Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Happy Halloween Huddersfield! Here's how you celebrated

Little horrors running amok, amazing pumpkin carving and things that go bump in the night.

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Crimewatch: Freewheeling a car and flooding a house by standing on cistern

The latest crimes reported from neighbourhoods across Huddersfield

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Picture shows teacher donning a stab vest at a Huddersfield school during lockdown

This happened during lockdown at King James's School in Almondbury

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'Obsessive' Jamie Dunbar bombarded his ex with 250 messages

He turned up at her Fartown home uninvited and branded her 'evil'

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Survivors of sexual violence should be able to meet their attackers face-to-face

More victims are calling for controversial notion of "restorative justice"

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Man posted naked picture of his ex to online chat group "by mistake"

Nathan Paterson then threatened to upload more explicit photos and videos

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Wonderful photos and memories of a long lost pleasure park in the Holme Valley

Hope Bank was a fairground, boating lake ... and much more

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Ex-Chief Constable Mark Gilmore 'was facing second wave of allegations from police colleagues'

West Yorkshire's former Chief Constable was set to face a 'second wave' of damaging claims about his personal conduct when he decided to retire from policing, a High Court hearing was told today.

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If you've got a rubbish tattoo here's how you can get it improved for free

E4's Tattoo Fixers is on the hunt for ink disasters

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Huddersfield attractions and businesses win NOTHING at the Welcome to Yorkshire tourism awards

But we list the local attractions and businesses that should have made White Rose Awards shortlist

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Man in court accused of raping a woman two years ago

Simon Rozanski denies the alleged attack in Birstall

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Mencap's fears over proposed council cuts to disabled children's transport

Any risk to services for people with learning disabilities "a matter for concern"

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Fundraiser goes ahead as Calder Valley mum Steph’s regular treatment must stop

A fundraiser for Calder Valley mum Stephanie Dempsey is going ahead on Saturday, November 4, a week after she announced her hospital has decided to stop her cancer treatment.

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School lockdown: Pupils hid under desks as parents panicked outside after shot fired at window

King James in Almondbury say they followed procedure but many parents were concerned about the lack of information

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Ex-Yorkshire Chief Constable accuses crime tsar of abusing investigation process against him 'for political purposes'

West Yorkshire's former Chief Constable has accused the county's crime commissioner of abusing the misconduct investigation process against him for "political and media purposes".

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Ask Examiner: How many lives were claimed by the 'curse' of Castle Hill?

So-called curse linked to deaths of men linked to Victorian project which is now Huddersfield's most iconic landmark

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CCTV released by police to find burglary suspects

Investigating police officers in Halifax are appealing for help to try and identify the men in these CCTV pictures in connection with a burglary.

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WATCH: What happened when our reporters visited West Yorkshire's 'most haunted house'

30 East Drive is supposed to have the most violent poltergeist activity in Europe

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Leaders to rule on funding support for borough's most vulnerable people

Leaders at Calderdale Council will decide whether to allow funding to continue for a grant scheme that provides financial support to vulnerable people in the borough.

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Car park firm fines woman who parked ten minutes too early

Rush for train lands motorist Helen Taylor with £160 legal threat by Huddersfield car park firm

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King James School lockdown: What we know so far

The Almondbury school brought in the lockdown procedure after shots were fired at a window

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Archbishop of York to reopen flood-hit church in Mytholmroyd

A flood damaged church in Mytholmroyd is celebrating its reopening and renewal with a special visitor.

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Kitten stolen from Huddersfield ... and then sold on Gumtree

Police now investigating kitten Belle's disappearance

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Burberry announces that Christopher Bailey will leave at end of 2018

LUXURY goods group Burberry today announced that Halifax-born Christopher Bailey, its president and chief creative officer, will leave the company at the end of 2018.

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Major family history event in Huddersfield

Everything for beginners through to serious amateur historians

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Vintage lorries hit Huddersfield's streets

Historic trucks roll again as part of Huddersfield Transport Group vintage transport run.

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Asda appoint lifelong Huddersfield Town fan to top position

Father-of-two Roger Burnley from Dewsbury sits on the Huddersfield Town board

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Mirfield council offices to be put up for sale

Building set to be sold two years after town council was told to move out

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‘Cock and Bull Stories’ for International Men’s Day in Hebden Bridge

An International Men’s Day event is being held at the Fox and Goose pub, Heptonstall Road, Hebden Bridge, on Thursday, November 16 (6.30pm).

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How much do you know about Halloween? Try our quiz

Try our quiz to see how much you know about the history of Halloween and the trivia around it

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Veteran Elland swimmer Barry’s ‘Mile at 80’ raises cash for Overgate

Veteran Elland swimmer Barry Crossland’s sponsored “mile at 80” - in 55 minutes - at Brighouse Swimming Pool to mark his landmark birthday has raised more than £400 for Overgate Hospice.

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Historian’s spotlight at fundraiser falls on Halifax and Calderdale’s role in the Reformation

Historian David Glover will give a two-part talk about some aspects of “The Reformation” at Halifax Minster on Friday, November 3 (2pm).

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Should the coca-cola truck be banned from touring towns and cities?

Calls for the truck - which hands out cans of pop to children as they meet Santa - to be stopped from touring for health reasons

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Alcohol thief with 77 offences to his name sent back to jail

Matthew Barber stole from Tesco in Cleckheaton

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Trick or Treaters' weather forecast: How's it looking for Halloween

Hallowe'en is set to be cloudy but mild, according to Salendine Nook weatherman Paul Stevens

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Calderdale's historic buildings and heritage under threat

Archaeological sites, places of worship and historic buildings in Calderdale have been named as some of the most ‘at risk’ heritage sites in the country.

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86-year-old burglary victim bruised while trying to catch intruder

Marsh man Andrew Kitcher jailed for this and other offences

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Dama Cheese beats Yorkshire's best to win big at White Rose Awards

A Sowerby Brigde company has beaten Yorkshire's best as it scooped a top tourism award as more than 1,000 people attended Welcome to Yorkshire’s Big Night Out at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.

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Conditions at Ponderosa zoo 'failed to meet Government standards'

Vet's report showed concern for care of animals

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Jamie Simpson told to pay £15,000 or serve an extra six months in jail

Dalton man already doing 8 years for selling a gun and drug dealing

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Monday, 30 October 2017

Yorkshire's thriving tourism industry comes together in Leeds to celebrate success

Leading lights from Yorkshire’s thriving tourism industry rubbed shoulders with VIP guests when the White Rose Awards were held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds last night.

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Ghostwatch writer Stephen Volk remembers the drama that terrified millions

"We were the original fake news," he says

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Town fan says 'thanks' after club returns wallet he lost at Man United game

Patrick Greene had that sinking feeling when he lost his wallet

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Police and paramedics at scene of two-car crash at Cooper Bridge

Crash took place at one of Huddersfield's busiest junctions

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Planning permission granted for second PAX Burger restaurant

Eric Paxman plans to create restaurant 'empire' as he prepares to open in Mirfield

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Claims crossbow brandished as more anger spills over at Furniture by Stan store

One customers claims he has £200,000 of furniture he can't get from Milnsbridge business

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'Despicable' care home employee stole cash and passports from 12 residents

Matthew Scott was handed a suspended jail term over the thefts at Rowan Court

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Shelley Football Club inundated with wood after arsonists torch bonfire

"It's going to be the biggest bonfire in history!"

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Watch motorist's act of 'supreme bravery' on M62 - but he actually ended up in court

Heroic driver jumped out of his car near junction 22 to rescue another motorist - and now the charges have been dropped he is getting a top bravery award

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Revealed: All the winners at the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards 2017

Around 1,000 guests are gathering in Leeds tonight for the White Rose Awards 2017.

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Sex offender who left his underwear on a woman's doorstep is locked up

Harry Trayte banned from shops and public buildings for making a nuisance of himself

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Kirklees councillor welcomes u-turn on benefit cap for vulnerable people after giving evidence to MPs

Clr Viv Kendrick made a Select Committee plea over housing benefit cap and now hopes that more accommodation can be built for elderly and disabled

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Post-Grenfell fire review recommends £500,000 of safety measures in Calderdale

A REVIEW of council buildings across Calderdale in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire has recommended the authority spends £500,000 improving fire safety.

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Pioneering device which helps cancer patients puts Huddersfield firm up for award

Fenay Bridge firm Paxman and the University of Huddersfield shortlisted in the Times Higher Education Awards

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Mirfield man admits to having indecent images of children

Sebastian Taylor told by a judge that all sentencing options remain open

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Group launches late Crowdfunding page to help secure Sowerby Bridge’s historic Puzzle Hall - sealed bid must be submitted tomorrow, October 31

Campaigners aiming to save the historic Puzzle Hall Inn as a community asset have raised more than £40,000 in less than 48 hours through a Crowdfunding page to boost their bid to buy it, with the group’s sealed bid having to be submitted to the vendor estate agent tomorrow morning (Tuesday, October 31).

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Mirfield man admits to having indecent images of children

Sebastian Taylor told by a judge that all sentencing options remain open

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Sneak thief targets Lindley garden and steals ornaments for second time in three months

Betty Boothroyd wants gnome thefts to stop

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Celebrating 25 years of service at the council

Long serving staff at Calderdale Council have been rewarded for their hard work at the Council’s Long Service Award Ceremony at Halifax Town Hall.

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Artist who painted Felix the station cat portrait publishes book of cartoons based on British folk

Artist Rob Martin, who painted portrait of Felix the Huddersfield Railway Station cat, publishes his latest work - a book of cartoons depicting British folk

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Halifax solicitor retires after 27 years in legal profession

One of Halifax’s most experienced legal experts is bidding farewell to colleagues after almost three decades of service.

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Fund raiser who sold stolen car parts avoids jail after character reference from Mayor of Calderdale

A charity fundraiser who was involved in selling on stolen car parts has avoided an immediate jail sentence after getting a character reference from the current Mayor of Calderdale.

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After first frost of the season forecasters say worst winter in 11 years is on the way

Salendine Nook weatherman Paul Stevens gives his predictions for the winter

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Shake-up plans for youth services in Brighouse

Aire Street youth facility in Brighouse could be on the move as Calderdale Council looks to sell off buildings

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Crime commissioner condemns attacks on emergency services ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night

West Yorkshire’s police and crime commissioner has restated his support for the emergency services today as one of their busiest weeks of the year begins.

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Dewsbury man found guilty of involvement in £1.6m drugs trade

Jason Gooch made several trips to Leicester to supply cocaine

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Arts Council awards platinum Artsmark status for Calderdale school Ryburn Valley High

A Calderdale school has been awarded the highest achieving level Artsmark Award from Arts Council England.

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Number of sex offenders in Calderdale revealed as region sees sharp rise in figures

Protecting the public from sex offenders is a top priority, police chiefs have pledged after a a sharp rise in the number of perverts living in the region.

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Support Poppy Appeal by popping into pop-up poppy shop in Huddersfield town centre

Here's how you can support the Poppy Appeal at a pop-up shop at the Packhorse Centre in Huddersfield

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Pubs hit by weekend closure of Huddersfield Railway Station

Ale Trail derailed by engineering works on the tracks

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Spectacular final exit as John Noakes’ ashes are sent skyward at his old school

It was a fitting send-off for a well-loved TV star and man of action from Halifax who entertained the nation for years as Blue Peter’s longest serving presenter.

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Drivers warned of delays after lorry crash on M62

Motorists are being warned about delays on the M62 following a crash which closed two lanes of the motorway

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Teenage boys questioned in West Yorkshire over suspected terror offences

Police believe this is an 'isolated incident' as investigation continues

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Two Yorkshire schoolboys arrested on suspicion of preparing for act of terrorism

TWO teenage boys from a  North Yorkshire market town have been arrested on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism.

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Mum's fury after Tesco refuse to sell her wine - because she was with her teenage daughter

Catherine O'Callaghan is 47 - but staff told her she could not buy her bottle of rose

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Obituary: Francis Colley, bell ringer and founder member of Huddersfield Pennine Rotary Club, dies aged 85

Francis Colley will be remembered for his work in the community which included Meals on Wheels and the Huddersfield Pennine Rotary Club

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Killers on the loose in two new books by local authors

Yorkshire a hotbed for fictional crime

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Walker who dislocated her knee rescued by mountain team

A walker dislocated her knee on the moors above Hebden Bridge as emergency teams spent over three hours searching and treating the injured woman.

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Yassar Yaqub shooting: Dad joins other grieving families at London protest

Mohammed Yaqub backs United Families and Friends Campaign in the capital

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A motorist flashed an undercover police officer on the M62 at Brighouse - and this is what happened

We have all been in that situation: you're driving along, minding the speed limit, when another driver - usually in some kind of luxury car - gets right up to your rear bumper and begins flashing his lights.

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Double parking outside Kirkwood Hospice is 'accident waiting to happen'

Hospice pledges to work with local residents to find solution to parking headache

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Mum's tears after sick thugs smash up memorial bench to tragic son

Kelly Rycroft makes find on what would have been son Jensen's sixth birthday

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'Water's coming into my home from next door - and it's cost me £7k'

Why householder is calling for change in the law

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Sunday, 29 October 2017

Teen moped rider was hit-and-run victim of Jeep used as criminal's 'pool car'

Mum appeals for witnesses after son was hit by 4x4 which failed to stop

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Families enjoy scary ghost stories on a spoooooky walk in Shuddersfield

Special tour of Huddersfield's most 'haunted' buildings

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The clocks have gone back - so why's the time wrong at Huddersfield Parish Church?

Time is out of kilter after clocks went back at weekend

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'Water's coming into my home from next door - and it's cost me £7k'

Why householder is calling for change in the law

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Terrifying fright night at The Fleece enhances pub's reputation as UK's most haunted

Chair thrown at landlady as TV's Most Haunted crew stays the night

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Meet the pharmacist turned film producer who's funded his very own Bollywood movie

Huddersfield dad-of-three set to launch Raagni next year

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Helping young people with learning disabilities kickstart their careers

A new scheme in Calderdale is helping young people with learning disabilities to prepare for life in the workplace.

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Plot your night for sparkling Calderdale bonfire fun

There will be plenty of fireworks lighting up the sky over Calderdale.

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Bus driver is best in Britain

A West Yorkshire bus driver is inspiring safer practices when it comes to bus travel, after beating hundreds to be named the best bus driver in England and second overall in the UK.

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Why vicar is stepping out of the pulpit and into the 'real' world

The Vicar of Halifax is to join public sector workers to learn about their roles

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Business Focus: Ben Thompson

This week’s Business Focus is with Ben Thompson of Thompson’s Gas.

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WARNING Graphic Photos: Parents left horror-struck after their baby girl suffers extreme form of meningitis

Little Kia faces having one of her legs amputated and losing hearing and eyesight

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‘High Speed Rail would be game changer for Halifax’ says MP

Halifax MP Holly Lynch has called on the Government to ensure that Halifax features in plans for the proposed ‘High Speed 3’ rail line describing it as a potential ‘game changer’ for the area.

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Council chief urges residents to their say on boundary changes

The chief executive at Calderdale Council is urging residents to have their say on the proposed changes to Parliamentary constituencies in England

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MP Barry Sheerman sparks furious debate after claiming 'better educated' people voted Remain

But the veteran Labour politician stopped short of saying Leavers were 'thick'

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Teenager fighting for life after falling from footbridge at the Trafford Centre

Police launch investigation after 15-year-old falls off bridge near Debenhams store

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Every remembrance day service across Kirklees

Clr Christine Iredale urged people to support the Poppy Appeal, saying Kirklees has had its own stories of sadness and suffering

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How YOU could switch on Mirfield's Christmas lights

Move over, Santa, it could be ME!

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Why the Chancellor must help hard-up families in next month's Budget

Family incomes still well below what they were in 2008

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Going away this Christmas? Here is why you should book your train tickets in advance

Rail travellers face paying up to twice as much for their Christmas getaway if they wait until December to book a ticket, according to new research.

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Police turn up mob-handed to sort out row at Milnsbridge furniture store

Customers demanded goods they'd paid for in six-hour stand off

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Sports and leisure centres in Kirklees could be under threat

Local Government chiefs make plea for investment in facilities

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Saturday, 28 October 2017

Neighbours in the money after scooping £6k on the People's Postcode Lottery

Huddersfield street sees its numbers come up

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You can now get Yorkshire Pudding wraps in Huddersfield

Toby Carvery are getting in on the latest food craze

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Nuisance biker 'tagged' by police using DNA spray only visible under UV light

West Yorkshire force brings first successful prosecution to court

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From Caroline to Octavia: The 13 storms that are expected to batter Britain this winter

After Storm Brian smashed into the UK last week forecasters are predicting further severe weather with as many as 13 named storms expected to hit the UK this autumn/winter.

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Authors hold book signing day at new coffee shop in Slaithwaite

The Gallery at Slaithwaite Emporium launches literacy event with local authors

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Fifty homes a DAY in West Yorkshire are burgled in November

Police launch autumn anti-burglary campaign and urge people to take simple precautions

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Man in court charged in connection with shooting - as police investigate second incident on same street

Man appears in court after separate alleged firearms incident

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Elderly woman who crashed car in Honley may have been 'blinded by sun'

Accident happened on Long Lane on Friday

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Armed police attend after angry customers descend on Milnsbridge furniture store

Customers from across the country turn up demanding furniture they say has not been delivered

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What it's like to live with mitochondrial disease

As she lay alone in hospital, 21-year-old Emma was told she had ‘the heart of an 80-year-old’ and might suddenly die

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WATCH: Arsonists set bonfire ablaze one week early at Shelley Football Club

Club appeals for help to rebuild bonfire ahead of big fireworks fundraiser

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Owners fear beck blockage will see devastating floods return

The devastating impact of the Boxing Day floods in 2015 could strike again, Brighouse businesses owners have warned.

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Stunning pictures of Huddersfield stand out in new photo book of Yorkshire

Spectacular landscape pictures from across the county

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Driver whose Mercedes had a blow-out found to be twice the alcohol limit

Bushra Eltayeb 'absolutely ashamed' of being in court

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Lindley's PAX burger up for best takeaway as restaurant is described as 'elite'

Diners put PAX Burger in the running for coveted food award

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REVEALED: West Yorkshire's most wanted men who owe £11million to courts

Crimestoppers is looking for information on nine criminals in West Yorkshire -  seven of whom owe £11million in outstanding court orders in total.

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Stephen Jackson's recipe for Rugelach

Baking a Jewish classic with an Autumnal filling

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Spooky goings-on at The Fleece pub on TV's Most Haunted tonight

Pub has reputation for being one of Yorkshire's most 'spiritually active'

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Many mums don't know you can choose where to give birth - here's what to do

Survey shows 40% of women weren't aware of their right to choose

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Calderdale rail commuters face further disruption as union calls more strikes

The RMT union has announced further strike action in November as the long-running safety dispute over driver-only trains rumbles on.

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What is the minimum jail time a criminal will do for different offences? Try our sentencing quiz

The shortest actual prison sentences for robbery, fraud, dangerous driving, sex crimes and violent offences

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When do the clocks go back?... And why we bother

It might seem that summer’s only just ended, but we’re already in autumn. And that means the clocks go back.

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Friday, 27 October 2017

Fraudster pocketed £3k after failing to tell council she was living with partner

Harriot Brown applied for housing benefit as a single parent with three kids

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's Funki Five at The Vulcan

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Shoplifter threatened security guard and said: 'I'll punch you from here to over there'

Glen Liversedge was handed a community order for 'gobbing off' at Asda in Dewsbury

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Boy who found £5 meets hero Aaron Mooy after his heartwarming letter goes viral

But Adam Bhana went all shy as he came face to face with Huddersfield Town star

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Brave woman shows best way to cope with breast cancer - by doing carpool karaoke on way to radiotherapy

Mandy Taylor is singing a different song on the way to her 15 appointments with different drivers

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Off-road biker plunged 40ft down quarry and thanks air ambulance crews for saving his life

Danny Harrison vows to carry on riding and said: 'It's in my blood'

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Revealed: Sharp rise in number of sex offenders as at least 5,000 are living in Yorkshire

Protecting the public is a top priority, police chiefs have warned today, as The Yorkshire Post reveals a sharp rise in the number of sex offenders living in the region.

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Student jailed after police caught him with drugs - and a knife in his underpants

Judge said: 'Knife crime in the UK is out of control and Huddersfield sees more than its fair share'

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TWO Audis stolen from driveway after burglars steal keys from house

Three cars stolen in two break-ins during past week

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Motorists rejoice! The worst bit of the Leeds Road gas works is about to end

Temporary traffic lights at Bradley Mills are set to go

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Hunt continues for Halifax woman who disappeared more than six weeks ago

Police have made a nationwide appeal for information on the whereabouts of a 72-year-old woman from Halifax who has been missing for more than six weeks.

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Cannabis farms found in Calderdale drugs busts

Two cannabis farms have been discovered this week by the Halifax Neighbourhood Policing Team.

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Staff sickness levels on the rise at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Medical staff absence highest for three years at local NHS trust

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Pioneering project launched to reduce flood risk in Calder Valley

Calderdale is leading the way with a major scheme to reduce the risk of flooding in the valley.

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How high-sided lorries are giving railway bridges a 'battering'

Network Rail, bus and lorry operators are campaigning to prevent low bridges getting hit

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Digital Garage can change lives

Today, most of us are spending hours online, and nearly a third of this time is spent on social media.

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Planning applications: What is being built where you live?

Here are the latest planning applications to appear before Calderdale Council

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New toy shop to open in Huddersfield in run up to Christmas

The Entertainer will be opening in Kingsgate

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Greggs store hit twice by burglars - just HOURS after opening for the first time

Raiders force closure of new shop after smashing window

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Batley East by-election result announced

Labour trounce the Tories in local poll

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Man who pooed twice in train station underpass hunted by British Transport Police

Police want to speak to man in connection with disgusting incident

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Brazen roof-top raider smashes his way into Lockwood convenience store

Cash, booze and vaping oils taken in early hours raid

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From Mixenden to Todmorden - MP's have their say on parliamentary boundary change

The Halifax constituency will be no more if major changes to redraw the Parliamentary constituency boundaries in Yorkshire are given the go-ahead.

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Future of Elland town's buildings and assets to be discussed by board

The people of Elland are being invited to a meeting that will discuss the future of the town's buildings and how Calderdale Council manages them.

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Lamplighter set to sparkle through Calder Valley

The Calder Valley will be treated to a fire and light extravaganza when the Lamplighter Festival returns to Todmorden next month.

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Poundworld recalls kids' Halloween costumes after potential safety issue is discovered

If you've bought any of these make sure your children stop using them immediately

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Warning about overnight road closure in Calderdale

Motorists are being warned about overnight road closures as Calderdale Council carries out ' essential maintenance,.

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Robber escapes with cash after threatening staff at bookies

The Coral betting shop in Halifax was targeted by a robber who fled with cash

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Candle warning after mum and five-year-old son have lucky escape in house fire

A mum and her five-year-old son had a lucky escape after an unattended candle set fire to materials in a bedroom at their Almondbury home yesterday

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Robber escapes with cash after threatening staff at bookies

The Coral betting shop in Halifax was targeted by a robber who fled with cash

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"When you drink violence spills out" judge tells man who kicked can of paint at partner

Steven Key kicked a tin of paint at his partner as they decorated her home

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Candle warning after mum and five-year-old son have lucky escape in house fire

A mum and her five-year-old son had a lucky escape after an unattended candle set fire to materials in a bedroom at their Almondbury home yesterday

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Serial Halifax burglar used stolen car to raid house as victims slept

A Halifax man has been jailed for a series of burglaries including one he used a stolen car from Elland to drive to Hebden Bridge to raid a house.

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Young uninsured driver jailed after police chase in Halifax

Mharan Sajjad knocked down trees and hit a parked car before crashing into a sign post.

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Halifax's Hannah Cockroft named disability sportswoman of the year

Halifax's Hannah Cockroft has been named as one of the winners of the the Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2017 in association with Vitality

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Young uninsured driver jailed after police chase in Halifax

Mharan Sajjad knocked down trees and hit a parked car before crashing into a sign post.

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Take a spooky trip round town with the Shuddersfield Halloween walk

It's the annual Shuddersfield event in St George's Square

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No trains through Huddersfield this weekend - here's how to get around

Huddersfield rail station expected to be very busy with up to 25 buses per hour - including special ones for Town fans

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Thursday, 26 October 2017

Romantic engineer caught growing cannabis said he was doing it for his girlfriend

Police found a sophisticated set up when they broke into the abandoned council house

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Nightmare tenant banned from having visitors after string of hoax 999 calls costing thousands

Police were scrambled nine times to their fake claims of a gunman and people trapped in a burning building

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Rock n' roller Rick Wild reveals how he's back in the music game after a freak accident

"I think I'm still 21," says singer whose romance inspired a Beatles song

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How to avoid Halloween pranks becoming a legal 'fright night'

Where do you stand if Halloween pranks get out of hand?

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Watch: This is how the multi millon pound Kingsgate Leisure scheme could look

The aim of Kingsgate Leisure is to boost the town's nighttime economy

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We want meeting with Minister over One Yorkshire deal, say Yorkshire council leaders

Council bosses in Yorkshire tonight increased pressure on Communities Secretary Sajid Javid to attend face-to-face talks to bring an end to the long-running devolution deadlock.

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Robber escaped with cash after threatening staff at bookmakers in Halifax

Detectives investigating a robbery at a bookmakers in Halifax want to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area.

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Driver of £270,000 Lamborghini supercar stopped by police on M1 for speeding

The driver of this Lamborghini Aventador will be shelling out even more cash after being clocked

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From pulpit to public sector

The Vicar of Halifax Minster, the Rev Canon Hilary Barber will be trading his cassock for a whole range of other work wear as he swaps the pulpit for the public sector.

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Men aged 61 and 19 arrested after man hit by car in Paddock

A 61 year old and a 19 year old man have been arrested following the incident in Heaton Road last night

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Chemical burns and fractured bones: Attacks on Yorkshire's police officers revealed

Police officers who are out on the streets protecting the public are being subjected to a barrage of violent attacks, The Yorkshire Post can reveal.

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Teenager charged with Graham Bell manslaughter following attack outside McDonald's

Mr Bell suffered serious head injuries following the attack and died a few days later

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Three car crash on M62 causes ten-mile tailbacks

The crash closed the eastbound carriageway and now one of four lanes is open

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Sheerman brands cabinet "a nest of vipers" in Brexit debate

Huddersfield's MP labelled Brexit Secrteray David Davies a "fudger" over whether MPs will get a vote on the final Brexit deal

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Two-hour delays expected on M62 as traffic queues stretch for EIGHT miles

Drivers are facing delays of more than two hours following a crash on the M62 this afternoon which left three lanes closed.

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New lease of life for flood-hit Russell Dean

Flood-hit businesses across the Calder Valley are slowly getting back on their feet with a furniture store getting a new lease of life.

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Brother of Salendine Nook Postmaster speaks out following £3m money laundering raid

Post Office in New Hey Road has been shut since police raid on October 10

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How adorable are these little nature explorers?!

Hundreds of local babies and toddlers are taking part in 'Jinglethons' this month

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Dangerous driver jailed as car crashes after police chase through Halifax

This was the aftermath of serious car crash where a dangerous driver from halifax smashed into a sign post and knocked down three trees following a police chase.

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Woman who performed sex act outside church gives gun gesture as she is jailed

Rasila Akbar pointed her fingers in a gun-like gesture as she was sentenced to custody for ignoring a court order

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Calderdale residents warned about rogue traders

HOUSEHOLDERS in Calderdale are being warned to be on their guard against rogue traders after a recent rise in complaints.

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Woman who performed sex act outside church gives gun gesture as she is jailed

Rasila Akbar pointed her fingers in a gun-like gesture as she was sentenced to custody for ignoring a court order

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Grand Central adds motion to to new Piece Hall partnership

It’s full steam ahead for a new travel partnership between The Piece Hall Trust and Grand Central Rail with a packed day of activities, designed to turn travellers’ heads when passing through Kings Cross Station in London.

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Controversial charges brought in at free car parks

Controversial parking charges for previously free off street car parks have now been introduced in Brighouse.

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Calderdale Council thanks community for help during Storm Brian flooding

"As always, our amazing communities pulled together and worked tirelessly to support each other."

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How a local bootmaker helped Stanley Matthews win the FA Cup

Football legend Sir Stanley Matthews played in boots specially made for him by a company in Heckmondwike

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Fly-tippers caught after courageous residents block their escape with a tractor

Mirfield folk confront rogues dumping rubbish

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The 'cheapest' house is Huddersfield is up for sale and it costs less than a family car

It's hardly Buckingham Palace but it costs less than a Ford Mondeo

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Arson investigation launched after house letterbox set on fire

Incident happened just yards from a Halifax primary school.

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Baseball bat victim's shocking images released in bid to find attacker

Francis Manda has been in hospital since the assault four weeks ago. HDE261017assault

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Caught on Camera: do you recognise any of these faces?

These are the latest CCTV images released by West Yorkshire Police

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This is what Yorkshire people would do with an extra hour of daylight

Fewer than a quarter of people in Yorkshire would cram in more activities if the clocks went back during the day, a survey says

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Calderdale flood exercise had emergency crews prepared for Storm Brian

A major flood training exercise was held in Calderdale less than 48 hours after Storm Brian hit the borough and teams were called out for real.

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'Millions' of computers infected by hackers with virus after visiting XXXX Pornhub website

Research discovers there had been a 'year-long' cyber attack on the site which infected computers with malware

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This new DNA spray will help police put a stop to anti-social off-road bikers

Officers hail first conviction using new tactic as quad biker is jailed

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Missing Elland woman found

A missing woman from Elland has been found.

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Mayor unveils newly-merged Hipperholme Grammar School site

There was plenty to celebrate at Hipperholme Grammar School as the newly-merged site was officially unveiled.

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Depressed man said that his illness forced him to miss probation appointments

Edward Hughes said that the condition made it difficult for him to communicate with others

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Gypsy jailed for not doing his unpaid work sessions

Adam Csaszar returned to his home country instead of going to court-ordered unpaid work sessions

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Lloyds hails its performance as profits double to £1.95bn

Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled a big rise in third quarter profits as the lender hailed a strong financial performanc​e, boosted by healthy trading at the Halifax, which it bought at the height of the financial crisis.

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From spicy sausages to kangaroo burgers - tastes of the world head to Halifax

The award-winning International Market will see traders from around the globe roll in Halifax town centre today (Thursday)

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Shoplifter caught on CCTV stealing meat worth £100 is arrested on his birthday

Philip Downey was caught after CCTV footage of the theft was posted online

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Clean up continues after Storm Brian battered Calder Valley

As the sirens sounded, it seemed like an all too familiar situation for residents of the Calder Valley.

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Wednesday, 25 October 2017

First-ever Winter Festival planned for St George's Square this Christmas

Get ready to eat, drink and be merry in run-up to the festive period

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Road sealed off by police after man mowed down sparking brawl

Officers closed off Heaton Road in Paddock after the incident which happened on Wednesday afternoon

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Homeless man jailed after he brandished an eight-inch knife to scare children when they threw stones at him

Drunk Csaba Balazs chased the youngsters through a town centre after they hurled stones at him and two other rough sleepers

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WATCH: Shocking footage released of yobs throwing bricks, fireworks and road signs at firefighters

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has seen an increase in attacks on firefighters in the last year

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Salendine Nook Post Office was raided as part of £3m money laundering operation

Police recovered £3m worth of assets from it and addresses in Sheffield and Halifax

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Prime Minister snubs MP's plea to step in and save HRI

Thelma Walker asks PM to review our case

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Stunning picture of Christopher Schindler's Wembley penalty to raise money for charity

Businessman Graham Leslie commissions top artist Richard Gower to recreate the moment of Huddersfield Town's winning Wembley penalty

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First-ever Winter Festival planned for St George's Square this Christmas

Get ready to eat, drink and be merry in run-up to the festive period

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Man who died in Shelley road smash is named

Coroners say he died of natural causes at the wheel and crashed with pub regulars trying to save him

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Sheffield inventor goes mobile to raise digital skills

WHEN Sheffield inventor Richard O’Neill began to read with increasing concern data showing how lacking British workers were when it came to digital skills, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

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Revealed: Watch shocking abuse on Yorkshire firefighters targeted by fireworks and bricks

Mindless attacks on firefighters must not be tolerated, fire chiefs have warned today, as new figures reveal shocking levels of abuse suffered by the region’s civil servants on the frontline.

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Good news - your bins WILL be emptied after binmen had to miss homes due to roadworks

Kirklees Council have reorganised the collections after a bin lorry got stuck in Monday's traffic chaos

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Caught on camera: Do you know them?

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

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Watch as bricks and fireworks are hurled at Halifax firefighters in attacks

New footage has been released of Halifax firefighters coming under attack from yobs throwing bricks, fireworks and smashing fire engines with signs.

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Search for Elland woman missing for a week

Police are today asking for help to find an Elland woman who has been missing for a week.

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Concerns mount over missing Halifax teenager

The parents of a Halifax teenager are deeply concerned after he went missing from home.

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National award for Mytholmroyd travel agency

A Mytholmroyd Travel Agency has won First Place in a Nationwide Search for the best Jet2holiday themed window display.

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Drive against illegal off-roading in the Holme Valley

Off-roaders urged to keep on right side of the law

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Don't fall for this official looking scam email which claims you've been caught speeding

The email with official looking police letterhead says you're being prosecuted

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Why more wealthy people are shopping at discount stores Lidl and Aldi

Huddersfield University consumer behaviour expert tells us how the discount stores keep us going back

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Top Yorkshire patches to pick up a pumpkin for Halloween

Pick a whopper straight out of the field - plus maize mazes and other fun family activities

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Young Huddersfield Town fan who sent a fiver to Aaron Mooy will meet his hero

Adam Bhana refused to keep the £5 note he found at the Manchester United game

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Fancy living next door to one of Huddersfield's best-known pubs?

Planning application for family homes next to Field Head pub

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Crackdown on demon driver drivers to continue thanks to funding boost

A crackdown on motorists who break the rules in Calderdale is set to continue, after being awarded funding for another 12 months.

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How Huddersfield Town fans can help feed homeless people

Huddersfield Town Supporters' Association and Cowshed Loyal launch Fans for Foodbanks

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It's official - Halifax has the best bus driver in England

A First West Yorkshire bus driver from Halifax has been named the best driver in England at the Bus Driver of the Year Awards 2017

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Police officer was head slammed into the floor breaking his collarbone - but alleged attacker walked free from court

Pc Karl Heath says body-cam evidence would have helped secure a conviction as he helps front a new campaign to protect 999 workers

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Why bus driver Mick Leech is king of the road

Halifax man driven to success behind the wheel

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Mum's heartbreaking account of how her son almost died from meningitis

She says although he has recovered she can't move on

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Injured dog walker stranded for over an hour after woodland fall

A woman was left stranded in Hardastle Crags after she fell and suffered an ankle injury whilst walking her dogs.

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Federation praises Halifax MP's ‘phenomenal’ campaign to protect emergency workers

The West Yorkshire Police Federation has praised Halifax MP Holly Lynch for her campaign to offer more protection for police, firefighters and NHS workers from assaults which has been passed with cross-party support in the House of Commons.

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How the Decibel Squad is tackling noisy restaurants

Action for Hearing Loss urges Huddersfield diners to join its campaign and say noise at some restaurants is like eating next to a revving motorbike

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Postmaster speaks out over sudden closure of Salendine Nook Post Office

Mohammed Khan says he understands the frustrations of customers and hopes to reopen soon

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Plans revealed for a further 82 homes to be built in Lindley

But there are ears more homes will increase pressure on services, schools and roads

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Tuesday, 24 October 2017

Man kicked police officer in anger after he was wrongly accused of assault

Andrew Sykes then damaged a police car after being "manhandled" into it

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Ian Berry says pride and passion of Town is infectious for whole of Huddersfield - and even Leeds!

Ian Berry's comments leave many fans weeping tears of joy

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Young Huddersfield Town fan melts hearts as he finds £5 at John Smith's - and asks for it to go to Aaron Mooy

Adam Bhana wrote to the club - and enclosed the cash for the star midfielder - because of his goal and display against Manchester United

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Woman who scooped £75k playing online bingo ran out of luck - and ended up in court

Sheepridge woman Josephine McGlade failed to tell the benefits agencies about her windfall and ended up in court

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Victims of modern-day slavery 'let down by police' according to report

West Yorkshire Police praised for 'pockets' of good practice

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Rugby league star restrains disruptive passenger on flight to Mexico

Retired rugby league star Luke Ambler was the hero of the hour during a mid-air drama aboard a transatlantic holiday flight.

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Jealous boyfriend bit another man's KNEE after he spoke to his girlfriend

Judge condemns 'gross piece of public violence'

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Thug threatened to stab neighbour with 12inch carving knife in row over noise

James Aubrey also threatened to get his gun during row in Bow Street, Springwood

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This could be why your bin hasn't been emptied

Kirklees Council admits its binmen have missed collections around Huddersfield

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Armed police in West Yorkshire now respond to life-threatening medical emergencies

Armed police in West Yorkshire are responding to certain life-threatening medical emergencies at the same time as an ambulance to give patients the best possible chance of survival.

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Blue Badge holders have to pay to park at Kirklees and Calderdale hospitals but not Leeds or Bradford

Labour party slams postcode lottery on parking charges

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Crosland Moor man blames agency work for benefit fraud

Kazys Sinkevicius claimed £680 in benefits he was not entitled to

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Police to increase patrols for Hallowe'en

Police have urged trick or treaters to think about vulnerable members of the community as the force gears up for one of its busiest nights of the year.

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Start collecting tokens today to claim your Official Examiner 2018 calendar

It's that time of year again! The official 2018 Examiner calendar is here and you can start collecting your tokens now!

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Charity launches poignant festive appeal for its own Father Christmas

The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust has launched its Fuel the Sleigh appeal in memory of supporter Clinton Stringer

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How to stay safe on Bonfire Night

West Yorkshire Fire Service issues safety checklist

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REVEALED: The secret Netflix codes to unlock hidden list of TV shows and films

Most of us have frittered away hours of a weekend browsing Netflix's huge collection of movies and television shows to find something to watch.

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Pupils make sure they are safe when walking to school

A local homebuilder is encouraging families in Calderdale to leave their car keys at home and journey to school on foot.

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Warning that rare weapon needs removing from street after 20 shots fired at cars

An automatic rifle was used to shoot at cars and a house in incident in Bradford

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A house for £1,800 and petrol 22p a gallon - what life was like the last time Huddersfield Town beat Man United

Terriers beat United on Saturday for the first time since 1952, here we look at what life was like back then

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Halifax man behind Yorkshire's bid for own international football team

A group of dedicated football fans have applied for a Yorkshire team to compete on the international stage.

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BrightHouse told to pay £14m compensation for treating customers unfairly

Financial watchdog rules they firm, which has a store in Huddersfield, made agreements with customers that were not affordable

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BrightHouse ordered to pay out £14.8m in compensation

Rent-to-own firm BrightHouse has agreed to pay out £14.8 million in redress to 249,000 customers after the financial watchdog found that it did not act as a "responsible lender".

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Why armed police officers are also 999 life-savers

West Yorkshire Police launches new emergency response scheme with Yorkshire Ambulance Service

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School life: Multilingual fun or diversión multilingüe at Rastrick High

Did you know there are about 225 indigenous languages in Europe that make up approximately 3% of the world total?

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Teenage boy punched in face in vicious robbery attack

The 14-year-old and his friend were targeted on Chapel Hill

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Clean up operation continues after Calderdale homes damaged by floods

The clean up operation of homes, businesses and roads continue in Calderdale following the floods caused by intense rain and wind at the weekend.

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Health watchdog raises fears over patient safety at Dewsbury hospital

Nurses under pressure due to staff shortages says Care Quality Commission

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How to help beat the blues as the dark nights draw in

Huddersfield tech expert's genius way to help tackle Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Halifax's Greenwoods Menswear shop saved from closure

The Greenwoods Menswear store in Halifax will remain open after the company was bought by Versatile International Trading.

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Why gazumping could soon be a thing of the past for house buyers

Government vows to make it cheaper, faster and easier to sell your home

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Why you need to stop asking for antibiotics for cold and flu

Resistance to antibiotics is leading to 5,000 deaths in England

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'He had the loudest laugh and the biggest smile' granddaughter's tribute to Arthur Paul

Grandad was always first on the dance floor - and last off it

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MP Paula Sherriff backs veterans' campaign to stop cuts at PTSD centre

More old soldiers have come forward to share their stories

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MP Paula Sherriff backs veterans' campaign to stop cuts at PTSD centre

More old soldiers have come forward to share their stories

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Crazed drunk jumped onto car bonnet, bent windscreen wipers and snapped wing mirror off

Christopher Benson also hurled vodka bottle at woman's head

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Flood warning issued in the Calder Valley

A flood alert has been issued for the Calder Valley as Calderdale braces itself for more rain.

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Calderdale school cash crisis - small sites could be forced to close

Calderdale schools face serious challenges to improve their buildings and smaller sites could be forced to close due to the lack of funding available.

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Drivers ignoring new no entry sign in Milnsbridge

Residents fear accident in confusion over diversion

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Woman gained £25k - by failing to disclose her marital status

Margaret Stockley now faces a crown court judge after admitting benefit fraud

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Yorkshire ‘isn’t immune’ to the drug epidemic ravaging the US

It would be “naive” to assume that the UK is immune to the opioid drug epidemic that is killing tens of thousands of people a year in the US, a leading public health expert has warned.

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Monday, 23 October 2017

Yassar Yaqub shooting: Dad vows to lobby every MP as he meets Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott

'I cannot settle, I cannot let it go and I will not rest'

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Watch: Gran rescues pigeon taken out by a swooping SPARROW HAWK

Animal lover nurses stricken pigeon back to health - with peshwari nan!

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Drivers left trapped at Great Northern Retail Park for 90 minutes

Mystery to why shoppers stuck in car park for an hour and a half

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Grandma, 65, is still taking powerlifting world by storm after becoming world champion - for the 12th time

Ravensthorpe woman won clutch of trophies at the World Master Powerlifting Championships

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Former Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney has landed a new top job

Former Conservative MP has joined the Huddersfield University staff

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Homeless man refused to leave mum's home because she 'owed him a favour'

Police had to be called due to Bradley Lofthouse's behaviour

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Why Icestone Gelato is banking on Batley - and London

Huddersfield's popular ice cream parlour launches ambitious expansion plans

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Why opening a taxi door cost a woman nearly £400

Batley woman Gemma Kelly faced a court over her 'reckless' actions while drunk

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School Life: Amazing art achievement for Rastrick High student

Budding artist and Year 11 student Gabriel Midgley was recently invited to attend the Royal College of Art’s Secret Postcard Artists’ Party in London as part of the celebrations for artists whose work were on display.

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Teenager admits sharing ISIS propaganda online

The Calderdale teenager sent a number of links to terrorist material online

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Author's Roald Dahl-style tales set to be promoted in USA

Former Huddersfield Technical College lecturer Anna Best has published a children's book of grim and grisly rhymes

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Parking at Manchester Airport vs Leeds Bradford: one is among the most expensive, the other is the cheapest

One is among the priciest for picking up passengers while the other is free

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Beech Hill selected as finalist for national Dementia Friendly Awards

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friendly Awards 2017 have announced their finalists and Beech Hill School from Halifax has been selected as one of three finalists in the Young Person’s Contribution of the year category.

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Tour educated pupils on how to keep environment tidy

award winning drama-based education programme, Bin it!, which educates students about responsibility and litter, visited Hipperholme Grammar School as part of its nationwide tour.

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The jobs most at risk of being done by robots and computers - rather than people - in 20 years

Study reveals the jobs most likely to be done by machines within two decades

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Halifax teenager admits terrorism offences

A teenager from Halifax has today (Monday) pleaded guilty to terrorism offences.

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Great-gran left stranded by NHS inundated with offers of lifts to hospital

Joyce Smith, 85, was rejected for a free NHS patient transfer - now a Kirklees councillor has stepped in to help

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Jodie Whittaker to have three new assistants when she becomes Doctor Who

Bradley Walsh, Mandip Gill and Tosin Cole have been confirmed as Jodie Whittaker's co-stars

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Couple tell of horror after car fire trapped them in their home

Marie Weale and partner Ruben live in a back to back and had no way of escaping

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What you say as yet more roadworks bring misery to the Monday commute

Half-term tailbacks as more drivers left fuming in queues

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Police name toddler who died in fall from West Yorkshire tower block

A 23-year-old woman has been charged with his murder

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Police investigation in Halifax town centre

A police cordon was in place this morning in Halifax town centre this morning (Monday) as officers investigated an address on Silver Street.

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Police name toddler who died in fall from West Yorkshire tower block

A 23-year-old woman has been charged with his murder

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Court in brief: Stealing fuel, cosmetics and memory cards

Latest decisions from the courtrooms

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WATCH: Horror convention brings Game of Thrones contortionist and Dr Who actor to town

A horror convention brought a Game of Thrones contortionist and a Dr Who actor to town

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Look what happened to red Ferrari which crashed during Storm Brian

Supercar spun off the road over the weekend

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Five arrested after police stop car and find drugs

The driver was also wanted for offences overseas

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Number of Huddersfield jobseekers rises as more people are declared fit for work

UK unemployment at 12-year low - but wages still fail to keep pace with inflation.

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Huddersfield school football teams get Premier League kits

Pupils at Reinwood Junior School receive brand new football strips from Premier League Primary Stars scheme

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Huddersfield Town's Breakfast Club helps Deighton pupils' punctuality

Early kick-off is what they go to school for.

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Sunday, 22 October 2017

Hundreds queued in Storm Brian to see inside Lindley Clock Tower

Here's what it looks like from the top.

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Visitors from around the world come to Huddersfield for Holocaust memorial project

Visitors from Serbia, Poland and Italy visited the University of Huddersfield as part of a project recalling the Holocaust

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Former Huddersfield student makes directorial debut with locally-filmed sci-fi thriller

Short film 'Chapter 1: Liv' now destined for festivals

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A weekend of fear for Calderdale residents as Storm Brian brings floods

But the community of Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and the upper Calder Valley pulled together to help each other

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Woman's plea for help as Storm Brian creates 'waterfall' in her home

When Elle Shuttelton moved out of Todmorden she thought she had left behind the risk of her home flooding the next time heavy rain hit the region.

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How to comfort your pets on Bonfire Night if they're scared of fireworks

What to do if fireworks cause your dog, cat, rabbit or other animals to freak out

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Creating a new generation of computer coders

In the past few years talk of computer ‘coding’ and ‘programming’ seems to have exploded and is suddenly everywhere!

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All the roadworks in and around Huddersfield at the moment

Our guide should help you dodge the traffic queues, contraflows and lane closures

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Calder Valley MP marks start of new homes

Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker has marked the start of construction at McCarthy and Stone’s new retirement living development, Hepworth Court, in Brighouse.

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'Earthquake' eyewitness says tremor came from the SKY!

The woman said the rumbling appeared to come from above

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Flood alerts still in place as Storm Brian causes chaos for homes and businesses

Large area of Calder Valley affected as well as some areas around Huddersfield

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Business Focus: Martin Booth, Witt UK Group

This week’s Business Focus is with Martin Booth, managing director of Witt UK Group, based in Shelf.

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Flood warnings and alerts across Yorkshire as Storm Brian hit region

Flood warnings and alerts were issued yesterday as Storm Brian brought heavy rain to parts of Yorkshire and the Humber.

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This is the way to live your life with a brain tumour

See Ian Shone's positive outlook on life as his artist daughter Victoria launches a fundraising exhibition

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GP surgeries to cutback on prescriptions

GP surgeries could cease providing some drugs on prescription under plans by NHS bosses to save £800,000 a year.

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Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after toddler falls from sixth floor window

People outside a block of flats in West Yorkshire witnessed the 18-month-old boy's death.

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Young woman robs lone females at knifepoint

She stole her victims' bags in the incidents, which happened in West Yorkshire

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Students put Calderdale higher than UK average in GCSE performance

Nearly two-thirds of secondary school pupils in Calderdale achieved the equivalent of a Grade C in two key GCSEs, new figures show.

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Young man shot in West Yorkshire

The incident was one of two shootings yesterday

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Poignant memories of Holme Valley soldier Herbert Charlesworth killed 100 years ago at Passchendaele

Remembering the loved and lost a century on

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Water rescue cash boost for Calderdale firefighters

New power boats, flood response vehicles and protective equipment have been deployed in Calderdale to carry out rescues in the event of a repeat of the Boxing Day floods of 2015.

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Councillors back plan to turn Kirklees indoor tennis courts into children's play area

Kirklees cabinet has approved plans to turn two indoor tennis courts at Batley Sports and Tennis Centre into a children's play area

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Saturday, 21 October 2017

We taste tested five types of parkin - here's the clear winner

Blind taste test produced a clear winner

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Gorgeous golden pheasant makes a rare trip out of the woods to Huddersfield

A golden pheasant - which usually prefers to hide from sight in dense woodland - is a regular visitor to a Bradley garden

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This is the official age when men start 'dad dancing' and there's a competition for the best one

Your dad's embarrassing moves could win him and you prizes

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Storm Brian to deliver Huddersfield a double dose of rainfall

The storm will miss the town but the rainfall surrounding it won't

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Masked gang used SWORD in West Yorkshire robberies

Police believe the same men are behind two robberies.

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Fire broke out under floor of Calderdale home

The blaze took hold after midnight

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Marshalls boosts earnings with £38m acquisition

Landscape products firm Marshalls ​has bought ​​​CPM Group​, ​a pre-cast concrete​ ​manufacturer​, for £38m in a deal ​which is expected to be earnings enhancing in its first full year after​ ​completion.

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Young man left with head injury after armed brawl in Huddersfield town centre

Fight outside Centro's takeaway on the first night of crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour

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Barry Sheerman and Liz Green went on their Huddersfield town centre date and this is what happened

The Huddersfield MP and the BBC Radio Leeds presenter

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Dismay at lack of funding and plan for railway station improvement

A solution to commuter misery at Brighouse train station has hit the buffers with no funding or scheme to improve car parking problems in sight.

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Firework safety reminder issued in Calderdale

Traders in Calderdale are being urged to take care when selling fireworks in the lead-up to bonfire night.

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Former soldier Colin fights a new battle for the charity that saved his sanity

"It never goes away," says veteran who has suffered 40 years of PTSD

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Sowerby Bridge's Dama Cheese shines light on UK start-ups

A business owner from Calderdale has been chosen to represent successful UK start-ups by the Government-backed Start Up Loans Company.

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Case brought by Lloyds shareholders is ‘fundamentally flawed’

A multi-million-pound case brought by Lloyds shareholders over the acquisition of HBOS is “fundamentally flawed at every level”, the High Court has heard.

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OPINION: This is my account of being sexually harassed in Huddersfield

Thousands of women are sharing their stories under the hashtag #MeToo

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It's Apple day in Lindley!

Chance to have fun with the family and rare chance to visit Lindley Clock Tower too

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Friday, 20 October 2017

REVEALED: Winning images for the 2018 Examiner Calendar

Hundreds of entries, thousands of votes cast — now we reveal the 12 stunning images you chose for next year's calendar

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The earth may have moved for some in Huddersfield...but it wasn't a quake

Residents reported ornaments wobbling and loud noises

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Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's Middlestown WMC with Town boss David Wagner

See if our photographer caught you on camera!

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Ponderosa to shut down for weeks after visitors say animals are being mistreated

It follows an inspection today (Friday) by Kirklees Council

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Thug involved in nightclub shooting was freed - only for sentence to be doubled and he has been sent back to jail

Martin Harriott is now out of prison but must now hand himself in to police by noon on Saturday

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Court In Brief: Stole two urns and football memorabilia

Latest from the courtrooms

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Storm Brian: Weather Bomb set to cause miserable weekend for Yorkshire

The UK is braced for a night of heavy rain and winds before Storm Brian batters the country this weekend.

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West Yorkshire man’s 18-month jail term over nightclub shooting ‘too lenient’, judges rule

A West Yorkshire man convicted over a nightclub shooting has had his original jail sentence more than doubled after Court of Appeal judges ruled it was too lenient.

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Could it be magic? Gary Barlow is coming to Halifax

Hundreds of fans queued outside the Victoria Theatre – some since the early hours of the morning – for the chance to get tickets for Gary Barlow’s Halifax date.

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Leeds man denies murdering Halifax mum-of-two Jessica King

A 27-year-old man has denied murdering Halifax mum-of-two Jessica King during a hearing before a crown court judge this morning (Friday.)

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Salterhebble roadwork chaos puts businesses on the brink of going bust

Angry owners are demanding more support or fear they will have to close their shops due to the impact of long-running roadworks on their trade.

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Free screening of film at Hebden Bridge Town Hall

Hebden Bridge filmmaker Nick Wilding is to relaunch his 2015 film ‘Hebden Bridge. A 700 Year Story (and how it was nearly Lost)’ with a free screening at the town hall.

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Court told bank buyout ‘mugged’ Lloyds shareholders

LLOYDS shareholders were “mugged” when the bank recommended buying HBOS without disclosing its true financial state, the High Court has heard.

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Top comedians up for a laugh as Halifax Comedy Festival is launched

Some of the best comedians in the business will grace stages across town as the third annual Halifax Comedy Festival gets underway today (October 20).

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‘Handsome and hard-working’ West Yorkshire Police horse dies at age of 19

A West Yorkshire Police horse described as “handsome, hardworking and consistently brave” has died after 14 years serving the force.

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Court briefs

Here are the latest Calderdale cases from Magistrates Court.

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Motorists warned of long delays as concrete block causes havoc on Yorkshire motorway

The Highways Agency has re-opened the A1 after a large concrete block caused major chaos to rush-hour traffic this morning.

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This new sick Facebook missing game is something every parent needs to know about

Children are disappearing without a word to their families and now returning for two days

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Huddersfield Town fans banned after trying to sell on tickets

Club says it will not tolerate fans trying to cash-in after cancelling season cards of two fans in ongoing investigation

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Yet more roadworks for Wakefield Road at Moldgreen

Resurfacing will take place near Almondbury Bank and St Paul's Church

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Police find cannabis farm in Paddock house by accident

Joshua Lord caught by officers looking for someone else

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High-flyer Marnie Millard's helping women in Tanzania build bee-keeping businesses

Huddersfield-born businesswoman Marnie Millard has jetted off to Africa to help build beehives for women farmers

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Festival ball will be the icing on the Christmas cake for Kirkwood Hospice's record-breaking year

Kirkwood Hospice hopes to raise £20k through its 30th anniversary event

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Watch Look North presenter burst into song at grumpy BBC newsreader live on air

The presenter was responding to BBC News' Simon McCoy's withering response to royal baby 'news'

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Police to launch Huddersfield town centre crime crackdown this weekend

CCTV vans to be out in force after string of concerning crimes over recent months

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Police say "still no trace" one week after suspected burglar disappeared into River Holme

There are suspicions the suspect is in hiding after fleeing officers near Netherton

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MP and radio host to explore Huddersfield's 'Wild West' reputation

Barry Sheerman and Liz Green will tour town centre hand-in-hand

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Man accused of Jessica King's murder pleads not guilty

Jordan Thackray, 27, of East Grange View, is accused of murdering mum of two Jessica King

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Stargazers - get ready for the 'most beautiful' Orionid meteor shower 2017 this weekend

When and how to watch the shooting star spectacle dubbed by NASA as 'one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year'

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Two men taken to hospital after fight breaks out in Huddersfield town centre

Police cordoned off John William Street in the early hours of the morning

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Thieves ransack charity event celebrating volunteers' hard work

Totally Tipi staged its 100 Smiles event at the Three Acres - and thieves and vandals' actions have now cost them £20,000

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Man punched victim he claimed called his grandmother "an old witch"

Cricket coach Lee Baxter must pay £2,000 compensation

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Farmer's plea to dog owers after grisly death of lamb

Farm owner Terry Rowan wants dog owners to put animals on a lead

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Bogus workmen alert after elderly woman conned out of £3,720

Police hunting two conmen who promised to carry out roofing work

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Thursday, 19 October 2017

Demolition work starts on Oakes Mill site as hopes are high of Lidl store there

Developers say they have received plenty of enquiries about the site

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Government halts M62 Chain Bar slip road plan

MORE THAN a dozen road improvement projects in England have been delayed or face cancellation including a project on the M62 and M606 in West Yorkshire.

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CCTV snaps of hooded males released after Halifax burglary

Detectives have released CCTV pictures after a burglary in Halifax.

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Anger as bus driver hits parked car TWICE - then drives off

Bus company Yorkshire Tiger has apologised to car owner

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Kirklees Council to investigate taxi driver filmed watching TV while behind the wheel

Council wants to hear about any more flouting the law

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Controversial Kingdom forced to pay back fines after unlawfully targeting dog walkers

Council also apologise after firm wrongly fined walkers £75 each

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Pumps almost ran dry as beer festival celebrates record-breaking year

Beer loveers travel from London for FestivALE in Calderdale

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Overturned car causes chaos on M62 at Ainley Top

Police warning of long delays for eastbound traffic

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Scaffolder's £4,000 bill for racially aggravated assault

Ben Drennan from Brighouse hit with cost of his court case and compensation

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Was Huddersfield hit by an earthquake today? These residents think so

Ornaments rattled and items fell to floor at around 1pm

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'This story melts my heart' - praise for 'super dad' Ben Carpenter

Adoption champion Ben thanks Examiner readers for support

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WATCH: Russell Brand is in town! Comedian drops in at the Basement Project

Russell came to see the work the project does with recovery from addiction

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Husband who threatened to "throw oil everywhere" at wife's home avoids jail

Ibrar Mehrban, 29, given suspended sentence after pleading guilty to two charges

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Fashion show to raise money for breast cancer charity

A charity fashion event to raise money and awareness for a cancer charity will be held in Elland this weekend.

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We’re finding it harder to do our job, say West Yorkshire Police

West Yorkshire Police has warned that it is becoming increasingly difficult for the force to do its job at the same level after new figures showed a rise in recorded crime last year.

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Crime in West Yorkshire is up higher than the national average

Police say they are facing increased demands but fewer resources

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Appeal to find man who racially abused and threatened train passenger

The man may have travelled from anywhere in West Yorkshire and police want to find him

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Vulnerable Halifax pensioner, 94, burgled after taking chain off door

A vulnerable 94-year West Yorkshire woman had her purse and bank cards stolen after she removed the door chain at her house and a man let himself in.

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Police have confirmed the identity of a body found on moors in West Yorkshire

Officers have now also confirmed that Tyron Charles, who went missing last month, had been shot dead 

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Missing Bradford man Tyron Charles died from gunshot wound, police say

A man whose body was found in moorland in West Yorkshire last week died as a result of a gunshot wound, detectives say.

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Huddersfield student fixes Professor Stephen Hawking's faulty communication machine

Pawel Wozniak praised by science genius

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Former soldier 'initiation ceremonies' in barracks left him with flashbacks and anger issues

Paul Mortimer and wife Donna are raising money for Help for Heroes

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Flood warning sirens to be sounded on Friday

Eight flood warning sirens will be sounded on Friday across the Upper Calder Valley as part of a live training exercise.

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Could pole dancing soon become an Olympic sport?

They’re from all walks of life and they’re all shapes and sizes

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Fog warning issued across Yorkshire as Met Office warn commuters to take extra care on roads

Motorists in Yorkshire are being warned to take extra care this morning as the region is covered in a blanket of fog.

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Uranus will be visible across Huddersfield tonight

The planet will be glowing a blue-green colour as it reaches its closest proximity to Earth

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Thousands of illicit cigarettes and tobacco seized in Halifax raids

More than 100,000 illicit cigarettes and 17 kilos of illicit hand rolling tobacco were seized in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire during a two-day operation by revenue and customs officers.

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Kitten thrown onto M62 from a moving car

Terrified pet rescued by motorway workmen

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Roadworks misery for one of the busiest roads in Kirklees

Yorkshire Water reveals plans for temporary lights for 2 weeks

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'Resources strained' as babies and children in care reported missing in Calderdale

Shocking figures have revealed that three babies and children in care were reported missing as the West Yorkshire Crime commissioner warns of the strain in resources.

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Kitten thrown onto M62 from a moving car

Terrified pet rescued by motorway workmen

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Roadworks misery for one of the busiest roads in Kirklees

Yorkshire Water reveals plans for temporary lights for 2 weeks

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Halifax-based Quality Street announce return of the toffee deluxe

The toffee deluxe is making a triumphant return to Nestlé’s Quality Street assortment after it was controversially axed 12 months ago.

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Shelley crash case now sent to coroner

A 55-year-old man died after crashing into a lamp post in the village

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Council's plan to cut free school buses may be unlawful, says charity

Parents must be given sufficient time to respond to proposals

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Latest planning applications decided by Kirklees Council

Who’s planning what in your area? Find out here

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Mytholmroyd man awarded for community work after Boxing Day floods

After the devastating floods on Boxing Day 2015, one local resident has gone above and beyond to get his neighbourhood back on its feet and his work has been recognised at a national awards ceremony.

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Tributes paid to talented footballer and Rishworth School pupil after sudden death

Tributes have been paid to a Rishworth School pupil and talented footballer after his sudden death.

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Yorkshire Regiment soldiers honoured with a Northern train named after them

Northern has renamed one of its trains the Yorkshire Warrior in honour of the Yorkshire Regiment

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Posthumous award for road safety expert Dr Will Murray

Road safety charity Brake presented an award to the family of Dr Will Murray, of eDriving based at Bradley, who has died aged 51

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These are the best - and worst - places to park on Huddersfield Town match days

We've compiled this cut-out-and-keep guide to where to park for Town's home matches

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Motorist appeal after teen girl is taken to hospital after Halifax crash

Police officers investigating a Halifax that saw a teenage girl taken to hospital have released an image of two vehicles as the drivers could help with their enquires.

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Med One owners hits out at people dumping waste outside their fire exit

Med One are angry that their fire exit keeps getting blocked by people dumping waste

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Key transport decisions for Kirklees are now going to be made by Leeds City Council leader

Transport for the North 'already making decisions' and Kirklees Clr says 'we know the deals are already being struck'

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Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Huddersfield has a magic circle - and this guy is one of the best!

Magicians demonstrate their skills during annual competition

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Bonfire night 2017: A guide to bonfires and firework displays around Huddersfield

A guide to bonfire night 2017 events in Huddersfield

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It's the Barry and Liz show, but who's hosting who?

Huddersfield's reputation on the line as MP and radio host tour the town

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Police search for missing Leeds man with links to Brighouse

Police in Leeds are appealing for information to help trace a missing man.

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Watch: 'Daredevil' teenagers risking lives dangling from bridge

Parents warned of dangers after footage shared on social media

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'Vile' teen thug kicked pregnant girlfriend in stomach THREE times when confronted for cheating

The victim lost her baby after violent attack by Branden Sedgwick-Boyle where he also punched her in the face and grabbed her throat

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Man jailed for historic child sex abuse against two young girls dating back 25 years

Richard Prendergast from Heckmondwike targeted young girls "unable to defend themselves"

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Second film of taxi driver watching TV on his phone while driving emerges

The video appears to show the driver watching the news while driving a passenger

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'Eight-mile' queues on M62 after both carriageways shut over 'medical episode'

Eight-mile queues have gathered on the M62 after "medical episode" led to the road being shut.

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An attempt at a quick getaway failed for these Huddersfield criminals

Police pursuit ends in discovery of drugs stash

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M62 closed in BOTH directions as air ambulance lands

Emergency services at the scene of 'medical emergency'

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Huddersfield woman used drugs mule to bring cocaine into UK from Barbados

Gillian Weldrick, of Dalton, has now been locked up for her role in the plot

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Leeds United fan punched and kicked in "mindless violence" in Halifax

CCTV images of suspects released by police

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WATCH: Billie has her heart set on being a dancer - and she won't let visual impairment get in her way

Billie Lambert has won a Yorkshire Children of Courage award

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Caught on camera: Do you know them?

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

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Fight to save Colne Valley High School's adventure holiday cottage goes national

Charity Commission urged to remove trustees who want to sell the facility

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Thousands of dodgy cigarettes found in Huddersfield shops raid

Shops in Huddersfield and Halifax avoided £26,000 in tax

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European health workers quitting Huddersfield after Brexit vote

Government accepts it must do more to recruit 'home-grown staff'

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Man shouted "Leeds scum" at LUFC fan before he was attacked by trio at Halifax railway station

A Leeds United fan was punched to the floor and kicked repeatedly by three men at Halifax railway station.

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