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An artist's impression of the new Lidl store in Birstall.

Lidl reveals opening date for its new store in Birstall

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

Take a look inside Hills Kitchen.

Photos: Something new for Batley as Caribbean restaurant opens in Plaza

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

Hospital launches well-being boxes to support patients through creativity

Kirklees first declared a climate emergency in 2019 after a motion from Labour, Lib Dem, Green and Independent councillors was upheld. Photo: stock.adobe.com.

Council axes its climate emergency declaration after lengthy debate

Hamza Hussain, MD at Abu Bakr Supermarkets, has been shortlisted in the Next Gen award category at the Asian Trader Awards.

Supermarket managing director up for prestigious Asian Trader award

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Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville heading to Yorkshire.

Hugh Bonneville talk in Yorkshire – get tickets and meet him

Sport

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
Back to back league defeats have seen Liversedge FC drop down to sixth place in the NPL East table.
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Undefeated champions Dewsbury Celtic U14s have won every league game they have played in 2026.

Dewsbury Celtic youngsters celebrate a perfect 100 per cent season

Abacus Lighting Central Midlands Alliance round up

Cup KO for Littletown but Gomersal & Cleckheaton crack on in Premier

Cleckheaton in action in their morale-boosting narrow win over Wetherby. Picture: Cleckheaton RUFC

Cleckheaton pull off comeback to end long wait for a victory

Shaw Cross Sharks chairman Richard Stephenson receives the Community Club of the Year award at Old Trafford.

Proud day for Shaw Cross as Sharks are named Community Club of Year

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Watch: The supermarket that wins in the cost of living crisis - according to an expert

Economic expert shares where to shop during cost of living crisis

Habibur Masum is on trial at Bradford Crown Court

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The wonderkid who dazzled his way onto Liverpool and Arsenal’s radar

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Crime

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

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

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

What's On

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?
Nights of fun, food, fireworks and keeping warm by a bonfire are taking place all over Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen very soon.
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Dewsbury Arcade.

Iconic Arcade to host free family fun Halloween event

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

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

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

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

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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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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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Leanne and myself at the Yorkshire Ball.

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Health

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

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

Lifestyle

Eight beauty brands have joined Boots this autumn, including Olaplex, Sunday Riley, Kate Somerville, Laura Geller, Kopari, By Terry, Eulah and EDIT by Boots.

Eight new beauty brands land at Boots
Boots has expanded its beauty offering with eight new arrivals, including luxury skincare, premium haircare and affordable make-up from some of the industry's best-known names.
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The Jilling Gardens property has a driveway leading to a garage with power and lighting, alongside a pebbled seating area

Dewsbury four-bedroom house for £270,000 has garden and garage

A bird’s-eye view of Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa reveals its impressive setting, surrounded by sweeping fairways and beautifully landscaped grounds.

I checked into a hotel fit for Taylor Swift

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can get a free make-up product with their buy three, get one free beauty deal. Stock image.

You wouldn’t expect to find this great beauty deal at a supermarket

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Boring? Shepherds pie is a UK favourite

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The one-of-a-kind Infinity Gauntlet replica was valued at £20.8million when unveiled in 2022.

£20.8m Infinity Gauntlet replica goes up for auction

Retired builder Michael Constable, 82, was buried alongside his late son at St Bartholomew's Church in Wolverhampton.

Family must bury dad twice after grave blunder

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

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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

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

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