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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

This is how high schools in North Kirklees performed in Attainment 8 for the 2025-26 academic year.

How high schools performed in new government league tables

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

Kayla Smith has now admitted murder.

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

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

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Cleckheaton forwards take the game to Wath on Dearne. Picture: Cleckheaton RUFC

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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Lifestyle

Stacey Solomon has praised the 'bouncy blow dry' look the ghd Chronos Curve Hair Curler Tong gives her.

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Stacey Solomon has posted on her Instagram Stories about a Primark outfit she wore on BBC's The One Show.

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