Another cannabis factory found
A 28 year-old man has been arrested after 49 cannabis plants were found at a flat in Hare Park Avenue, Liversedge. The arrest came after officers visited a block of …Continue reading
Double delight for Labour in Dewsbury
LABOUR has gained the Dewsbury South and West seats in this year’s local elections. In Dewsbury South Abdul Patel defeated sitting Tory councillor Khizar Iqbal by a massive margin of …Continue reading
Cllr Karam Hussain on retirement his replacement and party leader
AT the count in Dewsbury, former Mayor Cllr Karam Hussain spoke to us about the Lib Dems and the end of his tenure as councillor for Dewsbury West. He said: …Continue reading
Dewsbury Count: Live Blog #Vote2012
11:39 Well the count here in Dewsbury Sports centre has concluded with some upsets particularly in the Dewsbury Wards 11:37 New Cllr Abdul Patel has declined an interview at this …Continue reading
Respect? What? Where?
“This is the Bradford Spring. You changed not just the season, not just the climate, not just the weather. You changed the political weather in the city of Bradford and …Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Vote and make your awaaz count
AT a time of deep disillusionment and apathy towards politics it can be facile to ignore and even forget these elections. But when faced with one of the gravest financial …Continue reading
BREAKING: Pensioner hit by train
A WOMAN has been injured after being hit by a train at Dewsbury Railway Station. The 67-year-old pensioner is thought to have jumped onto the tracks at Dewsbury Railway Station …Continue reading
Smoke screen thief
A thief gained a mans confidence before brutally attacking him and stealing £30. The crime took place outside the Dewsbury train station around 5:30pm as commuters would have been returning …Continue reading
PARADISE SCHOOL WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
Paradise Primary School won the prestigious national School of the Year 2012 award presented at the glamorous awards ceremony by The Association of Muslim Schools (AMS-UK), which recognised the quality …Continue reading
Pioneer House restoration begins
By Ismail Mulla WORK will begin on a landmark building in Dewsbury. Pioneer House has dominated Dewsbury’s skyline since 1878, but in recent years had been in disarray. The building …Continue reading
Savile Town volunteer group tackles addiction
By Mohamed Ansar VOLUNTEER group Kumon Y’all from Savile Town organised a special event at the Musawwat Centre to highlight the forms and dangers of addiction. Targeting the most vulnerable …Continue reading
Kirklees council election candidates announced
ALL important council elections are looming and the list of candidates standing for election to Kirklees council has been published. There are some real intriguing battles as many high profile …Continue reading
