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Welcome to the Sili-Colne Valley! New innovation centre announced

HUNDREDS of jobs could be created in a multi-million pound development of a landmark building. Top businessmen yesterday announced their ambitious plan to make Globe Worsted Mill in Slaithwaite the heart of a new Sili-Colne Valley in Huddersfield. Hartley Property Group and manufacturing giant 3M have teamed up with Kirklees Council and the University of Huddersfield to set up a new £10m technology centre at the site.