Meltham2 days agoMoorland fire which raged for two days extinguishedThe blaze near Wessenden Reservoir first broke out on Thursday evening, the fire service says.2 days ago12 Jul 2026'It takes one barbecue to start a massive moor fire'Marsden residents share thoughts on the implications of a ban on disposable barbecues.12 Jul 202623 May 2026Moor fire plea to public over bank holiday weekendFire crews to patrol areas across West Yorkshire previously hit by moor fires during bank holiday.23 May 202624 Nov 2025Family pay tribute to man killed in crashPeter Brewin, 60, died in the crash on Meltham Mills Road on Friday, police say.24 Nov 202522 Nov 2025Dangerous driving arrest over pedestrian's deathA man in his 60s was killed and a woman hurt in the collision on Meltham Mills Road, police say.22 Nov 20258 May 2025WW2 codebreaker remembers 'going wild' on VE DayBetty Hollingbery, 102, worked at Bletchley Park to help decipher coded enemy messages. 8 May 20251 Apr 2025Drug farm criminal 'flaunted wealth' - policeDavid Hallett's criminality was discovered after local tip-offs he "was up to no good", say police.1 Apr 202510 Sep 2024Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict hotelCrews were sent to the fire at the former Durker Roods Hotel site in Meltham on Tuesday afternoon.10 Sep 20242 Aug 2024Prescription drugs stolen in pharmacy burglaryPolice warn people against taking medication not prescribed for them after the incident in Meltham.2 Aug 2024...
