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Sheerman: 'Budget for the posh'

Huddersfield Labour MP Barry Sheerman isn’t happy with the Budget.

For more on the Budget click here

Travel: Slow on Manchester Road and in Elland

Traffic is very slow on the A629 Huddersfield Road in both directions around A6026 Wakefield Road / B6112 Stainland Road at Elland.

It is also slow on the A62 Manchester Road in both directions at Longroyd Lane, Huddersfield.

Regional: Child rapist jailed thanks to police efforts

Police have helped jail a child rapist after flying to Romania to seek out his victim.

Tariq Syed, 64, was jailed at Bradford Crown Court after police efforts in bringing him to justice.

The rape of the schoolgirl was reported to police in September 2014 and Syed was arrested but initially denied the offence and was bailed.

The victim and her family later left the country to Romania, shortly before the trial was due to take place. Detective Constable Charlotte Grose and Detective Sergeant Amanda Middleton flew out to the country to make sure arrangements were in place for them to give evidence via a video link.

The trial began in February and yesterday Syed was convicted and sentenced for the rape and perverting the course of justice.

Syed, of Bradford, was jailed for 13 years for the offences.

More roadworks scheduled for Wakefield Road

Engineers will begin gasworks on Wakefield Road in Aspley on Friday.

Teams have been closely monitoring a controlled gas leak at the junction of Wakefield Road and St Andrew’s Road, and will be carrying out repairs to fix the pipe in a project expected to last around three weeks.

Expect a few traffic delays if you commute this way.

Tracy asks PM to apologise for damage caused by Government-administered jab

Tracy Brabin has now called on the Prime Minister to apologise after she refused to promise that families of children suffering side effects from vaccinations will not have to face expensive court battles.

The Pandemrix vaccine was issued to schoolchildren by the Government to prevent swine flu seven years ago.

It comes after a Batley & Spen constituent and mother of a victim sat in the public gallery of the House of Commons as Tracy asked: “I have just come from a Westminster Hall debate on behalf of my 11 year old constituent Sam who developed narcolepsy as a result of receiving the Pandemrix Vaccine to protect him from Swine Flu. Will the Prime Minister Today promise that no more of these disabled children will be hounded through the courts, apologise to the families involved and oversee payments to support the children’s long term care needs?”

Funding announced for social care and A&E departments

The social care sector is to receive an extra £2bn over the next three years, the Chancellor has announced.

The extra funding will mean pressure will ease on the NHS, according to Phillip Hammond.

He admitted in the House of Commons that the social care system is “clearly under pressure”. An extra £1m has been announced for projects that will place GPs in hospitals to reduce pressures on A&E departments following the crises in departments across the country over the winter.

Bad traffic in Mytholmroyd

Slow traffic on Burnley Road in Mytholmroyd in both directions this afternoon, if you’re heading to that neck of the woods.

Looks like there are some issues with temporary traffic lights holding up the traffic.

Chancellor outlines Yorkshire as fastest growing for employment

Chancellor Phillip Hammond has claimed unemployment is falling fastest in Yorkshire and the Humber.

The region has been outlined as Mr Hammond outlines the Spring budget in the House of Commons today, and figures have been revealed which claim UK economic growth is up to 2% for this year, but will slow to 1.6% next year.

Pictures from Prince Edward's visit

Here are a few pictures our photographer took this morning of Prince Edward’s visit.

The Earl of Wessex visited the 3M Centre and chatted to staff and University graduates, and was given a demonstration of a forensic science process.

Tracy Brabin speaks in House of Commons

Tracy Brabin has been speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon as the Chancellor unveils his Spring budget.

The Batley & Spen MP urged ministers to provide funding after a number of children have been left with symptoms of narcolepsy following swine flu vaccinations. The Prime Minister declined Tracy’s request, a move the MP has branded “unacceptable”.

Who are Huddersfield's most influential women?

Today is International Women’s Day! We have revised our list of Huddersfield’s most inspiring and influential woman, so check it out here.

Are there any you feel we’ve missed out? Get in touch at editorial@examiner.co.uk or tweet us @Examiner.

Here’s to strong women everywhere: May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.

Arrests over parking at Town match

West Yorkshire Police’s road unit were on patrol at the game last night, and arrested three men who were allegedly falsely charging fans for parking.

But it wasn’t all bad. One fan got to see his team win AND pose for a picture on one of the grown up’s bikes. Day made for this little chap!

Earl of Wessex in Huddersfield

Prince Edward has arrived at the University and is chatting to staff at the 3M centre on Firth Street.

Police name man found dead at Quarmby house

Police have confirmed the name of a man whose body was found at a house in Quarmby last week.

Josh Milner was found dead at the address on Quarmby Road. Huddersfield CID have said this morning that his death is not being treated as suspicious and is currently unexplained.

Pathologists are awaiting toxicology results to find out a possible cause of death.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested in connection with Mr Milner’s death and has been bailed.

Train strikes to hit Northern Rail services

Northern Rail trains in Huddersfield are to be hit by strike action on Monday.

The Penistone Line service to Sheffield will not be in operation, and timetables for the services to Leeds have been revised.

You can see all updates timetables here.

A statement on the website says: “We expect to have details on the availability of rail replacement buses which may operate on some routes later this week. “If your station is not serviced by a train or rail replacement bus, you may be able to catch an existing local bus service. We will add more information about this in the coming days. Please check back for further information.”

Residents urged to keep eyes peeled for rare bird

Have you spotted one of these birds recently?

The RSPB is calling on eagle-eyed members of the public who may have seen a hen harrier in Yorkshire.

Hen harriers of one of the country’s rarest birds of prey, and bird watchers are being asked to keep their eyes peeled.

At this time of year, the male hen harrier performs his courtship display known as skydancing, involving a spectacular series of swoops and somersaults. If he is fortunate enough to attract a female, he then proves his worth as a mate by passing her food offerings in mid-air. Sounds a bit more complex than swiping right on Tinder...

Elderly driver dies after road collision on Huddersfield ring road

We have an update into the collision on Southgate on the Huddersfield ring road last night.

Tragically, a man in his 80s has died. Police have said this morning the man, who was driving a blue Toyota Yaris, was travelling on the wrong side of the road opposite the Shorehead Sainsbury’s store when he crashed into the central reservation.

The man was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead.

PC Paul Buckley of the Safer Roads and Neighbourhood Support Team West said: “I would appeal to anyone who may have been travelling around the Southgate area of Huddersfield on Tuesday evening and who may have seen the vehicle travelling prior to the incident, or who witnessed the incident itself to come forward.” Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to call 101.

Prince Edward on visit to University

Prince Edward will be visiting the University today to chat to experts about antique counterfeiting.

The Earl of Wessex, ninth in line to the throne, is due to arrive at the campus at 10.45am. Our photographer will be there to capture pictures and video of the Prince’s visit.

Edward’s brother, Prince Andrew Duke of York, is currently the University’s Vice Chancellor.

Victory over Villa: Match report

Still reeling from that 1-0 win last night? If you missed the match, check out our match report here.

The victory was Town’s first win over Villa since 1969, with 20,584 in attendance at the John Smith’s Stadium last night.

TransPennine Express to introduce plush new trains

TransPennine Express say new plush trains are on track to hit stations near us soon.

The 13 new carriages are five cars long and are set to be brought in next year. They will be used on lines between Huddersfield and Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, York, Scarborough and Middlesborough.

TPE’s Managing Director, Leo Goodwin said: “It’s great that our plans are now becoming reality and I want customers in the North to know that our new trains plus more seats are on the way.

“These spacious carriages will contain brilliant new features that will really benefit customers and the on-board experience will be completely re-imagined. Soon, customers will be able to travel in style on brand new, state-of the art trains.”

One-vehicle collision on Huddersfield ring road last night

Police closed off Huddersfield ring road between the Shorehead Roundabout and the junction for Kirkgate last night.

A police spokeswoman said they attended the scene following reports of a one-vehicle collision. The road was closed in the northbound direction heading towards Leeds and Bradford Roads, so traffic heading back from the game wasn’t affected.

We are expecting an update on this incident later.

Man arrested over Lower Fitzwilliam Street house fire

Just an update into that house fire - a man has been arrested in connection with the blaze and is currently being quizzed by police.

A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: “We attended the scene at Lower Fitzwilliam Street at 22.28pm and subsequently arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of arson.

“He remains in police custody this morning.”

Man rescued after being trapped in house fire

Fire services attended a house fire on Lower Fitzwilliam Street last night after a man was trapped in his basement by the fire.

Crews from Huddersfield, Rastrick and Dewsbury attended after neighbours heard the smoke alarm and raised the alarm at around 10.30pm. The man, in his forties, was found on the cellar steps and given medical treatment at the scene, although refused to attend hospital for further treatment despite having suffered smoke inhalation.

Damage was caused to furnishings inside the cellar, although luckily there was no structural damage due to the basement having stone walls. A fire investigation team will be investigating the cause of the blaze today.

Watch Commander Robin Ferguson, from Huddersfield Fire Station, said the fire is thought to have started in the basement. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson also confirmed they attended the scene near to the junction with Leeds Road last night.

Nobody in the adjoining properties was injured.

Slow traffic in Berry Brow, M606 and M62

There have been reports of slow traffic through Berry Brow due to ongoing gasworks at the junction between Woodhead Road and Waingate - this caused a few delays yesterday and remains in place this morning.

The M606 is slow northbound if you’re heading to Bradford, and we have heavy traffic on the M62 eastbound both around Chain Bar and around Ainley Top junctions.

Good morning

Good morning, Huddersfield. Happy hump day, and a happy International Women’s Day to you. let’s have a look at the roads this morning...