Kirklees news

• Celebrity Big Brother 2015: Runner-up Austin Armacost on his time in the house and return to Huddersfield

  09-10-2015 21:00
  
  He talked about his relationships with other CBB housemates... and why he still catches the bus
  
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• What do you get if you cross a lost Hungarian lorry driver and the Colne valley? This

  09-10-2015 20:10
  
  Recovery attempts are ongoing to free the stricken vehicle which blocks the road after a tight bend where the driver came a cropper
  
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• Two Kirklees Sunday League teams win through in county knockout competition - Huddersfield Examiner

  09-10-2015 19:05 via
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  Two Kirklees Sunday League teams win through in county knockout competition
  Huddersfield Examiner
  Two of the three Kirklees Sunday League clubs in the West Riding Trophy first round won through. Walkers Hounds and Linthwaite progressed, but Dalton were defeated 2-1 in a thrilling tie, where visitors Chapel Allerton won thanks to a last-minute goal ...
  

• Downs Syndrome dancer and entrepreneur Jen Blackwell named Enterprise Vision Awards inspirational woman of the year

  09-10-2015 17:15
  
  Denby Dale woman runs DanceSyndrome, which helps those with learning disabilities realise their dreams
  
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• As Wales stand on brink of Euro qualification, Jake Charles says memory of Gentle Giant grandad John drives him on

  09-10-2015 17:12
  
  Leeds-born Charles, 19, is as excited as the rest of Wales by the prospect of Chris Coleman’s senior side playing at next summer’s European Championships
  
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• Poorest people in Kirklees and Calderdale more likely to be in car crash than ... - Huddersfield Examiner

  09-10-2015 17:03 via
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  Poorest people in Kirklees and Calderdale more likely to be in car crash than ...
  Huddersfield Examiner
  The poorest fifth of the population were nearly a third more likely to be involved in a crash, according to statistics from the Department for Transport. The poorest people in Kirklees and Calderdale are nearly a third more likely to be in a car crash ...
  

• Poorest people in Kirklees and Calderdale more likely to be in car crash than the richest

  09-10-2015 17:00
  
  Research backs up claims by Mayor of London Boris Johnson: "If you are poor, your kids are 40% more likely to die or be seriously injured in a road traffic accident"
  
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• Foreign lorry driver gets stuck Scapegoat Hill lane

  09-10-2015 16:30
  
  Police involved in recovery attempt on tight Colne Valley road that even locals aren't keen on
  
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• Bonfire Night 2015: Bonfires and fireworks displays in Huddersfield

  09-10-2015 16:21
  
  See what's on near you in Huddersfield — and tell us about your event for our Bonfire Night listings
  
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• Kirklees College launches work placement scheme for young people with learning ... - Huddersfield Examiner

  09-10-2015 15:40 via
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  Kirklees College launches work placement scheme for young people with learning ...
  Huddersfield Examiner
  A scheme offering work placements to young people with learning difficulties and disabilities has been launched by Kirklees College. The college is running supported internships to students in its Foundation Learning department based in Huddersfield ...
  

• Kirklees College launches work placement scheme for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities

  09-10-2015 15:30
  
  Students in Kirklees College's Foundation Learning department are taking part in a scheme to help them into employment
  
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• Live: Pregnant woman left in burning car after thieves crash into her, Penistone Line closed and more breaking news

  09-10-2015 15:28
  
  Follow our live updates through the day to get the latest breaking news in Huddersfield, sport latest, weather forecasts, plus travel and traffic updatesREAD: Pregnant woman left in burning car by car thieves after Dalton crash 
  
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• Butterley Spillway: Global effort raises £9,000 of £12,000 needed for high court challenge campaign

  09-10-2015 15:00
  
  Retired civil engineer Colin Anderson appeared at the court in Leeds to present his case
  
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• Kirklees Council cannot say how much money was wasted on scrapped children's maze - Huddersfield Examiner

  09-10-2015 14:33 via
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  Kirklees Council cannot say how much money was wasted on scrapped children's maze
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  The scheme in Greenhead Park was begun in May but then suddenly halted in late August when it was partially built. The council has admitted it shelved the plan after deeming both the breeze block materials used, and location of the maze within the park ...
  

• Kirklees Council cannot say how much money was wasted on scrapped children's maze

  09-10-2015 14:30
  
  New Greenhead Park scheme "playability" will be tested before construction
  
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• Huddersfield and Calderdale patients one-third more likely to have to go to A&E after being discharged on a weekend

  09-10-2015 14:00
  
  HRI and Calderdale Royal Hospital see one-third more emergency readmissions following weekend discharges
  
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• Caught on Camera: Can you help West Yorkshire Police find these people?

  09-10-2015 13:56
  
  Police have released images of people they want to speak to about thefts, public order offences and more - do you recognise them?
  
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• BBC Eggheads to go head-to-head with Colne Valley quiz league team

  09-10-2015 13:12
  
  Five players from rival teams came together to try win on the popular BBC Two show
  
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• Red wine, roast beef... and Cilla Black? We review The Black Horse Inn in Clifton

  09-10-2015 12:30
  
  Posh pub grub, with pigeon breast, a special Sunday roast and a few celebrities too
  
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• Property envy! A rare peek inside £5m, 10-bedroom, Grade I Listed Banney Royd, Huddersfield's best-known mansion

  09-10-2015 12:30
  
  Edgerton home has almost seven acres of gardens which are being restored to former glory — we were given the chance to explore inside
  
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• Aubergine and chicken with XO sauce: Stephen Jackson's recipe

  09-10-2015 12:15
  
  We're off globetrotting again this week as my global search for classic recipes I’ve not cooked before continues.
  
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• Plenty of space, a sun deck and even underfloor heating! Property of the week is in Park Hill, Bradley

  09-10-2015 12:00
  
  “It’s great from an open-­plan living aspect, especially with having the conservatory at the back, because you cook and entertain and have family or friends sat around in comfortable surroundings"
  
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• North Kirklees NHS faces £4m funding shortfall - Dewsbury Reporter

  09-10-2015 11:11 via
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  North Kirklees NHS faces £4m funding shortfall
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  The organisation which controls the North Kirklees health budget could be facing a £4m funding shortfall by the end of the year. North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) was required to make £10.2m of efficiency savings during 2015-16 - and ...and more »
  

• Pregnant woman left in burning car by car thieves after Dalton crash

  09-10-2015 09:13
  
  Luckily victim, who is seven months pregnant, was able to get out of her Vauxhall Corsa after thieves fled the scene
  
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• Rhythms School of Dance perform at Disneyland Paris

  09-10-2015 08:45
  
  Milnsbridge dance school on parade at theme park as part of Disney Performing Arts
  
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• TestTown competition 2015: Youth takeover of Huddersfield's streets and markets by budding entrepreneurs

  09-10-2015 08:15
  
  Several markets and live street performances have been planned by Kirklees Council
  
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• Live: Latest Huddersfield news, sport updates, M62 traffic, travel and weather on October 9

  09-10-2015 08:13
  
  Follow our live updates through the day to get the latest breaking news in Huddersfield, sport latest, weather forecasts, plus travel and traffic updates
  
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• R Gledhill Ltd invests in biomass

  09-10-2015 07:30
  
  Textile wollen yarn spinner R Gledhill Ltd has invested in a 200kW biomass plant to cut its energy costs at its Pingle Mill premises
  
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• Daughter tells of fears for frail mother as Ashleigh Care Home announces closure

  09-10-2015 07:30
  
  Shirley Warren-Madden "heartbroken" over closure of "happy" home
  
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• What a dump! Fury over Fartown fly-tipping

  09-10-2015 07:00
  
  Resident pleads for council clean-up
  
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