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Is it right to kill animals for food?

The recent horse meat scandal barely dented meat consumption in the UK. In fact, sales of unprocessed meats rose. But should we be eating meat at all? And wouldn’t a plant-based diet be healthier, kinder and more sustainable?Read

Talking Point: Reasons to believe in a meat-free lifestyle. What’s your view on veganism?

THE United Nations has calculated that the farming of animals for food is causing 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions - more than that produced by transport.Read

What are the most read stories on examiner.co.uk today?

The most read stories from May 16.Read

Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney backs grant scheme for First World War centenary

COLNE Valley Tory MP Jason McCartney wants people in his constituency to mark the centenary of the First World War.Read

Hundreds of motorists stranded after M62 smash

POLICE and Highways Agency officers are trying to help hundreds of drivers trapped on the M62.Read

M62 closed at Junction 26 after tanker crash

A CRASH involving three vehicles closed the the M62 this lunchtime.Read

Knifeman threatens woman and girl in Milnsbridge

A TERRIFIED woman and a 14-year-old girl were threatened by a knife-wielding robber and his accomplice.Read

Police and environment experts investigating dog poisoning cases at rural Huddersfield spot

A MAN told of the harrowing minutes as he watched his pet dogs die in agony.Read

GALLERY - Lucky escape for elderly driver as car somersaults on Bradford Road

AN elderly man had an amazing escape after his car crashed.Read

Meet the five candidates vying to be Labour's Colne Valley candidate at the next general election

FIVE women are all bidding to be the next Labour MP for the Colne Valley.Read

Town centre tower blocks to be pulled down by 2015 - but Kirklees face paying each resident almost £5,000 to move (Gallery)

A DEMOLITION notice has been served to pull down two town centre tower blocks.Read

News Quiz of the Week 17/05/13

SEVEN days, 12 questions. Think you can do it?Read

Sandwich store Subway told Marsh dad he must pay £1.10 for empty paper cup

A DAD thought staff at a sandwich store were joking when they asked for £1.10 – for an empty paper cup.Read

Examiner Community Awards 2013 - Arts Award

NOW we have reached the ninth category in our countdown to the Examiner Community Awards and today we look at the three finalists nominated for the Arts Award in the run-up to the presentation night next Thursday.Read

Plans to ‘double’ Scissett rejected by Kirklees planning councillors

COUNCILLORS rejected two applications by a major house builder that could have merged two villages.Read

Students given jobs hope by Huddersfield tower block revamp

BUILDING students at Kirklees College will have some real work experience to put on their CV.Read

Police search for missing Pamela Jackson’s body at Baitings reservoir

POLICE divers have begun searching Pennine reservoirs for a missing grandmother’s body.Read

Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce celebrates 160 years

A BUSINESS organisation is celebrating 160 years of speaking up for Huddersfield’s commercial interests.Read

Brave Huddersfield youngster Sam Field up for Examiner Charity Challenge

LITTLE Sam Field was in hospital battling for his life just seven weeks ago.Read

Man in court after throwing a bar stool at his love rival

A MAN threw a bar stool at his love rival after a pub landlord refused his request to throw him out.Read