From the general election to the re-opening of Dewsbury’s birthing centre, the blaze that ripped through a former college to the Educating Yorkshire cameras returning to Thornhill Community Academy - it’s been a year full of big news.
So, as 2024 draws to a close, we have taken a look back at some of the biggest stories to make the headlines in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen over the last 12 months.

17. November: SNOW!!!
Snow arrived in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen last month and readers shared their early wintry photos with us. https://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/weather/snow-in-dewsbury-mirfield-batley-and-spen-10-pictures-of-north-kirklees-turning-into-winter-wonderland-4873804 Photo: Adam Cheshire / National World

18. December: Best Butchers
Before Christmas, we asked our readers what they thought were the best butchers and farm shops in Dewsbury, Cleckheaton and Mirfield. https://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/lifestyle/christmas/christmas-2024-the-best-butchers-and-farm-shops-in-dewsbury-cleckheaton-and-mirfield-according-to-readers-4895018 Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald