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Westmoor Primary School.

Class of 2026: Photos of new starters at schools in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen

Anthony Shaw with some of the medical team that cared for him at Pontefract Hospital.

Patient praises hospital as it marks 300th day case joint replacement surgery

Jake, 11, from Mirfield has achieved an “incredible milestone” by being selected to represent England at the WKC World Championships in Spain later this month.

Youngster earns England selection at international martial arts event

Tim Wood and his wife Carol have been making and delivering hampers for veterans in Mirfield for over 25 years.

Veterans receive hampers in honour of Trafalgar Day

Shared Spectrum, a support group for neurodivergent women, parents and carers in Mirfield and Cleckheaton, has been chosen as Kim Leadbeater’s Charity of the Month.

Support group for neurodivergent women and parents is MP’s Charity of the Month

This property, on Parkfield Way in Mirfield, is on sale with SnowGate Estate Agency, priced £495,000.

Modern and stylish home designed for everyday family life and entertaining

The Doggie Bus and owner, Lisa Pinardi.

Paws on board! Dog bus service officially launches in Wakefield and Mirfield

More than 100 volunteers from Johnstone's Paint in Birstall helped to transform the Hollybank Trust's site in Mirfield.

Volunteers help to transform Hollybank Trust site with colourful bespoke murals

Mirfield in Bloom received a gold award in the large town category.

Green fingered volunteers receive In Bloom awards for brightening up communities

Sunny Bank Road, Mirfield. Photo: Google.

Traffic calming measures to be installed on road to reduce number of collisions

Venues across Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen opened their doors to visitors this month for England’s largest festival of history and culture.

Photos: Visitors ‘fascinated’ as festival of history returned to North Kirklees
Venues across Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen opened their doors to visitors this month for England’s largest festival of history and culture.
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Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust is relaunching a monthly relaxed group for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people.

Charity relaunching monthly group for parents of neurodivergent children

When will high schools in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen be welcoming families for opening evenings?

When will high schools be welcoming families for opening evenings?

The former Batley Fire Station on Carlinghow Lane.

Homes plan at former fire station site among latest applications to council

This property at Castle Mount, Mirfield, is on sale with Home & Manor, for offers in excess of £650,000.

Home on exclusive gated cul-de-sac designed for family life and entertaining

A burst water main flooding road in the UK. (Photo by David Townend/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Burst water main leaves Mirfield residents with no water and low pressure

Farm Fest 2026 is coming to Mirfield this Saturday (September 5) and there will be plenty of fun for all the family. Photo: Lisa Cuthbert / Two Seven Eight Photography

Live music, monster trucks and much more coming to Mirfield Farm Fest 2026

The fun-filled day will celebrate Mirfield's hospitality businesses while raising vital funds for The Kirkwood.

Pub Hop returns to celebrate town's hospitality venues and support The Kirkwood

The property, on Stocks Bank Road in Mirfield, is on sale with SnowGate, priced £425,000.

Fully refurbished bungalow offers modern style and indoor-outdoor living

If a developer submits plans to build new homes in North Kirklees, you can search the Public Notice Portal by postcode to find the application and submit your comments before the deadline.

The free tool that keeps you informed about changes in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen

The applicant said the new premises would be a place for the locals of Mirfield to 'enjoy a nice glass of wine'. Photo: Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images

Wine bar wins licence battle after fears it would disrupt ‘peace and quiet'

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for North Kirklees. Photo: Getty.

Two-day thunderstorm warning for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen

Here are 30 amazing photos from the 2026 Mirfield Show. Photo by John Clifton.

30 amazing pictures from this year’s Mirfield Show

Thornhill Trojans at half-time of their derby draw with Mirfield Spartans. Picture: Thornhill Trojans

Johnson stars for Trojans but Spartans hit back to force thrilling draw

Here are where road closures due to start this week in Batley, Mirfield and Cleckheaton.

Here are where road closures due to start this week in North Kirklees

A total of 48 planning applications have been submitted to Kirklees Council during the past week.

Mirfield housing plan among latest applications submitted to council

This property is on the market for £675,000.

Four bedroom detached home in popular postcode is on the market

Mason Senior and James Kershaw have been jailed

'Bullies' jailed after kidnapping and stamping on victim
Two men who police described as ‘bullies’ after they kidnapped and stamped on their victim have been jailed.
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Here is everything you need to know about this year’s famous Agricultural Show in Mirfield. Photo by Phil Jackson.

Date, tickets, attractions and everything you need to know about Mirfield Show

Mabel and her giant sunflower at the 2025 Mirfield Show.

The secret to growing a ten foot sunflower revealed by green-fingered youngster

The applications were submitted to Kirklees Council between July 13 and 19.

Latest list of planning applications submitted to Kirklees Council

Mirfield Tennis Club hosted another successful Schools Tennis Festival. Pic: Simon Dewhurst

Youngsters are top of the class at Mirfield schools tennis festival

Mirfield Station.

Tragedy as emergency services scramble to incident in Mirfield

The new wooden train engine feature at Church House Pre-School.

Pre-school ‘overwhelmed by kindness’ at donation of new wooden train engine

Mirfield charity the Safe Anchor Trust has been formally presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service - the highest official recognition a voluntary group in the UK can receive.

Charity presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Sandwell Council approves new strategy to transform support for children and young people with SEND. Stock photo.

Schools complete programme to provide more support for neurodivergent pupils

Mirfield in Bloom welcomed judges from Yorkshire in Bloom.

Yorkshire in Bloom judges welcomed to Mirfield as town aims for Gold again

Kevin and Mary Stenson, with their four children Mark, John, Jane, and Elizabeth.

‘Very well-loved’ Mirfield couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

Members of Upper Hopton Community Association with their Green Flag.

Prestigious Green Flag award ‘means everything’ to Upper Hopton villagers

Take a look at these photos from the 868 (Mirfield) Squadron's summer presentation evening event.

Awards dished out to ‘immaculate’ air cadets at summer presentation event

Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School

Class of 2026: Photos of school leavers in Dewsbury, Batley, Spen and Mirfield

Heckmondwike's digital postcard submitted as part of its Town of Culture bid.

Batley, Heckmondwike and Mirfield miss out on UK Town of Culture shortlist

Mirfield teacher Jack Tallis has released his debut novel.

Teacher publishes debut fantasy novel which children ‘can’t put down’

Kim at Kirkheaton Community Centre.

Bringing communities together and improving lives

Stanley Roche, left, with best best friend Teddy Pitt.

Ironman challenge up next for ‘incredible’ fundraising nine-year-old
An “incredible” Mirfield youngster is preparing for another mammoth charity fundraising event - but he says his latest challenge is nothing compared to what his best friend is going through.
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Dan Lanigan, Paul Coulson and Daz Bland of Andy's Man Club, with Chris Matthews, personal trainer, and Natalie Chappelow, co-owner of Arthur’s Cafe.

Men’s mental health charity ‘super proud’ to join monthly Mirfield run club

People gathered in Cleckheaton last Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day.

Coming together to mark Armed Forces Day

Kim Leadbeater MP visited West Yorkshire Print Workshop in Mirfield.

Workshop which has supported local artists for over 40 years wows MP

Restoration of The Arcade in Dewsbury is part of the Dewsbury Blueprint, a 10-year plan to regenerate the town. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Weekly list of planning applications submitted to Kirklees Council

Four children and a man were taken to hospital yesterday (Sunday) after the vehicle they were in exploded in Mirfield.

Four children and a man taken to hospital after Mirfield explosion

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for many parts of the United Kingdom, including Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen. Photo credit: Getty Images / bauhaus1000

Thunderstorm warning for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen

Northorpe Hall in Mirfield is hosting a recruitment event for its mental health mentoring programme today.

Volunteers needed for mental health mentoring scheme at Mirfield charity

Event organisers Lauren Horner and Farah Crompton at the Great Get Together at The New Pack Horse Bar, Cleckheaton.

The Great Get Together 2026 in North Kirklees in 11 great photos

Sunshine in North Kirklees.

Temperatures to hit mid to high 30s in North Kirklees as heat warning issued

The colourful Dewsbury, Mirfield and Spen pubs decorated for FIFA World Cup 2026.

The colourful Dewsbury, Mirfield and Spen pubs decorated for the World Cup

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

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