Kirklees news

• Rare silver fox Jerry's great escape is over!

  12-01-2017 21:44
  
  Jerry went missing from Ponderosa in Heckmondwike
  
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• Missing silver fox turns up - in a different town

  12-01-2017 21:44
  
  Jerry went missing from Ponderosa in Heckmondwike
  
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• WATCH: Police footage of a circular object in the sky - is it a UFO?

  12-01-2017 21:00
  
  A strange object in the sky was caught on camera by officers back in September
  
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• Snow in Huddersfield - and is there more to come tonight?

  12-01-2017 20:00
  
  White stuff hits the higher ground as temperatures plummet
  
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• Download the free Huddersfield Examiner app and get all the news in one sync

  12-01-2017 19:09
  
  The redesigned app is still completely free
  
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• Watchdog tells Kirklees school it is failing despite good GCSE results - Huddersfield Examiner

  12-01-2017 19:03 via examiner.co.uk
  
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  Watchdog tells Kirklees school it is failing despite good GCSE results
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  But it has now rated it as 'Inadequate' and issued a strongly worded report attacking standards. And the report casts doubt on school principal Andy Pugh's ability to turn things around. It infers the senior team was oblivious to the fact it was ...
  
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• Watchdog tells Kirklees school it is failing despite good GCSE results

  12-01-2017 19:00
  
  Principal at Mirfield Grammar School says Ofsted have again 'raised the bar'
  
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• Mount pupils explore the Titanic as passengers and crew

  12-01-2017 19:00
  
  Children in fancy dress book a passage
  
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• Huddersfield's world darts champion Scott Waites on the march towards a third title

  12-01-2017 18:16
  
  The 2013 and 2016 BDO winner through to last eight at Frimley Green
  
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• Tailbacks on M62 after crash involving multiple vehicles

  12-01-2017 17:22
  
  A man suffered spinal injuries after eastbound crash
  
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• Teenager in court accused of a machete attack in Birkby

  12-01-2017 17:12
  
  A 17-year-old was left with serious injuries to his hand following the Arnold Street incident
  
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• Men who tried to rob Elland bank with sledgehammers were "filmed on mobile phones", police say

  12-01-2017 17:00
  
  The Halifax branch was targeted by a band of would-be robbers on Wednesday afternoon
  
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• Elland bridge reopening delayed by bad weather

  12-01-2017 16:55
  
  Water proofing work can only be done above a certain temperature
  
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• First look at Colne Valley Museum after £750K refurb

  12-01-2017 16:35
  
  And it starts with a military exhibition
  
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• Man injured in disturbance at Birstall takeaway

  12-01-2017 16:34
  
  Victim needed hospital treatment for cuts to his face and head
  
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• Who is IPCC commissioner Derrick Campbell, the man investigating the Yassar Yaqub shooting

  12-01-2017 16:02
  
  Mr Campbell is visiting Huddersfield as part of the investigation into Yassar's death
  
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• Kirklees Council hits back at union's strike plan - Huddersfield Examiner

  12-01-2017 16:01 via examiner.co.uk
  
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  Kirklees Council hits back at union's strike plan
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  Kirklees Unison announced on Tuesday that a ballot of 250 children's social workers had seen 79% in favour of taking industrial action. It has since emerged that it was actually 79% of the 75 members who returned ballot papers – just 59 people. A ...
  
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• Kirklees Council hits back at union's strike plan

  12-01-2017 16:00
  
  Councillors question low turn-out of ballot as walk out looms
  
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• Teen receives knife wound inside McDonald's in Huddersfield

  12-01-2017 15:30
  
  Can you help police trace those responsible?
  
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• Mental health charity aims to bag some Tesco cash

  12-01-2017 15:00
  
  Support to Recovery in Huddersfield has been shortlisted for funding in the Tesco Bags of Help initiative
  
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• Here's why you shouldn't call or email Kirklees Council after 3pm today - Huddersfield Examiner

  12-01-2017 13:47 via examiner.co.uk
  
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  Here's why you shouldn't call or email Kirklees Council after 3pm today
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  The council is going off-line at 3pm today with all phones and computers switched off. The big shut down is to allow IT experts to install repairs and upgrades to the council's systems. The move comes following huge problems over the Christmas period.
  
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• Here's why you shouldn't call or email Kirklees Council after 3pm today

  12-01-2017 13:41
  
  All phones and computers to be switched off
  
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• WATCH: Ball of fire spotted in sky over Huddersfield

  12-01-2017 13:00
  
  Any idea what was seen soaring over Newsome?
  
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• Court In Brief: Stealing Jack Daniels, possession of kitchen knives in a public place and breaching an ASBO

  12-01-2017 12:40
  
  Latest from the courts
  
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• Cash boost for new project into LGBT domestic abuse

  12-01-2017 12:30
  
  Pennine Domestic Violence Group is seeking ways to engage with people in the LGBT communities who may need their help
  
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• How accepting a Government grant to freeze council tax has left Kirklees Council £14.5m worse off - Huddersfield Examiner

  12-01-2017 12:02 via examiner.co.uk
  
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  How accepting a Government grant to freeze council tax has left Kirklees Council £14.5m worse off
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  Rival politicians in Kirklees put party politics aside to tell the Government: “We need more money.” Four leading councillors, chief executive Adrian Lythgo and two local MPs met with Marcus Jones, Minister for Local Government. Clr David Sheard ...
  
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• How accepting a Government grant to freeze council tax has left Kirklees Council £14.5m worse off

  12-01-2017 12:00
  
  Rival politicians put politics aside to plead for more cash
  
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• How much snow are we getting today?

  12-01-2017 11:26
  
  Snow showers hit parts of Huddersfield
  
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• Revealed: the most popular names for your pet

  12-01-2017 10:51
  
  The top name for both moggies and doggies is the SAME
  
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• WATCH: See how work is progressing on the Square Chapel Centre for the Arts

  12-01-2017 10:40
  
  Huge revamp costing £6.6 million set to be unveiled soon
  
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• Botched bid to steal Huddersfield pub landlady's mobile phone

  12-01-2017 10:28
  Peter Fisher took it back when he couldn't unlock it
  
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• Man arrested after swearing at police who were trying to help him

  12-01-2017 09:41
  
  Even though he was lying in the gutter Manuel Cabral threatened to knock the officers out
  
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• What's going to happen to the former New Wharf pub at Aspley?

  12-01-2017 09:30
  
  Change of plan for prominent old pub building
  
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• Revealed: Huddersfield A&E patients waiting 12 hours or more has rocketed due to rising demand

  12-01-2017 08:30
  
  Less serious patients made to wait longer as Calderdale and Huddersfield battles with serious cases
  
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• Sex offender Christopher Jones jailed for breaching court order

  12-01-2017 07:35
  
  He befriended couple in a pub and later played with their two young children
  
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• Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates - Mirfield Reporter

  12-01-2017 07:06 via mirfieldreporter.co.uk
  
  Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates
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  The latest court reports as published in the Reporter Series January 12 edition are published below. Numbers refer to the defendants' ages. Marius Bilea, (27), of Lea Street, Dewsbury, jailed for 42 days, £115 victim surcharge and disqualified from ...and more »
  
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• Tradesmen face ruin after spate of thefts from vans

  12-01-2017 07:00
  
  Dewsbury roofer sets up Facebook group to raise awareness
  
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• Father with rare cancer told that treatment will cost him £50,000 - and he can't afford it

  12-01-2017 06:00
  
  Dad with rare cancer pins hope on treatment in Germany
  
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