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Key Events
Today's most read stories
Here’s what people have been reading the most on our website so far today...
- Six people – including four children – were taken to hospital after a three-car smash on the school run. Read more here.
- A man who fell to his death from Scammonden Bridge on the M62 has been named as Nicholas Dawson. Read more here.
- Tottenham Hotspur ave vowed to take action against fans responsible for allegedly displaying an offensive banner in their clash against Town at the weekend. Read the full story here.
Bradley nursery speaks out over car collision
Nursery workers at Bradley Bar Nursery have told how they helped police officers after a three-car crash outside this morning.
Six people, including four children, were taken to hospital after the crash on Bradley Road. Their injuries are believed to be minor.
Vikki Robinson, who works at the nursery, said she and another colleague assisted officers as they dealt with the crash. The two helped close the road as cars were diverted, and helped with moving debris.
She said: “Something needs to be done about this road. Drivers don’t realise it’s actually a thirty zone with lots of children about. There have been accidents here before.
“Obviously as a nursery on a busy main road we are concerned and will be supporting any move to put in more speed restrictions.”
Man found dead in Dalton home
A man has been found dead after police were called to a house in Dalton.
Police officers were called after concern grew for the safety of the man.
Officers were called to the house in Round Wood Avenue just before 7pm on Monday. It is believed the man may have taken his own life but an investigation is underway. See more on this story here.
CCG leader admits Kirklees is victim of a postcode lottery for controversial health scheme
A health chief has admitted his plan to delay non-urgent surgery for obese people and smokers will create a postcode lottery in West Yorkshire.
A proposal was put forward last June for Greater Huddersfield CCG to block people who are too fat or smoke from getting an automatic place in the queue for routine operations.
Dr Steve Ollerton, clinical lead at GHCCG, admitted neither Calderdale nor Wakefield had immediate plans to bring in an identical scheme.
With the regions’ three hospitals taking patients from all three areas, Dr Ollerton admitted Kirklees patients would be the first to fall foul of the plan.
National news
Here’s a brief scan of the main headlines this lunchtime...
LAS VEGAS GUNMAN WHO KILLED 59 PEOPLE HAD 23 WEAPONS IN HOTEL ROOM
The man who killed 59 people and injured 527 others in a mass shooting in Las Vegas was a big-spending gambler who took 23 guns into his hotel room before opening fire on crowds attending an outdoor music festival. Stephen Craig Paddock sprayed bullets on revellers enjoying the Route 91 Harvest Festival from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino on Las Vegas Strip. The 64-year-old retired accountant from Mesquite, Nevada, killed himself before officers stormed Room 135 in the gold-coloured glass skyscraper.
REDUNDANCIES FOLLOW MONARCH COLLAPSE AS HOLIDAYMAKERS ARE BROUGHT HOME
Thousands of holidaymakers are being repatriated following the collapse of travel firm Monarch, which has left nearly 2,000 employees out of a job. More than 11,000 passengers were expected to depart for the UK by Monday night, less than 24 hours after the 50-year-old company went bust. While those already abroad await news of alternative flights back to the UK, a further three-quarters of a million people who held future bookings with the firm have had their travel plans thrown into disarray.
DAVID DAVIS ‘PLANS TO RETIRE IN 2019 AND LEAVE BREXIT TRANSITION TO JOHNSON’
Brexit Secretary David Davis intends to “retire” in 2019 and leave the transitional period of Britain’s exit from the European Union to Boris Johnson, who will take to the party conference stage on Tuesday in the glare of the spotlight on his ambitions to take the keys to No 10. The Brexit Secretary has told friends that Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, needs a Brexit deal to be sorted “more than I do” because he plans to step aside in June 2019 while Mr Barnier will still be in post, according to comments reported by the Daily Telegraph and the Sun.
City centre road closed due to accident
Something to be aware of if you’re heading into our neighbouring city this afternoon:
Motorcyclist, 22, dies in fatal road collision
A young woman has tragically died in a motorbike crash, police have said today.
The 22-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene after the white Triumph Speed motorcycle she was travelling on collided with a white Audi A3 on Hollins Hill near Baildon, Bradford.
A 49-year-old woman driving the Audi was spoken to by officers.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or either vehicle just beforehand, is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, quoting log 1510 of 2 October.
Coroners name man who fell from M62 bridge
A man who fell to his death from Scammonden Bridge on the motorway has been named.
An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of Nicholas Dawson, 28, from Sowerby Bridge. Read more on this story here.
Sam Hunter in court over assault charges
Sam Hunter has arrived at Kirklees Magistrates ahead of his assault trial today.
Hunter, 25, of Dewsbury is accused of assaulting two women at Market Place in Slaithwaite in May. He is also accused of damaging a phone belonging to a third woman.
CCTV released after teenager assaulted in ginnel
Police have released CCTV of men they want to speak to after a teenager was sexually assaulted.
The assault happened in a ginnel between High Street and Grive Road in Heckmondwike on Saturday, September 16 at around 9pm. An 18-year-old woman was approached by two men, one of whom assaulted her.
Police say the second man was carrying a wooden plank at the time.
The first man is described as Asian or Eastern European and between 18 to 24 years old, wearing a grey tracksuit. The second man was Asian and aged between 14 and 18, wearing a dark hooded tracksuit.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference 13170429102.
Appeal for relatives
Coroners are appealing for relatives of a Meltham man who has died.
Antony Grzelak, 57, passed away of natural causes on September 25 at his home on Golcar Brow Road. It’s believed he was born in Leeds.
Any family members or anyone who knows of any relatives of Mr Grzelak are asked to contact coroner’s officer Malcolm Dyson at Bradford Coroner’s Office on 01274 373719.
Elderly woman seriously injured in hospital after crash on rural road
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision near Bretton Park yesterday.
A silver Nissan Pixo driven by a 78-year-old woman collided head on with a green Honda Civic driven by a 25-year-old man at the junction of Bretton Lane and Bramley Lane shortly before 6am.
The elderly lady was airlifted to Sheffield Northern General Hospital, where she remains in a serious but stable condition. The male driver was taken to LGI.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any further information is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting reference 13170456687.
Local restaurant to be turned into home
A well-known Holme Valley restaurant may be turned into a house.
The owner of The Spiced Pear in Hepworth has applied for planning permission for a change of use.
It comes over a month after the picturesque Holme Valley venue was listed for sale.
Train strikes
Industrial action is in place today. Northern services are affected by the two day strike - the eigth day this year that RMT Union members have walked out in a dispute over staffing levels.
Here’s how your trains may be affected.
Huddersfield weather
Nothing out of the ordinary on the cards for today’s weather.
Temperatures to be fairly chilly of around 12 to 13 degrees. Not as windy as yesterday either, thankfully. Overall it’s looking to be a fairly dry day.
Rush hour chaos: Separate live updates
We are now running a separate live blog for updates on the chaos on the roads this morning.
Check it out here.
Today's Examiner
Here is today’s front page. Our main story today is the tributes being paid to Lauren Brown, who has been named as the 20-year-old woman whose body was found at Hepworth United football grounds at the weekend.
Traffic update
Reports of a crash on the Elland Bypass this morning so take it easy - this is reportedly involving three vehicles on the northbound side (heading towards Halifax) between Ainley Top and Huddersfield Road.
The M62 is very congested as usual going eastbound around junction 26 for the M606, as westbound at junction 22 at Rishworth Moor.
Nothing else out of the ordinary to report.
Good morning, Huddersfield
Welcome to the Huddersfield Examiner’s breaking news service.
Stay with us throughout the day to be the first to know everything that’s happening across Huddersfield and the rest of West Yorkshire.
We’ll also be bringing you updates on crime, health, sport, politics, education and more live from the Examiner team.
And remember to check back before you travel as during peak times we’ll provide you with all of the latest traffic updates on the M62 and roads around the region.
You can also download our app to get news on the go and push notifications for the latest breaking stories here .
If there’s something you’ve noticed and want us to check out then please feel free to get in touch - you can call us on 01484 437712, email editorial@examiner.co.uk or tweet @Examiner. You can also find us on social media here .
