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Around 100 Mirfield residents turned out in force to rally against a proposed housing development at Balderstone Fields.

Residents rally to oppose housing development ahead of new planning legislation

The show home at Mowat Gardens in Cleckheaton is now ready to view.

New 80-apartment care development set to open this autumn

Officers executed the warrant as part of a programme of work by police and partners to reduce crime in the Ravensthorpe area.

Large amounts of drugs seized in police raid on business premises in Dewsbury

Jake, 11, from Mirfield has achieved an “incredible milestone” by being selected to represent England at the WKC World Championships in Spain later this month.

Youngster earns England selection at international martial arts event

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

Tim Wood and his wife Carol have been making and delivering hampers for veterans in Mirfield for over 25 years.

Veterans receive hampers in honour of Trafalgar Day

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Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

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Sport

The Diakiese Combat Academy has opened in Batley.

New martial arts academy founded by UFC star opens its doors in Batley
A professional MMA fighter and coach has opened a new combat sports and fitness facility in Batley.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring his fifth goal of the season after equalising against Manchester United.

Leeds United boss: We're disappointed with 'just' a point against Man United

Ethan Ampadu has backed the No Room For Racism campaign.

Leeds United's Ethan Ampadu supports new No Room For Racism film

Richard Llewellyn receives the supporters player of the year award on behalf of his son Brad Llewellyn from Phil Robson. Also pictured are Anthony Broadhead (assistant coach), Mattie Roberts (head coach) and Andrew Byram (secretary).

PICTURE GALLERY: Thornhill Trojans hold annual presentation evening

The Harlem Globetrotters are bouncing back to Leeds in 2027 for some slam-dunk family fun.

Harlem Globetrotters bouncing back to Yorkshire – tickets on sale now

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Crime

Alan Pearce was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Man jailed for 14 years after raping young girl

Pictured clockwise from the top left are Devanyl Graham, Heather Jeffrey, Sheikh Jobe, Sophie Logan, Ben Royle, Emma Rauf, Sheldan Noel and Lamara Noel.

Crime group members who smuggled nearly £30m of cash out of UK to UAE are jailed

The crash happened on Owl Lane, Dewsbury, at around 3.30pm on Thursday, September 10.

Police appeal for witnesses after man suffers serious injuries in Dewsbury crash

Detectives have released images of jewellery stolen from a property on Staincliffe Road in Dewsbury on August 28.

Police appeal after jewellery, cash and car key stolen in house burglary

Chair of Staincliffe Park Volunteers Stevan Morton (right), with treasurer Pat, at the park following the theft of six treasured heritage plaques.

Theft of heritage plaques in Staincliffe park ‘senseless and mindless’

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Love to be… has been a driving force in UK clubbing for over three decades.

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Chainsaw-wielding horror awaits brave visitors at Leeds Scare Maze 2026 - The Horror Motel.

Leeds Horror Motel prices slashed for Halloween fun – save up to 55%

The MND Association is hosting a Halloween party on Friday, October 30, at Gomersal Park Hotel.

Charity rallies for raffle donations ahead of Halloween party for MND

Bob Dylan is returning to Sheffield

Bob Dylan premium tickets now limited for Yorkshire gig – book here

Echo & The Bunnymen’s contribution to post-punk and neo-psychedelia is monumental.

Echo & The Bunnymen to play intimate Yorkshire gig – get tickets

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

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Booking right up to Summer 2028 with TUI and Jet2holidays.

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Health

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

Martin Sharpe, HWD Hospital Radio volunteer, left, with Brent Kilmurray, chief executive of Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.

Volunteers receive awards for clocking up 270 years of service at hospital

Relax and unwind with a luxury Bannatyne’s spa day for two.

SAVE 70%: Yorkshire luxury spa day for two at Bannatyne’s

The Kanzul-Iman Jamia Mosque's Assistant Imam, Mohammad Yasir Athari, left, at one of the Friday NHS health check workshops.

NHS teams up with mosque for month of health checks as part of research study

Yorkshire's Amanda Clarke and daughter Bea star in the new ‘Give It Some Boots’ campaign, sharing their experiences of confidence, resilience and self-expression.

Yorkshire mum and daughter star in Boots campaign after cancer journey

New Health customers are not tied to a subscription or long-term contract, giving them greater flexibility over their treatment.

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The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

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Cars available to drive include the Lamborghini Gallardo and many more

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Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

People say we're irresponsible flogging our home and moving 'off-grid' into a van with two babies - but we'll halve bills

Young family sell home to live off-grid in a campervan

Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

Dad's £6,000 disaster preparations include 25 years of food

UK Trending

Old mobile phones and chipped mugs also feature high on the list of items Brits keep despite no longer needing them

Mystery keys among things Brits hold onto for too long

The research found veterans take an average of 17 months to feel comfortable in civilian life again

Veterans reveal military slang they still use in civilian life

One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

More than half of people would do something frivolous if they won a major jackpot

Brits would buy next door to choose neighbours after lottery win

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The top side hustling cities include Bristol and London

Half of Brits work a ‘second shift’ after hours on side hustles

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