Heckmondwike6 hrs ago'Dementia care needs time, effort and resources'People who fought to keep care homes under Kirklees Council control shift focus to dementia care.6 hrs ago4 days agoMan jailed for sexually assaulting young girlAndrew Garbutt 'poses a danger to young children', West Yorkshire Police say after he is sentenced.4 days ago22 Apr 2026Widow's payout for man's asbestos-related deathRick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.22 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Attempted murder charges over double stabbingA man and woman suffered facial and neck injuries after a knife attack in Kilpin Court on Saturday.20 Apr 202619 Apr 2026Attempted murder arrest after two people stabbedPolice say a teenager is in custody after a man and a woman were attacked at a flat in Heckmondwike.19 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Care home campaigners lose last court battleCampaigners say they will carefully monitor care at the homes as their privatisation is confirmed.10 Apr 202610 Mar 2026New buses to provide free disabled travelA trial will start in Wakefield from May, to test its impact ahead of the region-wide roll-out.10 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Family 'devastated' over lack of local burial spaceWhen Mahboob Hussain died his family were told the final local grave space had already been filled.10 Mar 202611 Feb 2026Care home campaigners granted permission to appealCampaigners fighting to keep two care homes run by their local council are granted leave to appeal.11 Feb 2026...
