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21 May 2026

In November 2022, a feature we published (when we were known as the HD8 Network) quietly introduced readers to an inspiring story about staying active and healthy in later life. ...

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20 May 2026

Recently we noticed one of our Community Advertisers sharing a post asking for used greeting cards. So they can be repurposed and sold to raise funds for The Welcome Centre ...

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15 May 2026

A new Neuro-Rehabilitation facility at Radcliffe Primary Care Centre in Bury is set to transform patient care across the local community. Funded through community support and driven by the centre’s ...

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15 May 2026

Work Rest or Play is continuing its commitment to supporting local communities by encouraging more organisations, clubs, charities and event organisers across West and South Yorkshire to make use of ...

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14 May 2026

Promoting events locally has changed. People no longer just search for “events”. They search for: If your organisation, venue or event is not showing up in those searches, you are ...

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14 May 2026

Simply Moving and Sleeping in Halifax are looking to hire FULL TIME Field Service Engineers to work in and around Yorkshire and the North West. Based from our Elland office ...

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6 May 2026

Work Rest or Play Becomes a Proud Friend of Fresh Futures Work Rest or Play is delighted to announce that it has joined the Friends of Fresh Futures scheme, supporting ...

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5 May 2026

Music lovers are in for an exceptional evening this May as two of the world’s finest brass bands come together for a spectacular charity concert in one of Yorkshire’s most ...

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1 May 2026

Last week, I attended the launch of Ruddi’s Rockstars in Slaithwaite – an inspiring event introducing a new way for businesses to support families facing childhood cancer. Although Ruddi’s Retreat ...

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1 May 2026

Please find below an update shared by Community Advertiser Unity Leeds CIC who hold an annual festival in Leeds. We’re feeling really grateful for the energy, care, and commitment our ...

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29 April 2026

Lees Holm Creativity Gardening Group in Dewsbury – Sessions start Tuesday 28th April, 1:30-3:00pm Would you like to learn new skills especially around growing flowers, fruit and vegetables ?  Do you ...

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29 April 2026

Could you help make Holroyd Park in Dewsbury cleaner and greener ? Then please join others in Holroyd Park  on any of the dates and times listed on the attached ...

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29 April 2026

Please find the latest Place Based Working Noticeboard we have received for Ashbrow, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dalton, Newsome, Greenhead and Almondbury wards in Kirklees. Any questions, bookings or requests ...

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29 April 2026

HuddLitFest 2026 Festival brings a feast of poets, comedians and bestselling authors to Huddersfield along with an array of child friendly events. Check out their event listing on our Local ...

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29 April 2026

Having just attended a training course that was very much AI based. It seems to be the way the world is going! Driving home, I wondered what ChatGPT would say ...

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28 April 2026

Featherstone is a small town with a big personality, with sports, nature, and history at the heart of local culture. Sports Featherstone Rovers is a rugby league team established around ...

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28 April 2026

Please see below information relating to communities in rural Kirklees that may be of interest. Please pass on, share and promote any information you think your communities and connections would ...

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28 April 2026

Please see below information relating to communities in rural Kirklees that may be of interest. Please pass on, share and promote any information you think your communities and connections would ...

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28 April 2026

Please see below information relating to communities in rural Kirklees that may be of interest. Please pass on, share and promote any information you think your communities and connections would ...

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28 April 2026

Please find details shared by AD:Venture Business programme. Available AD:VENTURE workshops and webinars 28th April – Developing Your Business Plan 29th April –  Email Marketing Mastery: From Cold Contacts to Loyal Customers 30th April – Storyselling: ...

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