Scholes

Fabiola Robinson-Windle outside her new shop, Fabiola's Sunbed and Tanning Salon, on Westfield Lane, Scholes.

New tanning salon opens in former butcher’s in ‘bustling’ Scholes

A group raised money for Kirkwood Hospice by walking 50 miles over two days starting in Dewsbury, in memory of Natalie Audsley

In pictures: Group's 50 mile walk for Kirkwood Hospice in memory of Dewsbury mum

Marjorie Smith, of Scholes, celebrated her 100th birthday this week and received a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Former Wellington bomber fixer in RAF celebrates 100th birthday

Kim Leadbeater with supporters at the launch of her campaign to be the MP for the new Spen Valley constituency

Kim Leadbeater launches General Election campaign in new Spen Valley seat

Spen Valley residents have shared their views on how they’ve found travelling along the new A649 Halifax Road layout at the top of Hartshead Moor between Scholes and Brighouse.

Spen residents and councillor share their views on new A649 Halifax Road layout

Take a look at these recent photos of the newly installed traffic lights and pedestrian controlled crossings at the top of Hartshead Moor, on the A649 Halifax Road.

Council apologises for ‘significant delays’ with road improvement works

Primary schools in Cleckheaton, Birkenshaw and Scholes have been celebrating after being awarded community grants by Tesco

Primary schools celebrate receiving Tesco community grants

Whitechapel Road, Scholes, has been closed

Major Scholes road closed as emergency services deal with incident

The improvement works between Scholes and Brighouse are nearing completion.

Traffic lights and road improvement work at accident hotspot nears completion

Over 3,000 people attended Scholes' bonfire and firework display last year. 2023's event is promised to be "bigger and better."

Villagers set for another ‘spectacular’ firework display

Craig Field hit a century to help Hartshead Moor clinch the Bradford League Division Two championship. Photo by Jim Fitton

Hartshead Moor and Scholes celebrate title success on last day of season

Hartshead Moor finished a fine season in suitable style as they clinched the Division Two championship in the Gordon Rigg Bradford League – and there was also title glory for Scholes in Division Three.

Tony Harber

Cleckheaton's winning team that has finished top of Division One of the Bradford League. Photo by Ray Spencer

Promoted Cleckheaton CC get that champion feeling

A aerial view of the proposed Amazon warehouse site in Scholes, near Cleckheaton. Photo: Google

Amazon confirms it will not appeal refusal of giant warehouse in Scholes

Here are 18 of the newest properties for sale in North Kirklees.

18 properties in North Kirklees that have been added to the market this week

This property on Lower Lark Hill, Cleckheaton is currently for sale on Rightmove for a guide price of £850,000.

Take a look inside this stunning new build home for sale in Cleckheaton

Here are 15 of the newest properties for sale in North Kirklees.

15 properties in North Kirklees that have been added to the market this week

This property on Church Lane in Birstall is currently for sale on Rightmove for a guide price of £625,000.

Take a look inside the most expensive home for sale in Birstall

This property on Scholes Lane in Scholes is currently for sale on Rightmove for a guide price of £555,000.

Take a look inside one of the most expensive properties for sale in Scholes

The site of the proposed Amazon warehouse in Scholes

Kim Leadbeater MP: Amazon site was never right choice

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater.

MP welcomes rejection of plans to build Amazon warehouse near Cleckheaton

Save Our Spen campaigners with Bradford councillor Matt Edwards

Amazon 'considering its options' after giant Scholes warehouse plan rejected

An aerial view of the site of the proposed Amazon warehouse near Cleckheaton

Amazon warehouse plan near Cleckheaton refused after marathon planning meeting

An aerial view of the potential Amazon warehouse near Cleckheaton. Photo: jwgolfphotography.com

Planning committee set to decide on Amazon warehouse near Cleckheaton

Police at the scene of a fatal accident between Brighouse and Cleckheaton near the junction of Highmoor Lane, Clifton, in March 2019

Traffic lights on way for accident hotspot between Scholes and Brighouse

This property on Kingsway, Birstall is currently for sale on Rightmove for a guide price of £475,000.

Take a look inside the most expensive home for sale in Birstall

This property on Scholes Lane is on sale with McField Residential priced £575,000. For more information or to arrange a viewing, call 01484 627750

Take a look inside this beautiful modern family home in Scholes

A driver has been taken to hospital after two vehicles collided on the A649 in Scholes, Cleckheaton.

Driver taken to hospital with serious injuries after Cleckheaton collision

Blackpool illuminations switch-on 2022

Amazon warehouse site could become 'Spen Valley’s own Blackpool illuminations'

Blackpool illuminations-style light pollution could trigger sleep deprivation in Cleckheaton if the building of a proposed Amazon warehouse gets the go-ahead, campaigners have claimed.

Abigail Marlow, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater with 100-year-old Hilda Brice.

MP meets 100-year-old ballroom dancer Hilda Brice

The impressive frontage of the stone detached property.

The open plan living kitchen in this home has to be seen....

Emma Baker, second from front left, with fellow members of the committee at Scholes Cricket and Athletic Club.

Scholes community treated to ‘phenomenal’ firework display

Coun John Lawson, Cleckheaton Lib Dem.

Deadline extended for public to share views on controversial Amazon warehouse

Scholes duo Billie Burch, left, and Dione Brown have taken over Cleckheaton's Live Room. The Loft is set for its opening night on Saturday October 8.

The Loft in Cleckheaton looks to reach similar heights as the Live Room

Chloe Craven, waiting for the 255 at Scholes village bus stop, says the cuts to services are "terrible."

Scholes villagers' world set to ‘shrink’ due to Arriva’s timetable changes

Ings Cottage, Town Gate, Scholes is offered to rent by Barkers Estate Agents, Cleckheaton, priced £950 per calendar month

Take a look inside the most expensive home for rent in Scholes on Rightmove

John Lawson with ward colleague Kath Pinnock close to the proposed Amazon site at Scholes near the M62

Amazon site should be given over to a 'more suitable scheme', says critic

An illustrative masterplan of how the proposed Amazon distribution centre near Cleckheaton could look. Image: ISG Retail Ltd (Bristol)

Highways chiefs intervene over Amazon warehouse scheme near Cleckheaton

Kim Leadbeater celebrates with Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, her mother Jean Leadbeater and supporters in Cleckheaton Memorial Park during a visit following her victory in the Batley and Spen by-election in July 2021 (Photo: Getty Images)

Kim Leadbeater marks her first anniversary as Batley and Spen MP

An illustrative masterplan of how the proposed Amazon distribution centre near Cleckheaton could look. Image: ISG Retail Ltd (Bristol)

Amazon plan: Council is 'silent' on concerns, says Save Our Spen campaigners

Kasir Maroof hit 32 in vain for Batley in their Solly Sports Heavy Woollen quarter-final.

Duckworth Lewis Stern comes into play as Batley lose out in rain-hit quarter-fin...