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The discount will be available on three types of home composters.

People Kirklees gardeners to get discount on composters Jessica Barton

Weather Met Office issue yellow weather warning for thunder across West Yorkshire Jessica Barton

Crime Kirklees Council's plea to parents over school meals Jessica Barton

Things To Do Batley theatre group to celebrate centenary with special show Jessica Barton

Home Dewsbury artist commissioned to develop temporary artwork for the town Jessica Barton

Things To Do Yorkshire 'wartime spirit’ comes to Heckmondwike for the August bank holiday Jessica Barton

People The Mirfield Educational Charity seeks new trustee Jessica Barton

People Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban Leanne Clarke

Crime West Yorkshire Police urge public to stay on the line for accidental 999 calls Jessica Barton

News IN PICTURES: Yorkshire's August heatwave - wild fires and hosepipe bans Chris Page

Business Cleckheaton based production firm wins global contract Jessica Barton

Traffic and TravelSee more

People Northern issues 'do not travel' warning to passengers across Yorkshire Leanne Clarke

People Campaigner hails 'massive' accessibility improvements at Dewsbury train station Jessica Barton

News Major upgrade to ease congestion on the M621 near Leeds set to begin Staff Reporter

News New research van rolled out to detect dangerous driving Abigail Kellett

News Arriva Yorkshire bus dispute ended after workers accept improved pay offer Dominic Brown

News Rail passengers urged to only travel if necessary on day of RMT strike Dominic Brown

CrimeSee more

Crime Man wanted on recall to prison for breaching terms of release Leanne Clarke

Crime Illegal goods worth over £40,000 seized in Kirklees Tom Scargill

Crime Appeal launched following three burglaries in same road in Dewsbury Moor Tom Scargill

Crime Trio jailed over revenge shooting following row at a family party at golf club Staff Reporter

Crime Batley man jailed for setting his own house on fire - while his son was upstairs Court Reporter

Crime Beatings, poisonings and mutilations - the 'sad reality' of what the RSPCA faces... Leanne Clarke

Crime Dewsbury's MP joins police patrol in town centre sarah fitton

Crime Birstall teenager helped steal £30,000 of chewing gum from lorry to settle debt Court Reporter

WeatherSee more

Weather Heatwave: Here’s how hot the weather will be in Dewsbury and Batley this week Jessica Barton

News Motorists urged to be prepared for heavy downpours after extreme heat Dominic Brown

Education Dewsbury school postpones sponsored walk after parents raise concerns about heat Jessica Barton

People Heatwave: Looking back to days when bananas and pineapples grew in Dewsbury park Margaret Watson

BusinessSee more

Politics ‘Don’t delay giving cost of living support to struggling families,’ council told Tony Earnshaw

People Cleckheaton menswear retailer 'thrilled' to reach final of major national awards Staff Reporter

People Heavenly Desserts launches new tapas range and a bespoke vegan offering Staff Reporter

People Businesses raise £6,000 at golf day to help the homeless back into employment Dominic Brown

PoliticsSee more

Politics Planning applications: Demolition of changing rooms at playing fields, Dewsbury Staff Reporter

People Here are the finalists in the Kirklees Diversity, Equality and Innovation Awards Staff Reporter

People Kim Leadbeater MP 'livid' over decision to delay Zach's Law online safety bill Adam Cheshire

EducationSee more

Education District Governor urges schools in district to sign up to Rotakids scheme Jessica Barton

Education Kirklees Summer Blast programme offers free activities for kids over holidays Jessica Barton

Education Help! A-level results next week - top tips for teens Chris Page

Recommended Back to school shopping: everything you need for your kid’s new term Nick Moyle

HealthSee more

Health NHS crisis: How many doctors, nurses and midwives are there at Mid Yorkshire hos... Leanne Clarke

Health Dr's Casebook: Neighbours – a TV soap that gave a great core message Jane Chippindale

Health Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust announces new changes to reduce infant mortality Jessica Barton

PeopleSee more

Things To Do Liversedge motorbike club set to host fundraising event at Zucchinis in Batley Jessica Barton

People ‘Hectic Hedgehog month’- What to do if you find a sick or injured hodgehog this ... Leanne Clarke

People This stunning home is the most expensive for sale in Dewsbury on Rightmove Dominic Brown

People RSPCA reveals surge in dog cruelty cases, including West Yorkshire Abigail Kellett

Read ThisSee more

Read This ITV to show La Liga in brand new three season deal Daniel Mcneil

Read This What’s in the Aldi Special buys and Lidl middle aisle on 14 August Patrick Hollis

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