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Nicola Adams with Prince's Trust supported young people on the 'Get Started with Boxing' programme

Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams surprises young people on Dewsbury visit

Birstall Christmas lights switch-on. From the left, Cyrus Earnshaw, six, Nikole Haines and Finley Haines, six.

All our photos as Birstall celebrates Christmas lights switch-on

The CCTV footage, which has been passed to the RSPCA, shows the two women entering the store with the carrier at 3.06pm and leaving without it just minutes later at 3.09pm.

RSPCA appeal after two cats are left in taped up carrier in Dewsbury

Kelly Feaviour and her daughters, and the burned-out tumble dryer Picture SWNS

Watch: Tumble dryer blaze ruins family's home

After visiting pupils at Manor Croft Academy in Dewsbury on Friday, November 17, ‘Smashed’ will be performed at Whitcliffe Mount in Cleckheaton on Wednesday, November 22.

Alcohol awareness theatre production comes to Dewsbury and Cleckheaton schools

The event will be held at the Al-Hikmah Centre, Batley

Healthcare, jobs and fundraising information at event in Batley

Lock Lane Altofts received £600 of funding.

Batley community centre benefits from regional procurement specialist support

National Highways will begin to carry out overnight drainage and ground surveys on the M1 next week.

National Highways announce overnight closures on M1 in West Yorkshire next week

Jordon Scott Kennedy’s ‘Youthless’ has been picked by Rollem Productions.

Dewsbury filmmaker’s secures TV deal with Rollem Productions

Cleckheaton Christmas lights will be switched on tomorrow

Festive fun in Cleckheaton this weekend at Christmas lights switch-on

Rail services in West Yorkshire are expected to return to normal on Monday after a collapsed wall caused a landslip in Dewsbury

Collapsed wall causes landslip as trains expected to return to normal on Monday
Rail services in West Yorkshire are expected to return to normal on Monday after a collapsed wall caused a landslip in Dewsbury.

John Furmidge, an 87-year-old resident at Ashworth Grange, was first in the queue to hop on the treadmill to raise money for Help for Heroes.

Dewsbury care home takes on ‘1 Mile a Day in November' challenge

Hedgehogs are one of the most endangered species in West Yorkshire.

The most endangered species in West Yorkshire and how to help them

Emergency services, road user groups and local councillors shared ideas on how to improve road safety within the region.

New road safety scheme aims to eradicate West Yorkshire traffic deaths by 2040

Although no expected floods, West Yorkshire is still expected to see bad weather with Storm Cairan hitting the UK in the coming days

Storm Ciaran: West Yorkshire to expect bad weather as second big storm hits UK

Two-goal Crysencio Summerville celebrates scoring against Huddersfield Town with his big friend and teammate Willy Gnonto.

Leeds United's 'electrifying offensive firework' display pleases manager Farke

HM Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire with the 2023 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets of West Yorkshire. (Left to right) Cadet Battery Sergeant Major Matthew McGowan, Cadet Flight Sergeant Tomasz Wallace, Petty Officer Cadet Talitha Ridley, Cadet Corporal Katie Crompton

Top honour presented to reservists, cadets and cadet volunteers in county

An expert from the International Drivers Association has shared his tips on how to keep your vehicle and wildlife safe during Storm Babet.

Storm Babet: Drivers encouraged to check vehicles for damage and wildlife

A new storm will bring brings increasingly wet and windy weather across the region.

Storm Babet: West Yorkshire to see heavy rain and strong winds this week

Jordon Scott Kennedy’s debut feature, Suicide Kelly, will be premiering as part of the Working Class Heroes programme of the film festival in Halifax, next Thursday, October 19, while the production has been nominated for Best Picture and Best Actor at an awards ceremony at Dean Clough in the town the following night, Friday, October 20.

Dewsbury-born filmmaker’s debut feature nominated for awards

A complex recovery and clear-up operation will be ongoing throughout the morning. (Photo National Highways)

M1 and M62 closures due to multi-vehicle crash and lorry fire

West Yorkshire will see a change in weather over the next week.

Met Office: 'Cold snap' to hit West Yorkshire later this week

The mini-heat spike this weekend could bring a boost to soon-to-be hibernating hedgehogs and dormice.

Mini-heatwave to bring boost to hibernating hedgehogs across West Yorkshire

Roberttown In Bloom members proudly show off their Yorkshire In Bloom awards in the village's Jubilee Garden.

Roberttown In Bloom celebrates being crowned best large village in Yorkshire

The announcement of the go ahead for a public consultation was said to be a "milestone on the bus reform journey".

Public consultation to go ahead on potential bus franchising throughout region

If you fancy buying, selling, renting or renovating, you can find out more from property guru Samuel Leeds. Picture – supplied.

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West Yorkshire will enter a 'mini heatwave' this weekend.

Met Office forecasts show October 'mini heatwave' on the way - here's when

Some of the birthday merchandise.

Whitworths Sugar celebrates 40th birthday with launch of houseware products
Whitworths Sugar is celebrating its 40th birthday this October, with the launch of a colourful collection of houseware products celebrating the brand’s Yorkshire heritage.

Work will begin on the M1 this week for ground surveys and utility and drainage inspections.

Overnight closures on M1 as ground surveys get underway in West Yorkshire

Police are investigating after three men were stabbed in Halifax

Murder investigation launched after 3 men stabbed

Junior doctors and hospital consultants across the region will take part in strike action next week.

Double industrial strike to take place across Mid Yorkshire hospitals this week

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, has launched the second round of her Cost of Living Emergency Fund for local charities and voluntary organisations.

Mayor announces £2million fund towards cost of living crisis support

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 special meeting comes after the Combined Authority carried out an assessment into the options for reforming how buses are ru.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority to discuss plans to franchise bus services

Motorists are being thanked in advance for their ‘patience’ as full overnight closures are set to hit the M62 between junctions 26 and 27 later this month.

Ten weeks of full overnight closures to begin on M62 between junctions 26 and 27

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, at the Walk it Ride it campaign launch.

New sustainable travel campaign launches across West Yorkshire

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, spearheaded the initiative with National Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and the National Literacy Trust, as part of her mission to boost skills and inspire more young people to explore careers in the creative industries.

Batley youngster scoops inaugural poetry prize

Drivers planning to travel on the M62 in West Yorkshire have been advised to allow more time for their journeys tonight and tomorrow due to a lane closure for essential bridge parapet repairs.

Drivers advised to allow more time to travel as M62 lane closures in place

Here are some of the top places go to pumpkin picking across West Yorkshire in the run-up to Halloween.

Here are the top places for pumpkin picking in and around West Yorkshire

This incredible property, on Edge Road, is available on Rightmove for £650,000.

Timeless charm: Inside one of West Yorkshire's most expensive homes

Bus driver Tony Dickens who has been driving buses for 55 years, behind the wheel at the Arriva bus depot in Heckmondwike.

‘Lovely’ Heckmondwike bus driver celebrates 55 years of service

People across the area have been waking up to find their cars covered in dust

Why cars across West Yorkshire have been covered in dust

People are being invited to have their say on major investment in walking and cycling between Dewsbury, Batley and Chidswell.

Improvements proposed to key route linking Dewsbury, Batley and Chidswell

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin

Mayor signs joint statement on rail ticket office closure consultation

The Met Office has predicted warmer weather across West Yorkshire for the weekend.

Met Office: West Yorkshire to see sunshine with temperatures reaching mid-20s
Despite autumnal temperatures throughout August, the region is set to welcome sunshine with temperatures reaching up to 22C because of Hurricane Franklin.

The £2.5m funding will allow Jay-Be to invest in overseas facilities where it can keep local stock, making it possible for the Dewsbury firm to deliver to customers all over the world within a single day

£2.5m for Dewsbury bed manufacturer to extend next-day delivery service overseas

Max Roe with first edition copies of Harry Potter books his mum got him when he was young - one signed by JK Rowling could be worth £10,000.

Harry Potter fan’s old copy of second book could be worth £10,000

Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield

NHS Trust apologises over 50 pregnant women left without appropriate aftercare

A new study has shown that houses close to schools have become more expensive, with schools in Castleford, Batley and Dewsbury some of the most expensive throughout Yorkshire

West Yorkshire towns among places with highest house prices due to schools

Traffic chaos is expected as thousands arrive for Leeds Festival.

Leeds Festival 2023: Road closures and heavy traffic expected in West Yorkshire

Areas of West Yorkshire are set to see peaks of 23C.

Here's the exact date when West Yorkshire will hit 23C weather

Halifax Panthers defeated Batley Bulldogs 12-10 in the 1895 Cup final at Wembley

17 photos from a thrilling 1895 Cup final between Halifax and Batley at Wembley

Wembley Stadium. (Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

How to watch Halifax vs Batley cup final if you are not going to Wembley

Batley chairman Kevin Nicholas. Photo: Neville Wright

Batley Bulldogs chairman hopes 1895 Cup final at Wembley will be picture perfect

Junior doctors in Wakefield and Dewsbury are set to walk out for five days over a pay dispute.

Wakefield and Dewsbury junior doctors set to strike for five days