Andrew Robinson

England

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Reporter at Yorkshire Live

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Live as Huddersfield road closed after car flips onto roof

19 hours ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson |Sebastian McCormick

A Huddersfield road has been closed after a car overturned onto its roof. Images of the scene show a large number of West Yorkshire Police officers in Newsome Road in Huddersfield. It is understood they have been on the scene since around 4.30pm on Wednesday, May 14. The closure is near to Tunnicliffe Road and just below Dawson Road. There, a car can be seen turned onto its roof. A second car has also sustained damage at the scene of the crash.
Police sergeant faces dismissal over 'five offensive comments'

1 day ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

A police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing over alleged homophobic and offensive comments he made to colleagues. Detective Sergeant Lee Armstrong, who is based in Leeds, is facing a misconduct panel on May 20-23 at West Yorkshire Police headquarters in Wakefield over comments he is said to have made while on duty.
'Lovely' Huddersfield man Paul Alexander 'preyed upon by unscrupulous individuals' before tragic canal death

1 day ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

A Huddersfield man who was tragically found dead after going missing 10 days earlier had been 'preyed upon and targeted' by 'unscrupulous individuals' following an unexpected financial windfall, an inquest heard. Paul Alexander, 56, a much-loved man known to many as 'P', went missing from his home in Brackenhall on Saturday, February 3, last year.
Paul Alexander inquest LIVE updates as death of 'Brackenhall legend' probed

2 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson |Tom Kershaw

An inquest has opened into the tragic death of much-loved Huddersfield man Paul Alexander. Paul, who died aged 56 and was known to many as 'P', went missing from his home in Brackenhall on Saturday, February 3 last year. Hundreds of people took part in the search for Paul, along with police. Sadly, Paul's body was found in Huddersfield Broad Canal on Wednesday, February 14.
'Impressive' Huddersfield cafe with weekly £15k takings goes on the market

2 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

A café and events business near Holmfirth has been put up for sale with a guide price of £175,000. Lu's Place, which launched in 2020 on the edge of Meltham, is being marketed for sale by commercial property estate agent Ernest Wilson, which is part of Eddisons. According to Ernest Wilson, Lu’s Place has built a reputation among walkers and horse riders, as well as staff based at nearby Meltham Mills business park, for its home cooked food and locally sourced ingredients.
Life in perfect family Yorkshire village which produces 'tough people' to cope with the bleak weather

4 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

It's handy for the M62 and the M1, has a rural vibe and is described as the 'perfect' place to raise a family. Some people have lived in Grange Moor, near Huddersfield, for decades and recall when it was a mining village, while others are new to the village and love the sense of community. Villager Danny Speight described Grange Moor as 'beautiful' and a great place to raise a family. "It's perfect," he said. "I couldn't imagine anywhere else to raise a family.
Tragic final letters of kind family man who died at Yorkshire beauty spot

5 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

Tributes have been paid to a "very kind and thoughtful" family man who died after jumping from the top of Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales. The death of Dale Sykes, 37, from Bradford, left his family and friends deeply shocked, an inquest heard today, Friday. Dale's body was found at the foot of the cove on the morning of December 11 last year by a member of the public out walking. He had driven to the area and had parked his car nearby, the inquest heard.
'We are a no narky Yorkshire commuter suburb but traffic is now so slow it is better to walk to town'

5 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

There's a much-loved Italian restaurant, a garden centre, a hotel and a Greggs - and the busy M62 is almost within earshot. Locals in Birchencliffe really love their area, but the amount of traffic on the main A629 Halifax Road does take some getting used to. Its popularity with families has soared with the creation of many new homes and the proximity of Lindley where there are more bars, cafes, shops and restaurants.
'Tell us about the criminal gangs' Huddersfield neighbours urged

5 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

Residents in several neighbouring Huddersfield areas are being urged to share what they know about the area's criminal gangs, drug dealers and drink drivers. The charity Crimestoppers has launched a campaign focused on the Ashbrow ward in Huddersfield which includes Bradley, Sheepridge, Deighton, Fixby, Brackenhall, and Fartown. In recent years, some areas have been blighted by drug dealing as well as violent crime including shootings.
Huddersfield martial artist offering free 'personal protection' anti-knife crime classes

6 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

A martial arts coach is offering free classes to help younger people make the right decisions in relation to knife crime. Bradlee Clarkson is head instructor at the Tomiki Aikido Club which runs martial arts classes at Huddersfield Leisure Centre. The club is now offering a free four-week course primarily aimed at younger people from 13 to 25.