- Welch claims the Big Brother spoils
- Three held after bank occupied
- Security checks at FA Cup showdown
- Government record on racism slammed
- NHS faces 'peril' if plans derail
- Big freeze fails to materialise
- Welfare protesters plan occupation
- Man quizzed over 'road rage' death
- Brothers in court on murder charge
- Escaped prisoner back in custody
- Cleric warns against gay marriage
- Homeowners 'pay less than tenants'
- Two charged over decapitated body
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Burglary victim died of injuries
- Police perjury retrial 'unlikely'
- Face of man who helped escapee
- Have-a-go pensioner 'whacks' raider
- 350 steel redundancies 'disastrous'
News
Prince Charles passes through Mirfield on royal visit
MIRFIELD had a royal moment on Tuesday when the train carrying the Prince of Wales passed through on its way to Wakefield.
Man had half a million indecent images of children - Batley
A MAN is behind bars after police found he had nearly half a million indecent images of children – some just babies – on his computer.
Mirfield man Jack Henry in court after Council Tax Review complaints
A MIRFIELD businessman who misled people about their chances of winning back thousands in council tax payments must pay out more than £12,500.
Dewsbury and District Hospital boss steps down amid criticism
THE boss of the cash-strapped trust that runs Dewsbury and District Hospital has stepped down amid mounting criticism of the management of its finances.
Budget cuts could mean closure of Mirfield council offices
Kirklees Council has announced budget proposals to close Westfields, where Children and Young People’s Services staff are based, to save £126,000.
Sport
10K deadline extended
THE deadline to enter this year’s Dewsbury 10K Road Race has been extended to 10.30pm on Monday.
Celtic, Moor and Heaton target cup final places
DEWSBURY Celtic will aim to book a place in the Jim Brown Heavy Woollen Cup final tomorrow (Saturday) as they host Birstall Victoria in their delayed semi-final (2pm).
Jowitt is left counting cost of Rams’ injuries
DEWSBURY Rams are counting the cost of a mounting injury list following last Sunday’s final pre-season game against Bradford Bulls.
Lifestyle
Dewsbury Museum staff member rewarded for education work
LESSONS giving children a taste of life in wartime Britain have helped Dewsbury Museum win a new accolade.
Meeting to share ideas for Dewsbury’s Heritage Lottery Fund revamp
IDEAS will be shared next week for how lottery cash could help revamp Dewsbury town centre.
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Slapstick fun at Collegians’ panto
DEWSBURY Collegians promised a night of family fun with their latest pantomime, Aladdin.
Panto season still in full swing
PANTO season is still in full swing as a drama group get ready for their annual show.
Singers hitting right note for 30 years
A GROUP of singers dedicated to taking music out into the community is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Community
I can’t praise the NHS enough
I RECENTLY had the misfortune to suffer a heart attack and I would like to take the opportunity to thank the medical staff for the outstanding care I received.
This is not victimisation
Regarding the story in the Reporter about the Ellarby family’s struggle with the Catholic church.
Blame game is so boring
Since December 2011 James Taylor (Con) and Michael Hutchinson (Lab) have been constantly having political digs at each other week after week in the Reporter – and it’s still going on (Letterbox January 13).
Put town before party
IN response to the letter from Coun James Taylor, (Stand up for our town, Reporter, December 29) I would say this was typical of the local Conservative party.
Bus stop rule should be for everyone
I AGREE with the taxi drivers (Bus stop ban bad for trade, Reporter, January 6).
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Weather for Mirfield
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: -0 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: -0 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: South east
