- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- GPs 'overpaid for ghost patients'
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- Tributes to 'jolly jester' Carson
- 'MP' held after Commons disturbance
- Mild weather hits Centrica profits
- RBS losses hit £2bn amid bonus row
- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
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Video: Fox's Biscuits blast
AN eyewitness has captured the scene minutes after a blast at Fox's Biscuits today.
Travellers set up in Dewsbury train station car park
AROUND 16 travellers have arrived at Dewsbury’s railway station car park today.
Six in hospital after Batley factory explosion
SIX people are now being treated in hospital after an explosion at Fox’s Biscuits today.
High hopes for abseil
The Mayor of Kirklees will test his nerve when he leads the way during a sponsored abseil.
Kirklees Council releases updated LDF policy for creating homes and jobs
KIRKLEES Council has published changes to its plans for creating thousands of homes and jobs over the next 20 years.
Three injured in explosion at Fox’s Biscuits
THREE people have been injured in an explosion at Fox’s Biscuits in Batley.
More couples saying ‘I do’
MORE couples are getting married at council register offices as figures show its registrars have been getting busier every year.
Man fined £100 for dropping litter in Dewsbury
A MAN from Hull has been fined £100 for dropping litter in Dewsbury.
Are you Kirklees’ next top model and designer?
IF you’re mad for all things fashion related and want some work experience, then a new project may be for you.
Going green to honour our Queen
A ROYAL sapling has taken root at Oakwell Hall to kick-start the district’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Kirklees Council Budget meeting arrangements
SPECIAL arrangements have been put in place for Kirklees Council’s budget setting meeting tomorrow (Wednesday).
1 commentMan guilty of metal theft
A GANG stole metal from a couple’s driveway as a woman pleaded with them to stop, a court heard.
Advice on planning for a better future
EMPLOYERS have been urged to plan ahead as sweeping changes to pensions come into effect over the next three years.
Kids’ high school skills
SCHOOL might be out for half term, but some primary school pupils used the spare time to test their maths and literacy skills.
Man admits causing death of Batley driver
A MAN has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a young driver from Batley in Scotland.
Time to save your energy
NOT enough people are switching their energy suppliers to get the best deal.
Split Kirklees in two, say Tory councillors
CONSERVATIVES have announced plans to wipe Kirklees off the map by splitting the council in two.
1 commentRunning in family
SPORTY siblings Rachel and Matthew Crorken have proved they have what it takes to be the best in the county.
Groups react to budget cuts
VOLUNTARY groups have voiced concerns about Kirklees Council’s proposed budget cuts.
Poetic pupils enjoy rhythm and rhymes
It was all about rhythm and rhyme for poetic youngsters last week.
Sign has us in two minds!
VISITORS to the walk-in centre at Dewsbury and District Hospital could be excused for not knowing which way to turn!
Batley kidnap victim jailed for robbing pensioner
A BOGUS charity collector stole cash from an 89-year-old man just hours after performing court-ordered community service, a court heard.
Station chief in new Leeds role
THE former chief of Batley fire station has been given a top job in the Leeds fire service.
News helps Batley sweethearts set the date
IT’S celebration time for a romantic boyfriend who proposed in the News for Valentine’s Day.
Ethnic minority groups feel unheard by Kirklees
Ethnic minority groups across Kirklees feel ignored and unheard by the council, a meeting held today revealed.
6 commentsRace night was a winner – even if News’ horse wasn’t!
THERE was community spirit in abundance when Birstall folk rallied together for a Birstall in Bloom fundraiser.
Asbo teenager hid from police in a bin
A TEENAGER hid in a bin from police during a spate of petty crimes.
1 comment‘Black Mamba’ scare for Kirklees school children
FOUR school children from Kirklees have been taken to hospital after smoking a legal-high known as ‘Black Mamba’.
Conservatives unveil plans to split Kirklees share services with Calderdale
CONSERVATIVES have unveiled radical new plans to split Kirklees in two.
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Volunteers’ battle to save public loos
A VOLUNTEER group is fighting to keep Batley’s public toilets open as part of its 2012 campaign.
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School’s battle with term-time holidays
A SECONDARY school says cheap term-time holidays mean a constant battle with truancy.
Job club talk
TOMORROW’S work club at the Sunshine Social Centre in Fieldhead will include a talk on career choices, led by the company A4e.
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Safety danger for children
A SOOTHILL parent is calling on Kirklees Council to help make getting to school safer for children.
Day care centres closed by council
TWO council-run day centres for disabled adults are to be closed.
Dinner fit for Queen
FROM a regal seedling to right royal feast, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year has been kicked off in style in Birstall.
Have your say on crematorium
NEW parking, covered areas and landscaping will be added to facilities at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium if council plans are approved.
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Historic museum saved from chop
RED House Museum has been saved following massive public outcry over plans to close it.
Mixing it up for the Mayor
PAST and present melted into one as Margaret Watson was writing a book which brings old Dewsbury to life.
Cash to support 50 new trainees
FIFTY apprenticeships could be created across the district within two months thanks to a new council scheme.
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Hick Lane crash blocks Batley traffic
Traffic came to a standstill on Hick Lane this afternoon following a three car smash.
Tory plan to split up Kirklees Council
RADICAL plans are being drawn up by Conservative councillors to split up Kirklees.
1 commentChip pan fire warning
FIREFIGHTERS are urging people to think safe while in the kitchen after putting out a chip pan fire in Batley.
Man in court for death crash
A MAN from Scotland is to stand trial for causing the death of a Batley driver.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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