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Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney, left, with Dewsbury MP Mark Eastwood, right, pictured with Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a whistlestop visit to Huddersfield last year

Politics Sue Gray report: Kirklees' MPs give their reaction to the 'partygate' scandal Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Crime Dewsbury and Heckmondwike men jailed for multiple rapes of a child sarah fitton

People Loving Dogs: These are the 10 most affectionate breeds of dog Abigail Kellett

People 'Proper cool': Kids give their verdict on £15m new Spen Valley Leisure Centre Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

People New memorial unveiled at Dewsbury Cemetery for 15 forgotten soldiers Jessica Barton

People Cleckheaton Folk Festival will return with a three-day spectacular in July Dominic Brown

Politics Dewsbury councillor Masood Ahmed takes office as the new Mayor of Kirklees Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Politics More Kirklees residents now able to apply for £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate Staff Reporter

Crime Dewsbury teenager jailed for viciously assaulting woman on board a train Staff Reporter

News Bus passengers in Yorkshire face major disruption as Arriva staff set to strike Staff Reporter

People Veteran Heckmondwike fundraiser honoured at the Palace of Westminster Jessica Barton

Traffic and TravelSee more

News National Highways says smart motorways will be safer by September after two year... Ian Hirst

People Train rescued by Mirfield man is turned 'Platinum Purple' for Queen's Jubilee Staff Reporter

News Kirklees road closures: 8 for motorists to avoid this week Leanne Clarke

News Mayor reveals plans to slash West Yorkshire bus fares and invest in new routes Ian Hirst

News Roadworks leave out 700-yard section from improvements to major route Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

News Roundabout layout ignored as row heats up over Amazon plan in Cleckheaton Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

CrimeSee more

Crime Vehicle not taxed for TWO YEARS seized during Batley and Mirfield road safety op sarah fitton

Crime Police appeal for witnesses after disorder at Huddersfield Town v Luton match Staff Reporter

Crime Safety of women and girls ' remains at the heart' of Mayor's agenda Ian Hirst

Crime Liversedge pensioner jailed for 14 years for sex offences against under-age girl Staff Reporter

Lifestyle 'Stolen to order' Almost 200 dog thefts reported in West Yorkshire with French b... Leanne Clarke

Crime More dogs stolen in West Yorkshire last year Abigail Kellett

Crime Motorbike and mountain bike stolen in Dewsbury sarah fitton

Crime Ravensthorpe man jailed after £3m cocaine drugs bust by police Ian Hirst

WeatherSee more

People Storm Gladys: Heavy snow forecast for Dewsbury, Batley and Cleckheaton today Dominic Brown

People Met Office: More severe gales could be on the way after Storm Eunice Staff Reporter

People Updated weather forecast as Storm Eunice batters North Kirklees Dominic Brown

News TransPennine Express warns of rail disruption due to Storm Dudley Staff Reporter

BusinessSee more

Politics Campaign group will be allowed to attend drop-in event for Amazon plan Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service

People Cleckheaton fashion retailer wins best groomswear prize at wedding awards Staff Reporter

People New figures show only four bank branches remain open in Batley and Spen Will Grimond, Data Reporter

People Dewsbury has only seven bank branches still open, according to new figures Will Grimond, Data Reporter

PoliticsSee more

Politics Kim Leadbeater MP: Getting sport, exercise and health into politics Jane Chippindale

People Kim Leadbeater on Channel 4’s Dispatches tonight to discuss safety of MPs Jessica Barton

News Friends of Dewsbury South seek new recruits to help improve neighbourhoods Staff Reporter

EducationSee more

Education Brand new children’s play centre set to open its doors in Batley Jessica Barton

Lifestyle Cleckheaton church plants a tree to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Jessica Barton

Education Birstall school launches ‘Joyous Jubilee Book Hunt’ for Queen’s 70th anniversary Jessica Barton

People Memories of Kirklees College as former site becomes new police HQ Staff Reporter

HealthSee more

Recommended Is it worth buying an electric bike? We judge the best e-bikes of 2022 Katrina Conaglen

Health Dr's Casebook: One in four people with Covid experience taste disturbance Jane Chippindale

Health Fears Dewsbury birth centre could close permanently due to staff shortages Jessica Barton

PeopleSee more

People Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen Jessica Barton

People 2022 will see largest turnout yet for the annual Jo Cox Way bike ride Jessica Barton

People Tour de Roberttown cycling event raises £400 for Beau’s campaign Jessica Barton

People Rollout of full fibre broadband continues in Dewsbury, Birstall and Mirfield Jessica Barton

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Read This UK tourists will have to pay to visit Europe next year in new rules Claire Schofield

Read This Over half of LGBTQ+ have felt isolated from their family due to their sexuality ... Richard Jenkins

Recommended Our pick of the best gins on the market Katrina Conaglen