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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

Kirklees Council has celebrated the sustainable superstars of the borough with the Recycling Hero Awards - including winners from Mirfield and Norristhorpe.

Sustainable superstars celebrated at Dewsbury Town Hall

Councillor Graham Turner said the objectors' wishes could not be justified

New supermarket plans for Mirfield progressing as cut to speed limit approved

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

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

Hollyhirst is currently available on Rightmove for £980,000.

Inside incredible million pound home in Mirfield

It will soon begin to look a lot like Christmas across the district as our towns and villages prepare to switch on their festive lights.

When towns and villages across North Kirklees will be lighting up for Christmas

25 photos from Mirfield's Remembrance Parade and Service

25 photos from Mirfield's 'tremendous' Remembrance Parade

The community of Mirfield is set to come together this weekend to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in military conflicts at the town’s Armistice Day service and Remembrance parade.

Mirfield community set to come together for Remembrance weekend

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

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
​This weekend we will be commemorating Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday, both in the Constituency and throughout the country.

Thousands of firework fans braved the Great British weather on Saturday evening for Mirfield and District Round Table’s bonfire extravaganza

Photos from Mirfield Showground's Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza

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

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

Mirfield-based designer and manufacturer of contract and transport textiles, Camira, has signed up to the United Nations Global Compact.

Mirfield-based manufacturer signs up to United Nations Global Compact

The following properties, including this one on Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, have been added to the market this week

These 13 homes in Mirfield are new to the property market this week

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

Foundation Unit pupils at Hopton Primary School, Mirfield, enjoy their new ‘Buddy Bench’ and are pictured with Chris Carlin of Miller Homes Yorkshire. (Photo credit: Shaun Flannery)

Friendship bench donated to Mirfield school by Miller Homes

Gomersal Lodge Hotel. Photo: Google

Planning applications: Conversion of gate house at hotel, plus new homes at farm

The frontage of the house with gardens stretching around the side and rear of the building.

This inviting super-semi with stunning gardens is for sale at £435,000

Joy Sinclair and Chris McEvoy were married at St Mary's Church, Mirfield, on October 12. Photo: Richard Hamblion

Daughter gets married on 60th anniversary of parents' wedding - at same church

This modern property, on Fernhurst Way, is currently available on Rightmove for £550,000.

Grand Designs: Inside one of Mirfield's most expensive and unique homes

World Pasta Day is on Wednesday, October 25

11 of the best Italian restaurants in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen

The large bungalow has a double garage and mature, wrap-around gardens.

Super-size bungalow with gorgeous gardens for sale in hotspot area

Uniform Exchange founder Kate France (third right) and volunteers sorting out winter coats for Kirklees schoolchildren

Uniform Exchange in donations plea to help keep Kirklees kids warm this winter

The impact of Storm Babet - a fallen tree in Dewsbury. (Photo credit: Kirklees Council)

Flood warnings issued in North Kirklees as Storm Babet causes disruption
Storm Babet continues to cause disruption across North Kirklees with flood warnings issued in Oakenshaw, Mirfield and Batley, while the council has closed all their football pitches for fixtures this weekend.

Helen Plaskitt (centre) holds up a photo of herself and husband John seven years ago. Photo: Tanisha Bramwell

Devoted wife makes tearful plea to save her husband’s care home in Heckmondwike

Bonfires and fireworks events taking place in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen

Nine bonfires and fireworks events taking place across North Kirklees

Members of Mirfield and District Round Table with former members who organised the first Mirfield Bonfire in 1972

Mirfield Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza 2023 set for 'biggest ever display'

The following properties have been added to the market and are for sale on Rightmove

15 new homes in North Kirklees added to the property market

An artist's impression of what the new St Peter's C of E Junior, Infant and Early Years School, Birstall, will look like. Image: Wilson Mason/The Church of England

Planning: New building for Birstall school and Ponderosa plan at water works

Su Thomas, the founder at Eco-Luxe, left, and founder of iinouiio, Dr John Parkinson.

Mirfield manufacturer converts Savile Row tailors’ waste to create luxury wool

School starters September 2023

Here are 16 adorable school starter photos from across North Kirklees for 2023

The deadline for secondary school applications is October 31

Here are all the latest Ofsted ratings North Kirklees' high schools

Hollybank Trust in Mirfield was joined by the Princess Royal on Wednesday, September 20, to help start their Platinum celebrations

ROYAL PHOTO SPECIAL: Princess Anne visits Hollybank Trust

An emotional final meeting of the ‘Batley and Spen’ local Labour party. There was a great turnout of people of all ages with some lovely stories from the long and proud history.

Kim Leadbeater MP: Emotional final Batley and Spen Labour party meeting

Labour party members have gathered to share their memories of the seat which holds “a very special place in my and my family’s hearts,” according to MP Kim Leadbeater.

Kim Leadbeater and fellow Labour members share fond memories of Batley and Spen

The following properties have been added to the market and are for sale on Rightmove

17 new homes in and around Dewsbury that have been added to the property market

It's National Curry Week.

National Curry Week: The top Indian restaurants, according to our readers

John, right, and Irene Murgatroyd cut the cake at their 60th wedding anniversary celebration.

Volunteers at Mirfield retirement flats celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Mirfield In Bloom presenting an award to Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School who have won a Yorkshire In Bloom award. Pictured are back, left to right, Joy Smith of Yorkshire In Bloom, Michael Foster, teacher at Crossley Fields and Ruth Edwards and Christine Sykes of Mirfield In Bloom. Front are pupils Theo Everett, Ayesha Master and Zainab Hussain.

Marvellous Mirfield bloomers make town ‘nice place to live’

Kim Leadbeater at the Community of Resurrection in Mirfield

‘An oasis of calm’ - Batley and Spen MP visits Mirfield monastery

Guide Dogs is urgently appealing for volunteers in Mirfield to help guide people with sight loss.

Guide Dogs issues appeal for My Sighted Guide volunteers in Mirfield
Guide Dogs is urgently appealing for volunteers in Mirfield to help guide people with sight loss.

Mirfield in Bloom at Mirfield Community Centre after hosting judges from Yorkshire In Bloom. From left: Gillian Young, Ruth Edwards, Barbara Clough, Christine Sykes, Claire Welch and Sue Bevan.

Mirfield and Roberttown claim gold at Yorkshire In Bloom awards

The 12 pubs, clubs and bars in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen featured in the 2024 CAMRA Good Beer Guide

The pubs and bars in North Kirklees featured in the 2024 CAMRA Good Beer Guide

The striking frontage of the stone-built property.

An eye-catching home of style and elegance, that's currently on the market

Cast members of bird-based show Twitchers, which will be coming to Batley, Mirfield and Dewsbury, from left to right, Hannah Baker, Eddie Ahrens, Harvey Badger and Rachel Hammond. (Photo credit: Robling Photography)

Audiences urged to flock to Batley, Mirfield and Dewsbury for new bird play

Bed Kingdom has opened the doors at its new 70,414 sq ft distribution centre in Liversedge

New jobs boost as furniture retailer opens distribution centre in Liversedge

The impressive approach to the Liversedge property.

A home with style - luxury features and stunning gardens with open views

High schools across North Kirklees will be opening their doors to invite current Year 6 children, and their families, to have a look around ahead of choosing their preferred setting before the application deadline on Tuesday, October 31.

Dates of open evenings for secondary schools in North Kirklees

Mirfield engineer and automotive enthusiast Michael Wallhead

World record holder from Mirfield hopes to inspire kids with car competition win

The pubs in Dewsbury, Batley, Spen and Mirfield have been named in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2023

11 pubs in Dewsbury, Batley, Spen and Mirfield featured in the 2023 edition

The property has a stunning waterside location.

Rare chance to buy stunning waterside home with history