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Recap
Another busy day at the Examiner is winding down...on the blog at least. If you’re hungry for more why not check out the stories we’ve featured below.
Today we’ve revealed that historic Dalton Grange has been saved from demolition.
We’ve brought you the news the James Vaughan is leaving on loan to Birmingham City.
And we’ve reported that five men wearing balaclavas stormed into a house in Ravensthorpe last night demanding cash.
Travel
An M62 update for you. Three lanes are closed westbound between 23 and 22 near Huddersfield following a three car smash.
Queues are building and Highways chiefs have said it’s going to take a long time to clear up.
Motorists are having to use the hard shoulder to get passed.
The jams are currently back to J26 Chain Bar.
Makes you thankful for a ten minute commute to Mirfield!
HTAFC
If you want to know what coach Wagner said in today’s press conference we’ve got it all here. The Terriers have a tough home game against Boro who are pushing for promotion, currently placed third.
But the new German coach has said the players will face every team with the same style of play. No ‘parking the bus’ then!
News
What would you do if you heard a thud at home, looked out and there was a cow on your roof?
That crazy scenario happened over yonder in Halifax recently
Why not check out the video of firefighters saving the stricken beast.
Travel
If you’re about to drive west on the M62 out of Huddersfield I’m afraid I have bad news.
There’s two lanes closed after a multi-vehicle accident.
HTAFC
Town striker James Vaughan is off to Birmingham on loan.
The move was confirmed shortly ahead of the deadline at 5pm today.
News
The bid to build a skate park in memory of Isaac Nash has been dealt another blow.
Thousands have been raised to create the park in Highburton following Isaac’s sad death.
But the plan has divided the community.
Now Sports England has sided with those who are against the plan.
Traffic update
The A629 Wakefield Road is now clear between Southgate (Shorehead Roundabout) and B6432 Firth Street (New Wharf Traffic lights)
Traffic update
Traffic is busy but moving on the A644 Wakefield Road at A62 Cooper Bridge Road (Cooper Bridge Roundabout). and the A629 Wakefield Road between Southgate (Shorehead Roundabout) and B6432 Firth Street (New Wharf Traffic lights).
Police appeal after Holmfirth robbery
Detectives in Kirklees are appealing for information following a robbery in Holmfirth yesterday evening (25/11).
The incident occurred around 6pm, when a man knocked on the door of a house in the Wooldale area. The occupant, an 86-year-old woman slightly opened the door and was threatened with a knife by an unknown male suspect. The suspect forced the door open, and in-doing so, knocked the victim to the floor.
The victim was uninjured.
The suspect made off with four distinctive gold rings and an amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5”8” tall, aged around 18 years, or skinny build with a pale face. He was dressed all in black and spoke with a local accent.
The missing jewellery is described as; a 22ct gold band with leaves engraved all-around the ring, a diamond baguette cluster ring with a gold band, a baguette diamond with a gold band and a 3 diamond cluster on a slim white gold band.
Detective Constable Paul Morrison of Kirklees CID said; “Whilst the victim was not injured, this has clearly been a very frightening experience and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area yesterday evening and may have seen the suspect, or who saw or heard anything suspicious to come forward.
The rings stolen are of great sentimental value to the victim, and I would also ask for anyone who has been invited to buy the jewellery, or who has seen it for sale to speak to the police. Enquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Paul Morrison at Kirklees CID via 101, alternatively you can speak to the anonymous independent crime fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or report anonymously online https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/
Traffic latest
Temporary traffic lights are operating due to water main work on Bank Lane at Denby Dale in both directions between A635 Barnsley Road and Norman Road / Dearneside Road
Traffic update
All lanes are now clear following a vehicle fire earlier this afternoon on the M62 Eastbound at J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor).
Wet weather to come
Here comes the rain again! Weather forecaster Paul Stevens warns of an exceptionally wet period ahead with Huddersfield in line for another 50mm to 80mm of rain with as much as 150mm to 200mm over the hills to the west.
And with the ground saturated as we go through next week flooding may well become an issue again, he warns
Vehicle fire
There are reports of the M62 Eastbound being partially blocked due to a vehicle fire at J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor).
Traffic is reportedly coping well.
Aggravated burglary: Police appeal
Detectives in Kirklees are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Ravensthorpe yesterday evening (Wednesday, 25 November).
The offence happened at a property in Ravens Crescent between 6.15pm and 6.27pm. Two adults and a number of children were in the address at the time but no violence was used against them and, after a search of the property, the offenders appear to have left empty-handed.
It is believed that there were four to five men involved, with balaclavas covering their faces.
Detective Inspector Ian Thornes (pictured), of Kirklees CID, said: “We are carrying out a number of enquiries to establish whether there is any link between this latest burglary and other similar offences in Batley and Dewsbury over recent days.
“From initial enquiries it would appear that at least one of the men was armed with a weapon and we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity who may have seen these men who can provide any further information.
“The suspects are also believed to have left the scene in a waiting grey Audi estate car and we would be interested in speaking to anyone who believes they have seen this vehicle in the area.
“Anyone with information is asked to call Kirklees District CID via 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Health chiefs meeting
My colleague Dave Himelfield is covering the meeting of Huddersfield and Calderdale health chiefs today as they discuss the impact of NHS spending plans. Follow him on Twitter
CHFT chief exec Owen Williams warns that small gains will be “quickly eroded” as Govt seeks to save £14bn on NHS nationally #huddersfield
— Dave Himelfield (@Dave_Examiner) November 26, 2015
Northern Rail problems
Signalling problems have hit the trains
NEW: Due to signalling problems between #Huddersfield and #Barnsley all lines are blocked.
— Northern Rail (@northernrailorg) November 26, 2015
NEWS
My colleague Nick Lavigueur is at Kirklees Council’s planning meeting.
Follow him on Twitter to see which planning applications get a refusal or permission
TRAVEL
Traffic is moving well on all major routes in the area at the moment.
All trains appear to be moving on time too
NEWS
This is shocking- My colleague Dave Himelfield has found out that people living in Huddersfield’s wealthiest areas will have on average 18 years more good health than those in the poorest.
HELLO
Hi everyone, I’ll be with you for the next couple of hours. You’ve just seen the last ever blog post from Linda Whitwam, who very sadly will be leaving us today
That’s all from me today - and tomorrow...and the day after.
Today is my last day on the Examiner. After nearly five years here, I’m leaving to pursue a career as a freelance writer and photographer.
I write books about dogs!
I wish you all the best in whatever you are doing.
Au revoir.
This is the current most read story on the website:
A landmark building has been saved from demolition but its days as a wedding venue could be numbered.
Historic Dalton Grange in Bradley Mills Road, Rawthorpe, was listed for its architectural importance in July after owner, chemical giant Syngenta, wanted to flatten it.
Syngenta submitted a planning application to Kirklees Council and wanted to demolishthe Gothic-style building and turn the site into allotments or a car park for the nearby John Smith’s Stadium.
Bosses at Syngenta were locked in a legal battle with Mike and Kim Dean, who run a weddings and hospitality business from the former Victorian country house
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/dalton-grange-saved-from-demolition-10502138
WEATHER: It should stay dry all day today with top temps of 10 degrees.
Tomorrow is grey and cloudy with heavy rain forecast for the afternoon and it will be much colder -top temps of three degrees.
Rain is forecast for parts of Saturday and a mixture of rain, sunny periods and clue for Sunday,with temperatures remaining in single figures.
It might be a good time to start your Christmas shopping...
TRAVEL UPDATE: A62 Leeds road clear from A644 Huddersfield road (Three Nuns Junction) to A644 Wakefield Road (Cooper Bridge Roundabout).
Slow traffic on M62 Westbound between J21 A640 (Milnrow) and J18 M60 / M66 (Simister Island). Towards Manchester.
Heavy traffic on A629 Calderdale Way Westbound between A6025 Halifax Road and A6026 Wakefield Road / B6112 Stainland Road.
Hipperholme: Heavy traffic on A58 Halifax Road in both directions at A644 Brighouse Road.
Slow traffic on A644 Wakefield Road at A62 Cooper Bridge Road (Cooper Bridge Roundabout).
HTAFC: Jamie Paterson is pulling out all the stops in training.
Huddersfield Town’s on-loan Nottingham Forest forward knows there is a place available to face Middlesbrough at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday because of Harry Bunn’s suspension and Mustapha Carayol being unavailable against his parent club.
The 23-year-old is fit again after a hamstring problem kept him out of the last home game against Leeds United.
He trained ahead of last Saturday’s trip to Sheffield Wednesday.
But head coach David Wagner said he hadn’t completed enough sessions to be considered. Read more:
http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport/football/news/loan-nottingham-forest-man-paterson-10501702
A man opened his curtains to find a cow on his sun terrace.....honest!
Firefighters were called to Staups Lane, Halifax, to rescue a cow that had fallen approximately 20ft from an elevated field onto a first floor sun terrace.
The Technical Rescue Unit from Cleckheaton Fire Station were called to rescue the animal at around 9am on Saturday (November 21). A vet was also called to sedate the cow, which was not injured.
