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12 June 2026

Just a few miles south-west of Leeds city centre, Morley is a historic Yorkshire market town with a proud industrial heritage and a strong sense of community. From its roots ...

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12 June 2026

Motoring enthusiasts, families and visitors of all ages are invited to step back in time as the popular Classic Vehicle Gathering returns this July for another celebration of automotive history. ...

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12 June 2026

Wakefield Council is encouraging residents to make the most of the summer months by discovering a new way to enjoy the outdoors as the Friends of CHaT Parks launch a ...

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12 June 2026

Understanding the Difference Between Advertisers and Audiences The Real Audience of Work Rest or Play: Connecting Local People with Local Opportunities Many organisations assume that the audience of a local ...

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11 June 2026

Your advertising spend does more than promote your business. It helps local charities and community organisations access a platform that many couldn’t otherwise afford. Those organisations can: • Promote events• ...

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10 June 2026

Businesses looking to raise their profile, generate new leads and connect with the Yorkshire business community can now take advantage of an exclusive discount for the upcoming Bradford Business Fair. ...

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10 June 2026

I am assuming you have heard of the term Word of Mouth … you’ve possibly even said that you get your work that way … But have you heard of ...

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5 June 2026

The little town of Wombwell sits nestled between vast woodlands and riverine habitats. However, Wombwell’s significant coal mining trade meant it wasn’t always this way. A thriving community has blossomed ...

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2 June 2026

Fresh Futures has secured funding from National Lottery Awards for All to deliver its Elevate programme in North Kirklees, providing vital support to young people experiencing loneliness and isolation. The ...

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29 May 2026

Built off the back of its glass working history, Knottingley is now a well-connected industrial town that commuters and families call home. Community Events & Activities Warwick Community Group[NW1]  is ...

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28 May 2026

Back in May 2013, the Huddersfield Examiner featured the launch of HD8 Network — a business community initiative created to bring together and support businesses across the HD8 area – ...

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27 May 2026

A community organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness through handwritten letters has expanded its presence in Huddersfield town centre with the launch of a new letter drop-off point at Mail Boxes ...

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27 May 2026

Audiences flocked to join in the celebrations this May as Huddersfield Literature Festival marked the major milestone of its 20th birthday.  Launching with Festival Patron Lemn Sissay and closing with ...

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22 May 2026

Batley is a small market town on the northern outskirts of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Batley started out as several small medieval settlements, developing gradually with the rise of coal mining ...

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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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18 May 2026

Please find the most recent update shared by AD:Venture Business programme. Adventure Peer to Peer Networking 15th July 09:30-12:00 Cedar Court Hotel Kirklees and Calderdale Connect is a dedicated peer-to-peer event ...

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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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15 May 2026

Penistone has retained much of its historic architecture and ties to its agricultural roots, owing to its status as a designated conservation area. Penistone promises a grand day out full ...

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