Heckmondwike3 days agoPolice in victim appeal after child rapist jailedAlan Pearce, 70, is jailed for raping a seven-year-old girl more than 40 years ago.3 days ago7 days agoSeized criminal cash shared among community groupsBradford Bulls Community Foundation and Rainbow Baby Bank are among the 44 organisations to benefit.7 days ago22 Sept 2026Bus station reopens after £10.5m revampThe public transport hub in Heckmondwike features improved facilities for passengers.22 Sept 202616 Sept 2026Council to invest almost £2m to modernise CCTVKirklees' network of cameras are to be updated to help curb anti-social behaviour, the council says.16 Sept 202624 Jul 2026Dryer likely source of fatal fire, says coronerThe fire at the house in Heckmondwike claimed the lives of a father and his nine-year-old daughter.24 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Tumble dryer 'likely cause' of fatal fire - inquestSohaib Ahmed and his nine-year-old daughter died after a fire in the family home last year.22 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Arson arrests after fields set on fireA 17-year-old boy and a 30-year-old man are in custody after the incident in Heckmondwike.14 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Twenty chickens die in allotment arson attackOwners say they are "devastated" at the damage caused by Sunday night's blaze in Heckmondwike.30 Jun 20261 May 2026'Dementia care needs time, effort and resources'People who fought to keep care homes under Kirklees Council control shift focus to dementia care.1 May 2026...
