Ossett18 May 2026Solar farm given approval despite objectionsPanels will be installed across greenbelt land at Owlers Farm, between Ossett and Kirkhamgate.18 May 20264 May 2026'Help us find a new 70ft maypole for our village'There's a call for help to preserve the future of Gawthorpe's maypole tradition. 4 May 202620 Apr 2026Woman and pet left injured in dog attackThe woman suffered minor injuries in the incident on a footpath in Ossett, police say.20 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Pool owners vow to ignore council closure orderOssett Leisure has been told it must shut by 17 June after being denied planning permission.16 Apr 20266 Apr 2026Hundreds take part in Easter coal-carrying raceThe annual sack-carrying challenge in Gawthorpe began more than 60 years ago.6 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Operators found for collapsed bus company's routesThe West Yorkshire Combined Authority says temporary operators will run four services from Tuesday.2 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Man told to close private swimming pool businessPlanning inspector agrees with council concerns about public pool run from private home.2 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Bus firm folds 'with heavy heart' as costs riseYorkshire Buses, based in Wakefield, operated services in both West and South Yorkshire.1 Apr 202629 Mar 2026Terminally ill football fan's day as club bossRetired Danny Burkley, 60, says he was "honoured" to be invited to manage his beloved Ossett United.29 Mar 2026...
