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Kirklees Council raises alarming concerns over Home Office plans for asylum seeker housing in Huddersfield

Kirklees Council has raised “major concerns” about government plans to turn Huddersfield student accommodation into housing for asylum seekers. In the Summer, the Local Democracy...

Travellers are being evicted from Dewsbury Railway Station today

After setting up camp over two weeks ago, travellers are being evicted from Dewsbury Railway Station today (3 January). The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS)...

Kirklees Council’s streamlining initiative: scrapping committees and saving £100k annually

Next month, Kirklees Council will be streamlining its planning process, with one committee to be axed and £100k to be saved each year. The move...

Shop fronts on Huddersfield’s John William Street will be getting a £610k makeover

The street acts as a gateway to the town centre and consists of a number of Grade II listed buildings filled with shops and...

A new timeline for Huddersfield’s Our Cultural Heart has been revealed

A new timeline for Huddersfield’s Our Cultural Heart has been revealed, with the transformation of Queensgate Market now set to begin next Summer. Work on...

Huddersfield’s railway station revamp is well underway

Huddersfield’s railway revamp is well underway, with works to begin on the outside of the historic station in a matter of days, but passengers...

Perfume ‘love affair’ leads to prestigious accolade

A Kirklees entrepreneur has been honoured for the success of her business which she started at her kitchen table more than 10 years ago. Huddersfield’s...

“It was a shock, and the letter did take some repeated reading,” – Batley man speaks of BEM delight

A Batley resident is celebrating after being honoured in the King’s New Year Honour’s List. Family man Mubarak Mahmed was awarded with a British Empire...

Huddersfield is “on the up” this year, according to a number of local small business owners

Huddersfield is “on the up” this year, according to a number of local small business owners. As Christmas shoppers flock to towns and cities in...

Revitalizing John William street: transforming Huddersfield’s historic gateway

Huddersfield’s John William Street could be getting a new look as £600k is sought to transform its shops. The street holds a prominent position as...

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