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More than 100 safe spaces are now operating in Kirklees to provide places where women, girls and those at risk can seek help.

More than 100 Safe Zones now available in Dewsbury, Mirfield and Huddersfield

The bikers set off from Wilton Park in Batley.

Bikers join forces in first ever Liversedge Toy Run

These are the top 10 kids’ toys for Christmas – including flying avocados to pre...

The Queen Consort, Camilla, has revealed the Paddington Bear tributes will be donated to children’s charity Barnados

Queen Consort Camilla with Paddington Bear tributes going to new home

Under-25's could be banned from buying cigarettes under Government plans (Photo: Shutterstock)

Under-25’s could be banned from buying cigarettes under government plans

Domestic abuse rates are up 10% despite an overall drop in crime (Photo: Shutterstock)

Domestic abuse rates are up 10% despite an overall drop in crime

Lockdown restrictions are beginning to slowly ease around the UK, but when will charity shops open again? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when charity shops will open - and the new safety measures in place for d...

Here’s how to keep kids safe online - according to new government guidelines

Sue Ryder hospices across the UK could close - here’s why

Hackney Carriage rank at the back of Dewsbury bus station. Many taxi drivers are about to petition in favour of moving the location of the taxi rank. d311a348

Free training to protect children

Spare room call for Kirklees homeless youths
A children’s charity is calling on people in Kirklees to lend a helping hand to the region’s homeless young people.

Help us make children smile

Dewsbury team brave the elements for Barnardo’s

Toys flood in for kids