Heckmondwike7 hrs agoWidow's payout for man's asbestos-related deathRick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.7 hrs ago2 days agoAttempted murder charges over double stabbingA man and woman suffered facial and neck injuries after a knife attack in Kilpin Court on Saturday.2 days ago3 days agoAttempted murder arrest after two people stabbedPolice say a teenager is in custody after a man and a woman were attacked at a flat in Heckmondwike.3 days ago10 Apr 2026Care home campaigners lose last court battleCampaigners say they will carefully monitor care at the homes as their privatisation is confirmed.10 Apr 202610 Mar 2026New buses to provide free disabled travelA trial will start in Wakefield from May, to test its impact ahead of the region-wide roll-out.10 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Family 'devastated' over lack of local burial spaceWhen Mahboob Hussain died his family were told the final local grave space had already been filled.10 Mar 202611 Feb 2026Care home campaigners granted permission to appealCampaigners fighting to keep two care homes run by their local council are granted leave to appeal.11 Feb 202610 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 2025...