A DERELICT pub is to be turned into a new Co-op convenience store by the firm behind the town centre’s Gateway Plaza development, if plans submitted to Barnsley Council are approved. The Bro... Read more
Rotherham council is to regain taxi licensing powers, ministers have announced, in the latest indication the Government is prepared to ease back on special measures in the town. The local au... Read more
First West Yorkshire is calling for drivers across the region to apply for one of the 50 jobs currently available 125 drivers have been employed with the business for over 30 years – and so... Read more
Kirklees Council Cabinet members have agreed to a four year budget strategy to tackle reduced funding settlements up to 2020. To qualify for the four year plan, they must now submit an effi... Read more
As the days draw in and temperatures drop, you may be tempted to hang up your exercise gear and hibernate. Don’t! Stay active throughout autumn and winter to beat those seasonal blues... Read more
An email from Dan Jarvis MP, Barnsley Central. Over the last year, Sustainability and Transformation Plans have been drawn up in dozens of local authorities by a range of people involved in... Read more
Cabinet members have agreed a new vision for culture in Kirklees, centred on three museum venues and a commitment to increase opportunities in community and business venues, schools and care... Read more
A Caribbean Heritage Trail is being launched as part of Huddersfield’s Black History Month programme during October 2016. A guided walk on Sunday 9th October will introduce people to s... Read more
Hallowe’en isn’t just about witches and wizards – it is also the time of year for all sorts of creepy crawly creatures. Youngsters have the chance to get up close and personal with some of... Read more
BT has condemned “excessive” new business rates, which it says will push up the cost of broadband services. The charges start from 1 April 2017 and will increase BT’s annu... Read more
