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The Nostalgia column with Margaret Watson: Remembering the Combs Colliery disaster

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Breaking the law while behind the wheel can come with a hefty fine attached - and put points on your license too

This is how many points you'll get on your licence for these driving offences

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Thewinning ticket matched all of the seven numbers.

EuroMillions £123million UK jackpot winner prize still unclaimed - could it be you?

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Batley library. (D512C430)

Refugee who fled Nazi Germany to share his amazing story at Batley Library

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St Mary’s Primary School in Gomersal rated ‘good’ after Ofsted inspection

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How to check your financial details aren’t being accessed online

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NSPCC advice on keeping your child safe while using Apex Legends and online gaming

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Churches now outnumber pubs but they are facing a raft of problems

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Date: 24th June 2018.'Picture James Hardisty.'Fun run 'Run For Jo' in memory of Jo Cox held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park, Birtsall.

Batley and Birstall residents all set for Great Get Togethers

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Kim Leadbeater. Picture by Scott Merrylees.

Tributes and warnings three years on from murder of Jo Cox MP

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This is how many points you'll get on your licence for these driving offences

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Highways England had announced plans to closethe M62, but they have now postponed the closure due to a forecast of rain.

M62 weekend closure CANCELLED due to 'poor weather forecast'

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Rail passengers in West Yorkshire face delays after fire on broken down empty train

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Toll fees

UK toll road fees: 15 major toll roads, bridges and tunnels - and how much each charge to cross

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Judith Blake at Transport for the North (TfN) inaugural conference at Cutler's Hall in Sheffield in February. Picture: Scott Merrylees.

Yorkshire leaders call for clear commitment from Government over HS2

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This is how many points you'll get on your licence for these driving offences

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Kim Leadbeater. Picture by Scott Merrylees.

Tributes and warnings three years on from murder of Jo Cox MP

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The incident took place on Northgate in Cleckheaton.

Man robbed at knifepoint in broad daylight on busy Cleckheaton street

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Earlsheaton Park, Dewsbury.

Gang of thugs beat 14-year-old in daylight robbery at popular Dewsbury park

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STORM GARETH BATTERS YORKSHIRE: Weather and flood warnings, road closures and travel disruption - live updates

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What do you dislike about winter?

These are the 11 most annoying things about winter

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A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service appliance

These are the 11 most annoying things about winter

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Councils issue plea to look out for elderly neighbours as snow and ice hit

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Freezing rain could develop in Yorkshire as Met Office issue weather warnings

What freezing rain actually is and why it's so dangerous after Met Office issue weather warnings for Yorkshire

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Tributes and warnings three years on from murder of Jo Cox MP

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Kingsmead, in Ossett, where developers want to create an access road to the new estate, which would fall into Dewsbury territory.

£300,000 home demolition plans likened to HS2 as Dewsbury-Ossett estate discussed

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A Labour government would save post offices across North Kirklees, according to shadow chancellor John McDonnell.

Labour government 'would secure future of Kirklees post offices'

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Dawda Jatta. Pictures by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Yorkshire's stalwarts named in Queen's Birthday Honours

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Labour government 'would secure future of Kirklees post offices'

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Dawda Jatta. Pictures by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Yorkshire's stalwarts named in Queen's Birthday Honours

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The Brexit Party's Jake Pugh, Lucy Harris and John Longworth. Picture: Steve Riding.

Yorkshire and the Humber backs the Brexit Party at European elections - but Labour, Lib Dems and Green also win seats

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Vital supplies: Approved Food MD Andy Needham said the company had to help the Food Bank team.

Vital supplies delivered to fill Batley Food Bank’s depleted shelves

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Improvements: The Birstall Community Centre Trust project was supported by 35 PPG volunteers.

PPG volunteers support project at Community Centre Trust in Birstall

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Mother inspired by daughter’s plight aids fight against Childhood Encephalitis.

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Dawda Jatta. Pictures by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Yorkshire's stalwarts named in Queen's Birthday Honours

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Teenage pregnancy rates in Kirklees are on the decline.

Teen pregnancy rates in Kirklees fall to lowest levels since records began

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Paula Sherriff MP on the Hoppa service with children from Crowlees School in Mirfield.

MP joins children on the ‘Hoppa’

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Dental Team: The charity Dentaid will be hosting three clinics in its mobile unit.

More free dental clinics to be held in Dewsbury

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St Mary’s Primary School in Gomersal rated ‘good’ after Ofsted inspection

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Petrina Sill, front left, and some volunteers are pictured with some of the families the Eden Dora Trust has helped.

Mother inspired by daughter’s plight aids fight against Childhood Encephalitis.

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Dawda Jatta. Pictures by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Yorkshire's stalwarts named in Queen's Birthday Honours

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Fun Sessions: Two Little Scholars enjoy their visit to Lydgate Lodge.

Generations game as Dewsbury nursery teams up with Batley care home

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Shortlist: The new building.

Dewsbury’s Springfield Sixth Form Centre up for building excellence accolade

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EuroMillions £123million UK jackpot winner prize still unclaimed - could it be you?

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Batley library. (D512C430)

Refugee who fled Nazi Germany to share his amazing story at Batley Library

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How to check your financial details aren’t being accessed online

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Date: 24th June 2018.'Picture James Hardisty.'Fun run 'Run For Jo' in memory of Jo Cox held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park, Birtsall.

Batley and Birstall residents all set for Great Get Togethers

People

Kim Leadbeater. Picture by Scott Merrylees.

Tributes and warnings three years on from murder of Jo Cox MP

Crime