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Dewsbury media boss backs bid to find new TV talent

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OPERA NORTH ORCHESTRA: Young musicians could spend a week developing their skills.

Young musicians’ academy chance

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The weather is expected to take another dramatic turn next week with freezing conditions forecast.

Sub-zero blast to bring abrupt end to heatwave

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ADVICE: KCALC is based in Empire House and at other venues.

The Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre column with Nick Whittingham

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TRAVEL REVIEW: Fun for everyone at Butlins Skegness

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Vets left in shock as FOUR teddy bears are discovered in St Bernard’s stomach

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"Please give my baby's presents back!" Grieving Batley mother's heartbreak

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Experts warn of ‘toxic plume’ ahead of hottest April day for nearly 70 years

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Wool Stories: The Felted Mill features an eye-catching collection of textile creations inspired by and paying tribute to the citys industrial heritage.

Leeds Industrial Museum exhibits new material masterpieces inspired by the city’s industrial heritage

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Don't fall for the scam.

Yorkshire police force issues telephone scam warning - and tells residents how to avoid becoming a victim

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Click and go! Bus and train users in Leeds embrace digital revolution

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Police release image in search for witnesses to fatal crash in Birstall

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M62 near Brighouse. Google.

'Serious collision' closes M62 slip road and A644 near Brighouse

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Botany Lane, Huddersfield. Pic: Google.

Air ambulance lifts seriously injured driver to hospital after Huddersfield crash

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Under 19s will be able to travel on all buses across the county using a new, money-saving ticket with a special introductory price of just �2.60.

Travel made even easier for young people by Bus18 initiative

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Yorkshire police force issues telephone scam warning - and tells residents how to avoid becoming a victim

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Kirklees Magistrated Court in Huddersfield. (D525C439)

Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates

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BMW driver to be jailed after admitting charges over death of woman in town centre - Leeds Crown Court

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Boy, 14, found with serious injuries in Mirfield: Police and paramedics called to street

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Education More Education >>

Students brush up on dental hygiene

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Pivot Academy's acting head Andrew Kitterick.

‘Good’ rating for academy

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CLASS CELEBRATIONS: Staff at Upper Batley High School dress up for World Book Day.

Characters booked up for a fun day

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BUDDING REPORTERS: Thornhill Community Academy students ready for action in the newsroom.

Here’s the news from Thornhill

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Eversleigh Day Nursery recently hosted a visit from local firefighters.

Crews fire children’s imaginations at nursery

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Click and go! Bus and train users in Leeds embrace digital revolution

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Foodie fans have plenty of roles to tuck into in Leeds

7 tasty jobs in Leeds for foodie fans

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There are plenty of unique and unusual places to stay around Yorkshire

9 of the most unique and unusual places to stay in Yorkshire

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There are some great job opportunities currently on offer around Yorkshire for animal lovers

7 dream jobs currently on offer in Yorkshire for animal lovers

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COMMENT: How community projects can help to battle knife and gang crime at its roots

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Dewsbury MP grills transport Minister over rail delays

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Council leaders in Yorkshire have submitted a document seting out the powers a Yorkshire mayor could have.

Vision for the future: What powers could a ‘One Yorkshire’ mayor have?

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Richard Flint, chief executive of Yorkshire Water, and Environment Secretary Michael Gove.

It’s a wake-up call: Yorkshire Water boss responds to Gove’s stinging criticism of industry

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Devolution: Yorkshire leaders urge Prime Minister to commit to mayoral election in 2020

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Experts warn of ‘toxic plume’ ahead of hottest April day for nearly 70 years

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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at sea

The RNLI: Why we should be thankful for the lifeboat charity that saves lives at sea

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Earth Day is an annual event which marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement

Did you know these 15 unusual facts about the Earth?

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Highs of 19C were expected in parts of Britain.

Yorkshire weather: What to expect after Britain's warmest day of the year so far

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Measles outbreak in West Yorkshire: Vaccination warning issued

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Yorkshire Dance will roll out a host of programmes to help benefit those affected by Parkinson's

Yorkshire Dance to celebrate Parkinson's Awareness Week with special new programme

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Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin along with The Government Minister for Loneliness Tracey Crouch are on a tour of local initiatives within West Yorkshire, which includes the Windybank Community Centre, Central Avenue, Liversedge, that are helping to combat loneliness. Pictured The Government Minister for Loneliness Tracey Crouch, and Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin chatting with Megan Kitching, of Huddersfield, a member of the Barnardos Kirklees Young Carers. Picture: James Hardisty

Watch: Loneliness 'won't be solved overnight' says minister on Yorkshire fact-finding trip

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A rash which looks like sunburn and feels like sandpaper

Warning to parents after surge in highly infectious Scarlet Fever: the signs to look for

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NHS reminder to stock up on your medication

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