Abigail Marlow

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Abigail Marlow

Ambitious plans to build a new school in Kirklees for pupils with complex autism have taken a major step forward. Currently based at Dog Kennel Bank in Huddersfield, Woodley School and College is relocating to the site of the former Almondbury High School at Fernside Avenue. Once it’s up and running in its new premises, Woodley will be able to accommodate 180 pupils, plus a further 14 at its post-16 provision in Byram Arcade.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Abigail Marlow

A Huddersfield restaurant owner has avoided prison after a series of "serious food hygiene breaches". Ali Shan, 40, from Brighouse, is the owner and director of La Jawab Cafe and Select Grill in Blacker Road, Birkby. In early 2024, Environmental Health Officers visited the premises to conduct food hygiene inspections where they found serious food hygiene breaches, including food left at unsafe temperatures, dirty spice containers, and staff who were lacking essential safety training.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Abigail Marlow

A Cleckheaton community group is confident the local town hall has a viable future after a successful meeting earlier this month. When major financial pressures took hold, Kirklees Council’s Cabinet agreed to mothball the Grade II-Listed town hall in September 2023 as part of a review of its estate. The move left the community outraged, with fears that the council had “neglected” the much-loved venue.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Abigail Marlow

Image source, LDRSImage caption, Residents say the derelict hall, which was previously used by community groups, has become an "eyesore" since its closureLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA plan by Huddersfield residents to take over a local "eyesore" and turn it into a community asset looks set to fail, after the council said it was "preparing to sell" Netherton Village Hall.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Abigail Marlow

Birstall is “bursting with pride” as home grown talent Stacey Leadbeatter gears up for the Britain’s Got Talent final this weekend. Since her first audition, Stacey has wowed the judges with her sensational vocal performances, and her efforts have been rewarded with a spot in this year’s prestigious final. On Thursday evening (May 28), Stacey gave a special performance in the centre of her home town of Birstall, as locals gathered to show their support.