Local
LDF withdrawn after Government demands more housing
KIRKLEES has withdrawn its Local Development Framework after the Government demanded more land be allocated for housing development.
Boxing Day bust-up ‘mistaken identity’
A man who was assaulted outside a pub attacked another man he wrongly believed was the culprit.
Scouting around for a better future
BEAVERS from groups across North Kirklees have enjoyed a mini world jamboree.
Regional
Bulls star visits Leeds heart unit
A rugby league star who suffered a heart attack following a match has revisited the Leeds hospital where he was treated and met young patients on its children's heart unit.
Workers swim with sharks for KIDS
Fundraisers from a law firm will plunge into shark-infested waters to raise money for the Hull branch of a children's charity celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Duke joins Kohima veterans service
The Duke of York has joined veterans of what Earl Mountbatten described as "probably one of the greatest battles in history" for their annual memorial service and wreath-laying in York.
Evidence claim in nurse murder case
Campaigners for a nurse convicted of murdering four patients in Leeds claim new evidence has emerged that challenges his conviction.
Mandelson sworn in as High Steward
Peter Mandelson has been appointed as the High Steward of Kingston upon Hull after the historic role was resurrected by the Queen.
National
Child abduction cases up by 81%
Child abduction is a "growing problem" with the number of reported cases up by 81% over the last nine years, ministers have warned.
Lotto prize for monthly millionaire
A UK ticket-holder will bank £1 million every month for a year in a new prize being launched by the National Lottery, it has been announced.
Man charged with child sex offences
A British man who handed himself in to Chinese authorities has been charged with a series of child sex offences dating back up to 15 years.
Travellers escape UK's cold spring
Thousands of people are escaping the dismal British weather and seeking sun for the May bank holiday weekend, experts have said.
Tiger death zoo keeper 'broke rule'
A zoo keeper who was mauled to death by a tiger had "no reason" to be in its enclosure, the animal park's owner has said.
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Weather for Dewsbury
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 6 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 7 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: West
