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The Latest Breaking News from Huddersfield

Merrie England closes down after 60 years following cost pressures

The group, founded in 1966, has closed all of its six sites in Huddersfield, Halifax and Brighouse.

Evening Standard

‘I had sewage in my bath’: row erupts over lock on Huddersfield narrow canal

Boaters say low water levels cause them to run aground, while residents say the lock needs to be drained to prevent waste running into their properties

The Guardian - UK

Alleged smiling assassin pretended to shoot armed police with hands, court told

Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, is on trial at the Old Bailey.

Evening Standard

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Healthy cooperation: how northern universities are linking with NHS trusts to drive innovation

Backed by a mix of private and public finance, Huddersfield and Manchester are among many in the academic sector helping to create jobs and growth

The Guardian - UK

Teen 'Assassin For Hire' Landed In UK With Guns To Carry Out Assassination For Iran-Backed Crime Network

A 19-year-old Norwegian, Johannes Natland, was arrested in the UK for allegedly planning a murder for an Iran-backed crime network, the Foxtrot Network.

International Business Times UK

Woman fighting for life after targeted stabbing in Huddersfield; suspects flee on e-bike

In a shocking incident in Huddersfield, a woman is fighting for her life after a violent stabbing that occurred late at night. Authorities are actively pursuing two individuals believed to have escaped on an e-bike following the attack in Topaz Close.

The Times of India

Turner Prize shortlist includes spoken word performance about Huddersfield life

The winner will be announced on 10 December

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FlixBus launches eight new routes in time for Easter

New FlixBus connections are launching in Doncaster, Blackpool, Halifax, Huddersfield, Milton Keynes and more

The Independent UK

Richard Phillips obituary

Other lives: Classical music impresario who founded the York early music and Huddersfield contemporary music festivals

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m scared to go out in Manchester now’: UK woman fined £150 after feeding pigeon piece of McDonald’s wrap

What began as a birthday outing in Manchester ended in disbelief for 23-year-old Sam Ekins from Huddersfield.

The Times of India

Cameron Menzies punches table in frustration after defeat to Charlie Manby

Scot Menzies led twice in the game but the 20-year-old from Huddersfield fought back before taking the win.

The Independent UK

We older people are always a footnote

Brief letters: Life’s five ‘eras’ | Levelling up Huddersfield | Favourite headlines | Posh breakfasts | Grieving nominative determinism letters

The Guardian - UK

Huddersfield Contemporary Music festival review – ghostly echoes, fearless voices and the rattle of milk frothers

World and UK premieres launched the opening concerts of this compelling gala of new sounds, mixing precise ensemble play with electronic tracks and unlikely percussion sound effects

The Guardian - UK

Man jailed for at least 23 years for murdering Syrian boy in Huddersfield

Alfie Franco, 20, stabbed Ahmad Al Ibrahim after taking ‘petty exception’ to teenager brushing past his girlfriend

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Evening Standard

Man who murdered teenage Syrian refugee detained for minimum of 23 years

Alfie Franco, 20, was found guilty of murder over the ‘pointless, motiveless’ broad daylight attack on Ahmad Al Ibrahim

The Independent UK

Man who fatally stabbed teenage Syrian refugee detained for life

Alfie Franco, 20, stabbed 16-year-old Syrian refugee Ahmad Al Ibrahim after he brushed past his girlfriend

The Guardian - UK

A teenager fled horror in Syria – only to be murdered on a sunny day in Huddersfield

Ahmad Al Ibrahim, 16, was looking to make some friends but died after what should have been an innocuous encounter with Alfie Franco

Evening Standard

Man who stabbed Syrian refugee after he brushed past girlfriend guilty of murder

Ahmad Al Ibrahim, 16, who fled Homs after being injured in a bombing, had been living in Huddersfield only for a couple of weeks when he was killed

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The Independent UK

Man who fatally stabbed 16-year-old refugee in the neck says he was ‘aiming for his cheek’

Ahmad Al Ibrahim, 16, died after being stabbed by Alfie Franco, 20 on April 3

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Is Manchester City’s Erling Haaland injured? Premier League injury update

The Manchester City star missed the midweek win against Huddersfield Town after suffering a back injury at Arsenal last Sunday, so will he be fit for Saturday’s visit of Burnley?

Evening Standard

Yorkshire woman’s nose ‘fell out’ after ketamine addiction left hole inside

Nicole Chanelle, 30, from Huddersfield, continued taking ketamine daily for two years after a chunk of her nose ‘fell out’ — but is now three months sober after rehab abroad

The Guardian - UK

Guardiola dials up sarcasm over claims Manchester City are more defensive

Pep Guardiola has shrugged off scrutiny of Manchester City having only 32.8% possession, a record low for the manager, in their draw at Arsenal

Evening Standard

Police given another week to question four held on suspicion of terrorism plot

Four men were arrested at properties in Huddersfield, Leeds, Derby and West Bromwich.

The Independent UK

Four men arrested in UK on suspicion of plotting terrorism

Four men from Leeds, Huddersfield, Derby and West Bromwich were arrested

The Guardian - UK

Teenage boy arrested after death of 13-year-old girl in West Yorkshire

Sixteen-year-old from Huddersfield held on suspicion of murder and rape

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