Kirklees news

• How supping a pint helps boost the Huddersfield economy by MILLIONS

  21-11-2016 22:30
  
  Figures from the British Beer and Pub Association show there's plenty to raise a glass to
  
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• Paul Lynch abused Domino's staff - then smeared excrement all over police cell

  21-11-2016 22:00
  
  The cell at Huddersfield Police Station had to be closed and deep cleaned
  
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• Man who sexually assaulted a schoolgirl fails in bid to clear his name

  21-11-2016 21:30
  
  Ahtisham Arif had been jailed for 12 years
  
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• Empty homes in Kirklees are being brought back to life - Huddersfield Examiner

  21-11-2016 21:09 via examiner.co.uk
  
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  Empty homes in Kirklees are being brought back to life
  Huddersfield Examiner
  Last month there was about 500 fewer empty houses than at the same time last year. Figures show an even bigger drop was achieved the year before – a reduction of more than 800. It is thought the falling number of empty homes may be due to fewer owners ...
  
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• Jo Cox's alleged killer had searched the internet for information on the Ku Klux Klan

  21-11-2016 21:00
  
  Police found a Third Reich Eagle ornament on his bookshelf
  
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• Empty homes in Kirklees are being brought back to life

  21-11-2016 21:00
  
  Huge drop in levels of abandoned properties
  
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• 'What a big let down!' Anger over Huddersfield's 'awful' Christmas lights switch on

  21-11-2016 20:32
  
  Dozens of disappointed people take to Facebook to vent their anger
  
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• Open Day at Elland Bridge to offer behind the scenes glimpse of work

  21-11-2016 20:00
  
  Bridge open for visitor tours on Saturday
  
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• Three flood alerts issued and Holmfirth road hit by "serious flooding"

  21-11-2016 19:49
  
  Flood alerts for Rivers Calder, Fenay Beck and Spen issued
  
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• Chaos on Huddersfield ring road after pedestrian knocked down

  21-11-2016 19:32
  
  Woman taken to hospital with injuries
  
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• BHS closing down sale hits Bonmarche

  21-11-2016 19:00
  
  Clearance sales at collapsed retailer BHS and warmer autumn weather hit takings at Grange Moor-based Bonmarche
  
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• Magic Rock have brewed Huddersfield Town's official beer - and you've got the chance to name it!

  21-11-2016 18:37
  
  Prizes are up for grabs for the best name for the official beer
  
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• Team of canoeing litter pickers clean up Calder and Hebble canal

  21-11-2016 18:30
  
  Items included a discarded fridge
  
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• Remembrance Day parade in Honley was the last - unless new chairman is found

  21-11-2016 18:28
  
  Appeal launched after 82-year-old Roy Davey retires from Royal British Legion branch
  
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• Is Kirklees Council the best or the worst at collecting council tax? - Huddersfield Examiner

  21-11-2016 17:33 via examiner.co.uk
  
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  Is Kirklees Council the best or the worst at collecting council tax?
  Huddersfield Examiner
  Is Kirklees one of the worst or one of the best local authorities at collecting council tax? While it seems like it should be a simple fact, the reality is less than clear. While no councils collect 100% of the money owed to them, the most recent ...
  
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• Is Kirklees Council the best or the worst at collecting council tax?

  21-11-2016 17:30
  
  Confusion as council disputes government stats
  
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• Club's stolen DJ equipment and ambulance station vandalised: Crimes reported to Huddersfield police this week

  21-11-2016 17:07
  
  What was reported in your area?
  
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• Road Safety Week: Do you follow the six S's of safe driving?

  21-11-2016 16:45
  
  Motorists reveal their road safety concerns as 'Brake Pledge' is unveiled
  
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• Three flood alerts issued for local rivers after heavy rainfall

  21-11-2016 15:59
  
  Flood alerts for Rivers Calder, Fenay Beck and Spen issued
  
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• Scissett D-Day veteran receives Legion D'Honneur

  21-11-2016 15:00
  
  Edward Robinson is to be honoured by the French government for his bravery in the war
  
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• Christmas Gift Box Appeal for people in need in Huddersfield - here's how you can help

  21-11-2016 14:30
  
  2016 Christmas Gift Box Appeal launched by The Huddersfield Mission
  
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• Part of Brussels to be named after Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox

  21-11-2016 14:00
  
  A scheme to include more women's names for streets and public spaces is honouring the late MP
  
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• Obituary: Well-known former nurse Brenda Teale dies suddenly aged 79

  21-11-2016 13:30
  
  She had suffered complications from a hip operation
  
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• Teenage boys robbed in Huddersfield town centre

  21-11-2016 12:32
  
  Robberies occurred on Sunday afternoon and police think they are linked
  
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• Can Newsome clock tower be saved after mill fire?

  21-11-2016 12:28
  Kirklees councillor Andrew Cooper say it is vital to save iconic part of town's landscape
  
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• We went inside the former Hunter's tip — here's what we found

  21-11-2016 12:19
  
  Lorries shift 80 tonnes of stinking, charred rubbish from infamous site
  
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• Students Union warns students to steer well clear of Gallery@HD1

  21-11-2016 12:00
  
  Yet more complaints against troubled estate agent Dennis Goodridge
  
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• Tell councillors what you think about gritting in Colne, Holme and Dearne valleys

  21-11-2016 11:15
  District committee to unveil plans for rural gritting
  
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• Pinstripes swapped for pipes at the Lord Mayor's Show

  21-11-2016 10:59
  
  Naylor Drainage directors wore suits featuring colourful pipework when they took part in the Lord Mayor's Show in London
  
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• It must be saved! New group launched to try to take over former Dewsbury Museum

  21-11-2016 10:04
  
  Friends of Dewsbury Park Mansion launched this month
  
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• Shabang say thanks in song

  21-11-2016 10:00
  
  Theatre group Shabang joined youngsters at a Shepley nursery to thank them for their fundraising efforts
  
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• Roadworks in Moldgreen hit sandwich shop takings

  21-11-2016 09:39
  
  Sam Lees and Edward Doddy, of Moldgreen sandwich shop Uppercrust have seen takings drop by 70%
  
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• Almondbury Jazz Festival does the village proud with dozens of folk taking part

  21-11-2016 09:00
  
  Events were centred around key pubs including Almondbury Conservative Club and The Woolpack
  
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• Man suffers broken ribs in attack outside Fusion club in Marsh

  21-11-2016 08:15
  
  Police say alleged attacker and victim had known each other for years
  
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• Kirklees Council chief executive Adrian Lythgo to step down - Huddersfield Examiner

  21-11-2016 07:02 via examiner.co.uk
  
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  Kirklees Council chief executive Adrian Lythgo to step down
  Huddersfield Examiner
  Kirklees Council's chief executive Adrian Lythgo is to give up his position after more than six years in the role. Tributes have been paid to him with former council leader Mehboob Khan who worked with him for five years saying he was respected at both ...
  
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• Kirklees Council chief executive Adrian Lythgo to step down

  21-11-2016 07:00
  
  His deputy Jacqui Gedman will take over for the next 12 months
  
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