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Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust has launched its annual Holiday Hampers Appeal to support young people in Kirklees leaving care.

Charity launches Christmas hampers appeal to support care leavers

Richard Perkins with his collection.

Avid war memorabilia collector to host Remembrance Sunday exhibition

Floral tributes have been left at the mural of Sir Patrick Stewart at Mirfield train station.

Floral tributes for Mirfield’s most famous son and Hollywood star

Jake on the podium with his silver medal. The youngster from Mirfield was competing in the WKC World Championships in Spain.

Mirfield schoolboy and martial arts ace is second best in world

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

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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

Coby Mayman, Demi and Megan Lorryman.

Spooky season: Photos of Halloween events at Dewsbury Market over the years

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
Huddersfield Giants have announced that all available season ticket seating for 2027 has already sold out, as it prepares for its temporary move to Dewsbury.
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Sir Patrick Stewart with Cecil Dormand and his wife Mary.

How Mirfield provided the ideal springboard for Sir Patrick's life on the stage

Sir Ian McKellen has led the tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart, following his death at the age of 86. Photo: David Parry/Press Association.

Stars pay tribute to Mirfield's Sir Patrick Stewart following his death aged 86

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

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

Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater with Royal British Legion representatives launching this year's Poppy Appeal in Mirfield.

MP joins Royal British Legion to help launch Poppy Appeal in Mirfield

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

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

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

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

Hospital launches well-being boxes to support patients through creativity

Fatima Fakech at Advanced Care Pharmacy in Cleckheaton.

Cleckheaton pharmacist close to achieving another significant milestone

Photos from the Bobtown Beer Bash's annual presentation evening.

Charities and groups receive donations at beer festival's presentation evening

This property, on Moat Hill Farm Drive in Birstall, is on sale with EweMove for offers over £425,000.

Contemporary home nestled in sought-after spot perfectly suited to modern living

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

Riders in the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025. Photo: ASO/Pauline Ballet.

Tour de France Femmes 2027 full route revealed as stage one heads to Kirklees

Westmoor Primary School.

Class of 2026: Photos of new starters at schools in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen
It has been an exciting few weeks for children in North Kirklees as they begin their school journey.
Dominic Brown

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

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

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

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

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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Photo group's season in full swing as members prepare for new competitions

Cast members of Dewsbury Arts Group’s latest show - a panto version of Treasure Island - took to their very own one-off pop-up box office in the newly-refurbished Dewsbury Arcade where they sold tickets, chatted with members of the public and posed for photos.

Pirate panto promoted in Arcade pop-up box office

Shared Spectrum, a support group for neurodivergent women, parents and carers in Mirfield and Cleckheaton, has been chosen as Kim Leadbeater’s Charity of the Month.

Support group for neurodivergent women and parents is MP’s Charity of the Month

This property, on Parkfield Way in Mirfield, is on sale with SnowGate Estate Agency, priced £495,000.

Modern and stylish home designed for everyday family life and entertaining

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'

James has navigated the whole 127-mile stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in a kayak with his dad.

Young rugby captain completes 127-mile canal kayak challenge with dad

Famous Muslim poet Imam Mohammad Yasir Athari holding a tray of Indian Mithai sweets during this year's procession in Heckmondwike.

Hundreds join annual Eid-Milad Procession to pray for world peace

Harrison Gration, a professional bass-baritone opera singer, visited pupils at Manorfield Infant and Nursery School.

Could next opera star emerge from Batley after visit from talented singer?

Take a look at these photos from the 75th anniversary of the Batley Torchlight Procession. Photo by Patrick Sice.

Proud priest praises ‘team effort’ at 75th anniversary of Torchlight Procession

Youngsters at Eversleigh Day Nursery took part in sponsored walks to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

'Little feet can make a big difference' as nursery raises £1,215 for charity

The Doggie Bus and owner, Lisa Pinardi.

Paws on board! Dog bus service officially launches in Wakefield and Mirfield

The village of Roberttown has been turned pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Crafty knitters turn village pink with spectacular hearts and bras display
The village of Roberttown has been turned pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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A share of more than £400,000 from the Mayor Tracy Brabin's Safer Communities Fund has been handed out to 44 community groups.

More than £400,000 given to grassroots projects across West Yorkshire

Francoise Leake, who was the headteacher at Westborough High School, died on September 29, aged 79.

Tributes paid to former headteacher who transformed her school

This property on Leeds Road, Dewsbury, is on sale with Richard Kendall, priced £360,000.

Renovated two bedroom bungalow ideal for contemporary single storey living

Year 7 pupil at Batley Girls' High School, Hannah Annaki, was presented with a formal Certificate of Commendation and a letter of praise from the school after her act of kindness.

Youngster hailed as ‘extraordinary role model’ after helping injured cyclist

Alistair Brownlee was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) at Windsor Castle. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Double Olympic champion's 'very special' day as he receives his OBE

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

Popular town centre bar turning pink for breast cancer

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

More than 100 volunteers from Johnstone's Paint in Birstall helped to transform the Hollybank Trust's site in Mirfield.

Volunteers help to transform Hollybank Trust site with colourful bespoke murals

The finish line at the amazing crochet marathon - with Sir Kevin Sinfield in second place!

Crochet marathon an ‘amazing success’ - although Sir Kev finishes second!

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