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£20m loneliness fund will ‘build on Jo Cox’s legacy’

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From June 22- September 9 the Great Exhibition of the North will showcase a multitude of art, culture, design and innovation

Great Exhibition of the North: Everything you need to know about this summer’s cultural extravaganza

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Gnats thrive in warmer conditions and are a staple of an English summer garden.

Blood-sucking flies to toxic caterpillars: the insects set to swarm England this summer

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Countdown to the launch of the Great Exhibition of the North begins

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Yorkshire set for heatwave that could last weeks as Mediterranean air sweeps over the UK

Environment

The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics returns to Millennium Square next month

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Where to get help from in Leeds if you’re struggling with debt

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The 35 medicines no longer available on NHS prescription from this month

Health
Wetherspoons has not banned England flags but has issued guidance to staff

Wetherspoons England flags 'ban': Why pubs are being asked NOT to hang England flags for World Cup

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Dewsbury Moor on attack during last Saturday's top of the table clash against Stanningley in National Conference League Division Two.

Trojans extend winning run and maintain advantage at top of table

Rugby
Paul March praised his side's efforts.

Coach March proud of depleted Sharks effort in heavy defeat at Skirlaugh

Rugby
Declan Tomlinson scored a try and kicked five goals for the Trojans A against Lock Lane last Wednesday.

Thornhill A overcome determined Lock Lane to record impresive away win

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Bulldogs players join in the minute's applause before last Sunday's game against Sheffield Eagles. Pictures: Paul Butterfield

Injury ravaged Bulldogs suffer defeat as Eagles swoop to win

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Thomas and Bell dominate throwing events as Spenborough athletes impress

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Yorkshire bowlers aiming to make their mark in inter county clashes

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Bulldogs offers free admission as part of family fun day

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East Bierley earn derby triumph as Younis thwarts Cleckheaton

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Volcanic Curry Bag is available at Morrisons

Morrisons launch £5 'Volcanic Vindaloo' ahead of England's first World Cup clash said to be TWO HUNDRED times hotter than tabasco

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Jerk pork and shallot skewers

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Volcanic Curry Bag is available at Morrisons

Morrisons launch £5 'Volcanic Vindaloo' ahead of England's first World Cup clash said to be TWO HUNDRED times hotter than tabasco

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A nine miles saunter from Sowerby Bridge

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Jerk pork and shallot skewers

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Police were called to Alpine Close in Batley following reports of an armed man making threats. Picture: Google

Armed police arrest two people in Batley after reports of man with handgun making threats

Crime
Chelsea Wany was jailed when she appeared at Kirklees Magistrates' Court.

Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates

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Man dead after Dewsbury car crash

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Man arrested on suspicion of conspiring to murder after 'Punish a Muslim Day' letters

Man arrested on suspicion of conspiring to murder after 'Punish a Muslim Day' letters

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Five people were arrested during a police operation focused on Dewsbury town centre. Picture: Google

Five people arrested during police operation in Dewsbury town centre

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The car went down an embankment near the Showcase Cinema in Birstall. Picture: Google

Firefighters carry out rescue near Showcase Cinema in Birstall after car crashes into tree

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