Local news from Mirfield and the surrounding area
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Fears were raised that the "old laundrette" site in Mirfield would keep neighbours awake
A proposed wine bar in Mirfield has had its licence approved despite fears that neighbours would no longer be able to enjoy “peace and quiet” in their own homes.
Two separate yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain and a “small risk” of flooding across North Kirklees have been issued by the Met Office.
Thousands of people gathered in Mirfield yesterday (Sunday) for the town’s famous Agricultural Show.
Thornhill Trojans were left to reflect on what might have been as poor discipline meant they had to settle for a 22-22 draw in their midweek National Conference Yorkshire A game against neighbours Mir
The marquees are up and the Mirfield Show committee is busy putting the finishing touches to this year’s event.
Here are the North Kirklees road closures that are set to begin this week.
A total of 48 planning applications have been submitted to Kirklees Council during the past week.
The Mirfield Allotments and Gardens Society will hold its 110th annual show later this month.
Police are appealing for the public's help to trace a 14-year-old girl Diane, who has been reported missing from Mirfield.
Here is everything you need to know about this year’s famous Agricultural Show in Mirfield.
The town of Mirfield could soon be taken over by a giant sunflower epidemic after the secret to growing them was revealed by a gardening-savvy youngster.
More than 60 youngsters produced high quality tennis and showed plenty of community spirit as the Mirfield Schools Tennis Festival closed the school year in style.
A person has sadly been pronounced dead at Mirfield train station this morning (Tuesday) after emergency services were scrambled to an incident.
More than 100 drivers have been prosecuted in less than four weeks in police operations to keep roads safer in Kirklees.
Staff and children at a Mirfield pre-school have been left “overwhelmed by kindness and generosity” after receiving a wooden train engine for its outdoor play area.
Nine more schools across Kirklees have successfully completed a programme that is helping neurodivergent pupils to feel more supported in the classroom.
A charity, celebrating 30 years of service to the local community, has been formally presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Mirfield was visited by Yorkshire in Bloom last week - with the judges “impressed” by the town’s enthusiasm and decorations.
