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Update: Missing James Gray

Police in Calderdale have asked anyone who may be homing missing man James Gray to let them know he is alright.

Widespread enquiries are ongoing to locate James, aged 39, has not been seen since Monday 22 August at Burnley Road Mytholmroyd near to the junction with Moderna Way.

Missing James Gray
Missing James Gray (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
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Travel updates

The M62 eastbound is currently looking very busy around Chain Bar - particularly on approach. Meanwhile there has been an alteration to the 358 bus route - see below.

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Delayed hospital shake up survey is out tomorrow

Results of the Right Care Right Time Right Place consultation survey will be out tomorrow, the CCG have announced.

The results were supposed to be out earlier this week but were delayed.

Health chiefs received the report this afternoon.

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Acre Street, Lindley, Huddersfield.
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Acre Street, Lindley, Huddersfield.
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Huddersfield failing children with mental illnesses?

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Police officers attacked on duty

Two police officers have been injured after being victim of a vicious assault in Halifax last night.

The officers, a male and female, were left with bruises and cuts after being punched and kicked while attending reports of a domestic incident at a house party in Halifax at 10.55pm on Saltburn Street.

Both officers were taken to Calderdale Royal Hospital for checks and remained on duty.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and is currently in custody on suspicion of assault.

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Is Felix beach body ready?

One for the sidebar of shame...!

Felix's Facebook post
Felix's Facebook post (Image: Facebook)
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Water turned off

This will be affecting residents in Marsh and Fartown

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Yorkshire Ripper back behind bars

Here’s everything you need to know about Peter Sutcliffe’s move back to prison.

The move will save the tax payer a lot of money.

Read the full story here.

Peter Sutcliffe Yorkshire Ripper 1981
Peter Sutcliffe Yorkshire Ripper 1981
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M1 accident

West Yorkshire Polic tweeted this horrific picture from a collision on the M1 yesterday.

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Local volunteer helps in Italian earthquake

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Halifax lights back on

The traffic lights on Orange Street are back up again.

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Teen arrested after gun theft

A teenager has been arrested after a number of firearms have been stolen in a burglary in Barkisland.

Six rifles and shotguns were stolen along with ammunition and a gun cabinet from the Halifax home on Tuesday.

The gun cabinet was later found abandoned on Britannia Road, Golcar.

Guns
Guns

The burglary happened after forced entry was gained to the property through rear patio doors between 15.30 and 16.40.

The suspects fled the scene and a 16-year-old male has since been arrested on suspicion of burglary.

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Traffic lights not working

The traffic lights on Orange Street in Halifax at Waterhouse Street & Broad Street are currently not working. Approach with care.

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Fog on the M62

Brilliantly eerie shot - take extra care in the fog, though.

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Leeds Fest traffic

Watch out if you’re heading to Leeds Festival:

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Hunter Tip fire

A joint statement from West Yorkshire Fire, Kirklees and the Environment Agency on the Hunter Group fire - this is in today’s report in the Examiner.

Read all the latest on the saga here.

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Felix finishes 5k challenge

Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat has finished her 5k challenge!

The Facebook famous puss announced on social media she had reached the milestone in her pest control duties yesterday evening.

Felix has raised more than £5,000 for charity Fairy Bricks thanks to her army of adoring followers.

Well done, Felix!

Felix the Huddersfield Railway Station cat.
Felix the Huddersfield Railway Station cat.
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Green light for the M62

The M62 is all clear right now - previous delays have eased.

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Missing Calderdale man's last known movements

Police have released a CCTV image as they step up the hunt for missing Calderdale man James Gray.

James, 39, has not been seen since he the CCTV from Monday 22 August at 06:34am on Burnley Road Mytholmroyd near to the junction with Moderna Way.

Detective Inspector Dave Shaw, said: “We are becoming more and more concerned for James’ welfare and are doing everything we can to locate him but we hope that releasing this image of James will trigger the memory of members of the public to help us trace him.

CCTV of missing James Gray
CCTV of missing James Gray (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
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Breaking: Peter Sutcliffe moved to Durham prison

Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe is being moved to HMP Frankland, in Durham, it has just been announced.

Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe
Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe
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Tokyo could be Clancy's last Olympics

Huddersfield Olympic medal cyclist Ed Clancy says Tokyo will be his last Olympics.

The three-times gold medallist told Sky Sports: “I have always fancied the idea of retiring in Tokyo when I was 35.

“It seems like a good age. I’ve got plenty of time afterwards to do other things.”

He added that finishing with a gold medal in 2020 would be “a nice way to finish my career”.

Huddersfield's Ed Clancy with the third gold medal of his Olympic career
Huddersfield's Ed Clancy with the third gold medal of his Olympic career
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M62: Traffic westbound

Traffic on the M62 westbound now - one lane is blocked between junctions 28 and 27 due to a broken down vehicle, affecting traffic from Leeds towards Huddersfield. Allow yourself extra time.

M62 sign
M62 sign
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M62

Traffic is easing towards Cooper Bridge but things are still looking very busy on the M62 eastbound heading towards Leeds. No problems anywhere else on the motorway luckily.

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Yorkshire Ripper sent back to jail

Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has been moved from Broadmoor back to jail, reports claim this morning.

The killer, who murdered Huddersfield sex worker Helen Rytka and attempted to kill Theresa Sykes in Oakes in the 1970s and 80s has been in the secure psychiatric hospital for 32 years.

He was this year deemed no longer mentally ill and arrangements were made for him to be moved back to prison.

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GCSE results

Today is GCSE results day! We will be running another live updates page to keep ou up to date with all the latest results from schools across town.

Best of luck to everyone.

Colne Valley High School GCSE results day. Nicole Foster and Bethanie Tyler.
Colne Valley High School GCSE results day. Nicole Foster and Bethanie Tyler.
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Morning traffic

Morning all. Heavy traffic on the M62 eastbound around Chain Bar this morning, but other than that just the usual morning traffic in Brighouse and on the Calderdale Way. It’s also busy heading towards Cooper Bridge from the M62 Brighouse junction.

Traffic on the M62 near Huddersfield (stock image)
Traffic on the M62 near Huddersfield (stock image)
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Welcome to Thursday'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.

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 at 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 section here.

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