Kirklees news

• Drunken man pushed two fishermen into a Birstall lake 'for a laugh'

  01-08-2016 22:00
  
  The court heard their hobby had been ruined by Ashley Smith
  
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• Former police officer Christopher Steven Maynard stole a laptop from a corpse

  01-08-2016 21:30
  
  Salendine Nook policeman jailed and dismissed from force
  
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• Yorkshire Day: Plusnet reveal the new Yorkshire-themed emoji to grace our keyboards

  01-08-2016 21:00
  
  Hundreds of social media users voted for their favourite of the five, which included a flat cap and a Yorkshire Terrier
  
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• More hate crimes reported in West Yorkshire after Brexit vote

  01-08-2016 20:00
  
  West Yorkshire Police say they have zero tolerance for culprits
  
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• Man caught with stolen car told police "I haven't robbed it"

  01-08-2016 19:30
  
  Nabriel Kassim said he was 'suspicious' about the car
  
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• Our A&Es have hit one of their targets - but bosses say it won't happen again while both are open

  01-08-2016 19:00
  
  Up to 20 new patients are arriving every hour
  
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• Woman said she was spiked after being caught drink driving - twice

  01-08-2016 18:30
  
  She told the court she started drinking after her father was arrested
  
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• Filling up on the way home? Here's what's happening with fuel prices

  01-08-2016 18:00
  
  Campaigners welcome reductions in forecourt prices
  
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• Car vandalised with orange paint and other crimes reported to West Yorkshire Police this week

  01-08-2016 17:30
  
  Here are some of the crimes reported to West Yorkshire Police this week
  
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• Oxjam festival to return to Huddersfield after three year break

  01-08-2016 17:00
  
  The one day, seven venue event will feature lots of local musicians
  
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• Holmfirth's a winner again in People's Postcode Lottery

  01-08-2016 16:39
  
  Holmfirth residents have scooped thousands of pounds
  
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• Brighouse drug dealer who was selling to friends in court

  01-08-2016 15:58
  
  He was caught by police investigating another offence
  
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• Jewellery raids accused could face extra charges

  01-08-2016 14:55
  
  The three men are accused of raids on jewellery shops in Brighouse and Halifax
  
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• More jobs, fewer empty shops and more visitors - fresh start for Huddersfield on the way

  01-08-2016 13:55
  
  Huddersfield Partnership has welcomed the town's inclusion in the Healthy High Streets programme to boost the local economy
  
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• Drunks and hot weather push up 999 calls to record levels

  01-08-2016 12:58
  
  West Yorkshire Police is receiving more than 1,000 extra calls
  
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• Claire Donovan raises cash for mum Winnie who died of deadly cancer just three weeks after diagnosis

  01-08-2016 12:00
  
  Claire's mum Winnie died from cancer with 3% five-year survival rate
  
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• Dewsbury town centre building granted £150,000 for fresh new look

  01-08-2016 11:09
  
  It's part of an ongoing regeneration project for the town
  
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• Hundreds turn out for Hopton Village Fete

  01-08-2016 09:00
  
  Big fun in the sun for small village
  
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• Widower Derek Mansfield stunned after finding late wife's hidden stash of poetry

  01-08-2016 08:00
  
  Former textile worker Lily wrote about a once-booming industry and love of Yorkshire
  
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• Video: Game of Thrones fans pose in front of giant White Walker at museum

  01-08-2016 07:00
  
  White Walker, used as backdrop for hit HBO series, at Bankfield Museum
  
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