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Parrots saved by fire crew
A pandemonium of parrots was saved by firefighters after a children’s game started a blaze.
Two children had been setting fire to paper and make-up in their basement when the room – containing at least 20 parrots of all sizes – became smoke logged.
A second house fire in Huddersfield
Police are investigating after a fire broke out in the bathroom of a property in Fartown.
The fire brigade was called at 12.42pm to Laburnum Terrace.
The fire was on the first floor of the house. The cause is being investigated.
Fire crews from Huddersfield, Halifax and Rastrick attended.
Warning after house fire today
A middle-aged couple got a shock when they left their home in Honley and came back to find it damaged by fire.
Andy Wooler, watch commander at Huddersfield fire station, said: “The tumble drier had been unplugged before they left the house, however the clothes have overheated inside the dryer.
“Fortunately, their neighbours have heard the smoke alarms going off and have contacted the police. Two crews from Huddersfield arrived at the house in Westcroft to find smoke damage and burns to the carpet.
“I would like to warn people with tumble driers to check filters and check their smoke detectors are working. They could have lost the top floor otherwise.”
The incident happened at 1.25pm today.
Changes to TransPennine trains
TransPennine Express say they are making changes to their timetables this autumn after falling leaves last year presented a host of delays.
Trains between Liverpool/Manchester Airport and the North East which go through Huddersfield, and returning services, will be affected.
If you’re a regular user of these trains, you can see the revised timetable here.
New MP Tracy welcomed to Westminster
A warm welcome in Westminster for Kirklees’ fourth MP! This picture was tweeted by Wakefield MP and friend of Jo Cox, Mary Creagh.
Update: M62 car fire
Update on the car fire on the M62: The incident is on the exit slip road of the M62 eastbound at junction 26 going onto the M606 towards Bradford.
The fire service recieved a call shortly before 1.15 with reports of a silver BMW on fire. A crew from Cleckheaton fire station are at the scene. This is likely to cause tailbacks.
Car fire on the M62
We’re getting reports of a car fire on the M62 right now - no more detail on which carriage but crews from Huddersfield, Cleckheaton and Rastrick are on the scene.
Be wary of traffic if you’re heading out on the motorway. We’ll bring updates as we get them.
Penistone quiz star "won't be extradited" over killing claim
A man from Penistone who appears on BBC show Eggheads has been told he will not be extradited from the country after he was arrested on suspicion of killing a man in the Netherlands.
CJ de Mooi, real name Joseph Connagh, was arrested at Heathrow Airport last month after claims he wrote in his book that he killed a mugger in Amstredam.
The quiz star had written that he punched the mugger and threw his body in a canal while working in the Dutch capital in 1988. The case was dismissed by a judge as “dodgy” after reports Dutch authorities didn’t even have a name for the alleged victim.
CJ De Mooi is originally from Penistone and has appeared as a guest at a pub quiz at The Black Bull in Shepley.
Regional: Man wanted for assault and racial abuse at station
Police want to speak to this man after a passenger was assaulted and a member of staff at Bradford Forster Square Station racially abused.
A man hit a member of the public before loitering in the station hall, then hurled vile racist abuse at a staff member doing ticket checks.
PC Mark Dove from British Transport Police, investigating the incident said: “This was a completely unprovoked attack on both a passenger and a member of staff who was simply doing his job. It’s vital that we trace the person responsible.”
The incident happened on Monday, August 10 at 5.15pm.
Officers want to speak to the man in the picture who they believe can help them with their enquiries. Do you recognise him?
Air raid sirens in Holmfirth?
A Holmfirth resident has been in touch to say he’s been hearing WW2 air raid sirens in the area. Have you heard anything.
The resident said the noise went off at 10.28am and lasted a few minutes.
Many chemical plants like Syngenta on Leeds Road use these sirens as tests, although we’re not sure what’s been causing the noise up in Holme Valley!
Do you know anything about the siren? Get in touch at editorial@examiner.co.uk or call our newsdesk on 01484 437712.
Town have "great chance" of Premiership promotion
HTAFC’s Harry Bunn has raised fans’ spirits everywhere after claiming the club have a “great chance” of being promoted the the Premiership.
The winger’s claims come after Town’s defeat of Derby County on Saturday as they clinched the match with a last minute goal from Elia Kachunga, sealing the deal at 1-0.
The Terriers are now level with Brighton & Hove, with Premiership dreams inching ever closer.
Five year anniversary of policeman's death
Today marks five years since a West Yorkshire police officer was killed helping a stranded motorist on the M1 hard shoulder near the Denby Dale junction.
Married dad-of-one PC Mark Goodlad, 41, was killed when lorry driver Andrew Abernethy veered onto the hard shoulder from the carriage and crushed him as he helped Sharon Burgess near junction 39.
Abernethy pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, claiming he had been distracted by pain in his eyes. He was later jailed for two years and nine months and banned from driving for three years.
West Yorkshire teenagers warned over playing on train tracks
British Transport Police are honing in on boys specifically in West Yorkshire, warning them about the dangers of playing on train tracks.
Police are concerned for youngsters’ safety as autumn half term approaches, and say they will be increasing patrols near local train tracks.
Chief Inspector Lorna McEwan from BTP said: “While the number of trespass incidents tend to tail off as the weather gets colder, we still receive a considerable amount of reports at this time of year with 97 offences recorded in West Yorkshire last autumn.
“Whether it’s due to a fascination with trains, peer pressure or lad culture, we know boys and young men are the most likely groups to go on the tracks and are therefore at a higher risk of being killed or seriously injured as a result of trespassing.”
Regional: Two men arrested over fatal house fire
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after a girl and her father died in a house fire in Wakefield, police have said this morning.
The men aged 24 and 28 were arrested on Saturday evening in Wakefield.
The 24-year-old was bailed last night pending continuing enquiries while the 28-year-old remains in custody.
Eight-year-old Keira Broadhead and her father Andrew, 42, died in the fire last week. Mother Sara Broadhead and her 12-year-old daughter Mia survived.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Bryar of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “We are continuing to conduct extensive enquiries into the fatal fire at Ash Crescent and are continuing to appeal for witnesses. Anyone who has information or who saw suspicious behaviour outside the property just before 4.20am is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101.Information can also be given in complete anonymity to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”
Bus changes
No delays to public transport this morning, although changes to the 388 bus through Meltham is subject to changes over the next two weeks, and a change in route for the 342 and 372 Almondbury services:
New MP Tracy has "big shoes to fill"
Batley & Spen’s new MP Tracy Brabin has said she knows she has “big shoes to fill” when it comes to taking over from her predecessor Jo Cox, who was murdered in June.
Writing in The Observer this weekend, Tracy - who will be sworn in as new MP today - said of Jo: “She may have been a diminutive figure but hers are huge shoes to fill.
“It is, of course, impossible – no one can ever replace Jo. But her legacy must live on, and I want to play my part in that.”
Tracy has also written of her plans to help local arts projects gain more momentum, and says her “number one priority” is working with Paula Sherriff to fight against plans to downgrade Dewsbury Hospital.
Canalside fireworks
Did you attend the fireworks night at Leeds Road Canalside this weekend?
Darren Waite sent us this beautiful shot of the display. Absolutely stunning.
Man in court over alleged suitcase murder
A man was charged with murder yesterday after a burnt, dismembered body was found in a suitcase off the Woodhead Pass.
Ming Jiang, 42, of Falconwood Way in Manchester, was charged on Sunday afternoon.
He will appear before magistrates in Chesterfield, Derbyshire this morning.
The man’s body, the identity of which police are yet to reveal, was discovered two weeks ago on a layby off the Pass near Tintwhistle. The Pass goes from Holmfirth to Glossop.
Good morning
Good morning, all. Another start to another week. Traffic-wise this morning, it’s all fairly routine.
Slow on the M62 eastbound between Brighosue and Chain Bar. There have been roadworks overnight on both carriages between Chain Bar and Gildersome which closed the motorway but this re-opened at 6am. Looks all okay otherwise.
Welcome to Monday's live blog
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