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Defence entrepreneur Oliver North spends time with elite special forces on latest visit to Ukraine
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (598+ words) Huddersfield defence manufacturing entrepreneur Oliver North travelled to Ukraine for the twelfth time to spend time with Ukrainian special forces, as part of North Defence's continued vehicle evolution. Mr North, whose company manufactures military vehicles used on the frontline in…...
In my view: Linda Beever on why the Castle Hill planning decision is a warning that all our heritage is at risk
3+ day, 43+ min ago (1605+ words) You certainly can't miss Castle Hill, whichever way you approach Huddersfield. It provides a visual backdrop for the people of Huddersfield, and it can be seen from much further away. Even if you haven't visited you will see it when…...
Denis Kilcommons writes: Why my birth could so easily have been confused with a far more famous one in Bethlehem
3+ day, 55+ min ago (941+ words) Legendary Huddersfield journalist and author DENIS KILCOMMONS is a natural storyteller who brings everyday subjects to life in his own inimitable style. Denis wrote a hugely popular column in the Huddersfield Examiner for 34 years until his retirement in 2023. Now he's…...
Huddersfield MP Harpreet Uppal: Celebrating some inspirational women and the town's achievements
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (469+ words) By Harpreet Uppal, MP for Huddersfield It has been a busy few weeks for me, both in Huddersfield and in Westminster. I am delighted that the Southgate Community Diagnostic Centre,locatedin the Emily Siddon Building as part of the University…...
A mechanic whose body was shattered in a motorbike crash hopes pioneering surgery will change his life
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (648+ words) A Huddersfield mechanic horrendously hurt in a motorbike smash is hoping to have pioneering surgery to give him far more mobility. Josh Tully suffered severe multiple injuries and his right leg was amputated at the knee after a motorbike he…...
Limited time early bird discount for Forget Me Not Children's Hospice Colour Run 2026
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (280+ words) Forget Me Not Children's Hospice have announced details of this year's Colour Run, and participants can save 20% off their ticket by booking over the next few weeks. Forget Me Not's Colour Run, in Greenhead Park in Huddersfield on Saturday June…...
Health Minister opens new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre at the National Health Innovation Campus
1+ week, 2+ day ago (552+ words) A Government minister has officially opened the Southgate Community Diagnostic Centre in the new Emily Siddon Building at the University of Huddersfield's National Health Innovation Campus. Dr Zubir Ahmed MP, Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety, toured the…...
Bereaved mum at forefront of national campaign to support widowed parents and children
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1194+ words) A Huddersfield mum is part of a national campaign calling for payments for bereaved parents to be changed back to how they used to be. Before 2017 bereaved parents used to get financial help called the Widowed Parents Allowance until they…...
Angeline Morrison headlines the New Folk Festival in Slaithwaite which could become an annual event
1+ week, 3+ day ago (312+ words) Slaithwaite is to have a new folk festival with the aim that it will become an annual event. The New Folk Festival will be at Slaithwaite Civic Hall on Saturday, March 28, from 4pm to 10pm and will feature folk musicians from across…...
Marsh Ladies Choir and Lindley Band bring you The Gift of Music at Lindley Methodist Church
1+ week, 6+ day ago (400+ words) There is no doubt that one thing unites the two musical organisations who will be sharing their talents at a concert in Lindley later this month. Marsh Ladies Choir hosts musical neighbours Lindley Band in a concert at Lindley Methodist…...