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Service disruption Thursday, 12 November 2026 08:00 - 08:20

Due to scheduled maintenance, the website and online forms will be unavailable for about 20 minutes from 8am on Thursday 12 November. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Hidden for a Century: Dewsbury Soldier’s Lost Medal Reunites Family with First World War Hero

Posted on: Wednesday 11 November 2026

A forgotten photograph tucked behind an old picture frame has helped uncover the story of a young soldier from Dewsbury who died on the battlefields of the First World War. For former Coldstream Guardsman Derrick Lyles, the discovery became the beginning of a remarkable journey that would eventually lead him to the grave of a relative he never knew, exactly

Adult learning award winners celebrated across Kirklees

Posted on: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Adult learners from across Kirklees came together to celebrate overcoming challenges, gaining new qualifications and transforming their lives at the Kirklees Adult Learning Awards 2026.

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