Catherine Gannon

2 weeks ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Catherine Gannon

A weekly list of planning applications decided by Kirklees Council the week ending May 18. The following list of applications relate to properties in Dewsbury, Batley, Cleckheaton, Liversedge and Mirfield. Approved:Barraclough Developments Ltd: Outline application for custom/self build residential dwelling. (Land adjacent) The Huntsman, Chidswell Lane, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury, WF12 7SW. A R Quershi: Erection of front dormer. 28, Douglas Street, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DX.

2 weeks ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Catherine Gannon

Three men have been arrested after a fail to stop collision in Liversedge which left a 16-year-old boy seriously injured. The incident happened on Peep Green Road in Hartshead between 9.05pm and 9.13pm on Friday, May 2. The three men, aged 30, have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The 16-year-old boy was riding an electrically assisted bicycle when he was involved in a collision with at least one vehicle that left the scene.

2 weeks ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Catherine Gannon

A pub in Arnside has been urged by animal rights group PETA to change its name. The pub, owned by Thwaites, has also been asked to stop offering chicken on its menu. The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wrote to the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub and hotel in Arnside on Tuesday, asking it to stop offering chicken and to change its name to Ye Olde Clever Cocks.

2 weeks ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Catherine Gannon

Stunning dresses, outfits and accessories worn by singer and TV personality Jane McDonald have been put up for auction to raise money for Wakefield Hospice. The items – which went live on the hospice’s eBay site on Thursday evening (May 22) – have already garnered interest from hopeful bidders, with some outfits currently standing at hundreds of pounds.

2 weeks ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Catherine Gannon

Colson Smith, who has played police officer Craig Tinker on ITV’s Coronation Street since 2011, has left the soap after his final episode aired on Wednesday (May 21). The character died in hospital following a head injury sustained while on duty. Colson, who attended Castleford High School and has been involved with Castleford Cricket Club, has worked on the Coronation Street set since he was a teenager, and leaves after 14 years.