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Tip fire 'flares up'

The ongoing fire at the former Hunter group tip at Lockwood has “flared up” this evening, according to West Yorkshire Police.

The fire service are at the scene and at 6.30pm requested police help to close a road near the scene, just off Queens Mill Road.

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Drugs arrests

Police have confirmed that they arrested four people for drugs offences during a raid on industrial premises in Colne Vale Road, Milnsbridge.

The raid took place on Tuesday afternoon and was a “pre-planned policing operation,” according to a spokesman.

Three men and a woman were arrested for drugs offences.

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Exhibition will celebrate 25 years of Jazz Festival

An exhibition will be held at Huddersfield Train Station to showcase images of Marsden Jazz Festival through the ages.

The Jazz Festival begins next week and is in its 25th year. The station exhibition has been funded by a £10,000 grant from the Lottery Heritage Fund.

Here are some images of last year’s event...

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Jo's murder "attack on democracy"

Jeremy Corbyn has told the Labour conference that the murder of MP Jo Cox was a “hate-filled attack on democracy that shocked the whole country”.

He said: “Jo Cox didn’t just believe in loving her neighbour, she believed in loving her neighbour’s neighbour.”

A list of candidates contesting the Batley and Spen seat was released last night. Labour candidate Tracy Brabin is contested by nine other candidates, including four far-right parties.

Jo Cox
Jo Cox (Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)
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Operation was "pre-planned"

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman has said: “Officers executed a warrant an address in Moor End Road, Lockwood, on Tuesday as part of a pre-planned policing operation.

“Two men aged 29 and 28 and a woman aged 33 were arrested on suspicion of fraud and computer related offences and remain in police custody.“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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Resident says police have been in Lockwood "since yesterday"

A Lockwood resident told the Examiner earlier about the shock arrests on Moor End Road.

The resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “Police have been on guard outside the house since yesterday and there were lots of police around yesterday and today.”

Police have been at the house from Tuesday evening into today.

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Collision on Halifax Road, Dewsbury

There have been reports of a car accident on Halifax Road in Dewsbury this afternoon. Police received a call at 12.40pm following a collision between a Toyota and a Peugeot on the junction of Halifax Road and Upper Lane.

The motorists arranged their own recovery and the HIghways Agency said this took place at 1.40pm. The Arriva 268 and 268a services have been diverted around the scene via Staincliffe Road.

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Suspects detained at the house

All three suspects in the cyber crime case are thought to be detained at the house on Moor End Road.

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Three arrested in Lockwood raid

Three people have been arrested following police raids in Lockwood. The three arrested are two men aged 28 and 29, and a 33-year-old woman.

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Traffic problems in Marsh

In an unrelated incident, someone has been in touch to tell us there have been serious traffic problems at the Bay Horse roundabout in Marsh today.

A broken down bus has led to blocked traffic with many motorists driving over the pavement. Avoid the area if possible.

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Picture from the scene

Here is the first picture from the scene. As you can see, nothing has been taped off and there is currently only one officer stood outside.

The building raided by police is a terraced property between Horse Bank Drive and Thornfield Avenue.

Police incident, 115, Moor End Road, Lockwood.
Police incident, 115, Moor End Road, Lockwood. (Image: Huddersfield Daily Examiner)
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Police investigating cyber crime in Lockwood

Reports say there is currently a police presence on Moor End Road in Lockwood as officers carry out investigations related to cyber crime.

We will be bringing you more information on this throughout the afternoon.

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Water Street closed for repairs

Water Street in Sowerby Bridge is closed tonight due to repairs being carried out on a broken manhole. This is the stretch between West Street and Victoria Road.

The road is closed between 7pm and 11.30pm with a diversion in place.

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Man charged with terrorism ofences

REGIONAL: A man from Oldham has been charged with two terrorism offences.

Benjamin Stimson, 41, of no fixed address, is charged with the offences under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today.

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Police, stock
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Council bring in security following trespassers at Lockwood tip site

Kirklees Council have released a statement answering questions on the Lockwood tip fire.

The council have claimed that people have been trespassing on the site, presenting serious safety risks.

A statement published on their site this morning said: “We have been advised that unauthorised people have been accessing the site. This represents a safety risk for those involved. Therefore, we will be providing a security presence on the site.

“For health and safety reasons the public right of way next to the site has been closed.

“Our Public Health Team and Environmental Health Team are working to assess the potential health risks associated with the removal of the waste on the site.

“The Fire Service are attending the site four times per day to ensure that the fire is not spreading.”

Contractors helping firefighters at the tip last Sunday
Contractors helping firefighters at the tip last Sunday
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Teen bullying video "not in West Yorkshire"

Police have been reassuring the public after a video was shared by nearly 100,000 people on Facebook of a teenage boy being attacked.

The shocking footage was shared on the Bradford Boyz Facebook page in an appeal to help find the bullies. The clip, which shows a boy being punched and kicked in a wooded area, has been viewed 3.4million times.

West Yorkshire Police have now issued a small statement to say they are aware of the footage.

The Force said: “We are aware of a video being shared by ‘Bradford Boyz’ on Facebook. It is not believed to relate to a Bradford or West Yorkshire incident.”

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Police
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Police inspecting vehicles in Mirfield

Our colleague Lauren spotted police out in force in the Sainsbury’s car park on the A62 between Mirfield and Batley this morning. Officers have been checking vehicles for illegal fuels, so be wary you may be stopped if you’re in the area today.

Police inspecting vehicles for illegal fuel at Sainsburys on Leeds Road, near Mirfield
Police inspecting vehicles for illegal fuel at Sainsburys on Leeds Road, near Mirfield (Image: Lauren Ballinger)
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Reaction to ginger crimes story

Readers have had a lot to say about our story on crimes recorded against red and ginger-haired folk.

Michelle Conn, on Facebook, said: “I don’t see anything to laugh about, it’s victimising someone for being different and people are quick enough to jump in when the disabled or elderly are bullied.”

One father tweeted us to say: “My son is ginger, never had any abuse only admiration for the colour. Don’t understand where it’s coming from.”

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Yorkshire athletes in homecoming parade

Yorkshire Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be met with huge crowds today with a homecoming parade in Leeds.

The likes of Ed Cancy, Hannah Cockroft and the Brownlee brothers will all be there to flash their medals.

The parade is between 5.45 and 6.45pm and takes a loop through the centre, so expect road closures and changes to bus routes.

Map for Leeds Olympic homecoming parade
Map for Leeds Olympic homecoming parade (Image: Leeds City Council)
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Road re-surfacing in Honley

This may cause some problems on the roads for Honley residents

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Phone scam in Huddersfield

Neighbourhood police officers are warning of a potential phone scam in the area.

A resident reported being called by a man claiming to be from BT saying his email had been hacked and his computer had a virus. The call came up as international, and when the resident told the caller he was going to trace the call the line went dead.

Police are warning anyone in Huddersfield to put the phone down if they are called by anyone making such a claim and to inform them on 101.

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cyber crime, laptop, computer stock
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Fire in Todmorden

Fire crews also attended a fire in Todmorden last night. This was a commercial garage on Vale Street with five vehicles inside. Services from Todmorden, Mytholmroyd and Rochdale attended the scene at 7:30pm and extinguished the flames using a large jet.

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Fire Service, Fire engine, stock
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Traffic updates

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Cats killed in Mirfield house fire

Two cats were killed in a house fire in Upper Hopton, Mirfield last night.

Fire services from Mirfield and Dewsbury were called to Jackroyd Lane at 9.35pm after the neighbour raised the alarm. The blaze had begun in the living room while the occupants were out.

Crew commander at Dewsbury Rob Butters said the residents did not have smoke alarms fitted and had they been, it is possible the cats may have survived.

Investigations are currently ongoing as to the cause of the fire, although there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

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Good morning

Morning, Huddersfield. A warm day expected today with highs of 19 degrees.

The M62 is busy in both directions around the Chain Bar junction. There was also a house fire in Mirfield last night - more on that in a bit.

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Welcome to Wednesday's live blog

Good morning and welcome to the Huddersfield Examiner’s breaking news live blog for today.

Between now and 6pm we’ll bring you the latest news from our town as well as regular traffic and travel updates as they roll in.

Anything interesting or news-worthy that we spot we will let you know - so stay with us. Our reporters will also take a look what’s happening with Huddersfield Town and the Giants.

Plus we’ll keep our eye on social media and bring you anything we think is important or interesting so you’re always the first to know. If you have a story for us you can always get in touch by emailing editorial@examiner.co.uk or you can get us on Twitter @Examiner and we’re on Facebook as Huddersfield Examiner.

You can also ring us on 01484 437712. If you want more news, you can visit our West Yorkshire section by clicking here. If it’s Huddersfield Town click here or for the Huddersfield Giants click here. And if you’re looking for something to do, why not click on our What’s On sectionhere.

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