Kirklees news

• Little girl gets her head stuck in railings at Tesco

  05-09-2017 22:44
  
  But staff at the Batley shop freed her and gave her a toy to cheer her up
  
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• "I wanted to create a legacy he'd be proud of," says dad of Dan Beal, who died tragically aged 12

  05-09-2017 22:00
  
  A charity foundation has been set up in honour of Dan Beal and a special rugby match will be held this weekend
  
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• Everything from the sounds of Simon and Garfunkel to free shows happening here

  05-09-2017 22:00
  
  Here's your listings guide of must see event
  
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• Proud parents share images of their child on first day of school

  05-09-2017 21:14
  
  Happy tears have been shed across Huddersfield today as children start the new school year
  
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• "I'll always be proud of him," says woman who skydived in alcoholic father's memory

  05-09-2017 20:25
  
  Abi Mae Haley's dad Andy Kilner, of Crosland Moor, was an alcoholic
  
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• MP claims Dewsbury and Huddersfield hospital downgrades are "undermining" the NHS

  05-09-2017 19:35
  
  Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin urges Jeremy Hunt to visit
  
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• Man accused of Beverley Robinson's murder tells jury "I was too drunk to remember it"

  05-09-2017 18:59
  
  Mark Minott said he had been drinking and taking drugs the night he stabbed Beverley to death
  
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• Man granted a break from his curfew after giving magistrates the best possible excuse

  05-09-2017 18:50
  
  Mark Johnson is organising a fundraiser for his brother who was seriously injured in a street attack
  
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• Yorkshire army regiment which fought from Waterloo to Afghanistan now fighting for memorial

  05-09-2017 18:00
  
  An appeal has been launched to raise £180,000 for a permanent memorial to the Duke of Wellington's Regiment
  
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• After nine years Casa wins approval for major extension - and it will soon look VERY different

  05-09-2017 17:53
  
  Casa in Brighouse built a bigger extension than permitted and embarked on a nine year planning dispute with Calderdale
  
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• You can name new streets - but keep them clean!

  05-09-2017 17:35
  
  Kirklees Council wants people to suggest names for new housing developments
  
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• Drunk Mark Stothard ordered police: "Do me a favour and arrest me!"

  05-09-2017 17:25
  
  He swore at police as he sat by a war memorial in Huddersfield town centre
  
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• Huddersfield has a world-class university - official

  05-09-2017 16:40
  
  The University of Huddersfield has beaten 26 others from around the world to win the Global Teaching Excellence Award
  
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• Here's how to get a discount on a bike if you're an apprentice

  05-09-2017 15:55
  
  A scheme has been launched to provide discounted bikes and free cycling training for Huddersfield apprentices
  
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• Ventriloquist Paul Verdin to appear at the LBT - here's how to get tickets!

  05-09-2017 15:01
  
  Acclaimed ventriloquist Paul Zerdin is set to star at the Lawrence Batley Theatre after headlining at Las Vegas
  
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• Drug addict stole charity box ... and also from stepmum's carer

  05-09-2017 14:43
  
  Prolific offender Craig Robins, 43, of Albert Road, Sowerby Bridge, has now been jailed after the court heard he has racked up 60 offences
  
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• Charity shop donations for Overgate hospice stolen by thieves

  05-09-2017 13:59
  
  These pictures were shared of the alleged thieves on Facebook
  
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• Former Huddersfield Town player Efe Sodje and two brothers accused of money laundering

  05-09-2017 13:57
  
  Efe - and footballing brothers Sam and Akpo - are on trial at the Old Bailey
  
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• Your child is more likely than any other pupil in Yorkshire to be in a "super-size" classroom

  05-09-2017 13:26
  
  Official figures reveal spiralling overcrowding problems in primary schools
  
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• Police hunting blonde female Audi driver who fled hit and run in a flatbed lorry

  05-09-2017 12:39
  
  The luxury car's driver left a man and a young child trapped in their car
  
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• Baby boy and 19-month-old sister killed in horror M62 crash

  05-09-2017 11:36
  
  The two-month-old boy and 19-month-old girl - believed to be from Batley - were rushed to hospital after the crash near Ferrybridge but died on Monday
  
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• Man left traumatised after robbery in early hours on Willow Lane

  05-09-2017 10:50
  
  Police asking for help to identify two men
  
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• Man who breached his bail conditions found this unusual hiding place

  05-09-2017 10:21
  
  John Tomross was found in the garden shed of his ex's Chickenley home
  
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• M62 near Huddersfield closed in BOTH directions every night all this week

  05-09-2017 09:44
  
  And here are the reasons why
  
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• Teenager went out with his mates instead of attending upaid work sessions

  05-09-2017 09:29
  
  Jacob Wrigglesworth was handed a curfew as punishment
  
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• Calderdale Way misery as roadworks cause long queues ... and they will be there for a year

  05-09-2017 07:55
  
  LetsSaveHRI campaigners fear 999 delays could prove fatal
  
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