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

Award-winning Mirfield club preparing for annual beer festival

Simon Senior and Ken Davy OBE at newly-named Autex Acoustics Arena in Dewsbury.

Huddersfield Giants announce stadium sponsor for new home at Dewsbury Rams

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

The team at tabletop gaming and hobby store NextDeck. Photo: Lucille Moore.

Arcade retailers move into bigger units after successful first months of trading

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

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

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

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

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

Lidl reveals opening date for its new store in Birstall

Take a look inside Hills Kitchen.

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

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

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

Fatima Fakech at Advanced Care Pharmacy in Cleckheaton.

Cleckheaton pharmacist close to achieving another significant milestone
A Cleckheaton pharmacist and practitioner, who moved to the UK from Syria in 2001, is close to achieving another personal milestone.
Adam Cheshire

New outdoor padel court opens at sports centre

Pictured from the left are Nicholas Pickett (Sheffield Hallam), Sultan Wasim (Sloomy), Fara Hussain-Butt (Shire Beds), Paul Walker (Debar) and Jessica Armitage (Made Smarter Yorkshire).

Manufacturers developing digital skills to keep pace with technological change

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

Batley retailer supplies catwalk doors at London Fashion Week

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

The Meat Drunkery in Cleckheaton turned pink for breast cancer - and raised £1,500 for charity.

Photos: ‘Proud’ town centre bar turns pink for breast cancer

Sam Teale.

'Two weeks ago, 15 people knew I was gay - now over 8.5 million people know'

The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

Marc's fighting career has seen him compete all over the world.

Professional MMA fighter brings martial arts to Batley

Dewsbury Market over the years. Here it is in 1970.

25 nostalgic photos of the iconic town centre market

Mirfield Garden Centre is getting into the festive spirit by launching its Christmas department next weekend.

Christmas is coming early to Mirfield Garden Centre

The Meat Drunkery in Cleckheaton will be turning pink for breast cancer this weekend.

Popular town centre bar turning pink for breast cancer

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

If you’re reliant on decent broadband, this is a great reason to switch to something faster

Working from home? This broadband offer comes with a £150 Gift Card
Running a business from the spare room or a small office? Eligible new Vodafone customers can receive a £150 Gift Card with selected full fibre packages
Gareth Butterfield

The top team from Upper Batley High School which has been crowned the winner of the Asda Futures Programme 2026.

School crowned West Yorkshire’s best in business project

Mother-and-daughter duo Amanda Mould and Anna Lee outside their new shop Apple Blossom in Dewsbury Arcade.

Stylish bags and accessories shop latest to open at historic centre

Paul and Sarah-Jane Moon of the Knowl Club, who are celebrating after it was named CAMRA Yorkshire Club of the Year 2026.

Mirfield has best club for real ale in whole of Yorkshire

George Psarias, owner of Zucchinis restaurant on Bradford Road, Batley, with his second cookbook, Olive Tree.

Recipe cookbooks ‘like buses’ for popular restaurant owner

An artist's impression of what the transformed Dewsbury Market will look like. A temporary market will open on Saturday, September 26, allowing traders to continue operating and residents to keep shopping whilst the work is carried out.

Historic market prepares for closure ahead of transformation

Households are being urged to check their broadband bills, as staying on the same deal too long could cost hundreds of pounds a year.

Broadband mistake could cost you £452 a year

Dewsbury Arcade celebrated its historic return with over 5,000 visitors flocking to the town centre for its grand re-opening. Photo by John Clifton.

Arcade celebrates over 5,000 visitors on opening day

Jackie Ramsay, chair of the Dewsbury Arcade Group. Photo by John Clifton.

‘Lost’ building turned into ‘vibrant’ site says chair of Arcade Group

Crowds outside the building as it re-opened on Saturday, September 5.

Watch: First look inside Dewsbury Arcade as large crowds gather for re-opening

Traders and shoppers are ‘excited for the future’ after the sparkling re-opening of the renovated Dewsbury Arcade. Photos by John Clifton.

Traders and shoppers ‘excited for the future’ after re-opening of Arcade

Here are some fabulous photos of the "magic" being "restored to Dewsbury after grand re-opening of the town's historic Arcade building.

In pictures: ‘Magic restored’ to town after grand re-opening of historic Arcade

Kamaya, a Batley beauty firm run by best friends Khadijah Hussain and Sumaiyah Aqib, is launching its own podcast. Photo credit: Holbstudio (submitted by Kamaya).

Podcast launch and training academy success for this Batley beauty business

Fancy better broadband and a £150 shopping voucher? This deal might be for you

Vodafone Business broadband deal gives new customers a £150 Gift Card

Usman Aswat of Prime Time Plumbing receiving an award earlier this year.

Plumber and people-person Usman flying the flag for Batley

A vacant “stunning” fully-fitted restaurant in Birkenshaw is seeking a new operator.

Vacant 'stunning' £1.4m fully-fitted restaurant seeking new operator

Preply's limited-time promotion links you up with a live tutor and gets you started on a learning journey for free

This code gets you a free private language lesson with a live tutor

The app enables users to manage everyday caring responsibilities and collaborate with their circle of care.

Firm launches new app in partnership with NHS to support unpaid carers
An innovative business whose founder lives near Harrogate has launched a new app to help unpaid carers.
Gemma Jimmison

Batley's Iceland store will re-open on Thursday, August 13.

Batley's Iceland store to welcome customers back at its grand re-opening event

We are back in the kitchen of Batley’s Zucchinis with owner George Psarias who shows us how to make a classic tiramisu.

In the kitchen with George from Zucchinis: This is how to make a tiramisu

Celebrate 250th anniversary of St Leger racing with hospitality packages for the 2026 Doncaster Festival

VIP TICKETS: Celebrate 250th St Leger at Doncaster Racecourse

The first 30 students through the doors at Zizzi in Birstall can enjoy a free pizza on A-level and GCSE results day.

First 30 students through restaurant’s doors to get free pizza on results day

The new Loomworks space in Liversedge.

Business owner launches free workspace to aspiring entrepreneurs

The Abu Bakr Supermarket Community Awards will honour everyday heroes from across Yorkshire.

Supermarket chain with Batley store launches community awards

The land where some of the bees are kept was set fire

"I can't begin to thank everybody," says Birstall business

Kim Leadbeater on her visit to Mars Petcare’s research and development hub in Birstall.

MP visits Mars Petcare’s research and development hub in Birstall

Fabrication and Welding apprentice Brittany O’Sullivan.

Video production firm helps college celebrate impact of adult education

Tenpin in Dewsbury has officially launched its first-ever Local Lottery scheme, where residents can enter a prize draw and win free bowling every week.

Tenpin Dewsbury launches ‘Local Lottery’ community scheme

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Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

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