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Key Events
Rush Hour Round-up
Slow traffic on the following road:
- M62 westbound between junction 25 and 24 (Ainley Top)
- Bradley Road, Bradley, towards Bradley Bar roundabout
- A644 Wakefield Road from the M62 (junction 25) in both directions
- A642 Wakefield Road between Lepton and Waterloo
- A62 Leeds Road, Cooper Bridge, towards Bradley Bar roundabout
- A635 Penistone Road, heading south towards New Mill
Huddersfield pickpockets escape jail after stealing from pensioner
Two Huddersfield women have narrowly escaped jail after pickpocketing a 76-year-old woman.
Stefka Ilieva and Stanka Todorva were handed 12-month prison sentences - suspended for two years - for snatching the pensioner’s purse at an Iceland store in Derby city centre.
The purse was later recovered with money missing following the theft which was captured on CCTV.
Birkby pair Ilieva, 33, and Todorva, 25,who both admitted the offence, must do 120 hours’ unpaid work as a direct alternative to jail.
Deighton accident: two vehicles involved
Police have confirmed two vehicles were involved in the accident at the junction of Deighton Road and Whitacre Street.
One vehicle involved was a Vauxhall Corsa.
An ambulance has been called.
The accident is causing delays on Deighton Road.
Road accident in Deighton reported
We’ve had reports of accident on Deighton Road at Cherry Nook Road.
Traffic update
Very slow traffic on A62 Manchester Road in both directions around Bankfield Road. In the roadworks area.
Police host child sexual exploitation awareness session
Police in Dewsbury hosted a CSE awareness session for the community at the town’s new fire station.
The session, at Dewsbury Fire Station on March 9, was also presented by children’s charity Barnardo’s, Kirklees Council and mosque elders.
Sgt Chris Piggin, of Kirklees District Police, said: “We have a dedicated Safeguarding Unit in Kirklees, which has specialist officers, who are trained to deal with child sexual exploitation and will always put the needs of the victim first. All reports of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) will be taken seriously and dealt with sensitively.”
Pictured: Three-car collision in Brockholes
Police have sent us a few images of the crash in Brockholes earlier.
As you can see, it looks pretty nasty, but luckily nobody was seriously injured.
Lane closed on M1
One lane has been closed on the M1 southbound near junction 40 for Ossett this afternoon.
This is reportedly due to a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well but be wary of any possible hold ups.
BMW used in Bradley hit-and-run had been used at a burglary in Fixby minutes earlier
We have an official police update on the hit-and-run incident in Bradley yesterday, including a description of the three men who fled on foot from the car which had been used at a burglary minutes earlier.
The three men fled the BMW running towards Bradley Golf Club after it collided with the Mazda yesterday at around midday.
The 45- year-old female driver of the Mazda suffered a serious but none life threatening injury to her body and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The BMW had been used in an earlier burglary at a house on Cumberland Avenue, Fixby which took place at about 11.30am. Three men had broken into a property there and fled with a quantity of jewellery.
One of the suspects was described as white, wearing light navy blue trainers, dark jeans and a purple top and beanie hat. Another was white, wearing a bright blue top and stonewash denim jeans. The third male was wearing navy a blue hoody with blue jeans.
Detective Inspector Mark Walker of Huddersfield CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident in which three men have fled the scene of a collision involving the vehicle they were travelling in.
“The black BMW involved has been recovered for forensic analysis and subsequent enquiries have confirmed it was stolen from a premises in South Yorkshire. We believe that vehicle was involved in a break-in at Cumberland Avenue at about 11.30am that morning.
“I would like to speak to anyone who saw three men breaking into the property on Cumberland Avenue, the black BMW fleeing the scene or the road traffic collision.
“We would also like to speak to anyone who saw three men fitting these men’s descriptions making away from the collision or in the area of the gold club.
“Anyone who has information is asked to contact Huddersfield District CID on 101 referencing crime 13170117377.
“Information can also be passed in confidence to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”
Documentary on Saddleworth Moor death to be screened tonight
Channel 4 will screen a documentary on the investigation into the man found dead on Saddleworth Moor more than one yea ago.
David Lytton was found near Dovestones Reservoir in December 2015, with police unable to identify him until January this year. A feature named The Man On The Moor will be screened at 10pm tonight detailing the 13-month investigation, which even took officers to Pakistan, in a bid to put a name to the man’s body.
An inquest yesterday afternoon ruled an open verdict, with the coroner saying questions remained unanswered as to why Mr Lytton travelled from London to Saddleworth to spend his final moments.
You can see the trailer for tonight’s documentary on YouTube here.
Huddersfield professor reveals state of inequality among children in UK
A Huddersfield academic has been working on a national report which has revealed shocking inequalities among children in the UK.
Prof Brid Featherstone, who lectures in social care at the University, claims that children from the most deprived 10% of society are 10 times more likely to be placed in social care.
The Child Welfare Inequalities Project also revealed that one in 60 children from deprived neighbourhoods are in care, compared to 660 from better off backgrounds.
A race difference was also revealed, with children from deprived backgrounds more likely to be in care if they were white than if they were Asian or black.
Road re-opened in Brockholes
Traffic has returned to normal on New Mill Road in Brockholes.
Current traffic situation in Brockholes
Here’s the current traffic situation in Brockholes.
As you can see, the road’s been closed by the junction for Brockholes Lane, and vehicles are being turned around. There are long tailbacks so it’s best to take a detour through Holmfirth or Thurstonland if you’re heading to or from the Huddersfield direction and the general Holme Valley area.
New Mill Road closed in both directions following collision
An update from the scene in Brockholes where there’s been a three-vehicle collision this morning...
The road is currently closed in both directions with big tailbacks. Things are being slowed down as a few HGVs have had to turn around.
The vehicles involved have been cleared from the scene, although council highways contractors are on route to clear up a fuel spill.
Police remain at the scene for now.
WATCH: MP Tracy makes shocking revelation on her time at Corrie
Batley & Spen MP Tracy Brabin has angrily spoken out on women’s workplace rights after revealing she had to hide her pregnancy to keep her job at Coronation Street.
Tracy said she was made to hide her bump with her handbag and quit her role as Tricia Armstrong in the soap at six months pregnant. She also revealed to lied to producers of another show about her pregnancy as she was so desperate for work.
Watch her speaking out on the subject in Parliament yesterday.
New Mill Road is partially blocked
An update on the incident in Brockholes, our traffic partners INRIX say the road is partially blocked and traffic in the area is slow moving, so avoid New Mill Road if possible.
Police at scene of three-vehicle collision in Brockholes
We’re receiving reports of a road accident on New Mill Lane in Brockholes, near to the junction with Brockholes Lane.
Police say they were called at 10.18am following reports of a three-vehicle collision. It appears there’s been a red Renault Clio, silver Kia and a Vauxhall Vectra involved. No-one is believed to have any serious injuries.
Police are currently at the scene so there may be minor delays. We’ll keep you posted if we hear anymore.
Police reveal yesterday's 999 stats
This is pretty impressive...
But police are still experiencing major problems with non-emergency calls.
Traffic finally clears after lane re-opened
Traffic has returned to normal on the M62.
Unemployment down, but zero-hours contracts are up
Unemployment in the UK has fallen by 31,000 to 1.58 million - the lowest since 1975, official figures have revealed this morning.
The percentage of those without jobs is currently 4.7%, although numbers of people on controversial zero-hours contracts has soared, the same figures have shown.
The Office of National Statistics revealed the information this morning which shows numbers of people on the contracts rose by 101,000 in the last quarter of 2016 to 905,000 compared with the previous year.
Average earnings increased by 2.2% in the year leading up to January, down by 0.4% from the year before. What do you make of these figures?
Inquest hears questions remain "unanswered" into death on Saddleworth Moor
An inquest into the mysterious death of a man on Saddleworth Moor yesterday afternoon has failed to shed light on why he came here from London to die.
David Lytton’s body was found near Dovestone Reservoir in December 2015, but wasn’t identified until ealier this year. Pathologists told the hearing in Greater Manchester yesterday that he was poisoned by strychnine, an empty bottle of which was found on him and discovered to be administered in Pakistan.
Heywood Coroners Court heard Mr Lytton, 67, had arrived back in the UK after 10 years in Pakistan two days prior to his death, before catching a train to Greenfield and later dying on the moors.
The hearing yesterday concluded an open verdict into Mr Lytton’s death, and coroner Simon Nelson said he could not be sure of Mr Lytton’s “intention”, adding a series of “fundamental questions remain unanswered”.
Lanes re-opened on the M62
All lanes have now re-opened on the M62 westbound. Let’s hope delays soon clear...
Trains delays if you're heading east
There are delays if you’re travelling on train to Hull today, which are expected to continue into the afternoon.
Delays are affecting all services, including the TransPennine Express services from Huddersfield. This is due to a signal fault, we’re being told.
M62: Delays of up to 45 minutes
We’re now hearing that delays on the M62 westbound are currently up to 45 minutes...
Long delays heading into Leeds city centre
Very slow and busier than usual heading into Leeds city centre this morning on the M621.
Congestion is on the eastbound carriage from junction 3 all the way back onto the M62 at junction 27. Traffic here is normally heavy but described as “slower than usual” this morning. Allow for any delays.
Appeal after man in his nineties hit by car
Police are appealing for any witnesses who saw a 92-year-old man being knocked over on a busy road between Huddersfield and Wakefield yesterday.
The elderly gentleman is in a serious condition after suffering serious injuries when he was hit by a silver Ford Fiesta on Horbury Road yesterday at 11.45am.
The Ford was travelling away from Wakefield city centre when it collided with the man, who remains in Leeds General Infirmary this morning.
Anyone who either witnessed the incident or saw the vehicle prior to the collision is asked to contact the Major Collision and Enquiry Team via 101 quoting log number 0654.
Rush hour round-up
And other than the M62, here is this morning’s rush hour round-up...
- Heavy traffic on Halifax Road in Hipperholme heading eastbound
- Slow on Huddersfield Road at Salterhebble, Halifax
- Busy on Halifax Road through Edgerton heading both towards Ainley Top and the centre of town
- Congestion on Wakefield Road heading from Brighouse to the Cooper Bridge Roundabout
