Batley1 day agoHike in cost of playground kit limits upgradesKirklees Council's plan to improve play areas for children is affected by rising costs.1 day ago11 Dec 2025Man jailed for 26 years for sexually abusing girlAnthony Restall's offending took place in Batley between 1998 and 2003, West Yorkshire Police say.11 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Stalker jailed for breaching restraining orderDeclan Marsden breached the order designed to protect a woman he harassed, police say.5 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Gang who stole 330,000 bullets from lorry jailedThe bullets were stolen from a lorry in Sutton Coldfield before being moved to West Yorkshire.27 Nov 202529 Oct 2025Horse mauled to death in dog attackThe horse had to be euthanised by a vet following the dog attack in Upper Batley.29 Oct 202514 Oct 2025Plans for town's leisure centre set for go-aheadThe proposals for Dewsbury are a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity, the council's leader says.14 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Appeal for information over targeted arson attacksPolice say no-one was hurt in the two incidents at different properties in Batley.9 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Six men charged with raping girls in late 1990sThe men, aged between 49 ad 58, are due to appear in court on Thursday, police said. 1 Oct 202526 Sep 2025'My wife went to bed after a nightshift and never woke up'Dale Lockwood aims to raise awareness of heart conditions after his 31-year-old wife died suddenly.26 Sep 2025...
