An official Paralympic Lantern has gone on display at the Huddersfield Leisure Centre marking the start of the Paralympic Games in Rio. Used during the London 2012 games, it was carried as... Read more

More good news for local schools and colleges…   Kirklees GCSE results were up on last year, with 58% of our students securing at least five A* to C grades, compared with last year’s f... Read more

Enjoy free entry to two local historic houses as part of the national Heritage Open Weekend. Oakwell Hall in Birstall and Red House in Gomersal will be free to enter on Saturday 10 and Sunda... Read more

The Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue is holding its 8th Annual Fun Dog Show at Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nova Lane, Birstall, on Sunday, 25 September. In addition to a range of fun competition cla... Read more

The Ravensthorpe Family Activity Day organised by the Friends of Greenwood Centre Library was hailed a great success.  The event included outdoor fun, games and activities borrowed from Como... Read more

P Diddy’s #1 bad boy of comedy’ Will-E ‘One Man’ Comedy Special is soon to take live stand-up comedy entertainment to a whole new level, with a mind-blowing show, unlike anything... Read more

To stay healthy, adults aged 19-64 should try to be active daily and should do: at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity such as cycling or fast walking every week, and strength exe... Read more

West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service is warning householders to be vigilant on their doorstep and not to purchase goods or services from doorstep traders. Rogue traders take advantage of... Read more

New funding programme announced by the Big Lottery Fund – Celebrate is open for applications:  Voluntary and community groups in England can apply for grants of £300 to £10,000 to hold... Read more