You may have noticed a sprinkle of Christmas coming to Kirklees, with trees and festive decorations already springing up across the borough. There’ll be a wealth of wonderful events to enjoy this winter season!
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A major transport improvement scheme to reduce congestion, improve journey times and make travel safer and easier for everyone is now complete on the A629 Halifax Road.
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Children and families are seeing the benefits of a major makeover at the popular adventure playground in Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury.
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Thousands of pupils across Kirklees tucked into a traditional roast dinner this National Roast Dinner Day as the council’s award-winning Kirklees Catering Service joined celebrations during National School Meals Week 2026.
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A Kirklees landlord has pleaded guilty to fly-tipping after dumping a house-full of belongings on a country lane.
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A forgotten photograph tucked behind an old picture frame has helped uncover the story of a young soldier from Dewsbury who died on the battlefields of the First World War. For former Coldstream Guardsman Derrick Lyles, the discovery became the beginning of a remarkable journey that would eventually lead him to the grave of a relative he never knew, exactly
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Community organisations across Kirklees are set to deliver innovative projects that help residents overcome barriers to employment after securing funding through the Healthy Working Life Community Grants Programme.
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Adult learners from across Kirklees came together to celebrate overcoming challenges, gaining new qualifications and transforming their lives at the Kirklees Adult Learning Awards 2026.
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