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Batley Law directors Waseem Nazir, left, and Hassnain Sajjad holding their award.

Law firm directors thank 'fantastic team' after winning major national award

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

A new electric vehicle charging scheme has been given the green light.

Electric vehicle charging scheme and planning policy changes approved by council

Padel8 is scheduled to open at Bretton Park Way, Dewsbury in November.

'World class destination for padel' set to open in Dewsbury

Kim at Birstall Primary Academy's Breakfast Club.

A safer approach to fireworks is needed

Gareth Pierce, Forget Me Not Children's Hospice CEO, cycled for 10 hours in a challenge for Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Forget Me Not CEO to mark 10 year anniversary with 10 challenges

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Sam Fender will head out on his Proper Massive tour in 2027

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Violinist and conductor Andre Rieu will be entertaining audiences across the UK and Ireland in 2027

André Rieu 2027 UK tickets from £66 as Christmas gift idea

Band Echo & the Bunnymen will play Holmfirth Picturedrome on November 19.

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

Sport

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
Batley Bulldogs head coach James Ford is delighted to have experienced forward Nyle Flynn in his squad again for the 2027 Championship season.
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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

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

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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

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Chart-topping pop-soul favourites Lighthouse Family are heading to Sheffield, York and Bradford for a spectacular greatest hits celebration – and tickets are now on sale.
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Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville heading to Yorkshire.

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

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

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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

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas
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Deals site Wowcher and Jet2CityBreaks have deals on trips to Christmas markets in Europe

Trips to gorgeous European Christmas markets under £100

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

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

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One in five pet owners thinks fireworks should be banned

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The M25, Britain’s busiest motorway is marking its 40th birthday

M25 celebrates 40 years of traffic and congestion

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivers his Budget speech in the House of Commons on October 28 2026

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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

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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

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

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