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The best local butchers and farm shops, according to readers

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Top 10 secondary schools according to latest government performance data

Heckmondwike Grammar School has been named the North State Secondary School of the Year as well as the State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence in the North. Pictured here is headteacher Peter Roberts.

Schools crowned best in the North by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025

Several sets of roadworks are set to take place in North Kirklees during December

Residents warned of upcoming roadworks in Dewsbury, Batley and Cleckheaton

A list of applications for planning permission received by Kirklees Council across Batley, Dewsbury, Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike and Mirfield for the week ending December 1.

Planning: weekly list of applications received by council

Two separate yellow weather warnings for strong winds and heavy rain later this week have been issued by the Met Office for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen.

Weather warning: When will strong winds and heavy rain hit North Kirklees?

The Arcade Pop-Up Space is situated within the Princess of Wales Shopping Centre in Dewsbury.

New Arcade Pop-Up Space aiming to ‘develop some life’ into town centre

The Challenge Cup trophy on display. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Dewsbury clubs could clash in Challenge Cup as Bulldogs travel north

It is planned for the service to move from its existing premises on Railway Street to the Walsh Building next to Dewsbury Town Hall, with refurbishment work on the library’s new home starting next Spring.

Dewsbury Library booked in for ‘a new and modern home’

Princess of Wales Community Carol Service, St John the Evangelist Church, Dewsbury Moor

Dewsbury hosts ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service, supported by the Royal Fou...

Aidan Anderson (left) in action against Darryl Sharp.

Dewsbury professional boxer Aidan Anderson prepares for Italian job

​Dewsbury professional boxer Aidan Anderson is aiming to impress after being given a chance to fight on a show in Italy this weekend.

Tony Harber

Desi Bites showing off their delicious treats

Savile Town Scouts host apprentice-style enterprise challenge to celebrate herit...

Celebrated Batley historian, author, campaigner and journalist Malcolm Haigh died earlier this month at the age of 88

Funeral date confirmed for 'tireless' campaigner and journalist, Malcolm Haigh

Dewsbury Town Hall, Longcauseway

Dewsbury and Batley MP Iqbal Mohamed will vote against assisted dying bill

Formerly The Cloth Quarter on the corner of Union Street, the building could soon become new housing.

'Dilapidated' Dewsbury fabric shop could be turned into flats

An artist's impression of how the finished building will look

Completion date revealed for new apartments at renovated Field House in Dewbury

A weekly list of planning applications received by Kirklees Council for Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield, Cleckheaton, Liversedge and Gomersal.

Planning: weekly list received by Kirklees Council

People could be fined for feeding birds in some Kirklees town centres

People could be fined for feeding birds in Batley, Dewsbury and Ravensthorpe

The Dewsbury branch of JYSK is set to close in December.

International home furnishing retailer set to close in Dewsbury

'Smashed' has educated over 580,000 students in Great Britain.

Award-winning alcohol awareness production is visiting West Yorkshire

Mayor of Kirklees Coun Nosheen Dad. Photo by John Woods.

Calls made for better safety on North Kirklees roads

Owen and his mum Alex 140m underground at the National Coal Mining Museum at Christmas. Photo by Scott Merrrylees

Here are some of the top Christmas events in Halifax, Wakefield and Dewsbury

Christmas celebrations will be coming to Dewsbury on Saturday, December 7.

‘Fantastic’ festive lineups confirmed for Christmas celebrations in Dewsbury

Anisha Thomas, Ward Sister, Shanty Thomas, Staff Nurse, Tori Drury, Healthcare Assistant.

New initiative aiming to enhance patient-centred care launches at hospital

The Beal Lane development

Concern over plans for 24 new homes in village near Dewsbury

Two yellow weather warnings for snow and rain have been issued for the district, by the Met Office.

Two more weather warnings issued with more snow expected across Dewsbury

Carer Wendy with care home resident Eric.

Nominate your local Dewsbury care hero for Carers Rights Day 2024: Win them a we...

Nick Eagleton alongside his daughter, Alexia

Dad climbs Arthur's Seat to mark his recovery from serious fall at Bolton Abbey

A Gomersal dad who suffered a serious accident while on a family walk has expressed his “heartfelt thanks” to the physiotherapy team at Dewsbury and District Hospital who helped get him back on his feet.

Dominic Brown

Money Skills Badge

Scouts launch volunteering programme with HSBC UK to help more young people lear...

Charity Reveals the Strain on Families this Christmas

Charity Reveals the Strain on Families this Christmas

A list of applications for planning permission received by Kirklees Council the week ending November 17.

Weekly list of planning applications received by Kirklees Council

Temperatures have dropped below zero

Sub-zero temperatures trigger emergency plan across Kirklees

Campaigners at Dewsbury Sports Centre

Decision to shut 'cornerstone' of Dewsbury community called in for scrutiny

Check out these lovely photos of North Kirklees' winter wonderland.

10 snowy pictures of North Kirklees turning into winter wonderland

Kirklees Council’s gritting team will be out on the borough’s roads from 6pm tonight (Monday, November 18) ahead of an anticipated spell of snowfall.

Gritters set to hit the roads around Kirklees ahead of weather warning for snow

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for parts of the United Kingdom, including Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen.

Yellow weather warning for snow and ice issued for North Kirklees

Expert shares tips for Dewsbury pet owners on maintaining a regular exercise routine despite darker winter days

Dewsbury pet owners urged to keep regular exercise routine through winter

Kirklees College will be opening the doors of its centres in Dewsbury on Saturday, November 23, with their centres in Huddersfield opening tomorrow (Saturday, November 16).

Dewsbury and Huddersfield college campuses to open doors for future students

10 photos from primary school starters in 2024 across Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen.

2024 School Starters: 10 reception class photos from across North Kirklees

Amanda Radforth with support dog Gordon

Amanda's paw-some foursome has taken the strain

Rail customers have been reminded to check before they travel as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) progress continues between Dewsbury and Leeds.

Rail commuters reminded to check before they travel as TRU progress continues

It's Orangutan Caring Week - Animal News Agency

Four things Dewsbury residents can do to help this Orangutan Caring Week

A list of planning applications received by Kirklees Council the week ending November 10 across Batley, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Cleckheaton, Liversedge, and Mirfield

Planning: weekly list of applications received by council

A powered wheelchair user.

Powered wheelchair users urged to complete survey to help challenge change in cl...

People gathered across North Kirklees yesterday to pay their respects to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday.

PHOTO GALLERY: 30 photos from Remembrance Day services across North Kirklees

The towns around North Kirklees - including Cleckheaton, Dewsbury, Mirfield and Batley - fell silent yesterday (Sunday) as people united to remember the fallen.

Adam Cheshire

Dewsbury's Amaar Akbar is ready for action again in December.

Dewsbury boxing star Amaar Akbar lines up next fight

Vicky's hen party.

16 photos taken during some great nights out at Auctions in Batley in 2009

Plans to demolish and rebuild the Mohaddis E Azam Education Centre And Masjid E Madani at 225C, Ravenshouse Road in Dewsbury have been approved by Kirklees Council Planning Committee.

Council approves plans to demolish and rebuild Dewsbury mosque

Roadworks will be taking place across Kirklees this month

Roadworks in Batley, Dewsbury and Huddersfield this month

Family and friends of Natalie Audsley, who passed away in 2019, presented The Kirkwood with a cheque for £13,000 following their fundraising efforts in August.

50 mile walk in memory of Natalie Audsley raises £13,000 for The Kirkwood

An overview of the £1.15m property with paddock, in its scenic location

Amazing £1.15m home has an annexe, a paddock...even a luxury shepherd's hut

Arriva said areas including Wakefield, Castleford, Dewsbury, Halifax and Leeds will be affected from February next year.

Arriva confirms bus service cuts in Wakefield, Castleford, Dewsbury and Halifax

Weekly list of planning applications received by Kirklees Council the week ending October 27.

Planning permission: weekly list of applications received by council

Jordans Solicitors in Dewsbury ran a coffee morning to help raise funds for Kirkwood Hospice

Dewsbury based law firm signs up to pledge its support to The Kirkwood

The Remembrance Sunday parade in Dewsbury will start from the town hall at 10.20am

Remembrance Sunday 2024: Here are the parades and services in North Kirklees

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