Kirklees

Kim Leadbeater MP to hold meeting on future of Batley Sports Centre

As the fate of Kirklees’ leisure centres hangs in the balance, Kim Leadbeater MP has announced that she is holding a public meeting on...

‘£20m won’t save our town,’ say Dewsbury residents

Dewsbury residents and shoppers say it will take more than £20 million from the government to change their town. LDRS reporter Abigail Marlow on last...

Breaking the Silence: ‘The Lads Lounge’ in Dewsbury provides a safe space for men to open up and ‘chill with no pressure’

In the heart of Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, where discussions around mental health have often been limited, a groundbreaking initiative called 'The Lads Lounge' is breaking...

West Yorkshire Police arrests over 140 people in week of action against violence against women and girls

The West Yorkshire police arrested over 140 people in the week of action against violence on women. From Monday 18 September to Sunday 24 September,...

Hundreds of KAL staff could be made redundant as cuts continue to hit Kirklees

Hundreds of redundancies are on the cards for Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) staff, as massive cuts continue to threaten Kirklees’ services. Trade union, UNISON, says...

Women’s network launched in West Yorkshire to shape Mayor Tracy Brabin’s priorities

A new group, the Women of West Yorkshire Network, has convened for the first time to influence the future policy direction of Tracy Brabin,...

Over 80 percent schools in West Yorkshire sign up for police led education programme

Over 800 schools in West Yorkshire have signed up for a police led education programme that seeks to raise awareness around relationships, keeping safe...

West Yorkshire sees over 137% rise in electricity thefts in 10 years; seventh highest rise in England and Wales.

An nation-wide analysis by BBC has revealed a startling rise in electricity thefts across England and Wales. Cannabis farms, cryptocurrency mines and the cost-of-living...

Consultation on bus franchising in West Yorkshire ahead of decision next spring

A major consultation on how West Yorkshire’s buses are run is set to launch, as the region’s leaders hope to bring the network into...

Forget Me Not children’s hospice to organise open days at Russell House for local community in Huddersfield

Forget Me Not children's hospice in Huddersfield is opening its doors to the local community this October, welcoming visitors to experience the heartwarming work...

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