Heckmondwike10 Jan 2026Is Dry January a modern temperance movement?Starting in Bradford in the 1830s, the temperance movement sought to combat the social effects of alcohol.10 Jan 202617 Dec 2025Court bid fails to stop care home privatisationsIt is lawful for Kirklees Council to move two care homes to private ownership, the High Court rules.17 Dec 20257 Dec 2025The Christmas lights that inspired BlackpoolHeckmondwike is celebrating 149 years of its festive display.7 Dec 202530 Sep 2025New images released of £10.5m bus station revampThe transformed facilities will open to the public in the spring, the local authority says.30 Sep 202518 Sep 2025Driver who killed woman has sentence increasedTasham Mahmood's sentence for causing death by dangerous driving was unduly lenient, judges rule.18 Sep 202517 Sep 2025'Monstrous' child rapist jailed for 25 yearsMichael Abass, of Heckmondwike, sexually abused three children in a nine-year period, a trial heard.17 Sep 20256 Sep 2025Appeal to identify drivers in crash investigationAn e-bike rider suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash in Heckmondwike, police say.6 Sep 202519 Aug 2025Inquests open into dad and daughter's fire deathsSohaib Ahmed, 39, and Manahal Nazir Ahmed, nine, died following the fire in June.19 Aug 20255 Aug 2025Campaigners call for end to 'careful littering'People are encouraged not to leave disposable cups, newspapers or other items on benches or walls.5 Aug 2025...
