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A man in white forensic suit looks in a police van while an officer in a high-vis coat stands behind a tape cordon guarding the door of a brick semi-detached home

Man admits murdering partner after year of denials

Wahib Albaradan had spent 15 months denying he murdered Salam Alshara in Dewsbury in 2023

A large and empty farmer's field with trees at the end. It is a sunny day.

Judicial review for housing development plan

Campaigners fighting against the plans in Dewsbury fear a loss of biodiversity.

The Masjid Uthman mosque is a stone building set on the roadside. There are two green recycling bins in front of the building and trees in the backdrop.

Arrests after worshippers' belongings stolen

The Masjid Uthman mosque in Dewsbury was targeted by thieves while prayers were taking place.

An old, large brick pub with a green sign on the front reading 'Woolpack'. There is a small set of stairs leading to the front door.

Backlash over conversion plans for former pub

Community members are calling for the former pub to be protected from plans to turn it into homes.

Mohammed Baig looking at the camera in a police mugshot

Man jailed for 'campaign of misery' against woman

Baig took money from his victim along with her phone, controlled her spending, and made threats.

The CGI image shows several people milling about in front of the building. The sign above the entrance reads "Dewsbury Bus Station". Flowerbeds adorn the footpath on either side.

Work starts on £23m transformation of bus station

The revamp is set to include an improved waiting area, information displays and accessible toilets.

A long metal ladder covered in blackened debris lies on a road. A truck is parked in the background.

Ladder dumped in sewer 'largest item ever found'

Ladder dumped in manhole is one of the largest items ever recovered from sewage network.

A town hall, pictured on cloudy day. A hanging basket of flowers sits beneath a sign outside.

Council budget approved after hours of haggling

The increase will kick in next month after councillors spent hours debating the budget.

The front of a train as it sits at the platform

Track upgrades to cause rail disruption

Trains will not call at intermediate stations between Leeds and Huddersfield for three weeks.