16 year-old slapped during failed robbery
A 16 year-old boy was stopped on the street and struck across the face during an attempted robbery in Lockwood. At around 7:30pm a on the 15 February the teenager …Continue reading
Kirklees housing rents to increase
Council housing rents are to increase in Kirklees by £4.47 per week following an agreement at a Cabinet meeting on 14 February. The 6.88% rise will come into effect from …Continue reading
Conservatives propose radical reform to Kirklees and Calderdale
Kirklees and Calderdale Conservative groups at a joint press conference today revealed proposals to radically reform and reinvent local government by splitting Kirklees into two councils and turn Calderdale into …Continue reading
Unlicensed private hire operators fined
Two unlicensed private hire operators have been fined by Dewsbury Magistrates for operating without a license from Kirklees Council. Both drivers had continued to take bookings after failing to renew …Continue reading
Taxi Driver assaulted
Two men and a woman were involved in an assault on a taxi driver onChurch Streetin Paddock,Huddersfieldduring the early hours of 29 January. Police have today released an appeal for …Continue reading
Tesco to build a new site at the old sports centre
The independent Planning Inspectorate has announced that it has approved the application for a new Tesco store on the site of the current sports centre at Southgate in Huddersfield. The …Continue reading
Thieves storm and steal £600 worth of jewellery
A 30 year-old Deighton woman was left shaken by robbers who stormed into her home and grabbed her before removing £600 worth of jewellery off her fingers. The victim was …Continue reading
Castle Hill declared as a nature reserve
Castle Hill in Huddersfield has been declared a nature reserve at a recent Kirklees Council Cabinet meeting. As a nature reserve, the famous landmark will receive greater protection without compromising …Continue reading
Mugged under the railway bridge
A man was threatened and mugged under the railway bridge in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident happened at around 2:30am as the 26 year-old was walking along …Continue reading
Gun point attempted robbery in Scisett
A 22 year-old was threatened at gunpoint in an attempted robbery in Scissett. The incident took place on the 26 January at around 8:30pm. The 22-year old man, accompanied by …Continue reading
Burglar steals suit case for a get a way
Huddersfield CID are appealing for witnesses after a burglary on Berry View on 24 January. Between 8:30am and 11:39am a man went to the back of the property and, standing …Continue reading
