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Dewsbury Christmas lights switch-on. Mum Tayyibah Akram with Mohammed Uzair, 11, left, and Mohammed Hunain, two, right.

All our photos of festive fun as Christmas lights are switched on in Dewsbury

Kim Leadbeater joined the Heckmondwike Players at the Comrades Club in a busy weekend of festive events.

Kim Leadbeater MP: Optimism and determination can triumph!

The emergency plan for people sleeping rough has been triggered

Cold snap triggers emergency plan for homeless in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen

Snow is expected across North Kirklees on Saturday and Sunday

Snow and freezing temperatures set for Dewsbury, Batley and Spen all weekend

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater

Batley and Spen MP objects to 'counter-productive' new parking charge plans

Sophie, Miley, Bry and Jade.

Take a step back in time to a night out in Batley in 2011 with these 24 photos

Save Batley Baths group staging a protest in the town centre

Two sports and leisure centres in Spen Valley could be saved from closure

Here are a range of jobs currently on offer across Kirklees.

Here are 14 new job openings across Kirklees ahead of the Christmas period

Festive spirit and cheer officially arrived in Roberttown yesterday (Friday, November 24) when the village’s ‘special’ Christmas lights were switched on.

PHOTOS: Festive cheer arrives to village with Christmas Lights Switch On

Batley Christmas Lights Switch On back in 2014

Batley Lights Switch On: Organisers are asking for help to make it extra special

West Yorkshire Hardship Project are among the groups receiving Co-op cash

Dewsbury, Batley and Mirfield organisations picked to share £30,000 cash pot
Community groups in Dewsbury, Batley and Mirfield have been chosen for a share of a £36,000 cash pot.

Chickano's sponsors several local sports teams

Batley burger place celebrating 12 years and planning a new branch in Dubai

Councillor Ebrahim Dockrat

Suspended Batley councillor 'horrified' by antisemitic allegations

Over 200 people attended a protest march from Batley to Dewsbury on Saturday to fight against the potential closure of public buildings in North Kirklees.

Campaigners warn of bleak future after Batley to Dewsbury protest march

The accident happened earlier today

Boy suffers serious injury after being hit by car in Batley

Love it or loathe it, you will share a lot of these memories if you grew up in North Kirklees.

You’re not really from Dewsbury, Batley or Spen if you haven’t done these things

The event will be held at the Al-Hikmah Centre, Batley

Healthcare, jobs and fundraising information at event in Batley

Kim Leadbeater, MP for Batley and Spen, met with pupils from seven local schools for Parliament Week.

Batley and Spen MP meets pupils from seven local schools for Parliament Week

The Batley and Birstall RAFA Club, on Cambridge Street in Batley, is inviting ex-service personnel of all ages to a Veterans Get Together on Sunday, November 26.

Veterans invited to 'Get Together' at Batley’s RAFA Club

Lock Lane Altofts received £600 of funding.

Batley community centre benefits from regional procurement specialist support

The Stop The Closures Campaign is expected to see over 200 people march from Batley Town Hall to Dewsbury Town Hall on Saturday in protest against Kirklees Council earmarking a number of buildings in the district - including Batley Sports and Tennis Centre, Dewsbury Sports Centre, Cleckheaton Town Hall, Batley Library and Claremont House Care Home in Heckmondwike - to be permanently closed.

Stop The Closures Campaign set for Batley and Dewsbury protest

These of some of the best-rated eateries on the review website

9 of the highest rated restaurants in Dewsbury, Batley and Spenborough

Free parking will be axed

Free parking axed and fees to rise across Dewsbury, Batley and Spenborough

Dewsbury Rock Choir will be taking to the stage at St Thomas’ Church, on Grosvenor Road, on Saturday, November 18, at 7.30pm, to raise money for The Kirkwood.

Rotary club and rock choir combine to support The Kirkwood

The approach to the character property, with its rear garage.

A simply stunning home with stables, paddock and more - in a great location

Councillor Ebrahim Dockrat has been suspended by the Labour Party

Batley Labour councillor suspended over antisemitic social media accusations

Jimmy Meadows has left Batley Bulldogs to join Super League's London Broncos

Super League-bound Meadows ‘leaves big hole’ as Bulldogs return to training

Thousands of people across North Kirklees paid their respects this weekend to remember those who have lost their lives in war.

13 photos from Remembrance parades and services in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen
Thousands of people across North Kirklees paid their respects this weekend to remember those who have lost their lives in war.

The weather warning is in place until this evening

Dewsbury, Batley and Spen could face 'danger to life' as Storm Debi hits

Alistair Brownlee

11 famous people you might not know were born in Dewsbury and Batley

Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School, where ‘pupils feel welcome and valued,’ has been judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted.

Head praises ‘amazing’ pupils as Batley school receives 'good' Ofsted report

Here are some of the best rated places to enjoy a tasty dessert in North Kirklees.

British Pudding Day: 16 of the best places to enjoy a dessert in North Kirklees

The suite, based in the Salvation Army Community Hall in Mirfield and run by Legacy Active Gold, is designed to make movement and exercise more accessible for older adults

MP visits new health and wellbeing suite for over 55s in Mirfield

More cyclists than ever before have signed up for the 2024 Jo Cox Way bike ride from Cleckheaton to London.

Record number of cyclists sign up for Cleckheaton to London bike ride

Batley ABC's Frazer Broadhead, Vinnie Broadhead, Callum Armstrong, Phil Walker (coach), Callum Fallas met local professional boxing star Callum Simpson.

Young Batley boxers pick up tips from ring hero Callum Simpson

Over 100 people attended a meeting organised by Kim Leadbeater, MP for Batley and Spen, to discuss the future of Cleckheaton Hall, which is temporarily closed.

Over 100 people attend meeting to discuss future of town hall

Paul Shillito, David Horrobin, Frank Wright BEM and Tim Wood, who are organising the Remembrance Day parade in Mirfield

Remembrance Day services and parades taking place across North Kirklees

Here are some of the best rated cafes in North Kirklees to grab a sandwich

World Sandwich Day: 9 top rated cafes in North Kirklees to grab a sarnie

Find out how North Kirklees secondary schools performed in latest GCSE league tables

Find out how North Kirklees secondary schools fared in latest DfE league tables

Public Access Trauma (PAcT) first aid kits have been placed in 12 key locations around North Kirklees, including at Dewsbury Bus Station.

Emergency trauma kits placed in 12 locations around North Kirklees

Entries have opened for the 2024 Jo Cox Way bike ride from Cleckheaton to London

The Jo Cox Way 2024: Entries open for Cleckheaton to London bike ride

Today - Wednesday, November 1 - is World Vegan Day and marks the start of World Vegan Month.

The best vegan-friendly restaurants in North Kirklees according to Tripadvisor

Around 250 people attended a public meeting called by Kim Leadbeater to discuss the future of Batley Sports and Tennis Centre.

Batley and Spen MP optimistic on future of sports centre

Cleckheaton Town Hall

Kim Leadbeater to host public meeting on future of Cleckheaton Town Hall

Some children at the procession with blue and green Sufi-Muslim flags - and flowers of peace attached on their flags

In pictures: More than 1,000 attend Dewsbury Eid-Milad Peace Procession
More than 1,000 people from Dewsbury, Batley, Heckmondwike and Huddersfield gathered for this year's annual Dewsbury Eid-Milad Peace Procession.

Rachel, Kebba, Barry, Damion, Mark, Jamie, Dave and Sammy.

Picture special: 40 photos from nights out in Batley in 2010

Kim Leadbeater welcomed representatives of two local teams, Cat Shepherd Holland from Birkenshaw Bluedogs, and Sofiya from Batley Ninjas, for a special parliamentary reception to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Rounders England.

Birkenshaw Bluedogs and Batley Ninjas representatives visit Westminster

The following properties, including this one on Intake Lane, Batley, have been added to the market this week

These 11 homes in and around Batley are new to the property market this week

Dewsbury singer Supriya Nagarajan headlines the hometown show on November 4

Dewsbury singing star Supriya Nagarajan returns for a hometown gig

Samy Kibula barging over for a Batley Bulldogs try against Keighley Cougars last season. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Moxon: ‘Potential’ dual reg agreement between Batley and Castleford

Reporter Series readers have recommended their favourite chip shops in the district on National Fish and Chips Day

The best chip shops in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen for a half term treat

Pupils at Hanging Heaton CE (VC) Junior and Infant School took part in a Scarecrow Festival this week

PHOTOS: ‘Inspirational’ pupils get creative at Scarecrow Festival

A man who went missing from Batley has been found safe and well.

Batley man who was missing found safe and well, say police

Lindsey's 32nd Birthday celebrations.

Le Choix Bar: 25 photos from nights out in Batley in 2010

Alfie, Gwyn and character Terrific Trent at Fairfield School in Batley for a performance of Marvin’s Story Time Show: The Big Sea Adventure

Batley school helps to launch the world’s first story time show