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Rail Minister Huw Merriman, TRU managing director Neil Holm and Dewsbury MP Mark Eastwood with apprentices from the project's site in Ravensthorpe

Rail Minister announces £3.9bn for Transpennine Route Upgrade on Dewsbury visit

Batley Bulldogs play three of their West Yorkshire rivals in the opening rounds of the 2024 Championship season. Photo: Paul Butterfield

2024 Championship fixtures: Batley Bulldogs take on Featherstone in first match

The cadets packed bags in return for donations at the Dewsbury store

Dewsbury shoppers team up with police cadets to help food bank

The Dewsbury branch of Yorkshire Building Society, on Church Street, will host the event on December 5

Dewsbury 'Digital Focus Day' aims to help people manage their money online

yndsey Scaife, Head of Discharge and Emma Juckes, Carer Support & Liaison Lead with the new support scheme vouchers.

NHS trust to offer festive support scheme for carers in Wakefield and Dewsbury

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

Nicola Adams with Prince's Trust supported young people on the 'Get Started with Boxing' programme

Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams surprises young people on Dewsbury visit

Nathan Lawrence - along with Travis Corion and Curtis Davies - has put pen to paper on a deal with the Rams for the 2024 Championship campaign. (Photo credit: Thomas Flynn)

Dewsbury Rams revel in triple signing swoop

Save Batley Baths group staging a protest in the town centre

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

Students who completed their GCSEs at Westborough High School earlier this year were invited back for a ‘very special’ presentation evening last week.

Photos from Westborough High School's Year 11 Presentation Evening
Students who completed their GCSEs at Westborough High School earlier this year were invited to a ‘very special’ presentation evening

Dewsbury Arcade to become community-owned after £127,000 crowdfunded

The CCTV footage, which has been passed to the RSPCA, shows the two women entering the store with the carrier at 3.06pm and leaving without it just minutes later at 3.09pm.

RSPCA appeal after two cats are left in taped up carrier in Dewsbury

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues volunteering at FairShare's regional hub.

Yorkshire Building Society branches launch new charity partner

Dewsbury's Amaar Akbar celebrates his sixth win as a professional boxer.

Dewsbury boxing 'Prodigy' Amaar Akbar takes unbeaten record up to six

Dewsbury's Lantern Parade, which takes place just before the Christmas Lights Switch On.

Dewsbury Christmas lights organisers look to ‘bring a bit of cheer for everyone’

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

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

Reggie sadly passed away suddenly in 2020.

Dewsbury estate agents helping charity’s Christmas Appeal

Volunteers from Kumon Y'all youth group visited Pinderfields Hospital to spread goodwill and put some ‘big smiles’ on other children’s faces.

PHOTOS: Dewsbury youngsters put 'big smiles' on faces of children in hospital

The crash happened between junctions 14, for Milton Keynes, and 15, for Northampton, on the northbound carriageway on Wednesday (November 22) afternoon.

Dewsbury man confirmed as M1 crash victim by Northamptonshire police

Kirklees College has been announced as one of the finalists in the annual Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards

Kirklees College named as finalist in prestigious AoC Beacon Awards

The Kirkwood tree lit up with lights dedicated to the memory of loved ones

Remember loved ones at The Kirkwood's 'Light Up A Life' service in Dewsbury

Leeds Male Voice Choir

'The Spirit of Christmas' comes to Dewsbury with festive event at town hall

The parents of the late Jo Cox MP, Jean and Gordon Leadbeater, and her sister Kim Leadbeater, now the Batley and Spen MP, officially opened the Bronte Birth Centre at Dewsbury and District Hospital in October 2016

NHS bosses confirm date set for re-opening of Dewsbury's birth centre

Representatives from Creative Scene, Bespoke Day Services and Keep Hecky Tidy, with Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater

New phone box gallery in Heckmondwike town centre aims to make shoppers happy

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

Dewsbury, Batley and Mirfield organisations picked to share £30,000 cash pot

Chickano's sponsors several local sports teams

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

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
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.

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

After visiting pupils at Manor Croft Academy in Dewsbury on Friday, November 17, ‘Smashed’ will be performed at Whitcliffe Mount in Cleckheaton on Wednesday, November 22.

Alcohol awareness theatre production comes to Dewsbury and Cleckheaton schools

Here are some new properties added to the Dewsbury housing market over the past week.

Here are 14 new properties in Dewsbury added to the housing market this week

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

The Woodland Retreat was officially opened at Ravenshall School on Thursday, November 16.

Ex-Huddersfield ace opens Dewsbury school’s ‘magical’ outdoor learning space

Free parking will be axed

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

Ravenshall School in Dewsbury held a Community Day on Tuesday, November 14.

Ravenshall pupils enjoy ‘wonderful’ community day

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Kirklees Council responds after Rishi Sunak brands it "not fit for purpose"

Jordon Scott Kennedy’s ‘Youthless’ has been picked by Rollem Productions.

Dewsbury filmmaker’s secures TV deal with Rollem Productions

Mike Binns presenting his show at HWD Hospital Radio’s studio

DJ steps down as Dewsbury-based radio charity chairman after 33 years

Trains are being cancelled or delayed

'Incident' at Leeds Station cancels and delays trains across West Yorkshire

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

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

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

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

Vinny Symes, the head designer at FASTSIGNS in Leeds, is preparing to celebrate his 20th anniversary with the firm.

Former Dewsbury college student celebrates 20th year with Leeds signage firm
A designer who studied at a Dewsbury college is preparing to celebrate his 20th anniversary with a Leeds signage business.

These are the things people think are missing from Dewsbury

8 things missing from Dewsbury town centre from a Primark to free parking

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were dumped in a cardboard box at the side of a road in Dewsbury.

Kittens on the mend after being dumped in cardboard box in Dewsbury

Rail services in West Yorkshire are expected to return to normal on Monday after a collapsed wall caused a landslip in Dewsbury

Collapsed wall causes landslip as trains expected to return to normal on Monday

Nurse Josna Mento talking with student nurse Keri Slater as over 100 new jobs have been created to staff the Surgical, Diagnostic and Treatment Hub, which is under construction at Dewsbury and District Hospital.

Over 100 new jobs created for Dewsbury surgical hub

Allotment holders are facing a rise in their fees

Allotment holders in Dewsbury, Batley Spen facing a 600 per cent fee hike

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

Passengers are being encouraged to check their journey before travelling as train services in the Dewsbury area are facing disruption due to a suspected landslip.

Dewsbury landslip causing train disruption across West Yorkshire

In Westminster I took part in the 7th Annual Poppy Ride alongside fellow MPs and serving soldiers, raising awareness and funds.

As your MP it’s my honour and duty to pay my respects on behalf of all of us

Newly announced vice captain of Dewsbury Rams, Matt Garside, has revealed he is ‘looking forward to the challenge’ that the Championship will bring in 2024. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Vice captain Garside ‘looking forward to the challenge’ of the Championship

How Dewsbury Market could look

First look at how Dewsbury Market could look after revamp