By Joshua Robinson –
Welcome back to Kirklees Local Television’s Monthly Editors Notes, the page dedicated to ten of our articles that show not just the diversity of stories that KLTV has covered but also showcase the diversity of Kirklees itself.
The ten stories below highlight the hope and resilience of the people of Kirklees in the past month from all sorts of obstacles.
Below we have listed the ten articles in no particular order and have included a link to the original story.
Top Articles of February:
Holocaust Centre North Seeks New Talent to Illuminate Survivors’ Stories: Writer and Translator Residencies Announced
The Holocaust Centre North, a unique museum based at the University of Huddersfield, is expanding its “Memorial Gestures” artistic residency program.
Kirklees to See Boundaries Shift As Major Wards Changed and Renamed – Including Ashbrow
An electoral review is being carried out by the Local Government Boundary Commission aiming to bring “electoral equality” to Kirklees.
Internalised Racism: Suffocating Unity of People of African Descent
Internalised Racism is the silent killer of people of African descent (PAD). Communities throughout the African diaspora carry unparalleled levels of internalised racism and trauma, individually and collectively, which prevents group unity and leads to a lack of culturally conscious contact with self and others within their communities.
Huddersfield Community Continues to Rally: Fundraiser for Paul Alexander’s Funeral Exceeds Expectations
Paul’s disappearance on February 3rd 2024 sparked a massive search effort throughout Huddersfield and beyond, with hundreds of community members joining forces in hopes of finding him. Despite the heartbreaking conclusion to the search, the outpouring of love and solidarity has not waned.
Happy Valley Star Becomes Ambassador for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice
Actor Rhys Connah, Ryan in the BBC TV show Happy Valley, has become an ambassador for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.
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Building Update for Knowl Park House, February 2024
In February, an update regarding the construction of Knowl Park House, a new dementia daycare in Mirfield, was announced.
Read here: https://kirkleeslocaltv.com/business/building-update-for-knowl-park-house-february-2024/
“Everybody Needs Good Neighbours”- FMG Pledges Long Term Support for Forget Me Not
Huddersfield-based company FMG, who have raised over £57,000 for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice since it opened its doors in 2012, visited their neighbours to receive a Platinum Partner plaque, in recognition of their ongoing commitment to support the charity.
Jazz – A Gift to the World of Music | As One
African American music has tremendously impacted world music, influencing and shaping various music genres and styles. One prominent example of an African American genre of music that has contributed significantly to world music is Jazz.
Read here: https://kirkleeslocaltv.com/entertainment/jazz-a-gift-to-the-world-of-music-as-one/
Zeus the Staffie has Spend 500 Days Waiting for a Home
Monday 11th March marks 500 days in RSPCA care for four-year-old Zeus. He arrived at the charity’s Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch, in East Ardsley, West Yorkshire, when his owner couldn’t afford the veterinary care he needed for a serious skin condition.
Read here: https://kirkleeslocaltv.com/business/zeus-the-staffie-has-spend-500-days-waiting-for-a-home/
Student Paramedics Experience Huddersfield Care Homes in NHS Project
Student paramedics have been gaining practical experience working in care homes across Kirklees as part of an NHS Education funded project.
What to Expect in April:
Kirklees Local Television will continue to cover local news stories in the area and showcase the rich diversity of Kirklees and the stories that represent the communities of the region.
Recently, Kirklees Local Television has set up a TikTok account, where we upload short clips from our regular YouTube videos. At the moment we have seven videos on TikTok, but we are adding to it every week.
If you have a second make sure to check out ‘kirkleeslocaltv‘ on TikTok.
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