News
Two men jailed for sex offences on girl, 15
TWO men have been jailed for their part in a horrific attack on a girl of 15.
School staff skydive for brave pupil Bailey
A TEAM of school staff took a 15,000ft plunge to show support for one of their pupils.
Kids’ 623 day wait for new families
CHILDREN awaiting adoption in Kirklees wait an average of 623 days to join their new families.
1 comment
Wedidng of the Year 2012: Text votes now open
WE started with 144 couples, they were shortlisted to 20 and now we need your help to find the lucky winners of the Wedding of the Year 2012.
Weekend closure of M62 overnight
Motorists face overnight closures of the M62 through Chain Bar this weekend.
Sport
Sharks win cup thriller
Shaw Cross Sharks won a thrilling Heavy Woollen Jim Brown Cup semi-final on Tuesday 19-18 after extra-time.
Marsh reach trophy final
MARSH will face BD3 United Reserves in Saturday’s Spen Valley League Wilf Ward Memorial Trophy final at Littletown FC, Beck Lane, Heckmondwike (2pm).
Rams bidding to clip Eagles wings
DEWSBURY Rams coach Warren Jowitt is adamant his side will bounce straight back from last week’s disappointing defeat to Halifax when they travel to Bramall Lane to take on Sheffield Eagles tonight (kick-off 7.30pm).
Pack seal double
FC Pack Horse are celebrating following a successful few days which saw them clinch the double.
Video
Rangers fall in Secker final video
DEWSBURY Rangers suffered a 3-1 defeat by Ossett Town in the final of the Heavy Woollen District FA Under-13 Secker Cup at Ossett Albion FC on Wednesday evening.
Lifestyle
Another kooky role for Depp
LONG before Robert Pattinson’s fangs spawned a billion dollar franchise – and even before Sarah Michelle Gellar routinely staked the undead – a cult US TV show gripped a 60s generation.
Twenty years in folk
YORKSHIRE folk star Kate Rusby is touring to celebrate her 20 years in showbusiness.
Final helping of American pie
THE first instalment of the American Pie series formed the foundations of many teenagers’ personal VHS collections in the 90s.
1 comment
City kids star in top show
A QUARTET of dancers from Wakefield will take to the stage in The King and I.
Swing into action
THE kings of swing head to Huddersfield Town Hall on Friday May 25, with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century – and we have two pairs of tickets to give away.
Community
What a top night we had
ONCE again it is my pleasure to say a very big thank you to everyone who supported our battle back masquerade ball held recently at Cedar Court.
Staffy breed demonised once again
I AM as usual annoyed that Staffordshire bull terriers are yet again demonised.
It is truly an honour
I WOULD like to thank the people of Mirfield who once again placed their trust in me to work with my colleagues Vivien and Kath to represent them to Kirklees Council.
School kids do the New Zealand Haka
SCHOOL children are learning how to inject fear into their sporting opponents this week thanks to the New Zealand Haka.
Well done to Paul
Following last Friday’s election result, I am writing to congratulate my opponent Paul Kane for being re-elected as councillor for Dewsbury East. Once again, the Labour Party ran a very effective and professional campaign.
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Mirfield
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 7 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
