Kirklees

Flags flown at half-mast after death of Kirklees councillor

A Kirklees councillor has died, as flags are flown at half-mast above the borough’s town halls. Kirklees Council has confirmed the death of Cllr Cahal...

Forget Me Not’s Colour Run makes its 2026 return

Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice have announced details of this year’s Colour Run, and participants can save 20 per cent off their ticket by...

Committee approves Huddersfield housing plan despite masses of objection

Plans for a new housing development on the site of the former Lumb Lane Nurseries in Almondbury have been given the go-ahead, despite masses...

Residents invited to question politicians at public meeting over Dewsbury Sports Centre

Residents will have the chance to challenge local politicians over the future of Dewsbury Sports Centre at a public meeting being held ahead of...

Kirklees councillor calls for heightened security at Kirklees mosques after Manchester incident

A Kirklees councillor is calling for action and heightened security at local mosques in light of a recent incident. Last week, police rushed to Manchester...

New images of Castle Hill plans revealed as scheme continues to cause ‘anger’

New images showing how the visitor centre at Castle Hill could look have been revealed, though the recently green-lit plans continue to cause a...

Sell-out halal finance expo highlights growing demand for ethical investment guidance

More than 300 people attended a sell-out Halal and Ethical Finance Expo in Batley, underlining rising demand for faith-based financial guidance within the Muslim...

Half a century behind the wheel: Huddersfield bus driver Younus Mumtaz still serving with pride at 77

A Huddersfield bus driver celebrating 50 years of service says he has no intention of hanging up his keys, after a career that has...

Former Batley RAF Club could become mosque under new plans

A former Royal Air Forces Association club in Batley could soon begin a new chapter as a mosque and school, after plans were submitted...

Lord Blunkett to headline Huddersfield’s Harold Wilson Lecture with AI-era warning

One of Britain’s most influential modern politicians is returning to where his public life first took shape. David Blunkett will deliver the 2026 Harold Wilson...

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