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That’s all for now. Have a good evening

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Fair deal

Planning a day out this weekend? Standedge Tunnel Country Fair will be held from 11am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday

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Kirklees Council has reported “severe” traffic congeston in Gomersal on the A4651 Oxford Rd and surrounding areas due to the burst water main reported earlier.

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Roads latest

It’s getting busy on the roads.

Traffic is busy but moving on the A629 Calderdale Way at Elland Westbound between A6025 Halifax Road and A6026 Wakefield Road / B6112 Stainland.

Road. It’s a similar story for the A 641 Huddersfield Road outbound at Bethel Street / Bradford Road, Brighouse.

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Road closures update

The A 651 Oxford Road in both directions closed due to burst water main between Grove Lane and Bleak Street, Gomersal. Also affecting A643 Church Lane in both directions between A651 Oxford Road and Craven Drive and A643 Spen Lane in both directions between A651 Oxford Road and Pollard Avenue
A major water main burst on Monday evening, damaging the carriageway. It is situated in the middle of a four-way junction. Buses on route 222 are diverting via Listing Lane. Expected to remain closed until at least this afternoon.

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M62 latest

All lanes re-opened and traffic returned to normal following an accident on the M62 Eastbound between J28 A650 / A653 (Tingley) and J29 M1 (Lofthouse).

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Hand over

Unbelievable that people still use 999 for non-emergencies!

That’s all from me for now, Henryk will be up next with the latest updates.

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Local news

Here is another possible case of sat nav gone wrong! A Romanian HGV driver got stuck on a country lane in Netherthong.

Villager Steve Cook wants a sign to be put up at both ends of narrow Miry Lane that snakes upwards from Netherthong to Oldfield.

Checking our pictures system, there are a number of photos showing lorries getting stuck on the lane.

What do you think? Read the full story here.

HGV from Romania stuck up Miry Lane, Netherthong
HGV from Romania stuck up Miry Lane, Netherthong
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On the roads

Looks like one Mirfield driver is facing the reality of risking driving with no insurance...

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What's on

Round up! Emley Show is 11 days away. So what can we expect to see in the ring at one of Huddersfield’s favourite family days out?

Find out all you need to know here!

A whopping 12,000 people came to the event last year, with more expected this time around.

Emley Show
Emley Show
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Yorkshire Day

If you own a smartphone, you’ll be well conversed in the language of emojis. So how would you feel about Yorkshire traditions being introduced to the keyboard?

To celebrate Yorkshire Day on Monday, Plusnet have introduced five emojis and are asking the public to vote for their favourite. Our favourite is the white rose, naturally.

Find out more and how you can vote here!

Plusnet's white rose emoji to celebrate Yorkshire Day 2016
Plusnet's white rose emoji to celebrate Yorkshire Day 2016
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HTAFC

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Traffic

There was a burst on a major water main last night in the middle of a four-way junction on Oxford Road in Gomersal. The road is still closed today between Grove Lane and Bleak Street (I’ve shown it on the map for you), and disruptions have been caused as a result on surrounding roads. Avoid the area if you can!

Oxford Rd disruptions
Oxford Rd disruptions (Image: Google Maps)
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Hello

Afternoon, all! Let’s see what’s going on in the area...

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Hand Over:

Well, that’s all from me. Handing over to Susie.

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Travel:

Temporary traffic lights and water main work on A649 Birkby Lane between A641 Bradford Road and Devon Way, Brighouse. Expect delays.


Multi-way traffic lights while the pipes in the area are surveyed.

Until midnight tomorrow.

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Local News:

What would you do if you had a cat in your house or a dead pigeon in your garden?

Or what about if your dog was snoring? Or you wanted to know the time?

West Yorkshire Police
West Yorkshire Police

For some West Yorkshire residents the answer was to dial the emergency only 999 number and to ask for police assistance. And the bizarre calls to the police don’t end there.

Residents have called the three 9s number used for emergencies including a broken freezer (which was still under warranty) a missing packet of rice from a cupboard and for advice on a mobile phone contract.

But there is a serious side to these calls – the people ringing 999 for inappropriate reasons are potentially putting lives at risk by taking call handlers’ time away from genuine emergency calls.

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Local News:

After approximately 35 years at the Community Centre Kirkheaton playgroup is moving its premises.

From September it will be based at the Scouts & Guides Hut on Moorside Road where there is a large indoor and a secure outdoor area.

Redecorating the new Community Room at the Community Centre
Redecorating the new Community Room at the Community Centre

Due to the move the playgroup is able to expand its activities. Full day care during term time will be available alongside morning and afternoon sessions.

Breakfast and lunch club will also be available.

Funded places available for two,three and four year olds.

For more informative contact Emma on 07887440507

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Travel:

Temporary traffic lights and electricity work on A644 Brighouse and Denholme Road Eastbound between B6145 Thornton Road and Deep Lane. Expect delays.


There will be works on Thornton Road before these dates. Until 8 August.

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Hand over

That’s all on the blog from me. Robert will be with you shortly.

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News

The vicious dog that savaged a postman in Meltham is believed to be the same one that left another postman needing plastic surgery three years ago.

Robert Dickinson, who hit the dog with a shovel
Robert Dickinson, who hit the dog with a shovel

The latest victim, named locally as Jack and said to be in his 20s, was delivering mail in Golcar Brow Road, Meltham, on Friday when he was attacked by a dog which had jumped over a fence in Copley Avenue.

The attack lasted several agonising minutes until a neighbour, Robert Dickinson, of Copley Avenue, came to the postman’s aid. You can see more here.

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Traffic

There are more problems on the M62.

One lane is closed due to a broken down vehicle westbound between junction 26 (Chain Bar) and junction 25 (Brighouse).
Lane one is closed, but traffic is said to be coping well.

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A woman was assaulted by a man as she walked home in Huddersfield.

The 26-year-old victim was attacked close to a wooded area off Whitehead Lane, in Primrose Hill.

Police sign off Whitehead Road, Primrose Hill
Police sign off Whitehead Road, Primrose Hill

Police are urging anyone who saw the incident or knows anything about it to contact them.

It happened between 5pm and 5.30pm on Monday.

The woman, who lives in the area, was on her own at the time of the attack. Police say a motive for the assault is not clear at this time.

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News

Who needs a vase when you can use BRAS!

Ladies of the 'Cupcakes and Cocktails' (Marsh) WI use old bras to plant flowers.
Ladies of the 'Cupcakes and Cocktails' (Marsh) WI use old bras to plant flowers.

Members of Marsh WI group Cupcakes and Cocktails have been planting flowers in upcycled underwear to create hanging bra-skets. You can see more here.

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Traffic

Happily, the traffic seems to be flowing freely again on the M62 heading west.

All lanes have reopened and the congestion is easing following the accident between junction 23 (Huddersfield) and junction 22.

Two lanes had been closed, but the accident has been cleared to the hard shoulder.

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Traffic

Hopefully the problems on the M62 will soon start to ease.

The accident has been cleared to the hard shoulder and all lanes have now been reopened.

Traffic on the M62 following the accident between Huddersfield and Rishworth Moor
Traffic on the M62 following the accident between Huddersfield and Rishworth Moor

But there is still very heavy traffic in the area.

It happened westbound between junction 23 (Huddersfield) and 22.

The accident involved three cars and led to two of the three lanes being closed.

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Traffic

Big problems if you’re heading west from Huddersfield on the M62.

There are already lengthy queues following the accident involving three cars between junction 23 (Huddersfield) and 22 (Rishworth Moor).

Traffic building on the M62 westbound after the accident between junction 23 (Huddersfield) and 22.
Traffic building on the M62 westbound after the accident between junction 23 (Huddersfield) and 22.

Two lanes are closed as a result, and there is very heavy traffic.

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Traffic

There’s been a an accident on the M62 near Huddersfield which has led to two lanes being closed.

Three cars were involved in the accident westbound between junction 23 (Huddersfield) and junction 22 (Rishworth Moor).
Lanes two and three have been closed, just after the farmhouse, on the route from Huddersfield towards Manchester.

Traffic is quickly building up.

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News

We’ve had reports of a police incident in a wooded area near Whitehead Lane in Primrose Hill.

An area has been cordoned off since last night.

We’ll bring you more when we get it.

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News

A man jailed for football violence in France says he endured a “nightmare” ordeal in police custody and prison after being the victim of an injustice.

Alex Booth, back home in New Mill, with dad Chris
Alex Booth, back home in New Mill, with dad Chris

Chef Alex Booth, 20, of New Mill, has spoken out to try to clear his name after spending seven weeks in a Marseille jail. He has also been banned from France for two years. You can see more here.

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