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Drivers being asked to stop the 'bad habits'

Police car
Police car

West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have joined forces to support the ‘European Day Without A Road Death’ campaign this September 21.

The first ever ‘Project Edward’ initiative provides an opportunity for road safety partners across Europe to join in promoting safe and responsible driving.

The initiative belongs to TISPOL, the European Traffic Police Network.

At a local level Police and the Fire Service are hosting events in West Yorkshire to deliver hard-hitting awareness messages.

West Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Mark Milsom said: “There were 48 road users fatally injured on West Yorkshire’s roads in 2015, which is a reduction in the county from the previous two years however it is still nearly one per week and a figure we are keen to try and reduce further.

“Any police officer will agree it is the hardest part of the job when having to make that knock on the door and devastate a family by telling them their loved one has died and in many cases, often these tragic circumstances could have been prevented.

“We all want everyone to drive safely and to consider the consequences of their actions when using the roads.

“Project Edward aims to get all road users to ‘take the pledge’ to change their driving, improving the safety of roads for everyone who uses them, whether that be motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users. In making subtle changes we can continue to reduce the number of deaths on the roads of West Yorkshire.”

WYFRS have also released a collection of striking posters highlighting the dangers of the fatal four – drink or drug driving, distractions while driving, speeding and not wearing a seat belt.

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Birkby ' drug dealer' caught

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Drugs canisters litter issue in Saddleworth

Looks like this is a bit of an issue down in Saddleworth.

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Woman threatened by man in Dewsbury

A woman was threatened in Dewsbury by a man who blocked her path as she walked along a street.

The female victim was on the junction of Webster Hill and Temple Road when the man approached her on Tuesday evening at 9pm last week.

The suspect tried to talk to her and blocked her way, before threatening her when she ran off.

The man is described as white, 6ft tall of a heavy build with a bald or shaved head. He had a beard and was wearing a grey t-shirt and dark bottoms. It’s believed he was driving a grey or silver car.

Anyone who saw the incident or the suspect is asked to contact Dewsbury CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13160404570.

Webster Hill at the junction with Temple Road, Dewsbury
Webster Hill at the junction with Temple Road, Dewsbury (Image: Google Street View)
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Toys 'R' Us opens its doors

Have a peek inside the new Toys ‘R’ Us store in Kingsgate.

Our reporter Chloe went along this morning to find out which toys are set to make Christmas lists in Huddersfield this year.

Read more about the store’s opening here.

Toys-R-Us opens its pop-up store in Huddersfield Kingsgate Centre.
Toys-R-Us opens its pop-up store in Huddersfield Kingsgate Centre.
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Man barged into Thornhill home

Detectives are appealing to identify a man with a goatee beard who barged into a home in Thornhill unannounced.

The incident happened last night when the suspect knocked on the door of the house on Ludwell Close between 7.40 and 7.55pm.

He then proceeded to push his way in. The man is described as white, aged between 45 and 55 years old with short sandy blonde hair in a cropped style. He had a goatee beard and was wearing a white t-shirt.

Ludwell Close, Dewsbury
Ludwell Close, Dewsbury (Image: Google Street View)

Officers would like to hear from anyone who saw this man in the area or saw any vehicle he was using. If you have any information please contact Kirklees CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13160404531.

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Applicants grilled for Batley & Spen by-election

Applicants hopeful of a place as candidates for the Batley and Spen by-elections will be interviewed in London today.

So far we know that former Emmerdale actress Tracy Brabin is hoping to stand in the Labour seat, which is being uncontested by the other major parties.

The candidates for the seat will then be picked and a hustings debate will be held later this week.

The by-election will be held on Thursday, October 20.

Tracy Brabin
Tracy Brabin (Image: Twitter)
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Mobility scooter stolen from Almondbury home

Another theft of a scooter in Huddersfield: this time it was a mobility scooter stolen during a burglary at a home in Almondbury.

The suspects entered the home on Westgate on Wednesday, before returning at 4am on Thursday, and stole the keys to the scooter.

Fortunately the scooter was recovered in the Fenay Lea Drive area and returned to the owner.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have information on the burglary. Anyone with any information should contact DC Oliver Coates via 101 quoting reference 13160398447.

prism 3 wheeled mini mobility scooter
prism 3 wheeled mini mobility scooter (Image: Publicity picture)
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Teen pushed off scooter in town centre robbery

Police are appealing after a teenager was robbed of his scooter on Great Northern Street last night.

The young victim was approached by two suspects who demanded the keys before pushing him off the scooter.

The teen was uninjured and handed over the keys before the men took off on the black Peugeot Kisbee 50cc (like the one pictured).

Black scooter similar to the one stolen on Great Northern Street
Black scooter similar to the one stolen on Great Northern Street (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

The first suspect is a white male, 5ft 11 tall of a slim build. He was wearing a blue jacket with the hood up.

The second suspect is a white male, 5ft 11 tall of a slim build with a bald head. He was wearing a grey jumper with a pocket on the front.

If anyone has information, contact DC Oliver Coates at Huddersfield CID via 101 quoting reference 13160404480.

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Huddersfield's biggest vegetable

Have you been growing anything exciting in your garden this summer? Does it beat Paul Bastow’s massive cabbage?

The green-fingered Slaithwaite resident won first prize at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show for the beauty.

He’ll be eating cabbage soup for weeks! Read the full story here.

You're going to need a bigger boot, Paul! Mr Bastow with his prize-winning, monster cabbage
You're going to need a bigger boot, Paul! Mr Bastow with his prize-winning, monster cabbage
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Update on men arrested

Update on Crosland Moor arrests: All are men aged from 18 to 34 and were detained on suspicion of firearm and drugs offences. The full story will be soon online.

Dramatic moment police train guns on suspect in Walpole Road, Crosland Moor on Friday night
Dramatic moment police train guns on suspect in Walpole Road, Crosland Moor on Friday night
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Four arrested by armed officers in Crosland Moor

An update to the police incident in Crosland Moor this weekend. Police have confirmed four people were arrested in Crosland Moor by armed officers.

Update on this as it comes.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year

I swear it gets earlier every year...

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Loo roll lorry caught fire on the M62

We have more information on the lorry fire that caused heavy traffic on the M62 this morning.

The lorry in question was transporting hundred of rolls of toilet paper and caught fire after its brakes overheated near the Chain Bar exit at Cleckheaton.

The incident resulted in one lane being closed, with heavy traffic stretching back past Hartshead.

A crew from Cleckheaton attended to deal with the fire and the lane was re-opened shortly later.

Lorry HGV stock
Lorry HGV stock
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Rise in services carrying out special rescues for obese people

West Yorkshire Fire Service say they have had to rescue seven people over the past year who were too overweight to move themselves.

The shocking data follows the news that services across the country saw a rise in bariatric rescues by more than a third.

BBC Radio 5Live obtained figures that claimed 900 such rescues were carried out in the UK between 2015 and 2016. Services used equipment such as slings and have had to remove windows, banisters and even walls to remove people due to their size.

overweight woman, obesity stock
overweight woman, obesity stock
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Medical issues "will not form part of Mair's defence"

The case has now been before court in the absence of Mair, who was unable to appear on video link due to technical difficulties.

Mair’s defence barrister Cairns Nelson QC told the court his client has now been assessed by doctors and medical issues will not be included in Mair’s defence.

The case is scheduled to go to trial on November 14, and is due back before court for a plea hearing on October 4.

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Overview: Thomas Mair's last court appearance

An overview of when Mair was last in court on June 23.

Judge Mr Justice Sanders told those in court the case was to be treated under the “terrorism protocol”.

A trial date for Mair was scheduled for November 14.

The accused appeared via videolink and replied “Yes, I am” when asked to confirm his name. He also made notes during the short hearing.

He had appeared in Westminster Magistrates days earlier, and when asked his name replied: “Death to traitors, freedom for Britain”.

The case continues.

The Old Bailey, central criminal court, London
The Old Bailey, central criminal court, London
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Prosecution: "Issues will be factual"

Mair, of Birstall, was supposed to appear in court via videolink from HMP Belmarsh, but was unable to do so due to technical difficulties.

His barrister Cairns Nelson QC gave permission for the hearing to go ahead in his absence.

He is next due to appear on October 4 for a plea and case management hearing.

Prosecutor Tom Little told the court: “The prosecution understand that the issues will be factual, or appear to be at this stage.”

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Breaking: Mair "fit to stand trial"

This just in on Twitter:

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Tabloid cleared of "Brexit Nut" Jo Cox headline

On the subject of Jo Cox, a British tabloid has been cleared following more than 300 complaints about its coverage of her murder.

The Daily Star ran the headline “Labour MP Dead after Attack by Brexit Nut”, describing her killer as being motivated by issues stemming from the EU referendum.

Press regulating body received 303 complaints on the story amidst claims there was no evidence to suggest her killer supported Brexit.

IPSO ruled there was no accuracy breach under Clause 1 of the Editor’s Code of Conduct.

Jo Cox's husband Brendan tweeted this picture of his wife after she passed away from her injuries
Jo Cox's husband Brendan tweeted this picture of his wife after she passed away from her injuries
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Thomas Mair to appear in court

A man charged with the murder of Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox will appear in court today.

Thomas Mair, 53, is charged with Jo’s murder, grievous bodily harm of Bernard Kenny, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon.

He will appear at the Old Bailey today, with a date set next month for a plea and case management hearing.

Court illustration of Thomas Mair at Westminster Magistrates Court on Saturday June 18, 2016
Court illustration of Thomas Mair at Westminster Magistrates Court on Saturday June 18, 2016
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More couples in Kirklees embracing same-sex marriage

Some good news at last - gay couples in Huddersfield are ditching civil partnerships in favour of same-sex marriages.

Just one couple in Kirklees had a civil partnership last year.

Read more on this story here.

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gay marriage stock
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M62 back to normal

All problems have cleared on the M62.

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M62 still busy

Traffic has cleared on the M1 southbound but still very busy on the M62 westbound this morning. All lanes have been re-opened by queues are still in place following a vehicle fire earlier this morning.

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Burglary arrests in Calderdale

Police in Calderdale have arrested two men on suspicion of conspiracy to burgle.

The arrests come after they appealed for help in tracking down Brandon Wadsworth and Lee Woodhead, who they wanted to speak with in connection with burglaries and car crimes in the area.

Two men aged 19 and 20 were arrested in Calderdale over the weekend.

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Police
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Traffic updates

Traffic is BUSY this morning! Here are other incidents holding up commuters:

  • Stop-start queues on the M62 westbound around Rastrick near the farmhouse
  • Queues on the M1 southbound near the exit for Sheffield North
  • Queues from Bighouse heading towards Cooper Bridge on Wakefield Road
Traffic on the M62 near Huddersfield (stock image)
Traffic on the M62 near Huddersfield (stock image)
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Fires in Thornton Lodge and Brighouse

The fire service attended two fires in Thornton Lodge and Brighouse last night, one of which resulted in a man being taken to hospital.

Crews were called to a fire at a commercial building near the car wash on Manchester Road at half past midnight after police reported seeing smoke.

This has been dealt with and luckily no-one was injured.

A flat fire on Whinney Hill Park at 1am meant the male occupant was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation.

Appliances from Rastrick and Cleckheaton attended the kitchen fire, thought to be accidental. The man’s injuries are not thought to be serious.

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Good morning

Morning, all. What a miserable start to the week. There is heavy traffic on the M62 eastbound right now due to a vehicle fire earlier near Chain Bar. Traffic is stretching back to Brighouse, so expect delays if you’re heading to Leeds. We’ve also had two building fires overnight with one casualty - so we’ll bring you the latest on those shortly.

Stock Pics: M62 motorway junction 23.
Stock Pics: M62 motorway junction 23. (Image: Simon Morley)
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