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Fundraiser who has donated almost £1m to charity recognised at Palace of Westminster with prestigious award

A businessman and veteran fundraiser has been given a prestigious award. Mohammed Shakeel Faraz, from Heckmondwike, has been recognised at the Palace of Westminster with...
Community

Labour selection said to be “imminent” for Huddersfield seat

Barry Sheerman’s Huddersfield seat is one of 14 key constituencies where Labour candidates are to be announced early, according to party insiders. The grassroots news...
Community

Police on the hunt for suspects who shot BB gun through a window

Police are appealing for witnesses after a property was damaged in a suspected air weapon discharge in Huddersfield. Kirklees CID would like to speak to...
Community

Kirklees Council commits to adopt definitions of Islamophobia and antisemitism

Kirklees Council has committed to adopt definitions of Islamophobia and antisemitism in its Inclusion and Diversity strategy. The Council believes everyone is “equal irrespective of...
Bradford & Keighley

Yorkshire County Cricket Club pulls in three South Asian sponsorships months after Azeem Rafiq racism row

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has pulled in three major sponsorships from South Asian and South Asian majority-run businesses mere months after the community expressed...
Community

Councillor Masood Ahmed to be Lord Mayor of Kirklees with his daughter as consort

Dewsbury councillor Masood Ahmed will be appointed as the new Mayor of Kirklees at next week’s annual meeting of Kirklees Council with Lindley councillor...
Community

Batley “gives Bradford a run for its money” as a foodie hotspot

A historic town known for its wool trade and textile mills is now becoming recognised for something else – its food. People from across West...
Community

Church community centre chairman honours Batley councillor through a painting

A councillor for Batley East (Lab) has been honoured by a church community centre for her outstanding contributions to local people and for being...
Community

Meet the personal trainer organising women-only walks across Yorkshire

Every month more than two dozen women meet up to walk across picturesque landscapes across Yorkshire. Organised by personal trainer, Jamila Karolia, 39, women from...
Community

Mum and son duo offering free food to help the community

A shop in Huddersfield is giving away free food to people impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Tahira Safdar, who owns Lockwood Premier Store, has promised...
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