Dewsbury Reporter

The Dewsbury Reporter is a weekly newspaper that serves the community of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, along with nearby regions. Owned by National World, it has sister publications that include newspapers for Mirfield, Wakefield, Batley, and Birstall. Established in 1858, the Dewsbury Reporter is the second oldest newspaper in Dewsbury, following the Dewsbury and Batley Herald, which started four years earlier.

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Friends of Batley Station celebrate 10th anniversary with special event

4 days ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Dominic Brown

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe Friends of Batley Station (FOBS) held a special event to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary. Pupils from Lydgate Junior and Infant School, along with representatives from Northern Rail, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the British Regional Transport Association Northern England and Members of Batley History Group were all in attendance.
Where should ALDI build a new store near Dewsbury, Batley, Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike and Mirfield: Public asked to suggest possible sites for next round of priority locations

5 days ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Catherine Gannon

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAldi has asked the public to suggest locations for future stores. Aldi has asked customers to submit their suggestions via email by June 8, with a view to sharing its next round of priority locations later this year.
VE Day 80th anniversary: Eight photos of the parade in Mirfield to mark the historic occasion

5 days ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Dominic Brown

Veterans, cadets and members of the Royal British Legion led a parade in Mirfield to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday (May 8). Following bell ringing in the early evening, the parade made its way to St Mary’s Church for a special service to commemorate the occasion, which featured performances by school choirs and Mirfield Choral Society. After the service, light refreshments were served before the evening concluded with the lighting of the beacon.
Weekly list of planning applications decided by council

6 days ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Catherine Gannon

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA weekly list of planning applications decided by Kirklees Council the week ending May 4. Approved:(Section 106 full permission) Wordsworth Property Developments Ltd: Erection of 24 dwellings. Clough Farm, Long Lane, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8LQ. Dewsbury & District Junior Angling Club: Removal of storage facility and erection of metal storage container.
Batley’s Ismail Patel defies odds to take on AJ Bell Great Manchester Run

6 days ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Tony Harber

With the countdown on to the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run (on Sunday, May 18), one remarkable runner from Batley is preparing to cross the start line in a moment of triumph over adversity. Ismail Patel is set to take on the 10K challenge – something doctors once said he would never do. In 2008, Ismail suffered a brain bleed that led to a mini-stroke.
Wakefield wrestler Joe Sedgwick aiming for WWE glitz glamour and glory

6 days ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Tony Harber

Wakefield wrestler Joe Sedgwick is preparing for the match of his life when he challenges Estonian wrestler Johann Hunt to become world champion for the Batley-based promotion UKW owned by his father and professional wrestler Jonathan Sedgwick. Sedgwick junior “loves everything about wrestling and especially the element of showmanship which it’s essential that all professional wrestlers cultivate to be successful,” writes James Bovington.
Planning permission: Weekly list of applications submitted to Kirklees Council, including properties in Dewsbury, Batley, Mirfield, Cleckheaton and Liversedge

1 week ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Catherine Gannon

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA weekly list of planning applications submitted to Kirklees Council. The following applications relate to properties in Dewsbury, Batley, Mirfield, Cleckheaton and Liversedge. Northern Powergrid (Northeast) PLC: Overhead lines application for replacement of four of the existing 17m poles with 18m poles. Near Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Mirfield, WF14 8HA. S Owens: Extension of car park (retrospective).
Where to charge electric car in Dewsbury: 23 new EV charging points planned across Kirklees - here's where they could be

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

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowTwenty-three areas in Kirklees could soon be getting new electric vehicle charging points, thanks to a multi-million-pound cash boost. Kirklees has been allocated just under £2.5m from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund by West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) for the charging points.
Dewsbury Rams show fight in hard earned draw at Whitehaven

1 week ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Tony Harber

Dewsbury Rams were unable to make the most of a strong start as they were forced to share the spoils in their League One match at Whitehaven. Paul March’s men opened up a 12-point lead in the first quarter before they were made to work hard in the remainder to earn a 24-24 draw. Both sides had chances to win in it in the closing stages, but a point apiece was the outcome in a competitive match that was littered with penalties and saw three yellow cards issued.
Jayden Myers’ last-gasp try earns share of spoils for battling Bulldogs

1 week ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Tony Harber

After recent disappointments Batley Bulldogs were back near their competitive best as they shared the spoils with in-form Barrow Raiders in a thrilling Championship match. Mark Moxon’s men had lost four of their previous five games and were thrashed 50-18 by Sheffield Eagles the previous week, but produced a much improved performance to draw 24-24 with opponents in second place in the table.