Heckmondwike24 Jul 2026Dryer likely source of fatal fire, says coronerThe fire at the house in Heckmondwike claimed the lives of a father and his nine-year-old daughter.24 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Tumble dryer 'likely cause' of fatal fire - inquestSohaib Ahmed and his nine-year-old daughter died after a fire in the family home last year.22 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Arson arrests after fields set on fireA 17-year-old boy and a 30-year-old man are in custody after the incident in Heckmondwike.14 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Twenty chickens die in allotment arson attackOwners say they are "devastated" at the damage caused by Sunday night's blaze in Heckmondwike.30 Jun 20261 May 2026'Dementia care needs time, effort and resources'People who fought to keep care homes under Kirklees Council control shift focus to dementia care.1 May 202627 Apr 2026Man jailed for sexually assaulting young girlAndrew Garbutt 'poses a danger to young children', West Yorkshire Police say after he is sentenced.27 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Widow's payout for man's asbestos-related deathRick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.22 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Attempted murder charges over double stabbingA man and woman suffered facial and neck injuries after a knife attack in Kilpin Court on Saturday.20 Apr 202619 Apr 2026Attempted murder arrest after two people stabbedPolice say a teenager is in custody after a man and a woman were attacked at a flat in Heckmondwike.19 Apr 2026...
