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Fears that someone will be killed if access to Castle Hill is not controlled

By Tony Earnshaw | LDRS Campaigners who want Huddersfield’s Castle Hill to be closed to traffic have renewed calls for a night-time barrier after four...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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