Norwegian teenage hitman hired for UK murder by Iran-backed crime gang jailed for 20 years Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and live ammunition The Guardian - UK · Oct 16
Teenage hitman from Norway locked up for plotting UK murder for Iran-backed gang Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested by armed police at a hotel in Huddersfield. Evening Standard · Oct 16
Teen Admits Trying to Have Sex With Shetland Pony Named 'Cheeky' and Faces Possible Jail Term Thomas Mikaelson, 19, admitted an attempted sexual offence involving Cheeky, a Shetland pony at Gledhill Farm in Huddersfield. Leeds Crown Court will sentence him in November. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Sir Kevin Sinfield joined by Micah Richards for latest leg of MND challenge He started at Wakefield and visited the stadiums of Leeds and Bradford before finishing at Huddersfield. The Independent UK · Sep 30
New Cemetery by Simon Armitage audiobook review – the poet laureate’s meditations take flight The building of a cemetery during the pandemic inspires the Huddersfield-born author to reflect on childhood memories and the changing local landscape The Guardian - UK · Sep 3
28 year old tree surgeon wins £18k with 40p spin in Huddersfield casino Ryan Guinan, from Huddersfield, won £18,542.31 when playing slots at a local Grosvenor Casino location The Independent UK · Aug 18
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 · Jul 28
‘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 · Jun 18
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 · Jun 10
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 · Jun 9
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 · Jun 5
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 · May 12
Turner Prize shortlist includes spoken word performance about Huddersfield life The winner will be announced on 10 December The Independent UK · Apr 23
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 · Mar 27
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20 Richard Phillips obituary Other lives: Classical music impresario who founded the York early music and Huddersfield contemporary music festivals
The Times of India · Mar 13 ‘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 Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 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 Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025 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 · Nov 23, 2025 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 · Oct 10, 2025 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
Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025 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 · Oct 10, 2025 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 · Oct 9, 2025 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 · Oct 9, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 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