Kirklees

Nominations open for NPH Ethnic Minority Powerlist 2026 celebrating impact across the North

Nominations have officially opened for the NPH Ethnic Minority Powerlist 2026, as organisers call on communities across the North of England to recognise individuals...

19 new homes confirmed for Kirklees despite objection

Nineteen new homes will be built on Liversedge fields despite fears over the “devastating” impact on neighbours. Kirklees Council has recently approved plans from John...

No April Fool as parking charges rise again across Kirklees

Motorists across Kirklees are set to pay more to park from Wednesday 1 April, as the council rolls out another increase in charges across...

Batley enters race for UK Town of Culture 2028

Batley has officially submitted its bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028, putting the town forward on a national stage. The bid is led by BatleyHub,...

Salon owner challenges ‘kaali kaloti’ stigma as client’s story exposes colour bias in South Asian beauty standards

A West Yorkshire salon owner is speaking out against the harmful culture of skin-colour shaming within South Asian communities after one client’s journey highlighted...

Flags flown at half-mast after death of Kirklees councillor

A Kirklees councillor has died, as flags are flown at half-mast above the borough’s town halls. Kirklees Council has confirmed the death of Cllr Cahal...

Forget Me Not’s Colour Run makes its 2026 return

Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice have announced details of this year’s Colour Run, and participants can save 20 per cent off their ticket by...

Committee approves Huddersfield housing plan despite masses of objection

Plans for a new housing development on the site of the former Lumb Lane Nurseries in Almondbury have been given the go-ahead, despite masses...

Residents invited to question politicians at public meeting over Dewsbury Sports Centre

Residents will have the chance to challenge local politicians over the future of Dewsbury Sports Centre at a public meeting being held ahead of...

Kirklees councillor calls for heightened security at Kirklees mosques after Manchester incident

A Kirklees councillor is calling for action and heightened security at local mosques in light of a recent incident. Last week, police rushed to Manchester...

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