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Here are the road closures in North Kirklees that are set to begin this week.

Here are where road closures due to start this week

Sharron Ryan

Heckmondwike breakfast club founder shortlisted for award

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.

New multimillion pound support for rough sleepers across West Yorkshire

Pictured from the left are Elizabeth Vyrne, Katie Vyrne, Albie Vyrne, seven, Alex Dougherty, Noah Vyrne, 11, and John Vyrne at the Mirfield Round Table Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza at Mirfield Showground.

Bonfire Night: Photos of the Mirfield Round Table fireworks event over the years

The Barn, Dransfield Hill Farm, Liley Lane, Mirfield, is on sale with Wilcock for offers in the region of £995,000.

Contemporary home in open countryside has industrial character and rural charm

Detectives have launched an appeal for witnesses and mobile phone footage after two police officers were assaulted while attempting to make an arrest

Police appeal launched as two officers assaulted in street attack

Coby Mayman, Demi and Megan Lorryman.

Spooky season: Photos of Halloween events at Dewsbury Market over the years

An artist's impression of how the redeveloped FLAIR Stadium could look.

Giants sell out of 2027 season ticket seats ahead of move to Dewsbury

West Yorkshire Police will be deploying extra officers on the streets over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period.

Police to deploy extra officers on the streets for Halloween and Bonfire Night

People

Sir Patrick Stewart with Cecil Dormand and his wife Mary.

How Mirfield provided the ideal springboard for Sir Patrick's life on the stage
Despite becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Sir Patrick Stewart never forgot his roots.
Dominic Brown

Sir Ian McKellen has led the tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart, following his death at the age of 86. Photo: David Parry/Press Association.

Stars pay tribute to Mirfield's Sir Patrick Stewart following his death aged 86

The team at tabletop gaming and hobby store NextDeck. Photo: Lucille Moore.

Arcade retailers move into bigger units after successful first months of trading

Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater with Royal British Legion representatives launching this year's Poppy Appeal in Mirfield.

MP joins Royal British Legion to help launch Poppy Appeal in Mirfield

Batley Law directors Waseem Nazir, left, and Hassnain Sajjad holding their award.

Law firm directors thank 'fantastic team' after winning major national award

Cost of Living

One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

Nearly half of homeowners have incurred late payment fees

Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 on bills

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

Novuna Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading providers of retail point of sale finance and personal loans

Ad Feature One in eight households couldn't cover essentials for two months

Crime

Kibriya Ahmed.

Update: Missing children have been found as police renew appeal to locate father

Leeds Magistrates' Court.

Dewsbury man appears in court in connection with £9m drugs bust

Officers carrying out a warrant at a premises in Ravensthorpe as part of the 'Clear, Hold, Build' programme.

Residents invited to meet police and have their say on future of Ravensthorpe

Mohammed Tasadiq Khan and some of the 100g gold bullion bars discovered during the police investigation.

Drugs network ringleader ordered to pay back £260,000

Officers executed the warrant as part of a programme of work by police and partners to reduce crime in the Ravensthorpe area.

Large amounts of drugs seized in police raid on business premises in Dewsbury

Alan Pearce was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Man jailed for 14 years after raping young girl

Business

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems
A new report from eBay and Small Business Britain finds strong growth ambitions among side hustlers and calls for greater support to help them develop into long-term businesses.
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Padel8 is scheduled to open at Bretton Park Way, Dewsbury in November.

'World class destination for padel' set to open in Dewsbury

An artist's impression of the new Lidl store in Birstall.

Lidl reveals opening date for its new store in Birstall

Take a look inside Hills Kitchen.

Photos: Something new for Batley as Caribbean restaurant opens in Plaza

Hamza Hussain, MD at Abu Bakr Supermarkets, has been shortlisted in the Next Gen award category at the Asian Trader Awards.

Supermarket managing director up for prestigious Asian Trader award

Traffic and Travel

Dewsbury train station.

Dewsbury train station lift is out of service

M62.

Multi vehicle crash on M62 with residual delays of 70 minutes this morning

Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater joined Cycling UK at Downing Street to hand over a petition calling for women to feel safer on their bikes.

Spen Valley MP backs campaign for safer cycling for women

Yorkshire Water is investing £2.5m to replace over 3.9km of water mains in Heckmondwike.

Yorkshire Water is investing £2.5m to replace over 3.9km of water main

Health

Winter 2026/27 is expected to place 'sustained pressures' on health and care services. Photo: stock.adobe.com.

Kirklees NHS bosses brace for tough winter as scale of pressure is revealed

The boxes offer creative activities to support patient well-being, recovery and social connection.

Hospital launches well-being boxes to support patients through creativity

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Fatima Fakech at Advanced Care Pharmacy in Cleckheaton.

Cleckheaton pharmacist close to achieving another significant milestone

Anthony Shaw with some of the medical team that cared for him at Pontefract Hospital.

Patient praises hospital as it marks 300th day case joint replacement surgery

Sharon Jones-Stanley, left, bereavement midwife at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, with Aaminah and Ali Hussain.

Bereaved mum honours her daughter’s memory by donating Qur'an Cubes to hospital

Politics

The plan will now be presented to the council's children’s scrutiny committee in November.

Kirklees special educational needs and disabilities reform plan gets green light
Work to improve support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Kirklees has taken a big step forward.
Abigail Marlow

A new electric vehicle charging scheme has been given the green light.

Electric vehicle charging scheme and planning policy changes approved by council

Kim at Birstall Primary Academy's Breakfast Club.

A safer approach to fireworks is needed

Kirklees first declared a climate emergency in 2019 after a motion from Labour, Lib Dem, Green and Independent councillors was upheld. Photo: stock.adobe.com.

Council axes its climate emergency declaration after lengthy debate

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Weather

Storm Boelo. Picture: MapTiler/OpenStreetMap contributors

Storm Boelo warning: Met Office forecasts high winds in Dewsbury and Batley

Yorkshire has officially entered drought status, although there are no plans to introduce water restrictions.

Drought status declared in Yorkshire

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for North Kirklees. Photo: Getty.

Two-day thunderstorm warning for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen

Education

Westmoor Primary School.

Class of 2026: Photos of new starters at schools in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen

Ravenshall School has been awarded £2,000 by Howden's annual scheme which funds student-led initiatives designed to improve mental health and wellbeing within their school communities.

School awarded £2,000 as part of national wellbeing project

Proud headteacher of Healey Junior School, Luisa Lang, with some pupils from Years 2, 3, 5 and 6, after learning about their positive Ofsted report.

School proud to be at heart of 'wonderful community’ after latest Ofsted report

Harrison Gration, a professional bass-baritone opera singer, visited pupils at Manorfield Infant and Nursery School.

Could next opera star emerge from Batley after visit from talented singer?

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