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Huddersfield sex attacker sought

Detectives in Huddersfield are appealing for information to trace a man they want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault.

E-fit of Wakefield Road sex attacker
E-fit of Wakefield Road sex attacker

The incident happened on January 20 at around 2.30pm on Wakefield Road where an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted.

The suspect (pictured) is described as a white male, aged between 30 and 35-years-old, 5ft 8, slim, short dark brown hair with facial stubble. He was wearing a green coat and light blue jeans.

Any information can be passed to PC Caron Park via 101, quoting 13170030736 or by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Jobs on offer at Holmfirth Vineyard

Holmfirth Vineyard is looking for 14 new staff as it bounces back after a devastating fire.

Holmfirth vineyard
Holmfirth vineyard

If you want to know more the story is here

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Theft of four candles - or is that fork handles?

A bit of light relief on a dreary day.

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Traffic: Problems on M62 Rochdale

If you are heading over the Pennines towards Manchester then be aware of this congestion.

Two lanes are closed and there is queueing traffic due to accident on M62 westbound between Rochdale and Heywood.

Congestion on M62 to the A640, Milnrow.

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Power cut for 2,000 in Dewsbury

A power cut is affecting more than 2,300 properties in Dewsbury.

Northern Powergrid are hoping to have power back on by 5p.

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Hand Over:

Well, that’s all from me today. Handing over to Andrew Robinson.

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Special day for Matthew

A young volunteer spent the day in the life of West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson last week.

West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson.
West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson.

Matthew, aged 15, from Pontefract, near Wakfield, asked to work with West Yorkshire’s PCC as part of the Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Challenge.


The challenge sees young people taking over top roles and sitting in the hot seat of influential jobs.


Matthew’s Takeover Challenge kicked off with a tour of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and a chance to meet with the staff and discuss their roles.


Matthew then accompanied Mark to a meeting with his Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs), who volunteer to check on the welfare of detained persons in custody, and the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, Dee Collins.


The meeting was arranged for the ICVs to meet the new Chief Constable and receive an update on her vision for policing in West Yorkshire.

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Town fan:

Eagle-eyed Town fans may have spotted that Town supporter on BBC’s One Show FA Cup draw last night was none other than Paul Hollas.

Paul Hollas
Paul Hollas (Image: Paul Hollas)


Paul, who spent more than 20 years working for the RAF and who is now an IT consultant, joked: “We got Tottenham in the rehearsals but Man City is not bad.”


Originally a Royds Hall pupil he is originally from Milnsbridge and runs the Southern Terriers for Town fans who find themselves living miles away from God’s own Country and want to get together and watch live Town matches either on TV or at Championship stadiums across the country.


He said: “No-one wants to go to a football match on their own.”

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Gorden Kaye funeral

Funeral arrangements have been revealed for the Allo Allo star Gorden Kaye who died earlier this month.

Gorden Kaye as Rene in 'Allo, 'Allo
Gorden Kaye as Rene in 'Allo, 'Allo

The 75-year-old was one of the most familiar faces on TV and became a household name with the runaway success of 1980s comedy Allo Allo which revolved around the antics of a French cafe owner trying to ride out World War II and caught between the Gestapo and the Resistance.

A spokesman for Mackness Funeralcare in Moldgreen, not far from where Mr Kaye was born, said the service would be held at 12.30pm at Huddersfield Parish Church in Byram Street on Friday, February 17.

The Vicar of Huddersfield, Rev Simon Moor, will take the service which is expected to last an hour or so.

It is not yet known whether there will be any celebrity tributes at the public service.

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M62 latest:

Slow traffic on M62 Eastbound at J27 M621 / A650 / A62 (Gildersome), congestion on M62 to J26 M606 / A58 (Chain Bar).


Due to the hard-shoulder being closed which is used as a live lane.

When normally this lane would be in use throughout busy times.

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Sing up!

Huddersfield Parish Church held a successful Chorister Taster Day at the weekend for children six years and above aimed at children of all abilities who have found the wonder of music already or want to try choral singing for the first time.

St. Peter’s church has a longstanding tradition of musical training for young people and is looking to re-establish that tradition.

Rev Canon Simon Moor
Rev Canon Simon Moor

Richard Quarmby recently appointed choir director said: “Huddersfield had a long history of talent and exposure to music through choirs and brass bands. Early association and experience in music set a young person up for life.”

The Vicar of Huddersfield, the Rev’d Canon Simon Moor added: “I became a vicar through choral music’, at seven years of age I joined a church choir, which over time enhanced my reading and developed my voice and understanding of music.

“My dad worked in the coal mines of Derbyshire, music broadened my horizons.”

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A62 traffic:

Heavy traffic on A62 Huddersfield Road Northbound at A652 Bradford Road / Smithies Lane / Smithies Moor Lane (Greyhound traffic lights).

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Magic Rock Social:

Latest from Magic Rock Brewery in Birkby.

We are back with our very first Tap Social of 2017 on February 12 with special guest DJs Sounds of Eighty Six, live music from Nick Ellis and food from Mac Daddies.

Magic Rock Brewery,Willow Lane, Birkby.
Magic Rock Brewery,Willow Lane, Birkby.

DJs from 3pm/Live music from 6pm/Food and bar from noon.

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M62 congestion:

Delays and queueing traffic on M62 Eastbound at J26 M606 / A58 (Chain Bar), congestion to J25 A644 (Brighouse).


Due to the hard-shoulder being closed which is used as a live lane. When normally this lane would be in use throughout busy times.

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M62 cleared:

CLEARED: Earlier accident on M62 Eastbound between J26 M606 / A58 (Chain Bar) and J27 M621 / A650 / A62 (Gildersome).


Lane one (of three) was blocked until around 08:54 due a minor accident.

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Valentine's Day:

From 6 to 20 February, Mills & Boon will partner with The Reading Agency for a special Valentine’s campaign #RomanceOnTheRoad.

Valentine's Day is coming!
Valentine's Day is coming! (Image: Getty Images)

It will celebrate the hard work of mobile libraries who bring books to thousands of Britons unable to access a library.

Among the 70 mobile libraries participating nationwide, Kirklees Library have been selected as one of theFabulous Five mobile libraries that will deliver 4 award-winning Mills & Boons romance books for vulnerable communities across West Yorkshire.

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Traffic eases in Greenhead Park area:

Traffic returned to normal on A640 Trinity Street Eastbound at Edgerton Grove Road / Gledholt Road (Gledholt Roundabout).

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M606 congestion:

Heavy traffic on M606 Southbound at M62 J26 / A58 (Chain Bar).

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Yetton Together:

Two important meetings coming up this week at Kirkheaton Community Centre.

Some of the 50 people who met at Kirkheaton Community Centre in November 2014 to discuss future housing developments.
Some of the 50 people who met at Kirkheaton Community Centre in November 2014 to discuss future housing developments.

First one is this evening, Yetton Hub talk, 7.30pm Community centre £2.50 on the door.

All are welcome and light refreshments are available.

Tomorrow at 7.30pm also there is a Future volunteers meeting with volunteers willing to distribute Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire needed.

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Highways England on M62 congestion:

A Highways England spokeswoman said that due to technical issues with the CCTV cameras motorists were unable to use the hard shoulder or ‘congestion lane’ between Junction 26 and 27 Westbound during rush hour this morning following long delays due to a broken down lorry and earlier broken down vehicle.

The spokeswoman said: “We can’t open it, we don’t have visibility so for safety reasons we can’t open it. There was an issue last night and engineers are working on it now.”

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And so to work...

Hope everyone’s made it through the M62. A stressful start to the working day for many. Hope your day gets better from now on!

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M62 rollercoaster ride

Life most certainly is a rollercoaster on the M62. Sing it loud, Robert.

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It's not just the M62 either

It’s no surprise that the congestion on the M62 is contagious. It’s spread to the M606 too. And surrounding routes will be busy too.

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Let's work Smarter, not harder...

Oh Hayley, we feel your pain! We’re going to ask the Highways Agency what they are doing about the CCTV. This Smart Motorway needs to be smarter.

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M62 latest:

Long delays and stop-start traffic due to earlier accident on M62 Eastbound between J26 M606 / A58 (Chain Bar) and J27 M621 / A650 / A62 (Gildersome), congestion on M62 to J23 A640 / A643 (Huddersfield).

All lanes have been re-opened.


Lane one (of four) was blocked until around 8.54am due a minor accident.

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Dear Mr Highways Agency...

Dear Mr Highways Agency,

Could we fix the CCTV please? Thanks so much.

Yours sincerely,

Loads of drivers stuck on the M62

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Chess triumph:

Two young Huddersfield chess stars, Greg Eagleton and Mitchell Burke are doing well in the Gibraltar Masters with Greg going so far as to beat a Grand Master!

Chess board
Chess board

Both are well-established and popular members of Huddersfield Chess Club. They flew out there for the opening ceremony on January 22 and will return to the UK after it concludes on Thursday.

Greg, a former shelf stacker at the Co-op. Westbourne Road, Marsh, said: “Yeah! So pleased with that result.”

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Cool heads needed

At least Highways England is all over this. But it’s not much comfort if you’re stuck on the motorway and late for work. Credit to them for replying to tweets and explaining though. Deep breaths everybody.

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Hipperholme traffic congestion:

Slow traffic on A58 Leeds Road in both directions at A649 Wakefield Road, Hipperholme.

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