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The West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s partnership with SignLive will use video technology to connect customers to qualified BSL interpreters, who will then facilitate real-time conversations with Metro travel staff.placeholder image

Launch of new sign language service to help bus passengers in West Yorkshire

Coun Elizabeth Smaje giving her speechplaceholder image

Birstall councillor and new Mayor of Kirklees vows 'I will not let you down'

Coun Liz Smaje of Kirklees Councilplaceholder image

Birstall and Birkenshaw councillor to become mayor of Kirklees

Coun Nosheen Dad (second from the right) unveils the plaque with leader of the council, Coun Carole Pattison (centre), and Coun Beverley Addy (far left)placeholder image

Mayor opens new dementia day care facility, Knowl Park House, in Mirfield

Mayor of Kirklees, Coun Nosheen Dad. Photo: Kirklees Councilplaceholder image

Mayor reveals special fundraiser to close her year in office

Bike mechanic Pete from Oakwell Cycles talks to a young visitor at Dr Bike session at launch of Batley and Spen Community Active Travel Hubplaceholder image

Batley and Spen Valley Community Active Travel Hub launched to help make active ...

Coun Elizabeth Smaje (Conservative, Birstall and Birkenshaw) will take office as the new Mayor of Kirklees on May 21placeholder image

Birstall and Birkenshaw councillor set to become new Mayor of Kirklees

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Mirfield children benefit from charity's grants

Campaigners have called for a publicly owned bus service in West Yorkshire ahead of the bus fare rise. Picture Scott Merryleesplaceholder image

Bus fare increase: Campaigners call for publicly owned bus service

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, has criticised bus companies in West Yorkshire after the area ranked lowest in England for customer satisfaction in a recent survey. Photo: James Hardistyplaceholder image

Bus travel: West Yorkshire ranks worst in England for customer satisfaction

Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, and Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, visit the Ravensthorpe TRU site with TRU apprentices and local schoolchildren to see the progress of the upgrades and bury a time capsule which will sit under the foundations of a new viaduct for hundreds of years. Photo: Network Railplaceholder image

TRU: Time capsule buried at Ravensthorpe site as part of rail minister's visit

A time capsule was buried at the TRU Ravensthorpe site as part of a visit by the rail minister.

Catherine Gannon

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung (third from right) on her visit to Leeds Media Centre with Unity Enterprise representatives (from left to right) Adrian Green (manager), Cristine Wilson (business tenant), Amina Shann (board member), Sharon Jandu OBE (chair) and John Jagger (board member)placeholder image

Leeds Lord Mayor is first to sign Unity Enterprise anniversary guest book

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Major Dewsbury bus route saved from axe

A key bus route between Dewsbury and Wakefield has been saved after being withdrawn by bus operator Arriva.placeholder image

Key bus route between Dewsbury and Wakefield saved

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

Calls made for better safety on North Kirklees roads

Single bus fares in the region will remain capped at £2, until the end of March 2025.placeholder image

West Yorkshire Mayor announces £2 bus fare will last until March 2025

Mirfield will host a Remembrance parade and service on Sunday, November 10.placeholder image

Mirfield parade ‘testament to passion of people to remember sacrifice of others’

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animalsplaceholder image

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Kirklees Council has announced main construction works are due to begin at Heckmondwike Bus Hub next week following a £10.5million investment. Photo: Kirklees Councilplaceholder image

Heckmondwike bus hub revamp to start following £10.5million investment

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Ossett care home celebrates 30th anniversary with community

Ten community groups across West Yorkshire received a share of £500,000 to encourage active travel in communitiesplaceholder image

Batley and Halifax community groups awarded £50,000 active travel funding

Tesco Community Champions Melanie Smiles, left, of Cleckheaton, and Simone Rosley, right, at Batley Extra, raised £2,000 for Forget Me Not children's hospice and present the cheque to the charity's community engagement officer, Masood Ahmed.placeholder image

Cleckheaton and Batley superstores raise £2,000 for Forget Me Not

Blue Plaque unveiled at the old Batley Variety Club, Batley. Kim Leadbeater pictured. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 16th May 2024placeholder image

Former Prime Minister Theresa May backs Labour's Kim Leadbeater

Take a look at these fantastic photos as Mirfield Library celebrated its 75th anniversary.placeholder image

PHOTO SPECIAL: Mirfield Library revels in ‘fabulous’ 75th birthday celebrations

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People to don retro outfits for Mirfield Library 75th birthday celebrations

New Mayor of Kirklees Coun Nosheen Dad. Photo by John Woods.placeholder image

Dewsbury woman to make history as youngest Mayor of Kirklees

Mirfield Library is set to host a special celebratory event to mark its 75th anniversary on Saturday, May 18.placeholder image

Mirfield Library set for 75th anniversary celebration day

Tracy Brabin was re-elected for a second term as the Mayor of West Yorkshire. Picture by Steve Ridingplaceholder image

West Yorkshire Mayoral Election results as vote counting concludes

On Thursday this week, people in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield voted for who they want to see as the Mayor of West Yorkshire.

Dennis Morton

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Bollywood at Dewsbury Town Hall

Coun Nosheen Dad, mayor of Kirkleesplaceholder image

Dewsbury councillor set to make history in Kirklees Council's 50th year

Leeds Civic Hall. Leeds City Council is the lead authority in the mayoral election which will take place on May 2. Picture: Simon Hulmeplaceholder image

West Yorkshire mayoral election 2024: Polling date and full list of candidates

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has welcomed the announcement of £5.5m to fund improved walking and cycling routes across West Yorkshireplaceholder image

Batley set to receive more than £300,000 for major 'active travel' project

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabinplaceholder image

Mayor takes buses back under public control in Halifax, Wakefield and Dewsbury

Mirfield United Community Interest Company (CIC) has been awarded a grant of £7,500 from the West Yorkshire Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund.placeholder image

Mirfield United CIC receives £7,500 boost

Plans for a tram system running in West Yorkshire have been set out as the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin aims to revolutionise the region's transport network.placeholder image

Mayor sets out plan for tram system in West Yorkshire

The British Heart Foundation charity shop in Dewsbury town centre has celebrated its 25th anniversary.placeholder image

British Heart Foundation celebrates 25 years of ‘generosity and kindness’

Andy Burnham, right, joined Kim Leadbeater, the current Batley and Spen MP, at Cleckheaton Sports Club for a general election campaign fundraiser and social evening.placeholder image

Mayor of Greater Manchester visits Cleckheaton

The Safer Communities Fund aims to support victims of crime and trauma.placeholder image

One million pounds seized from criminals gifted to local community projects

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Going Green: Planning for extreme weather is essential

Former Dewsbury councillor Mumtaz Hussain has quit the Labour Partyplaceholder image

Former Dewsbury councillor quits Labour party over stance on Palestine

Mayor of Kirklees, Coun Cahal Burke (right) with Deputy Mayor of Kirklees, Coun Nosheen Dadplaceholder image

Mayor of Kirklees thanks everyone 'making a difference' in his Christmas message

The new scheme will supports passengers with communication difficulties or hidden disabilities.placeholder image

Orange Wallets scheme launched for bus passengers with hidden disabilities

Dewsbury councillor Masood Ahmed at the hospice's Colour Runplaceholder image

Former Mayor of Kirklees joins Forget Me Not Children's Hospice team

Martin James and Val Mitchell, from Batley History Group, pictured at Batley War Memorialplaceholder image

Special ceremony set to take place to mark the centenary of Batley War Memorial

The Mayor of Kirklees visited Dewsbury Minster earlier this month to take part in a handbells practice session.placeholder image

Mayor of Kirklees gets to grips with Dewsbury Minster’s handbells

The Mayor of Kirklees visited Dewsbury Minster earlier this month to take part in a handbells practice session.

Adam Cheshire

Batley Community Centre held an open day to celebrate its 60th birthdayplaceholder image

Photos from Batley Community Centre's 60th birthday celebrations

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, has launched the second round of her Cost of Living Emergency Fund for local charities and voluntary organisations.placeholder image

Mayor announces £2million fund towards cost of living crisis support

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, at the Walk it Ride it campaign launch.placeholder image

New sustainable travel campaign launches across West Yorkshire

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabinplaceholder image

Mayor signs joint statement on rail ticket office closure consultation

Numerous venues around the district will be taking part in the Heritage Open Days festival, including Dewsbury Minsterplaceholder image

Here are the North Kirklees venues taking part in Heritage Open Days 2023

This caravan covered in ULEZ protest slogans was chained outside Sadiq Khan’s house in Tooting, London.placeholder image

ULEZ ‘cash grab’ caravan dumped outside Sadiq Khan’s house

Ossett Bus Station. Photo: Googleplaceholder image

Arriva suspends Dewsbury to Wakefield evening service to Ossett Bus Station

The new ‘You Can Make it Here’ support package will help people into West Yorkshire's growing creative industries.placeholder image

Mayor launches £1.7m package to boost creative industries in West Yorkshire

Communities can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to deliver projects that help their area become greener.placeholder image

New £50,000 grant announced to help communities tackle climate change

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabinplaceholder image

Mayors set to take legal action over rail station ticket office closure plans

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