Six hurt in blast at Fox’s
Six people have been injured in a blast at Fox’s Biscuit factory in Batley today. According to the West Yorkshire fire service an oil storage tanker being decommissioned at the …Continue reading
Funky chicken fined for after hours selling
A takeaway premises in Morley, Leeds has fallen ‘fowl’ of the law and been fined for not having the correct licence. The owners of Krispy Funky Chicken in Morley have …Continue reading
Clampdown to improve construction site safety in West Yorkshire
The family of a Dewsbury decorator, who died from long-term injuries suffered in a fall from an unsuitable ladder, is backing a new inspection initiative aimed at reducing death and …Continue reading
FA Just Play! Ladies Football Sessions
New football sessions just for women kicks off at Batley Sports and Tennis Centre on Wednesday 22 February with a new fun and informal way to play the game. Just …Continue reading
16 year-old slapped during failed robbery
A 16 year-old boy was stopped on the street and struck across the face during an attempted robbery in Lockwood. At around 7:30pm a on the 15 February the teenager …Continue reading
BME anger at council over budget
LOCAL members of ethnic minority groups from across Kirklees directed their anger at Kirklees council for not consulting with them in the lead up to this year’s council budget. At …Continue reading
Leeds market trader fined for ‘Shocking Lamps’
A Leeds Market trader has been ordered to pay over £2500 after pleading guilty at Leeds Magistrates’ Court to selling unsafe floor standing lamps from his stall on Leeds …Continue reading
Kirklees housing rents to increase
Council housing rents are to increase in Kirklees by £4.47 per week following an agreement at a Cabinet meeting on 14 February. The 6.88% rise will come into effect from …Continue reading
“CRASH FOR CASH”
By Waqar Noor (Aaron Noor Solicitors) There have been numerous reports in the media regarding “crash for cash” fraudsters who stage motor accidents to con insurance companies for their personal …Continue reading
Conservatives propose radical reform to Kirklees and Calderdale
Kirklees and Calderdale Conservative groups at a joint press conference today revealed proposals to radically reform and reinvent local government by splitting Kirklees into two councils and turn Calderdale into …Continue reading
Car crime rise in Batley triggers Police warning
The Batley NPT are appealing for vehicle owners not to leave valuables in their cars after an increase in the number of thefts from vehicles this year. From January to …Continue reading
