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Bill’s treasure uncovered

A treasure trove of paintings by a former Batley headteacher is on show in Huddersfield.

Estate agents are hopeful for future

A Dewsbury-based estate agents says it has seen encouraging movement in house sales.

BREAKING NEWS Council boss to recommend LDF is withdrawn.

BREAKING: Kirklees Council’s LDF recommended for withdrawal

Council officers have recommended Kirklees’s future blueprint for homes and business development should be dropped.

Traveller sites court date

Traveller sites in north Kirklees will be the subject of court proceedings this week, as Kirklees Council hopes to get permission to evict travellers from Hightown and Liversedge.

OFFICIAL OPENING: Town crier Laurie Gilbert and Shackletons director Tracy Higgins at the new showroom.

Town crier on hand to open new Shackleton’s showroom

A brass band, tea party and a town crier marked the opening of Shackleton’s new showroom.

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Mounted police on real ale trail

Drinkers on the Real Ale Trail were met by mounted police when they got off the train this weekend.

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Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Barnsley: Football fixtures announced for 2013-14 season

Leeds United will open their 2013-14 Championship campaign at Elland Road against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Thomas Codman won the Overthorpe Bowls singles title

Third singles title for Codman

Thomas Codman won the Overthorpe Sports Club bowls singles title for the third time after a 21-12 triumph over Alex Wolfenden.

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Capital One Cup: Leeds United drawn at home against Chesterfield in first round

Leeds United will host Chesterfield in the first round of the Capital One Cup.

Wakefield Harriers - Keavey Ward in the U17's long jump for Spenborough

Spen remain on track for promotion

Spenborough Athletics Club remain on course for promotion to the Northern League Division Three after finishing first at the second match of the year in Leeds on Sunday.

Trojans Joss Ratcliffe.

Ratcliffe try earns dramatic draw for Trojans

Thornhill Trojans earned a dramatic 36-36 draw against Bradford Dudley Hill in the Yorkshire Men’s League Group One.

Hanging Heaton v Woodlands Bradford League sat 8th june 2013
A big appeal from Mark Lawson of Hanging Heaton

Champions Woodlands lead way again

Champions Woodlands continue to set the pace in JCT600 Bradford League Division One after recording an eighth victory of the campaign at Hanging Heaton last Saturday.

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Slideshow: Athletes in West Yorkshire League action video

Athletes from Spenborough, Pontefract and Wakefield Harriers athletics clubs were among those in action last night, Wednesday, in the fourth round of the West Yorkshire Track and Field League.

Lifestyle rss

Breath-taking: The view of the golf course at Elea.

Richard Beecham visits Cyprus to see how the country is recovering after its banking crisis, and finds a remarkably proud and friendly people

We throw them into cement mixers,” said our guide, as I chewed on chunks of grilled octopus. “We can tenderise many at a time that way.”

What’s on this week

Don’t miss a thing with our comprehensive guide to what’s on this week in Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield, Spen and beyond.

A jewel of the Med

On a trip to Tochni village, the owner of the local tavern (surrounded by friendly cats!), Sofronis Potamitis, treated us to another meze with fritatas and sausage.

Chapterhouse’s Red House production is a real page turner

Summer has arrived, and the Chapterhouse Theatre Company is making the most of the fine weather with an outdoor performance at Red House Museum in Gomersal.

Breath-taking: The view of the golf course at Elea.

Rocky Horror is still a blast after 40 years

If you are yet to experience the likes of Brad, Janet, Riff Raff and Frank-N-Furter in the stocking-clad flesh, now is the time to join the party.

A biting look at Apple

Owners of Apple iPhones will often say they can’t live without their favourite gadget.

Community rss

We’ve saved the library - now it’s the toilets!

I would like to congratulate Malcolm Haigh and the History Group for all their hard work saving the Library.

Get out the posters, Save our Green Belt

Just when you thought the Core Strategy plan for Kirklees was approved, a done deal, it comes back from the dead as the Inspector states his impression that Kirklees did not produce a legal plan in line with revised legislation.

Britain’s muesums crisis

Government funding cuts have meant that two of the region’s leading tourist attractions may have to start charging visitors.

TASTY TREATS Aneesa Patelmama, left, and Sadiyah Patel.

Neighbours come together for Big Lunch in Batley

Community spirit was the order of the day as people came together for a spot of lunch.

Another nail in the NHS coffin

After attending the recent “Meeting The Challenge” evening at Dewsbury Town Hall, I think it’s time to face the facts that A&E, children’s services and the maternity unit, are largely being moved to Pinderfields.

Grateful thanks to all our volunteers

As this week (1-7 June) is Volunteers’ Week, I am writing to say a huge thank you to all our dedicated volunteers at Kenmore Home in Cleckheaton for their fantastic contribution.

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