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Boots in Dewsbury will be staying open, the company has confirmed.

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Big Jack Potatoes, based at Batley Plaza, will open its doors to customers on Saturday, January 25 at 2pm.

Opening date for new jacket potato diner announced - with special spud giveaway!

TikTok was unavailable for millions of users over the weekend.

TikTok issues major update affecting 170 million users

Part of Mill Street East in Dewsbury will close from Monday, January 20 for a damaged sewer to be repaired. Photo: Yorkshire Water

Road closure in Dewsbury announced

Parking notice at Station Road Car Park, Mirfield.

'Extra fees' concerns as new parking app comes to car parks in Kirklees

Huddersfield Town Hall

Dewsbury nursery and Gomersal school sites among assets council wants to offload

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​An all-Dewsbury second round Betfred Challenge Cup tie is on the cards this Saturday after a thrilling game at Maroon Park.

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An upside down Largie Ramazani celebrated his goal against Sheffield Wednesday in spectacular tumbling style.

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Matt Garside in action for Dewsbury Rams. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

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Crime

West Yorkshire Police are asking for the public’s help in tracing these 8 people caught on camera in North Kirklees.

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West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of a sexual offence in Batley.

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More than 100 illegal drivers have been dealt with in December in an ongoing campaign to make roads safer in North Kirklees. (Photo: WYP).

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Police investigating a burglary in Batley - in which two motorbikes were stolen - have released CCTV images of three suspects.

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Ron Hall (L) and Grace Jackson (R) are joining Love Island: All Stars

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The Apprentice series 19 returns on Thursday, January 30

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Robert Smith has revealed over the weekend he is to leave X/Twitter, but will be on other social media platforms such as BlueSky.

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Health

Low moods can have a big impact on getting to sleep.

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This time of year can be a lot for students

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Urgent warning to pet owners as dog chews linked to illness.

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Blue Monday usually falls on the third Monday in January.

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A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

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