Kirklees news

• Have you heard David Brown's former building being haunted?

  09-06-2017 23:00
  
  Auctioneer Collin Hufton says there's been more paranormal activity since Town's Premier League promotion.
  
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• All you need to know about Parklife Festival 2017 - line-up, tickets, how to get there and more

  09-06-2017 22:00
  
  The bill includes Frank Ocean, Eric Prydz and The 1975. You may need some wellies though...
  
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• Have you been papped by our Snapper about Town? This week it's Lockwood and Salford Conservative Club

  09-06-2017 21:00
  
  See if our photographer caught you on camera!
  
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• Arrested man bought Russian epilepsy medication on the black market

  09-06-2017 20:25
  
  Andrew Smith was found with hundreds of phenazepam tablets at Huddersfield Police Station
  
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• Man dies after crash on rural road

  09-06-2017 19:15
  
  Accident in South Crosland now confirmed as fatal
  
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• Beggar Charles Butterworth had a letter opener up his sleeve near Dewsbury Railway Station

  09-06-2017 18:58
  
  The drug addict was arrested with the bladed item which belonged to his late mother
  
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• Foal tragedy at Cannon Hall Farm

  09-06-2017 17:50
  
  A horse died after giving birth to a five foot tall foal
  
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• Mars recalls Galaxy, Maltesers Teasers and Minstrels due to salmonella concerns

  09-06-2017 17:36
  
  Tests showed that ingredients may contain the diarrhoea and vomiting bug
  
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• Yassar Yaqub shooting: Family meets IPCC bosses

  09-06-2017 16:20
  
  Father Mohammed Yaqub threatened to withdraw co-operation following his son's death at Ainley Top
  
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• Drone brings flights to a halt at Leeds Bradford Airport

  09-06-2017 16:13
  
  Flights were temporarily suspended after air traffic control spotted the drone
  
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• Meet the Huddersfield company selling oil ... to Iraq

  09-06-2017 16:00
  
  A Netherton-based company has secured the right to sell industrial oils to the Iraq government
  
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• Court In Brief: Driving while under the influence of drugs, stealing frozen steaks and being in possession of a table leg with a hunting knife stuck to end of it

  09-06-2017 13:59
  
  Latest from the courtrooms
  
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• The DUP is to form coalition with the Tories - who are they and what do they stand for?

  09-06-2017 13:00
  
  The Democratic Unionist Party want a 'soft' brexit but are anti abortion and considered 'sexist' by many
  
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• Driver flees scene after crashing car into vehicle near Castle Hill

  09-06-2017 13:00
  
  West Yorkshire Police appealing for witnesses
  
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• Police probing claims of threats made to Dewsbury MP Paula Sherriff

  09-06-2017 12:21
  
  The Labour MP retained her seat after winning an increased majority
  
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• Want to rent a home? That's £600 for starters

  09-06-2017 12:10
  
  Data from the Deposit Protection Service shows renters in Huddersfield must find an average £607.88 for their deposit
  
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• Headline: There are 200 lions in Huddersfield - here's how to find them

  09-06-2017 12:01
  
  How well do you know Huddersfield? Take our lion hunt challenge and find out.
  
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• General Election 2017: What does it mean for Brexit?

  09-06-2017 12:00
  
  Brexit negotiations may be delayed as government is formed
  
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• People in Norwich have organised a 'running through a field of wheat' event on Facebook

  09-06-2017 11:39
  
  Theresa May said it was the naughtiest thing she'd ever done
  
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• Packed week of events in Huddersfield to mark Carers Week

  09-06-2017 11:00
  
  Find out how carers can get the help they need
  
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• Why do MPs who lose their seat get up to £53k to close their office

  09-06-2017 10:07
  
  MPs have got five days to pack up - but two months to clear all existing arrangements
  
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• Burst water main blocks key route between two villages

  09-06-2017 09:52
  
  Councillor's anger at lack of information
  
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• Back on the market... Huddersfield Town's historic gates

  09-06-2017 09:43
  
  Starting price reduced for piece of club history going under the hammer
  
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• 9 things you need to know about the 2017 General Election - and what happens next

  09-06-2017 08:34
  
  It's been a long night - and there are still a few seats to declare
  
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• Pound falls 1.5 per cent against Dollar and Euro after hung Parliament

  09-06-2017 08:14
  
  The pound plummeted after the Conservatives failed to maintain a majority at the 2017 General Election and failed to recover
  
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• Craig Whittaker holds on to the Calder Valley seat for Conservatives

  09-06-2017 07:37
  
  Craig Whittaker holds the Calder Valley seat but sees his majority reduced
  
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• Women in Red lead Labour to clean sweep of Kirklees with four victories - Huddersfield Examiner

  09-06-2017 07:31 via examiner.co.uk
  
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  Women in Red lead Labour to clean sweep of Kirklees with four victories
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  Kirklees has turned red after the borough's only Tory MP was the victim of a surprise upset. Colne Valley was the last result called and the most loudly cheered as former headteacher Thelma Walker unseated Jason McCartney by just 915 votes.and more »
  
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• Women in Red lead Labour to clean sweep of Kirklees with four ... - Huddersfield Examiner

  09-06-2017 07:31 via examiner.co.uk
  
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  Women in Red lead Labour to clean sweep of Kirklees with four ...
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  Labour see off Tories with veteran Barry Sheerman trouncing his latest contender.and more »
  
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• Halifax MP Holly Lynch defended a 1% majority to hold seat for Labour

  09-06-2017 07:31
  
  Conservatives had hoped to take Halifax seat but Labour increase majority
  
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• Women in Red lead Labour to clean sweep of Kirklees with four victories

  09-06-2017 07:27
  
  Labour see off Tories with veteran Barry Sheerman trouncing his latest contender
  
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• Jason McCartney says he's looking forward to new challenges after loss of Colne Valley seat in 2017 General Election

  09-06-2017 07:07
  
  Jason McCartney described his seven years as Colne Valley MP as "magnificent"
  
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• Who won the election? And what is a minority government?

  09-06-2017 06:40
  
  All your questions answered as it looks like there will be no majority and we will head to a hung Parliament
  
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• General Election 2017: Paula Sherriff increases majority as she retains Dewsbury seat

  09-06-2017 05:44
  
  Paula was re-elected as MP despite the Tories targeting her constituency
  
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• Who is Thelma Walker? Meet Colne Valley's new Labour MP

  09-06-2017 05:36
  
  Thelma walker was elected with a slim majority of 978 votes.
  
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• General Election 2017: Barry Sheerman wins Huddersfield seat for Labour - and praises his Premier League town

  09-06-2017 05:36
  
  Barry Sheerman holds the Huddersfield seat for Labour with a 65.5% turnout
  
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• General Election 2017: Tracy Brabin hails beautiful and brilliant Batley and Spen as she is re-elected

  09-06-2017 05:23
  
  Tracy Brabin holds the Batley & Spen seat for Labour with a turnout of 67.3%
  
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• Watch: Labour celebrate before any Kirklees results as sources predict victory in all four seats - Huddersfield Examiner

  09-06-2017 03:59 via examiner.co.uk
  
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  Watch: Labour celebrate before any Kirklees results as sources predict victory in all four seats
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  This is the moment Labour candidates hug and cheer - even before any results were declared. Huddersfield candidate Barry Sheerman, Dewsbury candidate Paula Sherriff and Colne Valley candidate Thelma Walker dance and hug eachother as early signs ...and more »
  
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• Watch: Labour celebrate before any Kirklees results as sources predict victory in all four seats

  09-06-2017 03:47
  
  Barry Sheerman, Paula Sherriff and Thelma Walker share a little dance as they await the General Election 2017 results
  
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• Who won Halifax MP seat?

  09-06-2017 01:57
  
  Four candidates fight it out to win the Halifax MP seat at General Election 2017
  
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• General Election 2017: What is a hung Parliament?

  09-06-2017 01:32
  
  The country could be heading to a hung Parliament with Conservatives the largest party but not getting majority
  
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• Who won the Huddersfield MP seat?

  09-06-2017 00:48
  
  Six candidates contested the seat in the General Election to become the next MP for Huddersfield
  
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• Who won the Dewsbury MP seat?

  09-06-2017 00:48
  
  Four candidates fought it out at General Election to be named next Dewsbury MP
  
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• Who won the Colne Valley MP seat?

  09-06-2017 00:48
  
  Five candidates contested the seat in the General Election to become the next MP for Colne Valley
  
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• Who won the Calder Valley seat?

  09-06-2017 00:48
  
  Six candidates contested the seat in the General Election to become the next Calder Valley MP
  
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• Who won Batley and Spen MP seat?

  09-06-2017 00:47
  
  Six candidates contested the seat in the General Election to become the next MP for Batley and Spen
  
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• Pound plunges following exit poll suggesting hung Parliament

  09-06-2017 00:07
  
  Euro and Dollar exchange rate hit as pound falls in value after exit poll
  
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