Mirfield8 Dec 2024Christmas film role is 'best experience' - boy, 12Jack Wisniewski, from Mirfield, plays the role of Danny Williams in the new film by Richard Curtis.8 Dec 2024West Yorkshire3 Dec 2024'Local hero' holds last Christmas lights switch-onDerek Highe's lights display in Mirfield has been a festive fundraising tradition for over 20 years.3 Dec 2024West Yorkshire10 Nov 2024Memorial services commemorate Yorkshire war deadHundreds gather to pay their respects in Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, York and Bradford.10 Nov 2024England8 Aug 2024Sir Patrick Stewart gets top honour from hometownStar Trek actor accepts Freedom of the Borough of Kirklees, where he is originally from.8 Aug 2024West Yorkshire14 Jun 2024Girl, 5, seriously injured in electric bike crashA 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, police say.14 Jun 2024West Yorkshire13 Jun 2024Train delayed due to 'co-moo-ter' cows on lineCommuters stranded for 30 minutes after two cows managed to access tracks near Mirfield.13 Jun 2024England6 Jun 2024Masked off-road bikers trespass on school groundsParents reportedly received a text warning the Mirfield school was in lockdown during the incident.6 Jun 202411 Mar 2024Fears for future of eight libraries in boroughEight libraries in Kirklees could be transferred into community control in a bid to save money.11 Mar 2024West Yorkshire5 Mar 2024Sir Patrick Stewart to be given Freedom of KirkleesThe Star Trek actor is to receive the honour alongside Simon Armitage and a local volunteer.5 Mar 2024Leeds & West Yorkshire