Dewsbury1 day agoTributes to 'inspirational' cross-channel swimmerEileen Fenton MBE, from Dewsbury, was one of the first women to swim across the English Channel.1 day ago2 days agoNo Pride flags as Reform changes council policyKirklees Council changes rules to a limited number of designs, which do not include the LGBTQ+ flag.2 days ago5 days ago'If you want something beautiful in your town, you've got to love it'Vendors and committee members at Dewsbury Arcade share their hopes for the space ahead of opening.5 days ago21 Aug 2026Campaigners criticise First Bus contract plansBetter Buses for West Yorkshire hits out at the firm's record and says passengers "deserve better".21 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Community-run arcade's opening date confirmedThe Dewsbury Arcade has been restored after the council bought the decaying building.9 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Fundraiser to help disabled sheep with mobilityStar needs a prosthetic leg, while Bunny needs a new custom-made wheelchair.7 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Murder victim's mum welcomes knife bins roll-outThe knives amnesty across Yorkshire comes after the killing of teenager Harvey Willgoose.5 Aug 20267 Jul 2026Survivors urge no early release for sex offendersGrooming gang survivors say they live with the fear the "people who harmed us may come back sooner".7 Jul 20265 Jul 2026Memorial unveiled to mining disaster victims An explosion in 1893 explosion killed 139 workers, making it one of Yorkshire's deadliest disasters.5 Jul 2026...
