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This project is everything we stand for
Arts groups have vowed to boost creativity in North Kirklees with a £2m grant.
Model railways show returns
An annual exhibition of model railways is making its return this weekend.
Tributes to mother of ten who fought prejudice and corruption
A woman who broke down racial barriers and spent her life fighting for the underdog has died.
UPDATE: M62 motorway reopens after smash
The M62 motorway has re-opened following a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.
1 commentCouncillor should own up over illegal vote, says Tory leader
A councillor who voted on the budget despite owing council tax should be named, says the Kirklees Tory leader.
Magma expands with Far East base
A Dewsbury firm is set to expand its operations to the other side of the world.
Sport
Morrison looks for Rams to build on impressive win
Dewsbury coach Glenn Morrison is looking for his young Rams side to build on last week’s impressive victory over Keighley Cougars.
Sykes to face Swifty Smith in eliminator
Dewsbury’s Gary Sykes is set to meet Liverpool’s Stephen Smith in a British super featherweight final eliminator later this year.
Fraser hits maiden league ton but Cleck take honours
Hanging Heaton’s Joe Fraser hit a maiden Bradford League century last Saturday but it wasn’t enough to prevent a derby defeat to Cleckheaton.
Morrison praises squad after thrilling cup success
Rams boss Glenn Morrison has praised his squad after they produced a superb display to dump Northern Rail Cup holders Halifax out with a 20-18 victory on Thursday.
Dewsbury Rams stun Halifax in Northern Rail Cup
Dewsbury Rams kicked off a weekend of celebrations the perfect way, after sending Northern Rail Cup holders Halifax crashing out of this season’s competition with a sensational 20-18 victory at Tetley’s Stadium.
Win tickets to watch England at Headingley this Bank Holiday
How would you like the chance to take in the special Test match atmosphere at Headingley when England take on New Zealand?
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Bonnie Scotland - it’s not all heather, lochs, tartan and whisky, but that’s not a bad start, as Hannah Ridgeway discovered on the the road to Argyll video
Fancy a little trip to the West Coast for mountains and lochs? Why not, I thought.
Lifestyle
Rugby league legend to open Dewsbury Beer Festival
A rugby league legend will kick of Dewsbury Beer Festival tonight (Thursday).
The weird, wonderful web
Each week we bring you some weird and wonderful stories from our websites to put a smile on your face at the start of the weekend. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Cast gets to the heart of family life with timeless comedy drama
Spring and Port Wine may have begun life as a radio play in the late 1950s , but the struggles of the family it follows could just as easily be unfolding in any number of homes today.
Leeds Party in the Park and Opera in the Park tickets on sale
Temple Newsam will echo to the sounds of pop and classical music this summer when it hosts Party in the Park and Opera in the Park.
Bonnie Scotland - it’s not all heather, lochs, tartan and whisky, but that’s not a bad start, as Hannah Ridgeway discovered on the the road to Argyll video
Fancy a little trip to the West Coast for mountains and lochs? Why not, I thought.
Community
Letter: A barrier would stop station ‘campers’
Once again we have a community of ‘campers’ settling in the railway car park - paying nil and inconveniencing the paying public who work in surrounding towns, and it is left to the hard working public to meet the costs.
Sort out Pinderfields before you downgrade Dewsbury A&E
I read with interest Dr Matt Shepherd’s reply to Dr Thimmegowda’s letter highlighting the Nicholls report which condemns the closure of local hospitals and/or their services which then necessitates extra transport times to larger regional centres.
No need for alarm over Dewsbury and District Hospital A&E proposals
As clinicians we rarely want to enter into debate with colleagues in the pages of the media. However, we are concerned that the details contained in Dr Thimmegowda’s letter are misleading and may cause unnecessary alarm for local people.
1 commentStop atrocious downgrading of A&E at Dewsbury and District Hospital
The Mid Yorkshire Health Authority’s spin, supported by Miss Fishwick, consultant gynaecologist, in the Dewsbury Reporter, May 11, for changes in women’s and children’s services is yet again astonishing to say the least.
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Set out stall for success!
A new scheme aiming to boost market trade across Kirklees is to be launched next week.
Letter: Get involved in hospital campaign
I am usually a Conservative voter I am also on the committee of Save Local Hospital Services, it does not stop me whoever joins our group.
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