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Kim at Birstall Primary Academy's Breakfast Club.

A safer approach to fireworks is needed

Dewsbury Arts Group will have a pop-up box office inside the town’s re-opened Arcade tomorrow (Saturday).

Pop-up box office for theatre group in Dewsbury Arcade

Kim asking the Prime Minister about road safety and antisocial behaviour.

Campaigning for safer roads in Spen Valley

Volunteers of Dewsbury Cares Community Group ahead of last year's Christmas lunch initiative. The group is set to move into bigger premises this coming weekend.

Big weekend for Dewsbury Cares Community Group as market set to close

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

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Karen Wright's time and money-saving batch cooking

People working and volunteering in community and voluntary organisations across Kirklees are being invited to have their say on the future of energy.

Communities invited to help shape the future of energy in Kirklees

Dewsbury Rams' head coach Paul March. Photo by John Clifton.

‘Future is bright’ for Rams despite ‘disappointment’ of not making play-offs

Mollie King explores London street style

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The band of volunteers known as The Old Cemetery Volunteers, who have been coming together every weekend to help tidy what was an “overgrown and unsightly” Cleckheaton Old Cemetery.

Tidying cemetery and sprucing up Commonwealth War Graves

Action from the Heavy Woollen derby between Dewsbury Rams and Batley Bulldogs on Sunday. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Rams look to end topsy-turvy season with surprise double over storming Thunder
Dewsbury Rams will be looking to end the 2026 season on a high when they entertain high-flying Newcastle Thunder at FLAIR Stadium this Saturday, August 29 (kick off 3pm).
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Action from the Heavy Woollen derby. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

March ‘embarrassed’ at Rams’ first half performance in derby

James Ford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Ford ‘pleased’ as Bulldogs lock in play-off spot with win over arch rivals

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

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Residents invited to have their say on how land is used in Kirklees.

Residents invited to have their say on how land is used in Kirklees

Residents from Whitley and Briestfield are concerned about the state of their pavements

Residents hit out at ‘dangerous’ pavements in countryside areas near Dewsbury

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Seven in 10 said they experienced unexpected benefits when they did something they has been put off

Six in 10 put off improving their lives because it feels too much work

Steph McGovern met 'The Paint Shop Boys' at Vocational Celebration Day

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Holiday Inn Express launches the “The Great Wake Up Debate,” led by comedian Rob Beckett, weighing in on everything from serial snoozing and shower schedules to the bedtime rituals people swear by.

Rob Beckett and Holiday Inn Express uncover the wake up rituals defining the UK

A full coach-load of people was treated to a day in Blackpool on Saturday, July 18.

Caring community group treats people ‘from all walks of life’ to Blackpool trip

Members of the Cleckheaton Board Game Night group.

Board game night booming

Sam Quek MBE joined White Claw and Cliq for their Walk & Talk meet up

Brits 'burnt out' with having to maintain adult friendships

One reviewer says the Shark SpeedStyle dried their hair faster than previous dryers while leaving it noticeably smoother.

Shark hair dryer has won over sceptical shopper who is ‘so pleased’

KIKO Milano's Self Tan Water is designed to deliver a gradual, natural-looking glow with a lightweight, non-sticky finish.

KIKO’s self-tan water, ‘great for a subtle glow’, is half price

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

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

When there’s a problem caused by a trader, you should be able to get it fixed or get some money back.

Unsatisfied with a trader’s work? Here’s what you can do
I hired a company to install concrete fencing and a gate in my back garden. The quality of the work is poor, some wooden panels are loose and the gate doesn’t shut properly. I paid before I inspected the work. What can I do?
Kirklees Citizens Advice & Law Centre chief executive Nick Whittingham

Wear a hat and have hydration breaks in the heatwaves.

Drink water to stay hydrated and be less stressed

Members of Heckmondwike Pétanque Club. Photo by John Clifton.

I played pétanque at this ‘friendly’ Heckmondwike club - and it was magnifique!

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Brits see making tea as ultimate act of kindness

Campaigners support Skipton Building Society's call for more money emojis

Building society boss calls for new finance emojis

Drew Barrymore has previously described the Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream as one of her favourite beauty products for brighter-looking under-eyes.

Drew Barrymore loves this Olay eye cream and now it’s on sale

Tony Rock at the Thornhill mining disaster memorial in Rectory Park. Photo by John Clifton.

83-year-old former miner returns to Thornhill for disaster memorial

The research found almost one in four (23 per cent) now believe better alternatives are available to their current contract

Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year

CMI is calling for government, educators and employers to work together to bridge the divide

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Spen Valley MP, Kim Leadbeater, enjoying the atmosphere with Simon Thirkhill (right). The market stalls at the busy New Square can be seen in the background.

Glorious mix of colour, culture and tradition on show at Farmers’ Market

A memorial dedicated to 199 men and boys who died in mining disasters in Thornhill was unveiled at a poignant ceremony.

Hundreds gather for poignant unveiling of mining disaster memorial

Gala launched a ‘Push for Joy’ button on the streets of Manchester this week

Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed

Amazon’s Mylzdobs blackhead remover vacuum is now £24.99, offering a discounted at-home solution for clogged pores

Combat blackheads, clogged pores and oily skin with this beauty tool

Paul March, head coach of Dewsbury Rams. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Youthful Dewsbury Rams learning ‘harsh lessons’ says Paul March

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Olay’s Hydrating Eye Gel is currently reduced to £10 on Amazon, down from £25 in a limited-time beauty deal

Olay eye gel now £10 on Amazon - and it’s selling fast

The 'Revitalising Weiqiao Town' initiative strives to develop the area

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An eight year old girl is in a critical condition in hospital with life-threatening injures after a car fire.

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An eight year old girl is in a critical condition
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Olympic star Rebecca Adlington at a recent Swim! event

Rebecca Adlington launches half-price swim lessons after drownings

Rory Mason, co-founder of 21 Degrees Digital.

Agency turns the World Cup into a live AI experiment

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

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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

A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less

A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on property ladder

Photos from the final ever Run For Jo. Runners warm up at Oakwell Hall County Park, Birstall. Photo by Gerard Binks.

16 splendid photos and ‘mixed emotions’ as Run For Jo crosses final finish line

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

Competitors in the York Bonding Warehouse barrel race raise their glasses in July 1981

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