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Brighouse band to perform at church

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LOCALA LEADER: Chief executive Karen Jackson.

Locala partnership appoints former trust boss as chief executive

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Margaret Watson.

The Nostalgia Column with Margaret Watson

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There are plenty of tea blends to try which have a range of health boosting benefits

Brews with benefits: the health-boosting perks of a good cuppa

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Queen Elizabeth II: Did you know these 20 unusual facts about our monarch?

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The best parks in Yorkshire to visit this weekend with the family

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Dewsbury media boss backs bid to find new TV talent

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Young musicians’ academy chance

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The weather is expected to take another dramatic turn next week with freezing conditions forecast.

Sub-zero blast to bring abrupt end to heatwave

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ADVICE: KCALC is based in Empire House and at other venues.

The Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre column with Nick Whittingham

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Transport More Transport >>

Click and go! Bus and train users in Leeds embrace digital revolution

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Police release image in search for witnesses to fatal crash in Birstall

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M62 near Brighouse. Google.

'Serious collision' closes M62 slip road and A644 near Brighouse

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Under 19s will be able to travel on all buses across the county using a new, money-saving ticket with a special introductory price of just �2.60.

Travel made even easier for young people by Bus18 initiative

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Do you think people should be fined for parking on the pavement?

Drivers could face £70 fine for parking on pavements

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Crime More Crime >>

Yorkshire police force issues telephone scam warning - and tells residents how to avoid becoming a victim

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Kirklees Magistrated Court in Huddersfield. (D525C439)

Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates

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Southway, Mirfield

14-year-old boy dies after being found on Mirfield street with serious injuries

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Southway, Mirfield. Image: Google

Boy, 14, found with serious injuries in Mirfield: Police and paramedics called to street

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Education More Education >>

Students brush up on dental hygiene

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Pivot Academy's acting head Andrew Kitterick.

‘Good’ rating for academy

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CLASS CELEBRATIONS: Staff at Upper Batley High School dress up for World Book Day.

Characters booked up for a fun day

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BUDDING REPORTERS: Thornhill Community Academy students ready for action in the newsroom.

Here’s the news from Thornhill

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Eversleigh Day Nursery recently hosted a visit from local firefighters.

Crews fire children’s imaginations at nursery

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Business More Business >>

Click and go! Bus and train users in Leeds embrace digital revolution

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There are plenty of unique and unusual places to stay around Yorkshire

9 of the most unique and unusual places to stay in Yorkshire

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There are some great job opportunities currently on offer around Yorkshire for animal lovers

7 dream jobs currently on offer in Yorkshire for animal lovers

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There are a wealth of hands-on jobs on offer around Yorkshire to get stuck into

9 ideal jobs in Yorkshire if you like working with your hands

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Politics More Politics >>

'Embarrassing' Labour election leaflet which accused the Tories of 's******g" on us' lowers the tone of local polls, Conservative warns as candidate apologises

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Projects which help to battle knife crime in West Yorkshire are to get funding

COMMENT: How community projects can help to battle knife and gang crime at its roots

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Labour has halted the circulation of thousands of election leaflets after party figures did not realise it they contained swearing.

Labour election leaflet which accuses the Tories of 's******g on us to fund tax cuts for the wealthy' pulled from circulation in Kirklees

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Council leaders in Yorkshire have submitted a document seting out the powers a Yorkshire mayor could have.

Vision for the future: What powers could a ‘One Yorkshire’ mayor have?

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Richard Flint, chief executive of Yorkshire Water, and Environment Secretary Michael Gove.

It’s a wake-up call: Yorkshire Water boss responds to Gove’s stinging criticism of industry

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The best parks in Yorkshire to visit this weekend with the family

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Experts warn of ‘toxic plume’ ahead of hottest April day for nearly 70 years

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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at sea

The RNLI: Why we should be thankful for the lifeboat charity that saves lives at sea

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Earth Day is an annual event which marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement

Did you know these 15 unusual facts about the Earth?

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Health More Health >>

Brews with benefits: the health-boosting perks of a good cuppa

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There has been a measles outbreak in West Yorkshire.

Measles outbreak in West Yorkshire: Vaccination warning issued

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Jo Cox's sister Kim Leadbeater with MPs Rachel Reeves, right, and Seema Kennedy, at the launch the long-awaited final report of the Jo Cox Loneliness Commission in December. Picture Tony Johnson.

Jo Cox Foundation will continue to ‘push for change’ on loneliness

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Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin along with The Government Minister for Loneliness Tracey Crouch are on a tour of local initiatives within West Yorkshire, which includes the Windybank Community Centre, Central Avenue, Liversedge, that are helping to combat loneliness. Pictured The Government Minister for Loneliness Tracey Crouch, and Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin chatting with Megan Kitching, of Huddersfield, a member of the Barnardos Kirklees Young Carers. Picture: James Hardisty

Watch: Loneliness 'won't be solved overnight' says minister on Yorkshire fact-finding trip

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A rash which looks like sunburn and feels like sandpaper

Warning to parents after surge in highly infectious Scarlet Fever: the signs to look for

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