Spen Valley

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

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Batley and Spen by-election loss would mean curtains for Starmer, it is claimed

Developer Opus North has submitted plans for two new warehouses at Interchange 26

Developer Opus North has submitted plans for two new warehouses at Interchange 26

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Plans for two new warehouses at industrial park on edge of Bradford revealed

The two sites in Cleckheaton where developers want to build almost 400 homes. Picture: Google Maps

The two sites in Cleckheaton where developers want to build almost 400 homes. Picture: Google Maps

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Decision due over 400 homes on town's former green belt

aerial view of proposed housing land at Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton. Picture: Google

aerial view of proposed housing land at Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton. Picture: Google

Fears plans for 1,500 homes are being "rushed through" planning

Gomersal Lodge Hotel has been granted a certificate of lawfulness for its events marquee

Gomersal Lodge Hotel has been granted a certificate of lawfulness for its events marquee

Planners rule on wedding marquee at hotel forced to close over Covid breaches

Plans to demolish The Shears Inn in Liversedge to build four homes look set to be refused

Plans to demolish The Shears Inn in Liversedge to build four homes look set to be refused

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Historic pub with Luddite links should not be demolished, planners say

Sue Smith, of MoonSmith Melts, has diversified after her wedding stationery business was hit hard by Covid

Sue Smith, of MoonSmith Melts, has diversified after her wedding stationery business was hit hard by Covid

From wedding invites to wax melts: how one local firm has diversified to survive lockdown

East Bierley Community Sports Association has revealed its next plans for the playing fields used by four amateur sports clubs. Pictured is Andy Walker of EBCSA

East Bierley Community Sports Association has revealed its next plans for the playing fields used by four amateur sports clubs. Pictured is Andy Walker of EBCSA

Plans revealed to further boost sports facilities at village playing fields

Colin Hardy, a manager at Liversedge FC Juniors, took this photo of the damage done to the pitch

Colin Hardy, a manager at Liversedge FC Juniors, took this photo of the damage done to the pitch

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Football club left 'heartbroken' after quad bike damage

The site of the proposed 267 home development in Hunsworth. Inset, the proposed layout of the scheme

The site of the proposed 267 home development in Hunsworth. Inset, the proposed layout of the scheme

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Uproar at controversial plans for 267 homes on greenfield former mining site

Aldi has plans for a new foodstore in Cleckheaton

Aldi has plans for a new foodstore in Cleckheaton

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Morrisons and Lidl battle over location of new Aldi supermarket

Plans have been lodged to demolish the vacant Clough House in Birstall and build 30 homes on the site

Plans have been lodged to demolish the vacant Clough House in Birstall and build 30 homes on the site

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18th Century house with 'no historical features' could be demolished to make way for 30 new homes

The site where plans for 200 homes are due to be submitted off Westgate, Cleckheaton, which is currently a disused scrubland

The site where plans for 200 homes are due to be submitted off Westgate, Cleckheaton, which is currently a disused scrubland

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Plans for 200-home brownfield development divides opinion

Savoy Square in Cleckheaton could be at risk if no Community Interest Groups come forward to take over part of the site

Savoy Square in Cleckheaton could be at risk if no Community Interest Groups come forward to take over part of the site

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Large section of town centre's square put up for sale

Housing 21 wants to build 80 extra care retirement apartments in Cleckheaton.

Housing 21 wants to build 80 extra care retirement apartments in Cleckheaton.

Decision due on 80-flat elderly complex plans for green fields

Gomersal Lodge Hotel.

Gomersal Lodge Hotel.

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Three wedding venues closed over Covid breaches COULD reopen as soon as next week (depending on Tier)

The T&A is launching a competition to find the Best Fish and Chip Shop in the Bradford area.

The T&A is launching a competition to find the Best Fish and Chip Shop in the Bradford area.

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T&A readers can vote for Bradford’s best chippy - which is your favourite?

Oakwell Hall and Country Park

Oakwell Hall and Country Park

String of awards for beauty spot brings top country park status

Bradford Council leader Susan Hinchcliffe

Bradford Council leader Susan Hinchcliffe

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Leaders 'frustrated' with Government as Bradford will now not move to Tier 3

Bradford East MP Imran Hussain

Bradford East MP Imran Hussain

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Bradford MP hits out at Government's 'inability to get to grips with virus'

Plans for 13 homes at Peep Green Road in Hartshead and for seven homes at Gomersal Hall are being recommended for approval

Plans for 13 homes at Peep Green Road in Hartshead and for seven homes at Gomersal Hall are being recommended for approval

Decision due on 50 homes in part of district

The cannabis farm in Heckmondwike with 'some of the biggest plants' police had ever seen

The cannabis farm in Heckmondwike with 'some of the biggest plants' police had ever seen

Cannabis plants 'biggest police have seen' in raid on drugs farm

MP Robbie Moore welcomes the addition of 300 new police officers for West Yorkshire.

MP Robbie Moore welcomes the addition of 300 new police officers for West Yorkshire.

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Recruitment drive sees West Yorkshire Police boosted by 300 officers

Fire crews fought a blaze in a small building at a factory in Morley.

Fire crews fought a blaze in a small building at a factory in Morley.

Fire causes extensive damage to small building at Morley factory

Police are investigating a stabbing incident on Sunbridge Road.

Police are investigating a stabbing incident on Sunbridge Road.

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War zone: shop owner on aftermath of Sunbridge Road stabbing

Police at the scene this morning

Police at the scene this morning

Police seeking 'masked men' in stabbing of man on Sunbridge Road

Mohammed Khan is recovering from Covid-19, self-isolating at home. The picture below shows Mr Khan in hospital, where he struggled with breathing problems, fever and other complications.

Mohammed Khan is recovering from Covid-19, self-isolating at home. The picture below shows Mr Khan in hospital, where he struggled with breathing problems, fever and other complications.

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Recovering Bradford taxi boss urges drivers to take Covid seriously

Lord Mayor of Bradford Cllr Doreen Lee lays a poppy wreath on Remembrance Day last year.

Lord Mayor of Bradford Cllr Doreen Lee lays a poppy wreath on Remembrance Day last year.

Bradford launches 2020 Poppy Appeal in new way amid Covid-19 threat

West Yorkshire Police issue appeal after man was injured in a hit and run crash in Bradford.

West Yorkshire Police issue appeal after man was injured in a hit and run crash in Bradford.

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Police investigate Bradford hit and run crash after man suffers head injury

Gomersal Lodge Hotel.

Gomersal Lodge Hotel.

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UPDATE: Three wedding venues shut down over Covid breaches fail to show improvement

Fire crews tackled a car fire at Birstall roundabout early Sunday morning.

Fire crews tackled a car fire at Birstall roundabout early Sunday morning.

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Cleckheaton crew puts out fire to car fully immersed in flames

West Yorkshire Police are seeking Max Mapplebeck, 12.

West Yorkshire Police are seeking Max Mapplebeck, 12.

Missing 12-year-old boy found safe and well

The scene of the accident in Westgate, Heckmondwike, last month after a fatal collision between a lorry and a man in his 70s, who died

The scene of the accident in Westgate, Heckmondwike, last month after a fatal collision between a lorry and a man in his 70s, who died

Town's main road is closed and here's why

Jet2 extends suspension of flights to popular holiday destinations in Spain and Portugal

One of the Kirklees Council bin wagons with the foster carer recruitment message on the side

One of the Kirklees Council bin wagons with the foster carer recruitment message on the side

Foster carer drive takes to streets

Newhall Park Primary School in Bierley confirms several more cases of Covid-19.

Newhall Park Primary School in Bierley confirms several more cases of Covid-19.

Primary school in Bierley confirms 'several more' Covid-19 cases

Action is being taken to improve road safety in Heckmondwike after the tragic death of 71-year-old Philip Carlton

Action is being taken to improve road safety in Heckmondwike after the tragic death of 71-year-old Philip Carlton

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Action to improve road safety in town centre following latest tragic death

Rimmington’s pharmacist Qaisar Sheikh gives a flu vaccine to a customer.

Rimmington’s pharmacist Qaisar Sheikh gives a flu vaccine to a customer.

Pandemic creates an unprecedented demand for flu jabs in Bradford

Gomersal Lodge Hotel. Picture: Google Street View

Gomersal Lodge Hotel. Picture: Google Street View

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The three wedding venues shut down over Covid breaches are revealed

The former Music Room in Cleckheaton could be turned into a retail and office space

The former Music Room in Cleckheaton could be turned into a retail and office space

Transformation of prominent deteriorating building will 'add to town'

Alton Tyrell has turned a mobility scooter into a mini Postman Pat van and is now raising funds for charity

Alton Tyrell has turned a mobility scooter into a mini Postman Pat van and is now raising funds for charity

How a mobility scooter turned mini Postman Pat van is helping to combat cancer

Simon Hinchliffe who died in a crash in Huddersfield

Simon Hinchliffe who died in a crash in Huddersfield

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Were you in the area? Police appeal after man dies in Huddersfield crash

Cleckheaton agency Applied Creative has rebranded and is now known as ACD&B

Cleckheaton agency Applied Creative has rebranded and is now known as ACD&B

Creative agency rebrands and expands

Batley and Spen MP, Tracy Brabin

Batley and Spen MP, Tracy Brabin

Make evidence behind local lockdowns clear, MP Tracy Brabin urges

Cleckheaton Christmas Festival. Picture: Stephen Garnett Photographic

Cleckheaton Christmas Festival. Picture: Stephen Garnett Photographic

Town's Christmas festival is cancelled due to Covid

Tyler Creasey, 19, has been found

Tyler Creasey, 19, has been found

Missing Tyler, 19, found safe and well

Cameron Addison, 13, from Liversedge has been found

Cameron Addison, 13, from Liversedge has been found

Missing 13-year-old found 'safe and well'

Phillip Carlton's death in Heckmondwike yesterday has triggered calls for action on road safety

Phillip Carlton's death in Heckmondwike yesterday has triggered calls for action on road safety

Petition set up after third death in a year at Heckmondwike junction

Star Alicia Hobson, who died on September 22 in Keighley.

Star Alicia Hobson, who died on September 22 in Keighley.

Grandparents: 'Our baby Star taken far too soon'

A picture from the scene this morning

A picture from the scene this morning

Man in his 70s killed in lorry crash at 'dangerous' town centre junction

Councillor Andrew Cooper has called for Highways England to step in and allow direct motorway access to a new industrial estate

Councillor Andrew Cooper has called for Highways England to step in and allow direct motorway access to a new industrial estate

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Councillor calls for direct motorway access to new M62 M606 industrial park

'Huge plumes of black smoke': Fire at Birstall manufacturer linked to diesel tank

Ponderosa Zoo wants to boost its security amid fears vandals could cut fencing and release its animals

Ponderosa Zoo wants to boost its security amid fears vandals could cut fencing and release its animals

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Zoo to boost security over fears vandals could allow animals to escape - including dangerous wildcat

Work milestone for the Spen Valley Leisure Centre development

Work milestone for the Spen Valley Leisure Centre development

New milestone for Spen Valley Leisure Centre development