Heckmondwike1 day agoArson arrests after fields set on fireA 17-year-old boy and a 30-year-old man are in custody after the incident in Heckmondwike.1 day ago30 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 202627 Apr 2026Man jailed for sexually assaulting young girlAndrew Garbutt 'poses a danger to young children', West Yorkshire Police say after he is sentenced.27 Apr 202622 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 2026...
