at Tesco car park

Man, 33, has been taken to hospital by ambulance after collapsing in town

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Prison officer loses finger after cell door slammed on his hand

Police are investigating the incident which took place on Thursday morning at HM Prison Leeds

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Fly-tippers hunted for dumping dozens of fire extinguishers on Pennine hill

Council officers are investigating tipping incident at Windy Hill near M62

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Lenny Agency celebrates 10 years with 10 tough challenges for charity

The Lenny Agency is celebrating its 10th year in business with 10 charity challenges for the Alzheimer’s Society.

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Chief Constable Dee Collins to retire from West Yorkshire Police due to 'health challenges'

Ms Collins, who has held the top job since November 2016, said she was stepping down for 'personal reasons'

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Halifax high school defends the use of CCTV cameras in students' toilets

A Halifax school has defended the use of CCTV cameras in students' toilet facilities after complaints from parents.

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All you need to know about the Halifax Courier's Love Your Town campaign

Today this newspaper is launching its new Love Your Town campaign to shine a light on what makes our towns tick.

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Mobile speed cameras will be at these Calderdale locations next week

Mobile speed cameras will be at the following locations across Calderdale from the week commencing Monday, March 25.

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Man taken to hospital after fall from M1 motorway bridge

The man, in his sixties, fell from a bridge from Wakefield

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Remain in the EU petition was started by woman in Huddersfield

The three million-plus signature petition asking for Article 50 to be revoked was started by a local resident

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Calderdale planning applications - what's being built where you live?

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

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Ford Ranger pickup truck driver suffers serious injuries in crash

The accident, also involving a Seat Leon, took place on the A650 near Birstall

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Community Foundation for Calderdale donation allows Search and Rescue Team to get new van

Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team (CVSRT) has received a grant from the Community Foundation for Calderdale for £60,000.

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Person dies at Dewsbury station with trains delayed and cancelled

Train lines blocked between Huddersfield and Leeds following the incident

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Police raid on village house uncovers 40 cannabis plants

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after the discovery

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Former pupil and comedian returns to school to judge final of Brighouse Has Talent

Pupils at Brighouse High School were in for a real treat when former pupil and stand-up comedian Jack Carroll returned to the school to judge the final of the ‘Brighouse Has Talent’ competition.

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Ten weeks of diversions and road closures to come for commuters around Salterhebble

The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £150,000 to upgrade to the gas distribution network in the Wakefield Road area of Salterhebble.

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O2 network crashes meaning users can't make calls or browse internet

Issues started just before 9am and there has been lots of complaints on social media

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West Yorkshire Police Chief Constable announces retirement

Dee Collins, West Yorkshire Police Chief Constable has announced she will retire at the end of April due to 'health challenges'.

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West Yorkshire Police are recruiting new detectives - this is how you can apply

West Yorkshire Police are advertising for Detective Constables - and you don’t need any experience to apply.

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11 ways to curb those unhealthy food cravings

Eating more protein, tackling stress and getting a good night’s sleep are among the best tips and tricks to curb unwanted cravings according to experts.

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Drug dealing thug swung machete at man in Huddersfield town centre

Binyamin Maqsood has been given further time in detention

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Calderdale police showed support for World Down Syndrome Day with help of three visitors

Calderdale District Police had three very excited visitors to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, which took place yesterday (Thursday).

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Could this crumbling Queensbury building soon be made into a stunning new home?

A proposed greenbelt development that would see a crumbling building converted into a house will be decided by a Government inspector.

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Writers booked for library talks

Book lovers in Calderdale are in for a treat when special author events take place in libraries across the borough as part of Read Regional 2019.

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Spending on Calderdale street lights up by more than £150,000, figures reveal

Calderdale Council spends more than £150,000 more on street lights compared with five years ago, figures reveal.

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Woman who breached child abduction notice said she'd 'saved' girl

Bethany Knapton was caught with the 16-year-old at student flats after reporting an offence inside the building

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Here are 10 of the best restaurants where you can treat your mum this Mother's Day weekend in Calderdale, according to TripAdvisor

How will you be treating your mum this Mother's Day weekend? Will you be buying flowers, sending a card or heading off on a day out?

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Glowing praise for ‘superstar’ Kelly

Bristol Street Motors Halifax Nissan’s vehicle administrator has been hailed a motor retail industry “superstar” after winning a prestigious award coming top out of over 5,800 employees.

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Council unveils six-year plan to make Kirklees an 'economic powerhouse'

They have five priorities to enable all the towns to thrive

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Campaigner condemned for 'extreme, inflammatory and dangerous' motive in Halal school meat row

Political leaders unite to hit out at Aleks Lukic after he claimed to have a list of schools serving non-stunned meat

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Thursday 21 March 2019

'I'm going to kill everyone in this house' man threatened his frightened partner

Jealous Karlton Cummings tried to get inside because he believed another man was there

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Teen caught driving unlicenced and uninsured praised for his honesty

The blue Audi A3 Brad Benecke was driving was pulled over by police investigating other offences

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Despair as fire breaks out at Marsden Moor - again

Eight appliances involved in battle to keep moorland fire under control

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These 11 items will be more expensive from 1 April

On the day – sometimes called National Price Hike Day – there will be increases for council tax, energy bills and other essentials

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Teen who beat up stepdad claimed his mum chose her relationship over him

Daniel Brook was on illegally obtained medication when he punched and dragged the victim about

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Iconic George Hotel will be set on fire for major SKY political thriller

COBRA will feature top stars including Robert Carlyle and Victoria Hamilton

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Man taken to LGI by air ambulance was one of THREE injured in Brockholes crash

The road was closed for several hours

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Bowling green at former Newsome WMC to be bulldozed after historic covenant removed

The land, part of the former Newsome Working Men's Club, will now be redeveloped by Stewart Smith

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Towpath scheme starts next month

A £2.1m scheme to improve cycling and walking access on a 6km section of the Rochdale Canal towpath between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden is due to start next month.

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Unmarked 'superfast futuristic trains' spotted being tested near Huddersfield

TransPennine Express confirms it is testing new rolling stock set to be released this year

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Knife attack on man in Greenhead Park area was 'targeted'

Police ask for help after 25-year-old seriously hurt in the incident

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Yorkshire neo-Nazi terror suspect who entered Miss Hitler competition was 'central spoke' within National Action, court told

A neo-Nazi terror suspect who entered a Miss Hitler contest was obsessed with "ethnic cleansing", a court has heard.

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Young American cancer sufferer will be flown into Huddersfield - to meet her hair idol

Huddersfield Town midfielder Aaron Mooy has inspired seven-year-old Bella in her battle with brain cancer

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Halifax Borough Market refurb ‘phased and priority led’

Refurbishment of Halifax Borough Market will move forward with a phased, priority led approach, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet has agreed.

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This is where Halifax's new visitor centre has opened up ahead of English Tourism Week

Halifax Visitor Centre has moved into its new home at The Piece Hall, just in time for English Tourism Week, Calderdale Council have announced.

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Man in court accused of causing deaths of two friends in wrong-way M62 crash

Married dad of two died along with his best pal in crash horror

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Man, 25, seriously injured after being stabbed in chest in Huddersfield

West Yorkshire Police are today appealing for witnesses following an assault in Huddersfield last month.

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Flaming hell! Hundreds of fire extinguishers dumped at Yorkshire beauty spot

A police officer has shared this shocking image of hundreds of fire extinguishers that were illegally flytipped near the Pennine Way.

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More tickets released to meet high demand for Brighouse and Rastrick Band concert

After being crowned winners of the Yorkshire Brass Band Championships, Brighouse and Rastrick Band has released extra tickets for the upcoming Massed Bands Concert at Huddersfield Town Hall.

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Man and woman seriously injured in crash in New Mill Road, Brockholes

The road has been closed for several hours

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Youths criticised for leaving this object in road 'for a laugh'

'Stupidity as its best' says police officer called to deal with incident

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Parents warned that they face six months in prison if their child continues to miss classes

The Dewsbury couple let their little girl miss a huge number of classes over a one year period

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Budding young performing arts student from Stagecoach Halifax to star on CBBC gameshow

A budding young performing arts student from Stagecoach Halifax has been chosen out of hundreds of applicants to feature on an episode of CBBC’s The Dog Ate My Homework.

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My house has flooded NINE times in 12 months and it is making me ill

Pensioner hits out and development near her home has made the problem worse

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These are the six prohibited parking spots which could land you in legal trouble or with hefty fines

Drivers are being reminded to take extra care when parking to avoid legal trouble and hefty fines.

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Calderdale house prices down by 1.9 per cent in January

House prices in Calderdale decreased by 1.9 per cent in January, despite witnessing a 1.5 per cent rise over the last 12 months.

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Lloyds Bank boss facing new pension allowance scrutiny

The chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group, which employs more than 6,00 people in Calderdale, will come under renewed fire from staff over the size of his pension allowance, re-igniting a row over excessive payouts for company bosses.

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How to protect your property from flooding after heavy rainfall hit Calderdale last week

Calderdale residents and businesses concerned about the long period of rainfall on Saturday 16 March are being advised to take action now to prepare their property for any future incidents.

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"It makes you want to stop farming": Barn full of pregnant sheep set on fire at Halifax farm

A Halifax farmer has described his pain after a barn containing 150 pregnant sheep was set on fire in a 'mindless' arson attack yesterday.

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Police appeal to find missing Halifax teeanger

Police are appealing for the public's help in tracing a missing girl from Pellon, Halifax.

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Go slow Brexit protest on M62 will pass Huddersfield this weekend

40mph go-slow between Liverpool and Leeds planned by Facebook community angry about Brexit delay

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Wanted in Calderdale - these are the people police 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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A-SAFE claims manufacturer of year award

Workplace safety innovators A-SAFE, which is based in Halifax, scooped the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year category at the 2019 Made in Yorkshire Awards.

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Demand for more crime details in Calderdale to protect communities

Give us more information about what crimes are happening, where they are happening and what the outcomes are, is the request from councillors to their Community Safety Partnership.

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New 4,000 home village will be funded by £27m investment - but will take 25 years to deliver

Huge Dewsbury Riverside housing plan is one step closer but one councillor is unhappy about delays to new schools and roads

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Wednesday 20 March 2019

Jealous dad beat up his teenage girlfriend over texts to her friend

Keiron Emson, 25, has a history of domestic violence against women

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Man 'attacked his partner in a drink-fuelled rage' as she held their baby

Court hears that the victim was terrified that the five-month-old was going to get hurt

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Uncertain future over jobs as Calderdale Council agree to service merger

Two key Calderdale council work teams will be amalgamated into a single front line source – though some details of the effect on staff have still to be ironed out.

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Mobile phone use at the wheel 'rockets' as tougher penalties fail to put motorists off

Road safety charity Brake has called for more investment in traffic cops after new research suggests younger drivers are increasingly likely to use their mobiles at the wheel.

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Three men injured in street disturbance in Rawthorpe

The three were arrested at the scene in Brownroyd Avenue and have been rushed to hospital

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'Arrogant and rude' parking by parents is making our road a dangerous death-trap

Huddersfield Grammar School headmaster says he is doing all he can to improve the situation

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FC Halifax Town fans hit out over ticket price offer for rival supporters

FC Halifax Town fans have spoken out over a ticket price offer for rival fans that will only have to pay half price to watch the next home game at The Shay.

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Man hit in the face by robber who stole his friend's VW Golf GTI

Victim, 22, suffered facial injuries in street attack in Batley

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Crash involving six vehicles in Honley has left three people hurt

Police and paramedics attended Meltham Road to crash involving multiple vehicles

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Man suffers burns to face and arms in pizza takeaway incident

Man in his 30s taken to Pinderfields Hospital after incident at Birstall takeaway

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These are the 137 playgrounds Kirklees Council is set to rip the equipment out of

More than 100 of our 342 will be modernised but most will be converted into play spaces with no swings or slides

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Man waved knife at partner when she failed to write his name on their children's Christmas gifts

Robert Lee flew into a rage and repeatedly punched the victim after downing booze and smoking cannabis

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Couple who kept their five Malamutes in disgusting living conditions are banned from owning dogs for THREE years

Police discovered the pets - one of which had to be put to sleep - surrounded by their own filth and dangerous rubbish at a house in Newsome

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Warning of major M62 congestion after lorry overturns on slip road

Recovery work is taking place on slip road at Brighouse which is closed after lorry shed load of crushed cars

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Neo-Nazi terror suspect entered 'Miss Hitler' beauty contest to attract new members to extremist group National Action

Two people from West Yorkshire have denied being members of banned National Action group

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West Yorkshire Police campaign scrapped after victim blaming row

A police spokesman said the campaign was 'reaching the end of its natural life'

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Teenager charged with the mugging of Halifax woman, 54

A teenager has been charged with the mugging of a 54-year-old woman in Halifax last week.

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J25 eastbound slip closed after HGV carrying crushed cars overturned on M62 towards Leeds

The Junction 25 eastbound slip on the M62 is closed after a HGV carrying crushed cars overturned.

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Lorry crashes and sheds its load of crushed cars on M62 slip road at Brighouse

Motorists are being warned about travel delays and diversions after a lorry crashed and shed its load in Brighouse.

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Suspected burglar tried to break into Meltham garage at 5am

Police officers called out to ongoing burglary at property on Huddersfield Road

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Halifax Neo-Nazi terror suspect won Miss Hitler beauty contest named after Buchenwald death camp, court told

A neo-Nazi terror suspect entered a "Miss Hitler" beauty contest in a bid to attract new members to a far-right extremist group, a court has heard.

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Queensbury dad responds to critics after standing guard outside robbed Co-op

A Queensbury man who 'stood guard' after the robbery of his local supermarket yesterday has hit back at 'keyboard warriors' who mocked his actions.

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Why driver who ploughed into Brighouse dancer will not be charged over bus stop crash

The driver of a car which careered off a road and killed a 15-year-old schoolgirl and Brighouse dancer will NOT be charged, the CPS yesterday (Tues) confirmed.

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