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• Celebrate the Day of the Dead at the Mirfield Muertos Festival on Sunday

  30-10-2015 21:37
  
  Pop-up cinema, musical workshops, salsa dancing and a colourful Day of the Dead parade
  
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• 38th Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival programme announced

  30-10-2015 21:00
  
  The 10 day festival will go ahead from November 20
  
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• Timothy Walsh is handed a suspended jail term after harassing the mother and brother of his former partner

  30-10-2015 20:45
  
  The Lindley man was before magistrates just days after appearing at crown court for breaking his ex's jaw
  
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• Yorkshire Terrors and Petrifying Pets 2015: Your furry friends in Halloween costumes

  30-10-2015 20:25
  
  From bewitching cats to devilish dogs and more — take a look at spooks from the animal world and send us petrifying pet pictures!
  
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• Little Horrors 2015: Fantastic pictures of your kids kitted out for Halloween

  30-10-2015 20:25
  
  You've sent us some fantastic pictures of your kids in their spooky costumes - have a look below at their ghoulish get-up and send in your pictures
  
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• Fartown drug dealer Faras Alam caught with Quality Street tin full of cannabis

  30-10-2015 19:15
  
  Jailed for 12 months after sweet tin containing cannabis was thrown from a car
  
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• Delays for motorists after crashes on M62

  30-10-2015 19:07
  
  Five cars involved in crash on eastbound lanes
  
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• Huddersfield Town fan Chris Woolfitt getting married on day Leeds United visit, just like dad Vaughan 31 years ago

  30-10-2015 18:45
  
  Massive coincidence with wedding clash
  
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• Police probe 'unexplained' death of Lepton woman named locally as Beth Dale

  30-10-2015 18:42
  
  "Unexplained" death at home Sorbus Way prompts major police investigation
  
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• Have you been papped by our Snapper About Town? It's Vox Bar

  30-10-2015 18:23
  
  Have you been snapped by photographer Dave Cowan?  Check out our gallery of nights out in Huddersfield
  
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• A warm welcome at Grameen Spice - but do you like strawberries with your spice?

  30-10-2015 18:00
  
  'It was spicy but not overpowering and the flavours danced on the tongue'
  
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• Roads to shut for roadworks meaning delays and diversions for Huddersfield drivers

  30-10-2015 17:45
  
  Council and Highways England planing repairs
  
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• Police investigate 'unexplained' death of woman in Lepton house

  30-10-2015 17:44
  
  Body of 36-year-old woman found in house in Sorbus Way
  
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• Fixby crash man's family in plea for life-savers

  30-10-2015 17:00
  
  'We want to thank those who gave us our dad back'
  
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• Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney one of 17 Tory rebels to question tax credits plan

  30-10-2015 16:45
  
  Government under pressure after backbenchers call for re-think
  
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• Jumping Jacks trampoline park coming to Kirklees - Huddersfield Examiner

  30-10-2015 16:26 via
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  Jumping Jacks trampoline park coming to Kirklees
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  A new trampoline park is set to get children and adults jumping for joy – and create dozens of jobs. Plans for Jumping Jacks trampolining centre and soft play area in Liversedge have been given the green light by councillors. The new facility, at an ...
  

• Kirklees Council 'backs down' in right of way row at Nether Moor Farm - Huddersfield Examiner

  30-10-2015 15:05 via
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  Kirklees Council 'backs down' in right of way row at Nether Moor Farm
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  Council bosses have appeared to back down over a disputed 'right of way' across a farm. Kirklees Council has issued a legal notice demanding the removal of obstructions from a track at Nether Moor Farm at South Crosland. But when officials turned up ...
  

• Kirklees Council 'backs down' in right of way row at Nether Moor Farm

  30-10-2015 15:00
  
  Council bosses blame high cost of enforcement in legal dispute
  
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• Huddersfield religious zealot Jermaine Gilchrist jailed for 20 years for murder of his cult leader mother

  30-10-2015 14:00
  
  Old Bailey told how he slashed her in the neck
  
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• Thousands expected to join Remembrance Sunday services across Kirklees - Here ... - Huddersfield Examiner

  30-10-2015 13:34 via
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  Thousands expected to join Remembrance Sunday services across Kirklees - Here ...
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  Huddersfield Remembrance Sunday parade to Huddersfield Parish Church. The parade marches along New Street towards St Peter's parish church. Thousands of people are expected to take part in Remembrance Sunday services across Kirklees. There are ...and more »
  

• Mayor of Kirklees Paul Kane urges people to back Poppy Appeal to remember heroes - Huddersfield Examiner

  30-10-2015 13:34 via
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  Mayor of Kirklees Paul Kane urges people to back Poppy Appeal to remember heroes
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  People in Huddersfield have more reason than most to remember those who have sacrificed their lives in wars. That was the message from the Mayor of Kirklees, Clr Paul Kane, who has appealed to local people and businesses to support the Poppy Appeal ...
  

• Thousands expected to join Remembrance Sunday services across Kirklees - Here's where to find the one nearest you

  30-10-2015 13:30
  
  Services and parades planned for many districts
  
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• Mayor of Kirklees Paul Kane urges people to back Poppy Appeal to remember heroes

  30-10-2015 13:30
  
  "Sad losses" will be remembered in the area
  
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• Police make five arrests over targetted attack on man in Batley

  30-10-2015 13:25
  
  Inquiries continue into incident in which taxi was rammed by truck
  
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• Would you be happy with a 15-year-old taxi? Kirklees' cabbies urge council to ... - Huddersfield Examiner

  30-10-2015 12:48 via
  Would you be happy with a 15-year-old taxi? Kirklees' cabbies urge council to ...
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  Hackney carriage and private hire drivers say they should be able to operate in cars that are up to 15 years old – five years longer than allowed currently. A petition signed by dozens of Kirklees' taxi drivers has been handed to Kirklees Council's ...
  

• Would you be happy with a 15-year-old taxi? Kirklees' cabbies urge council to let them use older cars

  30-10-2015 12:45
  
  Drivers bid for five year extension on current age limit
  
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• Mental illness detentions increase in Kirklees and Calderdale at more than ... - Huddersfield Examiner

  30-10-2015 11:33 via
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  Mental illness detentions increase in Kirklees and Calderdale at more than ...
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  An increasing number of mental health patients in Kirklees and Calderdale are being detained for their own safety, according to official figures. The number of sections made in the two boroughs – as well as Wakefield and Barnsley – rose by more than a ...
  

• Mental illness detentions increase in Kirklees and Calderdale at more than double the national rate

  30-10-2015 11:30
  
  Orders made for seriously ill mental health patients rises by over a third in last two years
  
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• Hundreds of fans enjoy Huddersfield Town open day at John Smith's Stadium

  30-10-2015 11:00
  
  Hundreds of Huddersfield Town fans got up close and personal with their heroes
  
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• Car on fire in Farnley Tyas

  30-10-2015 11:00
  
  Fire crews tackle blaze in field
  
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• Young angler Jed Fois voices concern over rogue fishermen

  30-10-2015 09:00
  
  Teenager captures large pike in Huddersfield canal
  
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• West Yorkshire has one of the highest numbers of sex offenders in the country, according to register figures

  30-10-2015 09:00
  
  West Yorkshire numbers 21 per cent higher than England and Wales average
  
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• Fartown man Lee Wilkinson grew cannabis to pay off drug debt

  30-10-2015 08:45
  
  Court gives man suspended jail sentence
  
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• Huddersfield's hospital heroes recognised at awards ceremony

  30-10-2015 08:30
  
  Praise for scheme helping tongue-tied babies
  
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• Police ask for help after 20 mountain bikes from Wheelspin worth thousands of pounds are stolen

  30-10-2015 08:00
  
  Anyone offered any suspicious deals should contact police
  
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• Clear future ahead for Holmfirth teenager Alex Crellin

  30-10-2015 08:00
  
  Special rose-tinted glasses solve eyesight problems
  
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• Tampon tax: Dewsbury MP Paula Sherriff in row withColne Valley Tory Jason McCartney over EU VAT vote

  30-10-2015 07:30
  
  Mr McCartney voted against motion but says he supports bid to scrap women's tax
  
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• Tampon tax: Dewsbury MP Paula Sherriff accuses Colne Valley Tory Jason McCartney of 'backtracking' on EU VAT vote

  30-10-2015 07:30
  
  Mr McCartney voted against motion but says he supports bid to scrap women's tax
  
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• Driver Habib Latif jailed after 70mph car chase through Huddersfield

  30-10-2015 07:00
  
  Man given 10 months in jail after stealing car
  
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• Live: Latest Huddersfield news, sport updates, M62 traffic, travel and weather on October 30

  30-10-2015 06:00
  
  What's happening in Huddersfield today? Follow our live updates through the day to get the latest breaking news, travel and traffic updates plus much more
  
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