Kirklees news

• Hundreds of students flock to Kingsgate Centre for special lock-in

  21-09-2017 22:36
  
  There were plenty of bargains and discounts to tempt them - with up to 20 per cent off at some stores
  
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• Jet2.com worker in court for failing to do unpaid community work

  21-09-2017 21:26
  
  Victoria Wallin missed sessions at a charity shop by prioritising her main job
  
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• Student left in coma after horror smash had to learn to walk and talk again

  21-09-2017 20:55
  
  Now Scott Remmer from Huddersfield is going back to university after making a miraculous recovery
  
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• OPINION: We need to stop shaming young people for getting drunk

  21-09-2017 20:00
  
  We've all been there, am I right?
  
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• It's the RSPCA Big Walkies this weekend - raise some money with your pooch!

  21-09-2017 20:00
  Shibden Hall to host dogs and their two-legged pals
  
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• It's the RSCPA Big Walkies this weekend - raise some money with your pooch!

  21-09-2017 20:00
  Shibden Hall to host dogs and their two-legged pals
  
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• Government vows to tighten up rules on who can be a councillor

  21-09-2017 19:00
  
  Tougher laws due following four councillor suspensions in Kirklees in past 18 months
  
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• Ex policeman alleged to attack his girlfriend twice while driving on the motorway

  21-09-2017 19:00
  
  Matthew Essex allowed out from custody but must stay out of Kirklees
  
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• Burglar with long, 'slicked back' hair posed as relative of elderly woman's neighbour

  21-09-2017 18:45
  
  Woman in her 80s is distracted and her is purse stolen
  
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• Time's running out to enter our 2018 calendar competition - can you beat these entries?

  21-09-2017 18:31
  
  We've been inundated with entries - it's not too late to take part!
  
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• Man could be jailed for ringing his ex

  21-09-2017 18:30
  
  Justin Littlewood was banned from talking to former girlfriend
  
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• Gang blasted drug dealer in the chest in front of his horrified girlfriend

  21-09-2017 18:27
  
  Trio carried out 'planned and premeditated' attack on a Dewsbury street - but have now been locked up
  
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• Arriva is looking for bus drivers! Here's how to apply

  21-09-2017 18:25
  
  The bus company is recruiting in Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Wakefield and Castleford
  
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• Full list of flights affected as Thomas Cook pilots announce strike

  21-09-2017 18:15
  
  Some 42 flights including seven departing from Manchester this weekend will be affected
  
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• Free food for charities and community groups from Tesco

  21-09-2017 17:58
  Scheme extended to its smaller express stores
  
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• Money laundering trial involving former Town player Efe Sodje collapses

  21-09-2017 17:49
  
  But Sodje - who was accused alongside his brothers - now faces a retrial
  
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• Concern grows for vulnerable Cathryn Holdsworth who went missing almost two weeks ago

  21-09-2017 17:20
  
  Police release CCTV image thought to show Ms Holdsworth in Halifax Tesco
  
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• Massive development plans for Mirfield could transform library and bring upmarket restaurant

  21-09-2017 16:58
  
  Darren Smith Homes has tabled plans for 70 retirement flats at Mirfield - and a new community centre to house Mirfield library
  
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• It's conker season - here's our guide where to find them in Huddersfield

  21-09-2017 16:10
  
  From parks to woods, these are the places to go conker collecting
  
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• Why dance hall days took Edna Frear, 95, on sentimental return to Blackpool

  21-09-2017 15:25
  
  Edna took a trip to Blackpool Tower ballroom
  
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• Grandma who lost limb to cancer gets 'super leg' thanks to Deighton kids

  21-09-2017 15:20
  
  Dawn Simpson, 61, was told over 40 years ago to have op but refused - until aged 56
  
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• Grandma who lost limb to cancer gets 'super leg' thanks to Dalton kids

  21-09-2017 15:20
  
  Dawn Simpson, 61, was told over 40 years ago to have op but refused - until aged 56
  
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• Halifax to host preview of hit new film about chronic fatigue syndrome

  21-09-2017 14:40
  
  Unrest gets two showings at Square Chapel next month
  
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• Mirfield to get its first wine bar - bringing 10 new jobs

  21-09-2017 14:30
  
  Mirfield drinkers raise a glass to Artisan venue
  
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• How a £3.70 train fare ended up costing one woman 30 times more

  21-09-2017 12:50
  
  Melissa Wilkinson was fined after boarding a train without a ticket
  
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• Watch: Meet Matt Glennon's three-legged football playing pug pup

  21-09-2017 12:25
  
  Bobby couldn't walk but can now run and play football
  
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• A third of Kirklees Council's budget is paying for adult social care - Gears Of Biz

  21-09-2017 12:01 via gearsofbiz.com
  A third of Kirklees Council's budget is paying for adult social care
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  More than £1 out of every £3 of taxpayers' cash in Kirklees goes to paying for adult social care, it has been revealed. Councillors held a debate over what to do about the social care crisis amid the publication of figures showing Kirklees Council ...and more »
  
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• Arsonists set pile of tyres ablaze just yards from people's homes

  21-09-2017 11:51
  
  The fire behind a garage in Batley spread to a car and surrounding trees
  
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• Tour de Yorkshire will be bigger event next year

  21-09-2017 11:41
  
  It will be run over more days
  
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• Mystery as 100 tyres found 'neatly stacked' on remote moorland road

  21-09-2017 11:30
  
  The A640 has been plagued by fly-tippers for years
  
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• Banned driver gave bizarre excuse for getting behind the wheel at Sainsbury's petrol station

  21-09-2017 10:50
  
  Gary Draper came to the attention of police investigating theft of sunglasses from Boots
  
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• Man caught breaking into a Gledholt home claimed he lived there

  21-09-2017 10:39
  
  Gary Cornelly denies charges of attempted burglary and assault
  
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• Stand-off over Holmfirth right of way branded 'storm in a teacup'

  21-09-2017 09:55
  
  The row is over a path, which runs from Bridge Lane to Sands Playing Fields
  
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• Mum says school 'acting like nothing happened' after attack

  21-09-2017 09:24
  
  Alleged assault took place in Colne Valley High School on Monday
  
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• Doctors' surgery accused of reserving posh seats for private patients

  21-09-2017 09:15
  
  Patient Chris Corcoran branded 'them and us' seating 'ludicrous'
  
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• Sex offender repeatedly ran into the road instead of going to his probation appointment

  21-09-2017 07:45
  
  Police were called due to concerns over his behaviour at Huddersfield Probation Office
  
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• Kirklees Children's Services report revealed – live updates and reaction - Gears Of Biz

  21-09-2017 06:25 via gearsofbiz.com
  Gears Of Biz
  Kirklees Children's Services report revealed – live updates and reaction
  Gears Of Biz
  Troubleshooter Eleanor Brazil was appointed commissioner for children's social care in Kirklees to carry out a review and report back to the Government. Yesterday it was published – and in it told how the department's troubles could be traced back to ...and more »
  
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