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Forget Me Not children’s hospice will be officially launching its 2026 Snowflake Appeal at its annual Christmas Fayre at the end of the month.

Children’s hospice launching Snowflake Appeal at annual Christmas Fayre

MakerWorld Dewsbury is appealing for support to raise £7,220 for a new term of free Saturday activities.

Creative arts programme facing closure in new year

Orchard House, Leeds Road, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury is on sale with Fine and Country, priced £1,600,000.

Rare opportunity to acquire a home full of character and distinction

Officers attended on November 4 following reports waste had been dumped on land off Bankwood Way in Birstall.

Environment Agency launches investigation after 1,000 tonnes of waste dumped

Evan Hodgson in Challenge Cup action for Batley in 2026 against Catalans Dragons. He is one of three players to recently commit to the 2027 campaign with the Bulldogs. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Bulldogs confirm more players for 2027 squad

Hampshire police have said the Microsoft global outage has not compromised its ability to respond to emergency situations.

Police in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen want to speak to these people

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TK Maxx has beauty gift sets which could all make lovely Christmas presents. Stock image.

Forget candles as TK Maxx has beauty gifts worth giving instead

Fashion and homeware feature in TK Maxx’s Christmas campaign. We set out to find three gifts for £50, including delivery.

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Sport

Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth
A number of football clubs have released Christmas adverts this year.
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Former Dewsbury Rams captain Matt Garside has been announced as the club’s assistant coach for the 2027 season. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Former captain named March’s right-hand man for 2027

Liversedge players celebrate Joe Walton's winning goal against Garforth Town. Picture: Liversedge FC

Liversedge 'find a way' to hit back late to win seven-goal thriller

Dewsbury Moor Maroons' NCRL player of the year Louie Walker receives his award. Picture: Steve Biltcliffe

Dewsbury Moor Maroons celebrate fine season at annual presentation night

Lewis Sheard was one of Howden Clough's scorers and was joint man of the match in their 13-2 win at Huddersfield Amateur. Picture: Howden Clough FC

Table toppers Howden Clough run riot in commanding 13-goal display

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Crime

Kayla Smith has now admitted murder.

Teen faces life sentence after admitting murdering Gomersal girl in street fight

The Mini Market, on South Street in Dewsbury, had its doors locked and secured by police after being served with three-month premises closure orders last week.

Shops caught selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco shut down by police

Chloe Watson Dransfield was fatally stabbed in March this year.

Teenager fatally stabbed in fight over a boy, court told

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Police appeal after stabbing in Batley

Detectives have launched an appeal for witnesses and mobile phone footage after two police officers were assaulted while attempting to make an arrest

Police appeal launched as two officers assaulted in street attack

West Yorkshire Police will be deploying extra officers on the streets over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period.

Police to deploy extra officers on the streets for Halloween and Bonfire Night

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Cleckheaton will be the first town in the district to be lit up for Christmas when Santa Claus himself flicks the important switch at 5pm this Saturday, November.

When will towns and villages in North Kirklees light up for Christmas?
Here are the details for the Christmas lights switch on events across North Kirklees.
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Muse make their return to Leeds for the first time in a decade as they are announced as your first headline act for Roundhay Festival 2027 | Provided (AEG Presents)

Muse announced as Roundhay Festival’s first 2027 headliner

The Knowl Club in Mirfield will be hosting its November Beer Festival later this month.

Award-winning Mirfield club preparing for annual beer festival

Pictured from the left are Elizabeth Vyrne, Katie Vyrne, Albie Vyrne, seven, Alex Dougherty, Noah Vyrne, 11, and John Vyrne at the Mirfield Round Table Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza at Mirfield Showground.

Bonfire Night: Photos of the Mirfield Round Table fireworks event over the years

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Rochelle Humes reveals her top Abbott Lyon jewellery gifts for Christmas after landing new role

Rochelle Humes shares her Christmas jewellery picks

Keira Knightley returns to star in Waitrose's 2026 Christmas advert, reprising her role in the festive romantic storyline.

Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

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Plug-in solar panels are designed to sit outside on a balcony or in a garden, and plug directly into your mains electricity to generate power.

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Booking right up to Summer 2028 with TUI and Jet2holidays.

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Health

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

What are Nurosym users saying about the wearable device?

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

Winter 2026/27 is expected to place 'sustained pressures' on health and care services. Photo: stock.adobe.com.

Kirklees NHS bosses brace for tough winter as scale of pressure is revealed

The boxes offer creative activities to support patient well-being, recovery and social connection.

Hospital launches well-being boxes to support patients through creativity

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Lifestyle

Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

Coleen Rooney’s new Primark collection is made for party season
The new By Coleen collection features sparkle tops, dresses and cosy layers, with affordable pieces for taking your look from work to Christmas drinks.
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Stacey Solomon has praised the 'bouncy blow dry' look the ghd Chronos Curve Hair Curler Tong gives her.

Stacey Solomon reveals the ghd curler she’s buying for Christmas

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Karen Wright: Tasty festive recipes on ‘Stir up Sunday’

Mrs Hinch has shared the L'Oréal Paris make-up products she loves, including some old favourites and new discoveries.

Mrs Hinch shares favourite L'Oréal Paris make-up and they're on sale

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Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth

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Nearly have of prospective homebuyers are waiting for prices to go down

Budding homebuyers hold fire as four in 10 wait for prices to drop

The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

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