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Suspended Batley councillor 'horrified' by antisemitic allegations

A tribute in pictures: Ponderosa founder Howard Cook remembered in a selection of Reporter Series’ photos.

Ponderosa founder Howard Cook remembered in Reporter Series’ photos

Dancing on Ice: First contestant for upcoming series revealed

Kate Garraway offers health update on Derek Draper

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater MP joined pupils and staff for the launch of a ‘very special’ garden space at Carlton Junior and Infant School.

‘Very special’ Peace Gardens launches at Batley Carr school

GMB presenter collects MBE as proud husband watches on

Carlton Junior and Infants School headteacher, Rizwana Mahmood-Ahmed, has received an MBE as part of the King’s first Official Birthday Honours List. Seen here with pupils from the school after receiving NACE Challenge Award for the second time earlier this year.

Dewsbury headteacher recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List

The much-loved Cleckheaton Folk Festival has been cancelled with ‘deep regret’.

Cleckheaton Folk Festival cancelled with ‘deep regret’

The cast of 'Ah Ah!' with a painting by David Wood. From left to right, Simon Beaumont, Alison Hartley and Stacey Fleming.

Late Dewsbury playwright’s discovered one-act play set for debut performance

Dougie MacLean

Cleckheaton Folk Festival announces spring concert dates ahead of 2023 return

MasterChef’s John Torode is set to be honoured at Buckingham Palace on Thursday - Credit: Getty Images

Honours given out at Buckingham Palace today - including John Torode

MasterChef’s John Torode is joined by Professor David MacMillan, Elizabeth Llewelyn and more to receive honours at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

Last Dambuster George "Johnny" Johnson of 617 squadron dies aged 101

Last Dambuster George “Johnny” Johnson of 617 squadron dies aged 101

I’m A Celebrity: Seventh contestant leaves the jungle meaning Matt Hancock makes final four - who's left in?

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! - who left ITV show last night?

I’m A Celeb 2022: Line-up announced for ITV show including Boy George, Olivia Attwood and Mike Tindall MBE

I’m A Celeb 2022: Line-up confirmed for new ITV show

District Governor of the Rotary Club in Bradford, Dr Manoj Joshi.

District Governor urges schools in district to sign up to Rotakids scheme

The award was presented by Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson.

Mirfield in Bloom presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

The artwork is located on Westgate in Dewsbury Town Centre.

Street art inspired by a Dewsbury legend who has been praised by Royal couple

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater delivered a keynote speech at West Yorkshire Scouts' Festival of Scouting at the University of Bradford

Batley and Spen MP gives keynote speech at Festival of Scouting

Queen Elizabeth II named as one of the most inspirational women (photo: Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

International Women’s Day celebration of our phenomenal females

HONOUR: MP Kim Leadbeater with her MBE. Photo: Getty Images

Politically Speaking with Kim Leadbeater MP: Amazing people keep our community u...

MP Kim Leadbeater collected her MBE at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater says collecting her MBE was ‘bittersweet’

Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (Photo: Henry Nicholls/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The full New Year honours list 2022 as Chris Whitty is knighted

The three RLWC2021 trophies

How Clive Sullivan will be honoured at RLWC2021

Aldi’s 2021 Chirstmas advert features Kevin the Carrot and the voice of England striker, Marcus Rashford (Image: PA/Aldi)

Watch Aldi’s new Christmas advert featuring Marcus Rashford and Kevin the Carrot

Clare Davies is walking from Mirfield to Haworth as part of her One Million Steps challenge

Mirfield woman's walk to honour the life of author William Forde

Debbie Hewitt to become the FA's first female chair in its 157-year history

Joe Wicks is back with PE lessons for kids during lockdown - here’s how to take ...

Kim Leadbeater

Kim Leadbeater, ambassador of Jo Cox Foundation, honoured with MBE
Kim Leadbeater, ambassador for the Jo Cox Foundation, is among those honoured by the Queen for her efforts in a time of national crisis.

Joe Wicks is bringing back his online workouts for the next lockdown - here’s ho...

Imran Rashid Davji,

Asda worker who helped employ thousands during the pandemic honoured by the Quee...

Marcus Rashford is campaigning to end child food poverty - how to sign the petit...

Big names speak out in support of theatres

The rapper's comments have garnered huge backlash as well as a temporary ban from his social media accounts (Photo: Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)

Musician Wiley has been banned from Twitter for an antisemitic rant - here's wha...

Margaret Watson.

The Nostalgia column with Margaret Watson

Cycling Star to ride in Tour de Yorkshire Cycletta Ride

Ivy Hawkins and her husband with the MBE in 1978.

‘She lived off cold water and biscuits’

Missing MBE appeal

MBE JOHN Mr Hall has been made a Member of the British Empire in the Queens New Years Honours.

Hollybank John gets MBE prize

PROUD MOMENT Sergeant Major Mark Hill, who is from Cleckheaton, is to become a MBE.

Spen man in New Year’s Honours

District’s stars recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours

GOOD YARN William Forde.

William pens romance tales

Margaret Sheard has written a book about her aunt's war letters. (D531F413)

Wartime letters inspire biography

Howard Webb opens the new sports pitches at Bruntcliffe School.

VIDEO: World Cup referee Howard Webb opens new Bruntcliffe School pitches

OBE HONOUR: Headteacher Pauline Gavins.

Royal honours for proud duo

Dewsbury and District Hospital A&E saved my life
A few weeks ago I was rushed to Dewsbury for emergency treatment that saved my life. I was told that if I had been sent to Pinderfields I would not have survived the journey.

MBE for education work

Khan should eat words

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