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Council leader makes formal request for Kirklees to be included in grooming gangs inquiry

Martin Shaw 17 Aug No Comments

The new leader of Kirklees Council wants the council included in a national inquiry into the grooming scandal. Reform UK leader Clr Sarah Wood has formally written to Baroness Longfield,…

Kirklees College opens its Enrolment Hotline for new students

Martin Shaw 10 Aug No Comments

Kirklees College has opened its Enrolment Hotline for prospective new students or adults wanting to learn new skills, starting in September. The hotline number is 01484 437100 and is open…

Digital marketing agency Fishtank joins forces with another Mirfield agency Boom Marketing

Martin Shaw 3 Aug No Comments

Mirfield-based digital marketing agency Fishtank has acquired another agency business in the town to expand and strengthen the creative services it offers. Boom Marketing has joined the Fishtank family as…

Adult education in the spotlight at Kirklees College with inspiring, real life stories

Martin Shaw 28 Jul No Comments

Kirklees College has put its new Adult Course Guide into sharp focus with a new video ‘Your Next Chapter’ which highlights the meaningful impact of adult and community education at…

Shepley Bridge to get new lock gates as part of ‘15 locks for 15 years’ celebration

Martin Shaw 24 Jul No Comments

New lock gates will be installed at Shepley Bridge Marina in Mirfield this winter. Lock 18 Shepley on the Calder & Hebble Navigation will be one of just 15 lock…

Reform UK takes the helm at Kirklees Council but it’s ‘like turning a tanker’ with ‘choppy’ seas ahead

Martin Shaw 22 Jul No Comments

The new leader of Kirklees Council has announced her Cabinet and has pledged to cut debt and turn the local authority around. Reform UK’s Sarah Wood is the new council…

Property entrepreneur Chan Khangura completes his 4th acquisition of 2026 as growth trajectory continues

Martin Shaw 22 Jul No Comments

Property entrepreneur Chan Khangura has completed his fourth acquisition of 2026 and said his growth strategy is all about creating opportunities and providing the best possible service. Chan, managing director…

Students celebrate success of jobs search project at Kirklees College

Martin Shaw 22 Jul No Comments

Mayor of Kirklees Clr Karen Allison joined students at special graduation ceremony at Kirklees College. Project SEARCH interns came together to celebrate their achievements and successes over the academic year.…

Reform UK takes control of Kirklees Council after Tories ‘get off the fence’ but it’s ‘no endorsement’

Martin Shaw 15 Jul No Comments

Reform UK has taken control of Kirklees Council – after Tories “got off the fence” and allowed a new leader to be elected at the third time of asking. Reform…

Volunteers at Safe Anchor Trust celebrate presentation of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Martin Shaw 11 Jul No Comments

An award-winning Mirfield charity has been formally presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest official recognition a voluntary group in the UK can receive, equivalent to…

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