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Health partnership seeks help to launch anti-racism movement Ian Hirst

People
In pictures: Focus on Batley and District Camera Club Dominic Brown

People
Blind hiker set to take first steps on fundraising journey Dominic Brown

People
Unmasking the mystery man brightening up Cleckheaton Martin Shaw

People
Artist creates eco-themed display in Dewsbury town centre Martin Shaw

People
Mirfield dad's run to thank team who saved his daughter's life Joanna Wardill

Politics
In pictures: Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Dewsbury Dominic Brown

Politics
In pictures: PM tucks into biscuits at Fox's factory in Batley Dominic Brown

Politics
Prime Minister vows to invest in skills and training on Batley visit Martin Shaw

People
Pamper packs donated to hospital as gifts for new mums Staff Reporter

Politics
New deputy mayor calls for more 'humanitarian approach to policing' David Spereall

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Views wanted as new plans revealed to tackle congestion around Cooper Bridge Ian Hirst

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Outdated pothole funding ‘putting cyclists’ lives at risk’ Matt Allan

Cars
Bank holiday traffic: 11m extra journeys predicted as drivers warned of delays Matt Allan

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Teenager hit by a car in Staincliffe Martin Shaw

News
Mammoth rail upgrade set for line between Dewsbury and Huddersfield Tony Earnshaw

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

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West Yorkshire Police will no longer be lead for National Police Air Service Rob Parsons

Crime
Covid rulebreakers in West Yorkshire slapped with more than £100,000 in court fi... Leanne Clarke

Crime
Police hunt for man in connection with a serious sexual assault Staff Reporter

Crime
Illegal tobacco trader in Dewsbury showed 'a complete disregard for the law' Staff Reporter

Crime
Police probe suspected cannabis factory after flat fire Martin Shaw

Crime
Car crash man makes a swim for it - across park lake Martin Shaw

Crime
Solicitor jailed for stealing £200,000 from severely disabled client Tony Gardner

Crime
Police appeal after "serious and unprovoked attack" outside takeaway Staff Reporter

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Weather
Met Office issues weather warning for thunderstorms Staff Reporter

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

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

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

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People
Travel agent calls for Government support for hard-hit industry Dominic Brown

Education
How Yorkshire's Storm Ciara caused more than £65m loss for Calderdale business Ruth Dacey

People
Pizza flavoured beer and Yorkshire pudding ale on tap at new bar Martin Shaw

People
Plan for new Lidl and Home Bargains aims to create 110 jobs Staff Reporter

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Shadow Foreign Secretary slams pandemic response on Birstall visit Staff Reporter

Politics
'Lockdown delay is failing local businesses,' says Kim Dominic Brown

Politics
Dewsbury mosque given the green light to expand. Tony Earnshaw

EducationSee more

People
Dewsbury school named regional winner of maths competition Dominic Brown

People
Pupils smash fundraising target by running laps of playground Dominic Brown

People
Revealed: primary schools with the biggest class sizes in North Kirklees Data Team

People
Eco champion Hannah nominated for major prize Martin Shaw

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Health
Dr's Casebook: New quantum microscope that can see the impossible Dr Keith Souter

Coronavirus
Lifting of lockdown restrictions in England could be brought forward to 5 July Helen Johnson

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Hospital admissions increase as Covid cases rise in Kirklees Dominic Brown

People
Let's all play our part and be a vaccine hero Dominic Brown

People
How to book your Covid-19 jab and what to expect on the day Dominic Brown

People
GP: why getting vaccinated is so important Dominic Brown

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Streaming giants to be regulated in same way as traditional broadcasters under n... Sarah Wilson

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Outdoor civil weddings and partnership ceremonies legalised in England and Wales... Sarah Wilson

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'Euphoria' as Download Festival begins without masks or social distancing Sarah Wilson