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Here are the 34 pubs and bars in North Kirklees set to re-open next week Dominic Brown

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Special TV show to celebrate 50 years of Mr Men books Staff Reporter

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People aged 38 and 39 can now book in for Covid-19 jabs Dominic Brown

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How our Muslim communities have been preparing for Eid in a year like no other Staff Reporter

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Group of 29 men charged in connection with child sexual exploitation Staff Reporter

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Politically Speaking: By Mark Eastwood, MP for Dewsbury Mark Eastwood MP

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Hundreds attend Dewsbury rally to pray for peace in Israel Staff Reporter

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Britain's most dangerous rural roads for young drivers have been identified Matt Allan

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Plans revealed for giant warehouse that would create 1,500 new jobs Martin Shaw

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Baroness Betty Boothroyd sells gift from president and other 'treasures' at auct... Staff Reporter

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Vaccine milestone in Kirklees as 50 per cent receive second Covid jab Staff Reporter

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Major resurfacing work will close road for three weeks Martin Shaw

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Mirfield councillor gets on his bike to push for road repairs Martin Shaw

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Major upgrade of rail network to transform Kirklees rail line News Reporter

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West Yorkshire mayor 'should bring in congestion charge and workplace park levy' Rob Parsons

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£13m plan to improve roads between Dewsbury, Mirfield and Leeds Dominic Brown

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£200m to be spent on improving roads across Kirklees Tony Earnshaw , Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Dewsbury shop loses its licence due to 'serious organised criminality' Tony Earnshaw

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Serial sexual predator jailed after decades of assaults against women and childr... Staff Reporter

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Bomb squad called after 'suspicious material' found during counter terror raid Jonathan Pritchard

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Former West Yorkshire Police employee jailed for stealing seized cash from polic... Leanne Clarke

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Policing regulations for 'Kill the Bill' protests during Covid 'confusing' David Spereall

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Campaign: One punch is all it takes to shatter lives Leanne Clarke

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Gang to serve more than 114 years in prison for double shooting in supermarket c... Martin Shaw

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Sick couple who abused eight-year-old girl jailed Rebecca Marano

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

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Dewsbury weather forecast: Met Office issues amber weather warning for the borou... Ian Hirst

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Snow ploughs attempting to clear snow from M62 as traffic comes to a standstill Ian Hirst

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

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'Welcome Back' campaign transforms local traders into social media stars Martin Shaw

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First look inside £1million Dewsbury burger bar Martin Shaw

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Fifty new jobs at £1m burger bar in Dewsbury Martin Shaw

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Working from home? Here’s what you need to know about claiming expenses Leanne Clarke

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Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police welcomes new mayor Dominic Brown

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Who is Tracy Brabin, West Yorkshire metro mayor? Rob Parsons

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Tracy Brabin is elected as West Yorkshire's metro mayor Richard Beecham

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Students aim to be the next generation of NHS heroes Dominic Brown

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Lockdowns badly affect children’s speech and language skills - and can have long... Claire Schofield

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More than £4m to be spent improving school buildings in Kirklees Tony Earnshaw

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Sculpture by Sir Antony Gormley stands proud over the Dewsbury skyline Martin Shaw

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Where India variant is dominant in UK - amid concerns lockdown end could be dela... Claire Schofield

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Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust announces appointment of new chief executive David Spereall

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Adrian's artwork breathes new life into Dewsbury bus station Dominic Brown

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Top ten places for an outdoor lunch in North Kirklees, according to TripAdvisor Dominic Brown

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Covid-19 cases fall in Kirklees as West Yorkshire's 'major incident' status is d... Dominic Brown

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17 things you probably won't understand if you're not from Yorkshire Leanne Clarke

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