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Mayor of Kirklees opens new sensory meadow at Fairfield School in Batley Staff Reporter

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Heckmondwike man fined for failing to remove waste around his property Staff Reporter

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Traffic on M62 slowed to 40mph nearly 300,000 times over last 12 months Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Pub landlord appeals for new volunteers to help with Poppy Appeal in Mirfield Dominic Brown

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Keep safe this Bonfire Night plea from West Yorkshire firefighters as service dr... sarah fitton

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Fake-cash couple "operated as a team" to con West Yorkshire stores Nick Frame

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Green light for new police headquarters in Dewsbury on former college site Staff Reporter

People
Dewsbury truck driver enjoys more strongman success at Highland Games Dominic Brown

People
Birstall church launches reverse Advent calendar appeal to help families in need Martin Shaw

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Batley councillor set to be Mayor of Kirklees will step down in 2022 Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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New limits on takeaways in Cleckheaton as town named an obesity hotspot Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Up to 20 new jobs to be created at new Aldi store in Dewsbury Martin Shaw

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Public inquiry to be held into £1.5billion TransPennine route upgrade Martin Shaw

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Mirfield station volunteers celebrate blooming great awards success Staff Reporter

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New station artwork aims to welcome passengers and public to Batley Dominic Brown

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Station brimming with brightness at launch of Batley Street Art Trail Dominic Brown

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M62 in West Yorkshire to be closed as resurfacing work is carried out Ian Hirst

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Batley man jailed for sexually assaulting girl and taking 250 photos of kids Court Reporter

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Police bikers arrested drug dealing scooter rider in field in Batley Court Reporter

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Sex abuse survivors in Kirklees still being helped years after scandal broke Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Police appeal after man suffers serious facial injuries in Mirfield attack Staff Reporter

Crime
Batley man jailed for causing death by dangerous driving Staff Reporter

Crime
Police ask 'do you know this man?' after teenage girl pushed into Dewsbury canal sarah fitton

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Mayor of West Yorkshire welcomes life sentence for Sarah Everard's killer Dominic Brown

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Update: Counter terrorism police conclude search of property in Dewsbury Staff Reporter

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Community spirit shines through after parts of North Kirklees hit by flash flood... Martin Shaw

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Met Office issues weather warning for thunderstorms Staff Reporter

Weather
Dewsbury residents have fun in the sun at Crow Nest Park Abigail Kellett

Coronavirus
Vaccine centres stay open during snow - but only travel 'if you feel safe' Holly Gittins

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Mirfield care home boss to give all staff a £1 an hour pay rise Martin Shaw

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Asda trials customer loyalty programme in these 16 stores Greg Wright

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Specsavers to open new Cleckheaton store as part of £400,000 investment Staff Reporter

People
Black Bull in Birstall named Cider Pub of the Year by CAMRA branch Staff Reporter

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Empty homes in Dewsbury and Mirfield spark debate on 'housing crisis' Martin Shaw

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Hanging Heaton housing plan deferred due to flooding concerns Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Kirklees could get extra cash to help fight Covid during winter Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Don't miss our school starters photo special in this week's edition Staff Reporter

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Kirklees College officially opens Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury Staff Reporter

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Huddersfield Town star makes surprise visit to Dewsbury school Staff Reporter

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Mirfield school launches Parent Hub to offer advice and support Staff Reporter

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Covid jab appointments open online for 12 to 15 year-olds - how to book Claire Schofield

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Wait before booster jabs could be cut to 5 months to speed up rollout Claire Schofield

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Queen spent night in hospital after being told to rest amid health concerns Group Reporter

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Mirfield cafe boss hits out at 'doggers' stopping lorry drivers visiting her bus... sarah fitton

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Tributes to photographer Barry Mounsey - 'The face of the Spenborough Guardian' Martin Shaw

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Family and friends of Natalie Audsley raise £10,500 for The Kirkwood Martin Shaw

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New Dewsbury Community Choir aims to spread happiness through song Martin Shaw

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Brits lose more than 500 hours of sleep thanks to noise, study finds Richard Jenkins

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Piers Morgan quits ITV show Life Stories as new host is revealed Dan Bird

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