Vandals attack ancient woodland with axes

Owners suspect people are hacking down trees as free timber for log burners

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Abandoned car causing problems in Newsome

Seat has still not been towed away after a week on double yellow lines ... and lots of parking tickets

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First look at Kirklees College's new multi-million pound sixth form

It will be a permanent memorial to murdered MP Jo Cox

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Northern warns it will take weeks to improve services after rail chaos

Northern rail has warned it will take weeks to turn around unprecedented delays and cancellations which are causing chaos for millions of commuters.

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Weather warning for Huddersfield as thunderstorms roll in

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning and said homes and businesses could be damaged by flooding

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Tasty treats in store as Leeds Food and Drink Festival returns to Millennium Square

June 1-3 will see the eighth annual Leeds Food and Drink Festival return to the city, as a splendid showcase of some of the city’s finest food and drink takes place in Millennium Square.

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Homeless man jailed for knife offence failed to keep in contact with his probation officer

Steven Clowes is still sleeping rough on the streets

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After French Open interview confusion, here's a guide for Alexander Zverev to master the Yorkshire dialect

Yorkshire is known for its quirky dialect and strong, broad accent, it proving difficult with not only those from further afield, but people from the UK too.

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Why drink drive suspect's childhood vaccinations may be vital at his trial

Driver Sean Brennan claimed he couldn't give a blood sample due to his needle phobia

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Caught on camera: Do you know these people?

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

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Guide to community events in and around Huddersfield in June

Events in Huddersfield include music festivals, village galas, agricultural shows and sheepdog trials

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Hidden costs of farm thefts and waste crime mount up

There are significant hidden costs for farmers who fall victim to countryside crime, according to Calderdale farmer Rachel Hallos.

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Man 'test driving' Audi S3 jailed for smash which left librarian seriously injured

Dewsbury man Yasser Ali, 28, made off but was arrested when he turned up at hospital for treatment after the crash

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Weekend weather round-up: What to expect in Yorkshire over the next three days

Will the weather this weekend be gloriously warm and sunny or will it be bleak and grey? Here’s the weather forecast for Yorkshire over the next three days.

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Council sleepover service for distressed children given top marks

Youngsters given chance to take a break from family rows

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Brighouse building left empty for four years is being transformed into a bar and kitchen

Ian and Ryan Darley are transforming a disused building in Brighouse into a food and drink venue with an unusual name

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Man 'stole from and threatened' women he met on dating website Badoo

David Dykes stayed at their homes after being introduced to them via Badoo

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MPs call on health secretary to fund charity after record number of suicidal thoughts calls

MPs in Yorkshire and Humberside have supported the NSPCC’s calls for the government to increase its funding for Childline after record numbers seeked help for suicidal thoughts.

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Weekend weather round-up: What to expect in Leeds over the next three days

Will the weather this weekend be gloriously warm and sunny or will it be bleak and grey? Here’s the weather forecast for Leeds over the next three days.

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VIDEO: Part of Elland bypass re-opens

Part of Elland bypass has re-opened after it was closed due to a gas leak.

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7 luxury seaside cottages perfect for an escape to the Yorkshire coast

Yorkshire is known for its coastal beauty, with both locals and tourists flocking to the region’s scenic seaside locations, either for the day or a trip away. What better way to enjoy a trip away than in a cosy cottage in some of Yorkshire’s most beautiful coastal locations?

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Parents told 'get your baby seen by a dentist before their first birthday'

NHS boosts funding for pre-school check-ups

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Man jailed for test drive speeding crash that left Halifax librarian injured

A speeding Audi S3 driver has finally been jailed for causing a head-on crash in Halifax which left a librarian seriously injured.

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Apartment block plan on Halifax car park revealed in housing fund bid

A plan to build a 100 one and two-bedroom apartment block on a Halifax car park have been revealed in a new housing fund bid.

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Pledge to give more support to Calderdale's young care leavers

Calderdale Council has pledged to give more support than ever to help young care leavers reach their goals and aspirations.

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'Truly sorry' Northern rail warns it will take weeks to improve services following delays and cancellation chaos across the North

Northern rail has warned it will take weeks to turn around unprecedented delays and cancellations which are causing chaos for millions of commuters.

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Shop raided FIVE TIMES for fake tobacco loses alcohol licence after police step in

The licencee of Ovenden Polski Sklep at Ovenden Road, Halifax, "had not learned his lessons"

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Halifax mini-mart off-licence revoked after illicit tobacco busts

The premises licence allowing a Halifax mini-market to sell alcohol has been revoked by councillors who heard of a series of tobacco busts.

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Elland bypass partially reopened as work continues

The main link road between Huddersfield and Halifax was closed after damage to a gas main on Tuesday night

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Shoplifter banned from all Sainsbury's stores in West Yorkshire

Adrian Ayton was caught stealing Lego from the Market Street branch in Huddersfield

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Have your say on rail services

Rail users can share their views about the state of the railways at the annual meeting of HADRAG (Halifax and District Rail Action Group) on Saturday.

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10-year-old Chinese chess genius on his way to stardom after stunning performance

He scooped joint first prize in the Open at Huddersfield Chess Congress

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Uncle illegally used his disabled niece's blue badge to park at sports centre

Mohammed Naseem didn't have the youngster with him when he used the disabled parking bay

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Bertie’s luxury lounge serves up a treat in Elland

Inside a 170 year old building in the centre of Elland sits an experience which offers up a taste of luxury in the town.

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Michelle’s film on music star’s biggest battle

A Rastrick filmmaker has taken on a unique project - a crowdfunded documentary.

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Man 'took house keys and spray-painted a car in a bizarre crime spree'

Dale Pearson appeared in court charged over the strange events in a New Mill street

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Mum fined after taking her child on "holiday of a lifetime" to Disney World

The Dewsbury mother did not have permission to take the 10-year-old out of school

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200-plant cannabis farm discovered at Heckmondwike properties

Kirklees police battered down the doors of houses in King Street in a pre-planned operation

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Detectives hunting arsonist who torched boat while man and woman slept inside

E-fit issued in bid to find Aspley Marina fire-bug

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Retail tragedy: The UK's best loved shops that have disappeared

2018 marks the year we wave goodbye to a number of retail and restaurant brands, with the likes of Toys R Us, Maplin and Carpetright being just a few of the biggest names who are closing down.

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Hundreds turn out for coal race at National Coal Mining Museum

Caphouse Colliery Coal Race is inspired by World Coal Carrying Championships

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Smoker hit by big fine after leaving his cig to check on train

Enforcement officers issued fixed penalty notice at Huddersfield Railway Station

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UPDATE: Elland bypass to remain closed during evening rush hour

Motorists are being warned to expect long delays this evening after a gas leak closed a major road that connects Halifax with the M62 motorway.

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Mytholmroyd furniture store reopens after major works following 2015 floods

After 12 months of construction and hard work, Russell Dean Furniture Store in Mytholmroyd is back up and running.

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Rider fled scene after motorbike destroyed in smash with car

Local residents said a similar bike was previously spotted carrying three people without helmets

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Mattress, old tyre, wood and broken glass dumped in street near HRI

Derelict land and property in Lindley encourages fly-tipping says resident

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NHS send out urgent appeal as stocks of these blood groups run worryingly low

The NHS are urgently appealing for people with particular blood types to come forward and donate.

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Engineering firm plans to double workforce and take on more apprentices

Sewtec Automation has ambitious expansion plans over the next five years

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Man who 'hated police found with haul of explosives, ball bearings and sulphuric acid'

Ashkan Ebrahimi on trial accused of stalking police officers and possession of explosive substances

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Jury told college student had bomb-making chemicals and weapons at his Halifax home

A hate-filled father-of-one “stalked” police officers, a district judge and a female solicitor as he amassed a potentially lethal haul of explosive substances and weapons at his Halifax home.

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From cookery to crafts: The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival returns this summer

This summer will once again see the annual return of the popular Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival, which will be filled with all sorts of foodie fun.

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Call for watershed on junk food ads to tackle childhood obesity

The Government must change the narrative around childhood obesity to make it clear that this is everyone’s business, say the Health and Social Care Committee in their report into childhood obesity.

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Watch as this steel beast is constructed from start to finish in just one minute

It’s a magnificent steel sculpture and this amazing time lapse video shows just how it was put together

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Urgent appeal for O neg and B neg donors as increase in demand for certain blood types leads to fall in stocks

NHS Blood and Transplant needs donors with O negative and B negative blood to donate now as stocks are low due to a bank holiday drop off in donations and an increase in demand for certain blood types.

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Honley Show celebrates its 97th birthday

Honley Agricultural Show is back, in its 97th year, on Saturday, June 9

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MP Chris Grayling: Northern rail timetable chaos down to 'collective failure' of industry

The rail industry has "collectively failed" Northern passengers who suffered delays, cancellations and chaos when new timetables were introduced last week, the Transport Secretary has said.

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Gallery: Back in time for a day at Todmorden Carnival

The sun shone down and the crowds turned out for the 65th annual Todmorden Carnival at Centre Vale Park.

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Weather warning issued for Yorkshire as hail and thunderstorms look set to strike city

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Yorkshire as the region braces itself for heavy downpours and thunderstorms.

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Why Forget Me Not Trust's colour run will be different this year

Plan revealed for a bigger and better event in Huddersfield

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Long delays for drivers after Elland Bypass is closed for emergency repairs

The A629 is blocked in both directions between Huddersfield and Halifax

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Dad ordered to pay compensation to his daughter after drunkenly wrecking her bike

"It will have to be explained to her" a district judge told Christopher Maylett

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Will performers get to 'reveal all' in Calderdale's sex establishments?

Whether or not performers in Calderdale sex establishments can reveal all is one of the decisions councillors are being asked to make next week.

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To strip or not to strip ... what punters might see (or not) in local sex clubs

Calderdale Council also have to decide how close the girls can get

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Major West Yorkshire road expected to be closed all day due to gas leak

Motorists are being warned to expect long delays after a gas leak closed a mojor road that connects Halifax with the M62 motorway.

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Tears then joy for three-year-old PAW Patrol fan at centre of his own 999 rescue

Taylor Hill boy cut free by firefighters after getting head stuck in gate

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Youths brandishing machetes chase teens through Greenhead Park

Families and children play in the Bank Holiday sun oblivious to terrifying chase

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Heart patient wins apology from HRI after nine-month wait for appointment

Golcar man tweeted Prime Minister Theresa May and Health secretary Jeremy Hunt

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Stabbing of teenage boy 'followed clash between two groups' say police

Victim, 16, remains in a stable condition in hospital

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How driver picking up a lighter managed to cause chaos on the M62

John Heseldin hit the central reservation barrier near to Stott Hall Farm causing long delays when he became distracted

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Gang member in coma after ingesting drug 10,000 times more powerful than heroin

Three men have admitted selling the drugs over the 'dark web'

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Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court after Leeds Crown Court Facebook Live

He was told freedom of speech comes with responsibility

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Vizulate Digital in Utopia by developing site to help people relocate abroad

A Brighouse-based digital marketing agency has been appointed to support the launch a new online start-up designed to help people with the logistics of relocating abroad.

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'My heart appointment has been cancelled eight times' - Examiner readers share hospital woes

Examiner readers have described their problems getting appointments at CRH and HRI

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Ackley Bridge back next week and Sunetra Sarker tells of her Bradfordstani accent

Casualty and Strictly Come Dancing star speaks about filming in Halifax

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WATCH: Calderdale in spotlight during latest trailer for Ackley Bridge series two

Ackley Bridge will be back on our screens next week and will once again put Calderdale in the TV spotlight.

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Thunderstorms to come - but then the REAL summer starts!

Examiner weatherman Paul Stevens is predicting some rain this week before the sunshine comes back

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Emmerdale stars to take part in charity football match

A special football match will take place at Trinity Academy to raise money for a children’s charity.

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Weather forecast for the week ahead: What to expect in Leeds over the next six days

Will the weather be gloriously warm and sunny or will it be bleak and grey? Here’s the weather forecast for Leeds over the next six days.

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Weather forecast for the week ahead: What to expect in Yorkshire over the next six days

Will the weather be gloriously warm and sunny or will it be bleak and grey? Here’s the weather forecast for Yorkshire over the next six days.

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PICTURE GALLERY and VIDEO: Big sing at the Piece Hall goes down a storm

It is a tradition that can trace its roots to the mid-Victorian era, but until last Friday night, the massed voices of hundreds of children had not rung out from the quadrangle of Halifax’s Piece Hall for more than 100 years.

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Shelley FC improve Stafflex Arena facilities for move to North West Counties League

Stepping up successfully under manager Ash Berry

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Part of Manchester Airport evacuated after crack appears in floor

Pictures shared on Twitter show a crack next to a metal beam in Terminal Two

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Fax appeal for information

Halifax RLFC is appealing for information about an incident that took place at the Summer Bash in Blackpool on Saturday night.

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Firefighters praise 'brave' three-year-old boy after his head got stuck in gate

Mum tried to use washing up liquid to free son

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Dad and daughter duo complete an incredible 10 marathons in 10 days

Gary Wade of Holmfirth is running 60 marathons this year to celebrate his 60th birthday

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PHOTO GALLERY: Sowerby Bridge Classic Bike Show

Rotarians were revved up for the annual Classic Bike Show in Sowerby Bridge.

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Plans to build log cabin in Greenhead Park among latest applications

The latest plans submitted and decided at Kirklees Council

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The 41 men and 11 women prosecuted in one week at Kirklees Magistrates Court

A woman in her 60s was caught drink driving in Merrie England car park

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Student's 18th birthday horror as she is struck in face by flying glass

Jess Coleman said she's lucky not to have been killed

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Charity volunteer steals collection tin and Corsa fuel tank drilled and drained

The latest crimes reported in Huddersfield

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Teenage barmaid's car left on its side in crash outside Pear Tree pub, Mirfield

Landlord says accident was caused by two other motorists' "irresponsible parking" obstructing their view

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Take a look around new coffee shop at Rose Hill Burial Ground

Glorious setting for new venture at Birkby ground, complete with a sun-kissed terrace

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Residents' shock as teenage youth left badly hurt in stabbing incident

Incident near Dixon's Milk Ices being investigated by police

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WATCH: Ex-cop's "panicking" son in high speed police chase

Suliman Akbar's family aren't happy with him

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Huddersfield centre becomes 19th-century stage for BBC drama about 'first modern lesbian' Ann Lister

Queen Street becomes film set for actress Suranne Jones and cast

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This is what a mothballed Kirklees Council building could be turned into

Plans revealed for prominent Huddersfield town centre premises

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Unneutered stray cat forced to have abortion after suffering horrific injuries

WARNING: Graphic images

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Car stolen in Huddersfield found in Bradford with fake plates

It had its licence plates swapped for fake ones

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Kirklees College students earn national recognition

Two students have been lauded for their contributions to Kirklees College and the wider community

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Hunt for two men after 16-year-old youth stabbed FIVE times in early morning attack

Victim, 16, set upon by two men near Leeds Road

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STEP refugee training scheme scoops award

Horton Housing Association has scooped a Northern Housing Award for its Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP), which helps train and prepare Syrian refugees to secure employment.

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Huddersfield street transformed into Victorian scene as filming for BBC period drama begins

Filming has begun in Huddersfield on a new drama about one of Britain's first 'modern' lesbian women.

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Two arrested after man is stabbed in fight in Leeds

Police were called to the scene in the city centre

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Halifax assault: Child injured by stones hurled from disused mill

Police officers have released a description of the suspects involved in an assault that saw stones hurled from a disused mill and hit a child on the head.

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Ruddi's Retreat launches appeal for new caravan after young star steals show at Royal Wedding

Now the Linthwaite-based charity is raising £30,000 for another holiday caravan

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Special award for schoolgirl Bethany, 11

A schoolgirl who helps care for one of her parents and two younger siblings has been awarded this year’s Percival Whitley Award.

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Heart attack victim's anger at NINE month wait to find out his fate

Huddersfield man left in limbo over triple bypass threat

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Why Robin Hood's grave near Brighouse may be lost forever

Thousands sign petition calling for it to be saved

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New date for police's bid to revoke off-licence of Halifax shop

A new date has been set for hearing a police request to revoke a Halifax mini-market’s off-licence.

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Transport chiefs reveal ambitious new plans for travel across West Yorkshire

Why far fewer people are now using cash on the buses

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Son's tribute to mum who collapsed and died from cardiac arrest aged just 56

Matthew Johnson to do 56 runs in honour of mum Carole

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Stott Hall Farm in the middle of the M62 ... as you've never seen it before

New set of wonderfully moody photos

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Films show the quiet and noisy sides to Dewsbury

A dozen films go behind the scenes in the town

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New hotel could revitalise part of town centre

80-bedroomed hotel and gym planned for Halifax

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Great photos of Greenhead Park in the 1950s and 60s

Everything from bowling to paddling in the children's pool

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Shock statistics reveal students may be wasting their time and money going to university

Figures reveal how many in jobs that don't need degrees

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Windrush nurses from Huddersfield 'seized by Home Office officials'

Kirklees councillor accuses Government of "state racism"

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Kirklees Council's decision on the Kingsgate hotel bid has been revealed

Shopping centre bosses wanted to open rooms above the main mall

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Why this Huddersfield mum is walking 2,000 miles to visit every RAF base in the UK

Emma Marianne inspired by her grandmother who met Winston Churchill and RAF legend Guy Gibson

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Crash causing long delays on the M62

Vehicle and trailer has overturned on the Manchester-bound carriageway

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War memorial restoration is underway

Work to restore a war memorial in Halifax – one of only two of its design in the world – has started.

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Why it will be anything but silent in Marsden Library

It has reopened after £65,000 revamp in Marsden Mechanics

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How Huddersfield company is trying to make Huddersfield youngsters far fitter

Not-for-profit Legacy Sport has launched its first franchise

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A look inside a unique Holme Valley home

Check out this luxury Holmfirth pad complete with its own stables

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What can business learn from Laurel and Yanny?

The online world has been going crazy over the past few weeks trying to answer one question. No, not where will Harry and Megan go on honeymoon, but “Do you hear Laurel or Yanny?”

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'Asian gold' worth £426,000 stolen in West Yorkshire in just 5 years

Dealers urged to beware of robbers dressed in burkas

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Films lift the lid on what's going on in Dewsbury

A dozen films go behind the scenes in the town

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Thieves ripped side off van in 3 minutes to steal power tools worth £3,000

Joiner victim says brazen crime is soul destroying

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Disabled people are vastly underpaid says TUC

Disabled workers earn £1.50 an hour less on average than able-bodied workers in Yorkshire

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Read the Huddersfield weather warning forecast if you're heading out tonight

Met Office issues thunderstorms alert

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Man who received bank card in post by mistake used it 300 times and spent £15k

Fraudster Michael Smith bought clothes and jewellery and even taxed his car

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Frightening rise in sextortion crimes in West Yorkshire

One victim told to pay £89,000 or explicit video would be put online

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Amazing Angie - the Huddersfield cleaner who became a Caribbean playwright

Working as a cleaner has given Huddersfield’s Angie Smith the time to pursue quite a different career – as a playwright. Now the well-known Huddersfield character is about to celebrate her own story at the Lawrence Batley Theatre

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Train strike delays causing problems for Huddersfield passengers today

Warning that replacement buses may be needed later

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Roadworks to shut parts of M62 and M1 overnight

Here are the closures for next week

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First look at new shopping centre a short drive from Huddersfield

Set to be the biggest retail complex to open in the UK for 20 years

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Ben Myers on the relationship between literature and nature

In his latest book Under the Rock, award-winning author, journalist and poet Ben Myers explores nature and literature. He spoke to Yvette Huddleston.

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Lonely dog sparks Huddersfield house fire

Owners forced to flee their home after attic blaze

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MP Thelma Walker visits Slaithwaite Station to see impact of timetable changes

Commuters have been left frustrated this week after shake up on the trains

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Parents’ plea to help their little boy Wilson

“I just want him to be happy. That’s all any parent wants isn’t it?”

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Poetry in motion by new work dedicated to Calder Valley rail journey

A familiar train journey through the Upper Calder Valley has been immortalised in a new poem celebrating the North’s literary heritage

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Opinion: What's really wrong with being clueless about football?

Lauren Ballinger says she doesn't like football - and that's okay

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Firefighters rescue drivers after two-car crash snarls up main road

Two taken to hospital after smash in Birstall

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Prolific offenders are avoiding jail despite racking up at least 50 convictions

Latest figures show criminals in Yorkshire and the Humber are being given non custodial sentences

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Masked burglars steal safe from Halifax home

Masked thieves stole a safe during a burglary at a home in Halifax.

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M62 smash causes bank holiday getaway misery

Two car smash leaves lengthy delays

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Highways England responds to coroner's warning over Scammonden bridge suicides

Seven deaths in eight years but still no prevention measures planned

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‘Thank you for saving my life’ - pair reunited 55 years on

A man who nearly drowned 55 years ago has been reunited with the person who saved his life.

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CALDERDALE COUNCIL: New town centre hotel plan

A new 80-bedroom hotel and gym could revitalise a Halifax town centre street, if planners go for the idea.

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This rubbish-filled house sold for FOUR times more than it was up for auction at

Buyers were warned about the contents - but it was snapped up

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Jobs boost at major Huddersfield company that's grown so much it is now relocating

Award-winning vehicle incident management firm FMG is moving to larger HQ premises at Bradley Business Park

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Murdering husband showed no mercy as he knifed his wife to death

Zbigniew Lasek given long jail term for killing Monika Lasek at their Calderdale home

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Halifax killer who showed "no mercy" as he murdered his wife is jailed for life

A violent husband who showed no mercy in a brutal knife attack on his 36-year-old wife has been jailed for life for her murder.

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Parents using motorway hard shoulder as a naughty step and other bizarre excuses

Highways England release list of excuses with a warning that this behaviour can lead to disastrous accidents

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Thunderstorms: What causes this extreme weather phenomena and can they be predicted?

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted around various parts of the UK over the upcoming bank holiday weekend, with thunderstorms, alongside lightning, being some of the most dramatic weather phenomena in the UK.

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Mobile speed camera locations in Calderdale

Mobile speed cameras will be at the following locations in Calderdale from Monday 28 May.

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Workers fear for jobs as Huddersfield garden centres go up for sale

Employee says future is uncertain for workers at Wyevale garden centres in Birchencliffe and Shelley

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Planning applications: Change of use from Halifax charity shop to venue with roof terrace

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

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Jury goes out in trial of man accused of murdering his wife

Zbigniew Lasek is accused for murdering his 36-year-old wife Monika at their home on Solstice Way, Illingworth, Halifax

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How £12,000 purchase has helped academics assemble world’s most extensive Ted Hughes collection

Academics in Huddersfield have assembled the world’s most extensive collection of rare Ted Hughes poems after buying a handwritten volume for £11,000. Chris Burn reports.

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New homes plan at West Yorkshire Fire HQ next to Kirklees air pollution hot spot

Fire chiefs in line for £2m windfall

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10 of the most luxurious boutique hotels in Yorkshire for a stress-free break

In need of a relaxing night away?

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Windows firm exposed by BBC's Rogue Traders fined £150,000 - but hasn't paid a penny

Approved Green Energy Solutions made 300,00 unwanted calls

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Roll up! Roll up! Circus comes to town

Roll up! Roll up! The Moscow State Circus has brought its greatest production Gostinitsa - a show that promises spectacle and nerve-tingling edge of your seat thrills - to Halifax.

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A Coffee With Gary Farnell, of Rogers Geotechnical Services

Following his father's advice to work hard with integrity, dignity and honesty has held Gary Farnell in good stead

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Teenager denies stabbing in Huddersfield town centre

Police called to alleged knife attack near Tokyo nightclub in Queen Street

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Bank Holiday weather: What to expect hour-by-hour in Yorkshire over the next three days

The second bank holiday of May is almost upon us, but will the weather be gloriously warm and sunny or will it be bleak and grey?

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Piece Hall and Square Chapel are county design award winners

It was a fantastic evening for Calderdale last night when two key projects were among seven regional winners announced at a major design awards ceremony in York.

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Trio of appointments aim to make Calderdale the 'best borough in the North’

Three key appointments to senior roles have been made by Calderdale Council to support the local authority’s ambition to be the ‘best borough in the North’.

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Danny Jones’ legacy lives on

Lizzie Jones says she is proud of her husband Danny’s legacy as Halifax town centre will soon house five life-saving public access defibrillators.

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Tears and cheers as the winners of the Examiner Community Awards are revealed

Judges said choosing winners was toughest decision in years

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Doctor to retire after 30 years

A well-loved doctor in Savile Park is retiring after 30 years.

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Court briefs: Who's been up in court?

The following Calderdale cases were heard at Bradford Magistrates Court.

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Care homes in West Yorkshire are under siege

Shocking figures have revealed that more than 2,000 crimes have been committed in nursing homes in West Yorkshire since 2015.

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Kirklees Council U-turn over autistic six-year-old banned from school bus

Charity welcomes decision saying parents are often too worn down to challenge council

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Sudden rise in violent attacks by doorstaff and this is what bouncers can and can't do

Freedom of Information request to West Yorkshire Police reveals figures for Kirklees pubs and clubs

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This is why your TV will appear to break during Coronation Street and the Champions League final this weekend

If your television set appears to go blank this weekend - don't worry

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What you need to know about the General Data Protection Regulation and the Huddersfield Examiner

We want to do everything in a transparent manner so we have updated our privacy notice

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Brighouse parking charges "reflect individual requirements of town"

Calderdale Council has responded to criticism for introducing parking in Brighouse

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Cracking summer weather for one day at least over Bank Holiday weekend

A 'warm and hazy' weekend with a low chance of thunderstorms and one very summery day in store

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Halifax On Street Inner core (1hr max) 50p per half hour 70p per half hour Inner core (2 hr max) 50p per half hour 70p per half hour Outer core 50p per hour No change Outer core 50p per hour £3.50 over 7 hours No change Off Street Union Street Prescott Street King Street North Bridge Hanover Street Victoria Street Mulcture Hall Road High Street Cross Hills Cow Green 50p per hour £3.00 over 6 hours 50p per hour £3.50 over 7 hours Bull Green Town Hall (Saturday only) 70p per hour £1.00 per hour Akroyd Place Northgate House St John’s Lane 70p per hour £1.00 per hour Haugh Shaw Road Queens Road (King Cross) Free 1st hour free 40p per hour £2.00 over 5 hours On Street Skircoat Dryclough/Godfrey 80p per hour No change Dudwell 40p per hour 80p per hour Outer 40p per hour £2.00 over 5 hours 50p per hour £2.50 over 5 hours Skircoat Road (Shay outbound) 50p per hour £3.50 over 7 hours No change Skircoat Road (Shay inbound) 50p per hour No change Brighouse Off Street Daisy Street Owler Ings 40p per hour No change Commercial Street Bethel Street Parsonage Lane 60p per hour No change Mill Lane Church Lane Bank Street Wakefield Road (Hipperholme) Free 1st hour free 40p per hour £2.00 over 5 hours On Street Commercial St/King St Bradford Rd Bethel St Briggate Market St Gooder St Park St Free First 30 minutes free and then 20p for the next 30 minutes. Maximum stay 1 hour Elland Off Street Brook Street Northgate Southgate Timber Street 40p per hour 40p per hour £2.40 over 6 hours Boxhall Road Coronation Street 60p per hour 50p per hour Brig Royd (West Vale) Free 1st hour free 40p per hour £2.00 over 5 hours Hebden Bridge Off Street Market Place Garden Street New Road 40p per hour 70p per hour St Pol St Georges Square 60p per hour 70p per hour Station Road 30p per hour £1.50 over 4 hours M-F 30p per hour £2.00 over 6 hours. Sat/Sun 50p per hour On Street Old Gate Holme Street Hangingroyd Lane Valley Road Regent Street 40p per hour 70p per hour On street Albert St Crown St Cheetham St Carlton St Keighley Rd Valley Rd (extension) Free Free First 30 minutes free and then 20p for the next 30 minutes. Maximum stay 1 hour 70p per hour Sowerby Bridge Off Street Stanley Street Tuel Lane West Street 40p per hour 40p per hour £2.40 over 6 hours Todmorden Off Street Halifax Road Lever Street Union Street South 40p per hour 60p per hour Bramsche Square School Lane 60p per hour No change

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'Make life difficult for burglars' warning after £2,000 student house raid

Student Conor Borrett loses possessions in daytime break-in

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Yorkshire boys, 15, plotted school massacre inspired by Columbine

The two teenagers attended a school in Northallerton

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9 things to do in Yorkshire over the May bank holiday weekend

The second bank holiday of the month is shortly upon us and with this comes the search for fun events and activities around Yorkshire. Yorkshire has a wide array of different events taking place throughout the region over the upcoming May bank holiday weekend.

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Brighouse hairdresser to pass on skills to Philippines kids

A Brighouse hairdresser is travelling to the Philippines to pass on skills to disadvantaged young people.

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Caught on camera: Do you know these people?

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

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Holmfirth could do better, survey says - and this is why

Retailers enjoyed a boost as thousands more people visited Holmfirth during the folk festival

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Warning issued to Yorkshire motorists planning on getting away over bank holiday

Drivers are being advised to plan for delays on popular routes this weekend as the bank holiday coincides with the start of half term and a spell of warm weather.

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Thousands show support in bid to save Robin Hood's grave

The ongoing saga of Robin Hood’s grave echoes public fears surrounding sites may be overdeveloped, says a Brighouse councillor.

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Banned Huddersfield driver has FIFTH car seized by West Yorkshire Police

Disqualified driver tried to escape from officers in Newsome

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Bank holiday scorcher predicted for Yorkshire

Get your shades, shorts, vests and barbecues at the ready.

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Man left paralysed after work accident gets new lease of life in Paralympic sport

Huddersfield man Tim Henson is among those championing it

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Watch: Huddersfield Marathon and Half 2018 route

Virtual reality ride along the race route for Huddersfield Marathon and Half Marathon

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Die-hard Gary Barlow fans wake up outside Halifax's Victoria Theatre after a long night's queueing

Bleary-eyed fans of pop superstar Gary Barlow awoke outside the Victoria Theatre this morning, with many having slept there overnight.

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First look inside Bertie's new tea and coffee lounge

Bertie's is bringing a touch of Victorian elegance to Elland with the opening of its new tea and coffee lounge

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Tackling loneliness and isolation - you know the time and day!

The Tuesday 2 O’Clock Club is the latest group in Calderdale to help tackle loneliness and isolation.

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New Calder Valley Mayors are looking forward to year ahead

It’s all change in the Calder Valley as new Mayors have been sworn in for Hebden Royd and Todmorden.

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Thousands to go back in time as Brighouse 1940s weekend returns

It's that time of year again for Brighouse to step back in time as the town’s popular 1940s weekend returns next month.

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Further disruption to Yorkshire rail services as Northern workers walk out on strike

Rail passengers in Yorkshire face further disruption today as Northern staff stage a further 24-hour strike as a dispute over the role of guards rumbles on.

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Get ready to go back to the swinging sixties at Carnival

It’s that time of year again when Todmorden puts on a show at the annual carnival, and this year it’s taking a step back in time to the swinging sixties.

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Anger after council workers take a saw to tree with nesting magpies

Tree fellers chop off all the branches except for those around the nest

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Here's when and why you'll start spotting learner drivers on motorways in Yorkshire

A huge shake-up into the process of how people learn to drive is about to come into effect.

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Flasher who exposed himself to teenage girl branded 'high risk future sexual offender'

Angry mum of 13-year-old confronted Joseph Lydon and told him he was 'disgusting'

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New era for Kirklees Council as Shabir Pandor is elected leader

Labour chief challenged to tackle plague of potholes, threatened bin strike and struggling town centres

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Dallas Texas Liburd accused of assaulting his sister Rio in row at family wake

Brother and sister were ejected from the pub but he allegedly followed her home and kicked her door

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Two children injured as car overturns after hitting wall in Marsden

Driver and two children hurt in crash in Chain Road

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Man accused of murdering his wife told how he 'lost control of his mind' in struggle with knife

Wife begged to be kissed and collapsed covered in blood

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We’re sorry: Grayling and Northern rail boss apologise for train delays chaos across region

Embattled Chris Grayling today apologised for the chaos the introduction of new train timetables had caused across the North as a metro mayor claimed passengers in the region were “invisible” to the Transport Secretary.

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MP Paula Sherriff calls for Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to go after train timetable meltdown

Minister faced Commons vote to cut his salary by £2,400 - the price of a train season ticket

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Looking for a new pet? These 5 rescue centres offer animal rehoming and adoption in Yorkshire

There are a wide array of charities and rescue centres throughout Yorkshire which offer a variety of small animals for adoption and rehoming. If you’re looking for a new pet and want to give an abandoned animal a loving home there’s plenty of choice to do so.

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New cast members announced for Channel 4's Ackley Bridge

As the bell rings on a new term at fictional Yorkshire school Ackley Bridge, new cast members for the second series have been announced.

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Murder accused kissed dying wife after “losing control of his mind”

A murder trial jury heard today (Wednesday) how a father-of-three kissed his dying wife before trying to kill himself at their Halifax home.

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From carp to bream: 8 of the best places to go fishing in Yorkshire

Yorkshire has a wide array of idyllic lake and scenic ponds, making it a great destination to do a spot of fishing.

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Spain's Costa Blanca beaches CLOSED for swimming as Portuguese Man O' Wars invade

An 11-year-old boy hospitalised after sting from one of the jellyfish-type creatures at tourist hot-spot

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Ensuring a lasting legacy for Nick with Foundation

Family, friends and colleagues of a 38-year old dad-of-two from Halifax who died just months after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) are launching a new charity in his name.

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WATCH: Brave staff and students from Calderdale College take on abseil for Meningitis Now

Over 60 staff and students conquered their fears to abseil 100ft down the side of the Calderdale College Percival Whitley Building, raising money for Meningitis Now through the Lewis Hilton Forever Fund.

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Nursery's expansion bid rejected because more children would be too noisy

Calderdale councillors reject nursery's plan to take more children

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Men in court accused of raid on home of retired policeman

Long service medal and other memorabilia stolen in house burglary

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Meltham dry stone waller helps Welcome to Yorkshire garden win gold at Chelsea Flower Show

Richard Clegg and his team borrowed 35 tonnes of stone from Wensleydale

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Four-year-old signs up to Town Foundation fun run so other children can get a proper breakfast

Four-year-old Eleanor Pinder is taking part in the Lindley 2K at Greenhead Park to support the Town Foundation' breakfast clubs

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Gary Barlow fans queue outside Halifax's Victoria Theatre.. 36 hours before gates open!

Die-hard fans of pop sensation Gary Barlow have taken their position in the queue outside the Victoria Theatre in Halifax nearly two days before the doors swing open to his big gig.

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Lions, tigers and bears: 11 of the best wildlife experiences in Yorkshire

Although it may be unexpected for Yorkshire to have a wide array of different wild animals or various tropical species, the region has a selection of intriguing and immersive wildlife experiences.

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Huddersfield Town Foundation serves up its millionth breakfast - with a couple of surprises too!

The Town Foundation has served up its millionth breakfast with the launch of its 28th "Early Kick Off" Breakfast Club

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Help save the last bank in Sowerby Bridge

A community campaign has been launched to save the last bank in Sowerby Bridge.

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Split vote sees plan to increase children numbers at nursery rejected

Proposals to increase the number of children able to use a Calderdale nursery were rejected on the chairman’s casting vote.

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Four young teenagers taken to HRI after stolen car involved in crash

Police closed Wakefield Road between Cooper Bridge and the M62

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Man in court accused of having sex with two girls aged under 16

Jensen Jules, of Liversedge, was sent to Leeds Crown Court and has not entered a plea

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Examiner Community Awards 2018: Community Event

Sponsored by Cummins Turbo Technologies

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Best foot forward for foster campaigners

Calderdale needs foster carers, and this Foster Care Fortnight the Council is stepping up its campaign to recruit more.

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Watch out as sinkhole opens up on Golcar road

Tiny hole but the void is large and may be caused by water

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Former Victorian bakery in Leeds City Centre gets much-kneaded revamp

A former Victorian bakery located at the heart of one of Leeds’s oldest streets has been given a new lease of life thanks to a major regeneration scheme.

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Depraved Huddersfield paedophile loses "hopeless" bid for freedom

Yohann Donavan Ramchelowon subjected one "particularly vulnerable" girl to horrific sexual abuse

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Guide to half term events for all the family in and around Huddersfield

Events for children and families this May half term in and around Huddersfield

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Police release CCTV images of car used by masked burglars near Rastrick

POLICE investigating after high value items including Louis Vuitton handbags  were stolen in a burglary near Rastrick have released CCTV images of a car they want to trace.

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Vote for your favourite retro car film ahead of Vintage Weekend

The Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge has teamed up with the Picture House in Hebden Bridge for an exciting addition to this year’s Vintage Weekend.

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Two Huddersfield garden centres up for sale again just three years after takeover

Garden centres in Birchencliffe and Shelley put on the market by private equity company Terra Firma

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Brighouse crash involving stolen car leads to four arrests

Four teenagers were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a car they had stolen crashed into another vehicle.

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We reveal which Huddersfield pub has made it onto the shortlist for Yorkshire's favourite pub

Tell us your favourite pub ... and why

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Masked raiders in Audi A3 stole TAG watch and two Louis Vuitton handbags

Police issue CCTV images of black Audi which reversed onto drive in Fixby

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Huddersfield family who escaped Manchester Arena bombing place 22 roses in memory of victims

Touching tributes on first anniversary of suicide bombing

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Halifax Borough Market changes: what do you think?

Shoppers and traders at Halifax Borough Market gave a mixed response to the plans proposed for the market.

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Drunk man spat at police officer after he was sprayed with CS gas

Alexander Smith was arrested after a row at his ex-partner's home in Dewsbury

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YouTube rapper sparked mass 20-man brawl outside McDonald's by hitting people with yellow cleaning cone

Jahrel Miller caused Huddersfield town centre violence which led to 20 men melee

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First look at Suranne Jones as she takes role of 'first modern lesbian' in TV drama

Actress is playing Anne Lister and filming with star-studded cast at Shibden Hall in Halifax

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MP urges minister: re-think plan to close Huddersfield benefits centre that will hit 18,000 people

Paula Sherriff says decision made without public consultation

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West Yorkshire man admits terror charges

Farooq Rashid was arrested by counter terrorism officers

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Marks and Spencer to close 100 stores ... but is Huddersfield on the hit list?

High Street giant expected to release more troubling trading figures

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Man's terror at having 'corn snakes' for breakfast

3ft-long snake slithered out of his cereal box ... and then headed for the dishwasher

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Unbeaten Huddersfield racer Daniel Lloyd may now be beaten ... by a lack of cash

Plea to keep the 26-year-old on track to win championship title

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Yorkshire rail strikes confirmed this week: What days will trains be affected?

Rail commuters in Yorkshire face a fresh wave of strikes this week as part of a long-running dispute over the role of guards on trains.

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Halifax farmer’s beloved possessions go up for auction

Going, going, gone! An auction of rare and historic farming equipment and machinery owned by a Halifax man will take place at Lower Highfield Farm in Halifax tomorrow.

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Greatest free show on earth coming to villages near Huddersfield this Friday

But you must love a certain kind of music

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How the Manchester Arena bombing will be marked one year on

Twelve months on from the atrocity which killed 22 people a number of events will take place in the city

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Outspoken B&B boss John Whitworth is retiring to live in this old SHED

Owner of The Edge is hoping to move into former livestock shed

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Quirky cars of the Rotary Grand Tour to roll into Halifax

Car enthusiasts have embarked on an epic road trip around the UK on the 21st of May in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for End Polio Now.

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Dance tribute planned in memory of Katelyn Dawson

Friends will stage a show at the LBT in Huddersfield on Friday

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IN PICTURES: An evening of glitz and glamour for Hipperholme Grammar students

There was a night full of glitz and glamour in store for pupils from Hipperholme Grammar School at their recent Leavers Ball.

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Halifax assault: Child injured by stones hurled from disused mill

Police officers are investigating an assault after stones were hurled from a disused and hit a child on the head.

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Mirfield's new mayor says forget politics and put Mirfield first

Clr Martin Ibberson's reveals his ambitious plans

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Rail service under scrutiny amid passenger chaos

THE nation’s faltering rail network is under intense scrutiny tonight after passengers endured chaotic scenes when hundreds of trains were cancelled or delayed yesterday and the Government faced renewed calls to step in to haul services back into public ownership.

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Yorkshire Dales-themed garden wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show

A garden inspired by the Yorkshire Dales has won a prestigious gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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How you can join in a mass sing to celebrate Holmfirth's musical heritage

Special event planned for Holmfirth Arts Festival

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Examiner Community Awards 2018: Achievement Award

Sponsored by Syngenta

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Manchester attack anniversary: Remembering the Yorkshire victims of bombing

Parents robbed of sons and daughters, children robbed of mothers and fathers.

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Work begins on park's new heritage trail

A volunteer led project is getting off the ground in Centre Vale Park, Todmorden after delays due to terrible weather.

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Man was stabbed in the back with a broken bottle in Almondbury

Gary Prince suffered serious injuries after being jumped on by three men, court hears

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Honley mum's special reason for running 26 miles

Louise Addy, of Honley, has raised almost £8,000 for the Bloodwise charity by competing in the London Marathon

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Woman seriously sexually assaulted in broad daylight

Police says suspect is a scruffy man in his late 40s to early 50s

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End in sight for 15-year Holmfirth planning saga as housing designs unveiled

Former Midlothian garage plot has long been controversial

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Nappies, needles and clothing dumped on Milnsbridge street - then arsonists set it ablaze

Residents in Hope Street say they reported the mess to Kirklees Council three weeks ago

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Manchester attack anniversary: ‘We focus on the positive... we were lucky’

IT WAS the image that came to symbolise the many young victims of the Manchester Arena bombing.

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Second day of delays and cancellations on Huddersfield trains

Colne Valley passengers facing gaps in service, campaign group says

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Speedster caught driving double the speed limit outside Calderdale school

A speedster was caught driving double the speed limit outside a school in Calderdale.

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Drug plant farm worth £30,000 discovered by police

Police officers acting on local intelligence found a large cannabis polant farm with an estimated value of £30,000

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Man in BMW 'fired at with sawn-off shotgun in drive-by shooting'

Five men go on trial over shooting and arson attack on expensive cars worth £70k

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'You made me hit a police officer!' man shouted at his pregnant wife after punching a constable

Hamza Dogar lashed out after seeing her thrown to the ground by a PC - then blamed her

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Sex assault on woman in Todmorden: Police urge public to help identify suspect

POLICE are investigating a report of a  serious sexual assault on a 29-year-old woman in Todmorden.

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WATCH: Exotic bird on the loose in Walsden!

Walsden residents were shocked to find an emu wandering the streets today.

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Weird dust devil whirlwind whipped up stones and made a strange whistling noise

Spectators at Rastrick Cricket Club worried about their cars due to 'mini tornado'

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'You're going to be in so much s**t now' Almondbury man said in threatening text to his ex

Ben Womack was locked up after bombarding former partner with 68 calls

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The Golden Years: Why Yorkshire is the best place to enjoy retirement

When to comes to retirement, there are few better places to settle down and enjoy the golden years than right here in Yorkshire.

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Driver in collision with motorbike in Deighton was 'doing a U-turn'

Police appeal for information after smash which left rider in hospital with serious head injuries

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Roof-top raiders clear mobile phone shop of 'tens of thousands' in stock and cash

Daring raid on Links Mobile in Huddersfield leaves owner devastated

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10-day heatwave could be interrupted by thunderstorms forecasters warn

But the hot weather is predicted to make a comeback

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Drug dealer "could have killed" pedestrians during high-speed cop chase

Stephen Ormston struck a tree before hitting a woman.

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UK risks becoming ‘splintered’ if more powers are not devolved to regions, warns northern metro mayor

The Government risks “splintering” the country if it fails to deliver further devolution in the English regions where large numbers of people voted for Brexit, a northern metro mayor has warned.

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Ten hotels fail police checks on child sex abuse

Hotel crackdown on child sex abuse by West Yorkshire Police and Calderdale Council

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Motorists face more M62 motorway misery as barriers go up

Highways England is installing 30 miles of concrete barriers on motorways across Yorkshire and the North East this year

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Huddersfield's hour by hour weather forecast - from Monday lunchtime to midnight

Enter your postcode in our Weather Widget to get an even more focused forecast

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'Shocking' day on trans-Pennine trains as Huddersfield MP calls for answers

Barry Sheerman said 84% of Huddersfield services affected by new timetable issues

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Nursery noise issues could see expansion plan rejected

A nursery’s bid to increase the number of places it offers faces being knocked back because measures limiting the amount of noise the extra children might add could not be enforced.

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Yorkshire set for another blazing Bank Holiday weekend

It's very rare we get to enjoy a sunny Bank Holiday - and now we are about to have two in the same month.

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Lloyds risks pay rebellion over boss’s £6.42m pay packet

Lloyds is facing the prospect of a shareholder rebellion after giving boss Antonio Horta-Osorio a bumper pay packet that is nearly 100 times the average worker’s.

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Police seize knives from children after getting alert from public

Police and politicians trying to get to grips with terrifying epidemic of knife crime

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Watch moment man is tasered and pepper sprayed in brawl with police

Christopher Allen admitted resisting police outside a Moldgreen pub when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates Court

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Examiner Community Awards 2018: Services to the Community

Sponsored by First Bus

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Yorkshire’s favourite pub shortlist revealed - now vote for your winner

A RECORD number of pubs are going head to head in the final of this year’s Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub competition after the public nominated almost 800 for the top award.

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Rare handwritten volume of Ted Hughes poems bought by Huddersfield University for almost £12,000

The University of Huddersfield has paid a five-figure sum for a book of poems handwritten by the author, Ted Hughes

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Stadium chief backs Dean Hoyle's call for Kirklees and businesses to "crank it up a gear"

Garth Davies, of KSDL, says local exporters can benefit from the town's Premier League credentials

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Join in the fun - you know the day and time!

The Tuesday 2 O’Clock Club is the latest group in Calderdale to help tackle loneliness and isolation.

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DISTRESSING CONTENT: Watch motorist's wrecking spree - which sparked terror alert at seaside town

This was the moment a motorist, hell-bent on causing chaos after a row with his girlfriend, sparked a terror alert in one of England's top holiday resorts.

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Valley View care home in Lepton "requires improvement"

The Care Quality Commission has called or improvements at Valley View residential care home following its latest inspection

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Calderdale weather: Sunshine is here to stay for the rest of the week

The sunshine is here to stay in Calderdale as high temperatures and bright skies is set to continue throughout the week.

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Diabetics in Huddersfield face postcode lottery over new treatment, national charity says

Health bosses have decided not to prescribe a device that continually measures glucose levels in people with diabetes

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First look at cast of new Sally Wainwright drama filmed in Halifax

A first look image has been released as filming begins on Sally Wainwright's new BBC drama Gentleman Jack.

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Leeds M621 improvements '66 per cent complete' despite bad weather setbacks

Highways England's ongoing work to improve the inner ring road is approaching completion - despite weather-related delays.

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Huddersfield artist Denimu to publish first ever book with more than 100 images

Ian Berry is known as Denimu for his work using old jeans

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Ten of the most influential people in Huddersfield - but who else should we include?

Our list so far includes actors, businessmen, politicians, sportsmen and a professor

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First look round Huddersfield's newest restaurant - Burmese eatery Cafe Mandalay

Cafe Mandalay is bringing a taste of Burmese cuisine to Huddersfield town centre

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Huddersfield bus station to undergo £400,000 renovation project

Motorists have been advised to find alternative parking

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Students invited to learn how to make TV shows - at Emmerdale Farm

Script to Screen sessions provide insights on filmmaking

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"I'm not missing, I'm wanted" - missing man posts on police's Facebook account

Leon Smith, 21, has been reported missing to West Yorkshire Police

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Police appeal to trace missing 21-year-old man

POLICE are appealing for the public's help to trace a 21-year-old man who has gone missing from his home in the Halifax area.

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Huddersfield schoolboy Ruddi stole the show at the royal wedding

Nine-year-old Ruddi Waterworth-Jones was interviewed on TV and even picked up some famous Instagram followers

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Join the Doggy Dash for Life in Huddersfield's Beaumont Park

More than 70 dogs and their owners are expected to take part in the annual charity fund-raiser in Huddersfield.

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Mel C's England football song nauseated me - so I made my own, says Huddersfield man

Mark Estrell and his sons recorded and filmed the song using an iPad

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Two of region’s top property consultancies announce merger deal

Two of West Yorkshire’s leading property consultancies in Halifax and Huddersfield are set to merge.

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Biker sedated in hospital following Deighton crash

A man was taken to LGI with a serious head injury after the smash on Sheepridge Road last night

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Funeral director speaks of 'devastation' after employee stole from collection boxes

Julie Padgett, an administrator at George Brooke Ltd, stole thousands from families

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Firefighter issues warning after series of fires including burnt out car near children's play area

Firefighters attended five blazes including an unattended 10m x 5m bonfire next to houses

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Sports director handed 50 day ban after almost colliding with Tour de Yorkshire marshal

A team sports director who almost ran over a Tour de Yorkshire marshal has been handed a 50 day suspension and a fine of 5,000 Swiss francs (£3,700).

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Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce appoints two new directors to its board

A Brighouse managing director and a former MP have been appointed to the board of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.

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Police tracked drink-driver down after she phoned them by mistake

They were waiting for Helen Brooks-Taylor when she pulled up at her Newsome home with more wine

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Get in the mood for vintage style at Brighouse 1940s Weekend

The annual wartime event promises to be bigger and better than ever before

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Can you pass the British citizenship test?

Almost half of those who took the test in Kirklees last year failed it

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Nine days in Kirklees Magistrates Court: The 86 criminals convicted

Magistrates at the Huddersfield court gave these verdicts

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Group to spring into action to restore part of village’s past

A historic monument that was at the heart of Bailiff Bridge is looking to be restored to its former glory.

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Sometimes you just need to rip it up and start again

A man walks into a pub and says to the bartender, “Can you tell me the best way to get to the train station?” The bartender smiles and says, “I wouldn’t start from here!” Or so the old joke goes.

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Biker in hospital with serious head injuries after Deighton crash

The biker crashed with a car in Deighton Road, near the Spice Village takeaway

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The Royal Wedding as it happened

A stunning dress, a nervous groom, an American preacher and a very special kiss

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A year to remember for outgoing Calderdale mayor

From donning the chain of office to the fundraising skydive which ended his civic year, Calderdale’s retiring Mayor Ferman Ali says he had a “fantastic” twelve months.

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Man arrested in Lockwood after dramatic police chase ends in crash

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of four charges

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Royal wedding sunshine set to continue all week in Huddersfield

Examiner weatherman Paul Stevens has a warning for those with fair skin

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Halifax glazing company in administration owes creditors £350,000

Reports have revealed that a Halifax glazing company that has gone into administration owes its trade and expense creditors more than £350,000

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Woman stole bottles of whisky worth hundreds to fund her drug addiction

Kate Allder had a screwdriver and pliers on her when she was caught stealing from one store

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New MOT rules coming in tomorrow could land you a £2,500 fine - how to avoid it and what to do if you're fined

New rules around the MOT are coming in on Sunday May 20

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Drink-driver borrowed his mate's BMW - then crashed it into a police car

Harris Ahmed reversed into the vehicle as police followed him down a dead end in Brighouse

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Victorian cafe is named Pub of the Year

Members of CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) Halifax and Calderdale have voted revealed its Pub of the Year award to the Victorian Craft Beer Cafe.

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Examiner Community Awards 2018: Sports Personality

Sponsored by Perrys

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New animal hospital in Huddersfield ... and it will care for exotic species!

There will be five operating theatres for critically ill pets

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Amazing foster mum Brenda Whitworth has fostered more than 100 children

Kirklees Council celebrates Dewsbury gran during Foster Care Fortnight

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'Distinctive' guitars and studio equipment stolen

Distinctive guitars and recording equipment were stolen in a burglary in Halifax.

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Why men need to switch off their social media and talk more

Harrowing Coronation Street plot about male suicide is happening all too often in real life

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VIDEO: A look inside at the people, the heart and soul of Halifax Borough Market

The Halifax Borough Market has been the beating heart of Halifax since its doors first opened 122 years ago.

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My Yorkshire: Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt on his favourite people and places

Dominic Brunt plays Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale. A huge zombie fan, he created The Leeds Zombie Film Festival in 2007 and with his wife Joanne Mitchell established a film company.

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Ex soldier lashed out at paramedics and then urinated in a police van

James Bridgewood says PTSD was to blame for his criminal behaviour

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Calderdale leadership stays in Labour’s hands

Although it is a hung authority, Calderdale Council will continue to be run by Labour on a minority basis with Tim Swift re-elected as leader.

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Work starts on the pitch at the John Smith's Stadium - and why the grass could be a bit yellow

Annual pitch refurbishment underway after end of Huddersfield Town's season

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Drunk man had to be escorted from a bus after swearing at passengers

Carl Ullah was making passengers' journey a misery

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What one Colne Valley pub is doing to help the lonely in its area

Royal Oak at Linthwaite is setting up a Home Alone club

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"Disgusting" funeral home worker stole thousands from charity collection boxes at funerals

George Brooke Ltd employee Julie Padgett has left her former colleagues "mortified"

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Strike action looming at HRI and Calderdale Royal Hospital

UNISON members to be balloted over proposals to transfer staff out of the NHS

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Rastrick project brings the young and old together

Youngsters at Smarties Nursery, based at Rastrick High School, have embarked on a project to visit care home residents at Rastrick Hall and Grange on a weekly basis, to enjoy activities which are for the old and the young at heart.

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Alarming rise in jobless tally in Batley and Spen

Fears the area is now lagging behind the rest of the UK

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Upgraded canal towpaths in Yorkshire will offer scenic traffic-free routes by bike and on foot

Work has recently begun and progress made on the upgrading of four canal towpaths as part of West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s award-winning £60m CityConnect programme.

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Five outdoor paradises with pools within a two hour drive of Huddersfield

Beach-side paddling pools to splash zones that make a great day out for your family

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Family of Ray Wilson moved by tributes to modest man who touched so many lives

World Cup hero and Huddersfield Town legend honoured by Wembley stadium

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10 of the best cycling routes, trails and destinations in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is known for its wild moors and scenic woodlands, many of which people explore through various cycling routes, trails and cycling destinations.

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Mobile speed camera locations in Calderdale

Mobile speed cameras will be at the following locations in Calderdale from Monday 21 May.

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Women march through Halifax to celebrate vote

A parade of women marched through Halifax to mark the hundredth anniversary of votes for women.

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Work to start on housing estate which will change the face of Hade Edge

Jones Homes pledges that new homes will be in-keeping with rest of the village

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Joker Jake turns 80 ... and shares more words of wisdom with us

Here he sums up what his life has been all about

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Planning applications: Redevelopment of Halifax town centre property

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

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Woman badly hurt in fall from horse 'spooked' by careless biker

Motorcyclist Ashley White was a banned driver who had no insurance

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The rapist, racist ranter, machine-gun wielding drug runner and dangerous sexual predator among 18 criminals jailed last month

They are among a number from acro The rapist, racist ranter, machine-gun wielding drug runner and dangerous sexual predator among 18 criminals jailed last monthss Huddersfield, Kirklees and West Yorkshire who are now behind bars

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Damian picked as ambassador for 2018 gala

An inspiring teenager has been appointed as this year’s Brighouse Charity Gala Ambassador.

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Rubbish and litter outside Aldi store blamed on rough sleepers and drug addicts

Supermarket boss claims staff can't clean up properly because of danger from needles and broken glass

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Lindley may soon have a specialist craft beer bar

Brewery boss Ryan Stoppard says it could be open by mid summer

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£3m business park to create 100 jobs in Huddersfield is almost ready

Several firms interested in moving in

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Examiner Community Awards 2018: Friend of the Year

Today we reveal the three nominees for Friend of the Year

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Wars of the roses: How the rivalry between Yorkshire and Lancashire still exists today

The Wars of the Roses were a series of English civil wars fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York in order to gain control of the throne of England, and all these years later a rivalry between Yorkshire and Lancashire still exists.

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New jobs created after £2.7m warehouse expansion in Halifax

A leading caravan wiring company is to create new jobs in the town in the next three years when it opens a new warehouse in Halifax.

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VIDEO: Runway 2018 winner Ellie’s a dedicated follower of fashion

Runway winner Ellie Lang took part in her first fashion photo shoot and the verdict of Courier photographer Charles Round was ... “She’s a natural”.

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Date set for the funeral of Huddersfield Town legend Ray Wilson

Tributes have been paid by some of the biggest names in football

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REVIEW: Giuseppe Cina provides a love of music and a love of food at Trattoria Domenico

Huddersfield Italian restaurant boasts a stylish piano bar - and a range of gins

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Forget Me Not Children's Hospice boss is leaving

Peter Branson has been in charge for 8 years

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From stuck sheep to stranded swans, the hundreds of lucky animals rescued by West Yorkshire's firefighters

A SEAL trapped in rocks and a sheep wedged inside a five-metre-deep crevice in Todmorden are just some of the fortunate animals which have been rescued by Yorkshire’s firefighters.

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