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A previous year's Remembrance Sunday service at Ings Grove Park in Mirfield.

Communities to gather and pay their respects to the fallen at Remembrance events

Here are the road closures in North Kirklees that are set to begin this week.

Here are where road closures due to start this week

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Heckmondwike breakfast club founder shortlisted for award

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.

New multimillion pound support for rough sleepers across West Yorkshire

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

The Barn, Dransfield Hill Farm, Liley Lane, Mirfield, is on sale with Wilcock for offers in the region of £995,000.

Contemporary home in open countryside has industrial character and rural charm

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Sport

Littletown FC match winner Scott Lightowler. Picture: Littletown FC

Littletown hold firm to clinch points after Lightowler strikes
Littletown FC put more distance between themselves and the relegation zone in the Premier Division of the West Yorkshire League with a hard fought victory at home to Silsden Whitestar.
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Cleckheaton's first team competing in the Regional Two North East in the 2026-27 season. Picture: Cleckheaton RUFC

Breakwell seals second successive Cleckheaton win in thrilling finish

An artist's impression of how the redeveloped FLAIR Stadium could look.

Giants sell out of 2027 season ticket seats ahead of move to Dewsbury

Nyle Flynn goes over for a Batley Bulldogs try last season. Picture: Paul Butterfield

Two more players sign on again with Batley Bulldogs for 2027 season

Jack Stockdill was controversially red carded in the first half of Liversedge's game against Morpeth Town.

Manager Forrest 'proud' of players' efforts despite defeat for 10-man Liversedge

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Crime

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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Update: Missing children have been found as police renew appeal to locate father

Leeds Magistrates' Court.

Dewsbury man appears in court in connection with £9m drugs bust

Officers carrying out a warrant at a premises in Ravensthorpe as part of the 'Clear, Hold, Build' programme.

Residents invited to meet police and have their say on future of Ravensthorpe

Mohammed Tasadiq Khan and some of the 100g gold bullion bars discovered during the police investigation.

Drugs network ringleader ordered to pay back £260,000

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Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween
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Band Echo & the Bunnymen will play Holmfirth Picturedrome on November 19.

Echo & The Bunnymen to play intimate Holmfirth gig – tickets here

Lighthouse Family

Lighthouse Family announce three Yorkshire shows – get tickets (aff)

Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville heading to Yorkshire.

Hugh Bonneville talk in Yorkshire – get tickets and meet him

Here are just some of the firework displays and bonfire events taking place across North Kirklees in the coming weeks.

Where can I watch a firework display or go to a bonfire in North Kirklees?

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Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

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These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

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Kim at Birstall Primary Academy's Breakfast Club.

A safer approach to fireworks is needed

Booking right up to Summer 2028 with TUI and Jet2holidays.

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You have more legal rights when you buy from a dealer.

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Enjoying the shade after a little dip in the pool.

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Health

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

Fatima Fakech at Advanced Care Pharmacy in Cleckheaton.

Cleckheaton pharmacist close to achieving another significant milestone

Anthony Shaw with some of the medical team that cared for him at Pontefract Hospital.

Patient praises hospital as it marks 300th day case joint replacement surgery

Sharon Jones-Stanley, left, bereavement midwife at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, with Aaminah and Ali Hussain.

Bereaved mum honours her daughter’s memory by donating Qur'an Cubes to hospital

Lifestyle

Toy Story 5 has just landed on Yoto and I've ordered it straight away for my son

Disney's Toy Story 5 is now on Yoto and I ordered it right away
The new Yoto audio story brings Woody, Buzz and Jessie back for an adventure involving Bonnie's new tablet, Lilypad.
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Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

The e.l.f. Christmas gift sets I'd pick for beauty lovers this year and prices start from just £15

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Karen Wright's Bonfire Night treats

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Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer’s disease, calling him “the most respected and beloved actor of his generation”.

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Traitors is a flagship BBC show

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Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

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