Kirklees news

• Raiders use Mitsubishi Shogun to pull cash box from ATM in Almondbury

  05-03-2018 23:15
  
  Late-night raid comes after similar attacks in several locations
  
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• Driver fleeing from police jumps in freezing river - after being stopped for having no insurance

  05-03-2018 22:50
  
  Suspect, 26, in dramatic river rescue on Leeds Road tonight
  
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• This is how Huddersfield takes centre stage for star-studded movie

  05-03-2018 21:30
  
  Walk Like a Panther - starring Stephen Graham, Sue Johnston and Stephen Tompkinson - is released on Friday
  
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• Weekend burials and cremations to be launched to cut delays of one month for services

  05-03-2018 21:23
  
  Concern over weekend burials plan
  
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• Jake Mangel-Wurzel makes memorable appearance in court over danger dog charge

  05-03-2018 20:45
  
  Well known eccentric Jake plans to represent himself at his trial
  
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• Pictured: Rajas boss in hospital bed after being shot three times tackling masked raider

  05-03-2018 20:15
  
  Adil Arshad Mahmood, 24, was blasted by gunman during terrifying robbery at the Bradford Road takeaway
  
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• Two women rescued from wrecked car after sat-nav blunder on icy moorland road

  05-03-2018 20:01
  
  Police have warned drivers not to blindly follow sat-nav instructions
  
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• Man on trial accused of putting his finger up woman's anus during sex

  05-03-2018 19:15
  
  In a police interview the woman said: “He was trying to hook me.”
  
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• Waitrose recalls New York Cheesecake because it may contain strands of plastic

  05-03-2018 18:41
  
  Waitrose has recalled its Waitrose New York Cheesecake because it may contain strands of plastic.
  
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• Fire crews spent 20 minutes trying to force their way into burning building

  05-03-2018 18:25
  
  Building near ring road has been magnet for vandals and arsonists
  
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• Two major roads set for overnight closures - starting tonight

  05-03-2018 18:11
  
  Work starts on one road this week with further closure planned next week
  
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• Plans to expand Kirklees' biggest retail park could be a £1m boost for taxpayers - Huddersfield Examiner

  05-03-2018 18:04 via examiner.co.uk
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  Plans to expand Kirklees' biggest retail park could be a £1m boost for taxpayers
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• Plans to expand Kirklees' biggest retail park could be a £1m boost for taxpayers

  05-03-2018 18:03
  
  £40m extension for the borough's busiest leisure facility
  
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• 80 home development in Lindley will cause 'disruption and misery' says councillor

  05-03-2018 16:55
  
  Taylor Wimpey looking to build family homes off Crosland Road
  
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• Meet the Bradley firm branching out into gene therapy

  05-03-2018 16:49
  
  Bradley-based Extract Technology is entering the world of gene therapy with its latest product
  
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• Man 'wrapped an electrical cord around his girlfriend's neck' during a row

  05-03-2018 16:39
  
  Anton George allegedly told her: "I could end your life if I wanted to"
  
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• Police say Rajas boss suffered serious injuries in raid as they continue hunt for gunman

  05-03-2018 16:06
  
  Rajas manager Adil Mahmood bravely tackled attacker - not knowing he had gun
  
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• Here's how to become a swimming teacher at a fraction of the cost

  05-03-2018 15:33
  
  The only catch is you must live in Calderdale
  
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• First women to ever go on strike were from Kirklees

  05-03-2018 15:26
  
  Plans to commemorate the actions of weavers in 1875
  
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• Man threatened to rape police officer's mother and sister when he arrested him

  05-03-2018 15:00
  
  Damien Braime had shimmied up the drainpipe into his ex-partner's home and thrown cups at her
  
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• Cyclists urged to help disabled riders go mountain biking

  05-03-2018 14:46
  
  Bid to film off-road cycling circuits
  
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• Huddersfield good causes receive almost £50,000 ... and here's how you can apply

  05-03-2018 14:23
  
  Huddersfield Common Good Trust helps 25 groups
  
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• Rajas takeaway boss lucky to be alive after being shot three times by robber

  05-03-2018 13:48
  
  Police searching for masked man who fled with the takings from the Bradford Road fast-food shop
  
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• Kirklees Council announces bin emptying dates after collections were cancelled due to snow - Huddersfield Examiner

  05-03-2018 13:03 via examiner.co.uk
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  Kirklees Council announces bin emptying dates after collections were cancelled due to snow
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• Kirklees Council announces bin emptying dates after collections were cancelled due to snow

  05-03-2018 13:00
  
  Council says grey bins collection will be a priority - but some green bin collections have been cancelled
  
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• Watch: This is the moment a lorry drags a car 50 metres up a road then drives off

  05-03-2018 12:45
  
  Fay Pownall is appealing for help tracing the lorry and its driver which damaged two cars in Rastrick
  
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• How Holmfirth soldiers who served in the First World War will always be remembered

  05-03-2018 12:02
  
  Stories of tragedy and triumph will forever be documented thanks to work of Holmfirth Local History Group
  
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• How you can help boost bid for Greenhead Park 'play train'

  05-03-2018 11:28
  
  A bid for a toddler's play train could be boosted by cash from Tesco carrier bag sales
  
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• GPs in Kirklees hand out more prescriptions for antibiotics than other parts of the UK - Huddersfield Examiner (blog)

  05-03-2018 10:03 via examiner.co.uk
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  GPs in Kirklees hand out more prescriptions for antibiotics than other parts of the UK
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  GPs in Kirklees are significantly more likely to prescribe antibiotics than in other parts of England. The research has been revealed as experts warn that a fifth of prescriptions made out nationally could be inappropriate. Doctors in primary care in ...
  
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• GPs in Kirklees hand out more prescriptions for antibiotics than other parts of the UK

  05-03-2018 09:59
  
  Public Health England says that a fifth of prescriptions made across the country are inappropriate
  
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• Transport Secretary Chris Grayling on £3bn plan to improve TransPennine rail services

  05-03-2018 09:14
  Network Rail has begun detailed planning for major upgrade
  
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• How a Huddersfield Town fan fought a £100 parking charge - and won

  05-03-2018 08:29
  
  Mark Taylor refused to be beaten over fine at Leeds Road Retail Park
  
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• New figures reveal extent of knife crime in Kirklees

  05-03-2018 07:59
  
  Crackdown means tougher sentences for those who carry knives
  
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