Deighton, West Yorkshire

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Deighton (pronounced "Dee-ton") is a district of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It is situated 2 miles (3 km) north west of the town centre and lies off the A62 Leeds Road.

• It has its own rail station on the Huddersfield Line for services to Huddersfield, Leeds and Wakefield.

• The Deighton Centre on Deighton Road is a place for educational, training and leisure activities. It is also a venue for Reggae Dancehall music.

• The chemical company Syngenta has a large plant off the A62 Leeds Road.

• The nearby Leeds Road Playing Fields contains Football, Cricket and all weather pitches. Plus a sports hall and an athletics track. Home to Kirklees Ladies FC.

• Deighton is a multi-racial district and is home to Deighton Carnival, held in late June every year organised by Deighton, Bradley and Brackenhall residents.