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Coroners appeal for relatives of Dewsbury woman

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:58:27 GMT

Dewsbury Coroners are appealing for the relatives of Mary Bell to get in touch.

UPDATE: M62 motorway reopens after smash

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:29 GMT

The M62 motorway has re-opened following a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.

Councillor should own up over illegal vote, says Tory leader

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:36 GMT

A councillor who voted on the budget despite owing council tax should be named, says the Kirklees Tory leader.

Tot hit by car in Batley hit-and-run

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:34:24 GMT

A boy aged three has been hurt in a hit-and-run in Batley town centre.

M62 motorway closed after serious smash

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:54:08 GMT

A lorry, a tanker and a car have all been involved in accident on the M62.

Around the Districts: May 17 - 24

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:10:46 GMT

District News

Soggy skate nets cash for Reporter Series Fund

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:34:20 GMT

When I pulled up at the SkateMania marathon on Sunday, the sky was completely grey, puddles were already forming and the drizzle that I’d left behind in Wakefield had turned into a full-on shower.

Councillors delay Thornhill Lees quarry decision

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:28 GMT

Councillors have delayed making a decision on a new quarry in Thornhill Lees which a businessman said the future of his company depended on.

Have a whale of a time at Dewsbury-on-sea

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:21:32 GMT

This 50ft inflatable whale will be the centrepiece of this year’s Dewsbury-on-sea.

Tributes to mother of ten who fought prejudice and corruption

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:48:54 GMT

A woman who broke down racial barriers and spent her life fighting for the underdog has died.

Car park camps cost Council thousands

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:26 GMT

Travellers who have spent more than a week parked in council car parks in Dewsbury town centre have cost taxpayers thousands of pounds.

Dedicated traffic court to be set up in West Yorkshire

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:42 GMT

A dedicated court will be set up in West Yorkshire to deal with low-level road traffic offences.

Dewsbury’s Superdrug set to close

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:28:58 GMT

Cosmetics giant Superdrug will close their Dewsbury store next month.

Fire service should make cost savings after call-outs fall 40 per cent, says report

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:18:35 GMT

Fire and rescue services in England could be merged or privatised to cut costs.

Avoid ‘too good to be true’ scam letters

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:12:51 GMT

People are being warned not to be stung by ‘too good to be true’ scam letters sent from Africa.

Rugby league legend to open Dewsbury Beer Festival

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:43:57 GMT

A rugby league legend will kick of Dewsbury Beer Festival tonight (Thursday).

In this week’s Reporter

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:26:56 GMT

Shamed presenter Jimmy Savile abused one of his victims at Dewsbury and District Hospital, police have said.

What’s on this weekend

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:53 GMT

Don’t miss a thing with our comprehensive what’s on listings.

What’s on this week

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:07:28 GMT

Our comprehensive guide to what’s on this week.

Model railways show returns

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:42 GMT

An annual exhibition of model railways is making its return this weekend.