Batley4 days agoPlans to build 37 houses on greenfield siteKirklees Council is set to decide whether to give permission for the development by mid-May.4 days ago12 Feb 2026Sixteen arrested in child sex abuse probeThe arrests had been made in several places across West Yorkshire since late last year, police said.12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Driver suffers broken leg in road rage incidentPolice say an incident took place following a minor collision outside the mosque in Brearley Place.12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Couple who stole £165k items from jeweller jailedThe pair used a shopping trolley to remove a safe from the jeweller's Harrogate home, a court hears.12 Feb 202610 Feb 2026New school for children with complex needs to openSchool will cater for pupils aged 8-16 and also offer health and social services support to parents.10 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Council sells former public swimming pool and gymBatley Baths, which has been closed since 2023, is sold for a six-figure sum at auction.30 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Former public baths goes up for auction Batley Baths closed in 2023, despite concerns about the impact on the health of local people.27 Jan 202626 Jan 2026Man admits woman's murder and knife rampageCourtney Angus, 21, was murdered after rejecting romantic advances of Michael Doherty.26 Jan 202620 Jan 2026MPs condemn nuisance fireworks in Commons debateMPs from across Yorkshire say the anti-social use of fireworks is blighting their communities.20 Jan 2026...
