Local news from Dewsbury and the surrounding area
Two separate yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain and a “small risk” of flooding across North Kirklees have been issued by the Met Office.
Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Paul March has revealed his “embarrassment” at his side’s first half performance in the Heavy Woollen derby defeat at home to Batley Bulldogs on Sunday.
Second-placed Dewsbury Celtic boosted their promotion chances in the National League with another victory while their third-placed local rivals Dewsbury Moor Maroons were losing to Oulton.
Batley Bulldogs’ head coach James Ford was left “pleased” after watching his side secure a Betfred Championship play-off spot thanks to a 48-26 victory over arch rivals Dewsbury Rams.
Batley Bulldogs cemented their place in the Betfred Championship play-offs with a thrilling victory at local rivals Dewsbury Rams, whose own slim hopes of reaching the top ten were dashed in the proce
Welcome to our live coverage of the Heavy Woollen derby between Dewsbury Rams and Batley Bulldogs in the Betfred Championship.
Three men were arrested on suspicion of trying to steal cars
The countdown is on as The Arcade Dewsbury prepares to officially re-open its doors as the first community-run shopping centre in the country.
Students across North Kirklees received their GCSE results today (Thursday, August 20).
A fundraiser has been launched to help pay for a new wheelchair and prosthetic leg for two Dewsbury sheep with mobility issues.
Here are the North Kirklees road closures that are set to begin this week.
Although it maybe not mathematical for Rochdale Hornets to claim a top-10 finish in the Betfred Championship, they kept their hopes high by defeating a valiant Dewsbury Rams outfit 34-22 under the Fla
Dewsbury Photographic Group will hold its first meeting of the 2026/2027 season on September 7.
Supermarket giant Lidl is preparing a planning application for a new store on land off Dewsbury Road.
A developer has promised that a new car wash would not increase traffic problems in Dewsbury.
Dewsbury Rams are going to have to produce true play-offs form in the remainder of the season if they are to achieve their goal of finishing in the top 10 in the Betfred Championship.
Overnight road closures are impacting Dewsbury drivers and bus passengers as works take place.
Dewsbury Celtic won their derby at Shaw Cross Sharks 26-10 to stay in second place in the National League Division One standings.
Drivers and bus passengers are facing diversions as a route in Dewsbury is closed for works.
Residents have complained about ‘dangerous’ and ‘neglected’ pavements in the countryside areas near Dewsbury where they live.
