Kirklees

West Yorkshire Police funding shortfall criticised

The West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner has criticised the provision of police grants. The region has been awarded a total of £806,325,481 across the...

Mass testing in Kirklees with hour long queues

By Tony Earnshaw LDRS There was a quiet bustle inside Batley Library as redeployed Kirklees Council staff, bolstered by RAF personnel, readied the building...

Long term Covid treatment begins

There are 69 hospitals trusts treating patients with long term Covid symptoms The assessment centres are taking referrals from GPs for people experiencing brain fog,...

Community testing begins in Kirklees

A major programme of COVID-19 community testing will begin this week in Kirklees. From 18 December rapid tests for the virus will be available...

Impact of the lockdown on Muslim women in the UK

The Muslim Women Council has commissioned a report on the impact of the lockdown on Muslim Women across the UK. The aim of the study...

Remaining in Tier 3 could be beneficial for Kirklees

By Tony Earnshaw LDRS Political leaders in Kirklees say keeping the borough within Tier 3 restrictions could be the way to ensure that infection rates...

Kirklees remains in Tier 3 with rest of West Yorkshire

By Tony Earnshaw LDRS The government’s decision to keep the majority of England in Tier 3 Covid restrictions means there will be no change for...

Free school meals agreed over Christmas in Kirklees

Plans to spend around £700,000 on free school meal vouchers have been formally agreed upon, ensuring thousands of vulnerable children across Kirklees stay healthy...

More children being educated at home due to Covid

By Tony Earnshaw LDRS The coronavirus pandemic has prompted more parents in Kirklees to educate their children at home. In 2019-20 there were 668 children and...

Cash support for Kirklees volunteer groups

By Tony Earnshaw Local Democracy Reporter Voluntary groups impacted by the coronavirus may be handed financial support to ensure their survival. Kirklees Council is looking to...

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