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Asian Standard’s Most Influential List – Kirklees 2025

Each year, with the support of our readers and communities, Asian Standard curates its Most Influential List to recognise British Asians who are shaping Kirklees and...

A ‘win-win’ for shoppers as Forget Me Not opens new store

Shoppers can pick up a bargain in Dewsbury as the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice has opened a new store. Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice...

Green Party Leader visits Huddersfield as confidence grows for upcoming elections

The Leader of the Green Party paid a visit to Huddersfield this weekend, speaking to a packed out meeting of supporters. Zack Polanski spoke at...

What the £146m funding settlement really means for Kirklees Council

Kirklees’ Chief Financial Officer has set the record straight on exactly what the government’s £146m funding settlement will mean for the council. Local MPs from...

Lee Grant sacked as first-team head coach of Huddersfield Town

Huddersfield Town have confirmed that manager Lee Grant has been sacked six months into his reign, following their 3-1 away defeat against Burton Albion....

Four men charged for helping convicted sex offender flee UK ahead of jail sentence

Four men from Kirklees have been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, accused of helping a man escape the country before...

Urgent appeal to find missing 24-year-old woman with cerebral palsy in Ravensthorpe

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 24-year-old woman reported missing from Ravensthorpe. Kiynat Ali, who has cerebral palsy, was last seen...

Government issues ‘amber’ warning over state of Kirklees roads as drivers ‘pay the price’

Kirklees Council has been given an “amber” rating in a new government system ranking how well local authorities tackle potholes. The new ratings rank local...

Government pledges support for Northern Powerhouse Rail

The North needs to be “backed to the hilt” rather than just receiving “lip service” – the Prime Minister has claimed. The Government has today...

Councillors ran free Huddersfield bus service for 33rd year on New Year’s Day

Huddersfield Green Party councillors have run their free, New Year’s Day bus service once again. This marks the 33rd year it has been in operation,...

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