Kirklees Local TV

12/04/2025

LIVESTREAMING ‘NATIONAL WINDRUSH DAY’ CELEBRATIONS - 22ND JUNE

In celebration of National Windrush Day 2025 on June 22nd, KLTV will host a livestreamed public launch event featuring special guests and video clips of ‘Windrush Wise Words’ interviewees, followed by a live Q&A session.

This inclusive event will promote awareness and encourage community involvement, facilitating meaningful discussions and celebrating the Windrush experience.

The ‘Wise Words’ Project will leave a lasting, inspirational legacy, preserving stories of resilience and achievement that have shaped modern Britain.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4l91iq3

Kirklees Local Television (KLTV) is excited to announce its successful bid for Windrush Day funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government for the groundbreaking ‘Windrush Wise Words’ Project.

11/04/2025

KIRKLEES LOCAL TV IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE FIRST OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR ‘HUDDERSFIELD WINDRUSH FORGOTTEN VETERANS’

The trailer offers a first look at our upcoming documentary that seeks to honour the history and contributions of Black soldiers, who served Britain from the formation of the West India Regiments since 1795, as well as those who fought in World War 1 as part of the British West Indies Regiment, and later in the Caribbean Regiment during World War 2.

Find out more and watch the trailer here: https://bit.ly/429Lo7G

Kirklees Local Television (KLTV) is proud to announce the release of the official trailer for Huddersfield Windrush Forgotten Veterans.

11/04/2025

2025 - PLAY YOUR PART IN PREVENTING MOORLAND WILDFIRES ACROSS WEST YORKSHIRE

As warmer, drier weather arrives and Easter approaches, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is once again launching its campaign for 2025.

This vital initiative aims to safeguard the region’s moorlands and rural communities from the devastating impact of wildfires.

Each year, wildfires ravage thousands of acres of countryside, destroying habitats and causing significant economic, environmental, and social damage.

At the heart of the campaign is a clear message: everyone must play their part in preventing wildfires.

Discover more, and what to do if you spot a fire here: https://bit.ly/4jrtcfz

As warmer, drier weather arrives and Easter approaches, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is once again launching its campaign for 2025.

10/04/2025

HAS YOUR LIFE BEEN IMPACTED BY VISUAL IMPAIRMENT?

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE ‘LOW VISION ROADSHOW’ AT CALDERDALE ROYAL HOSPITAL THIS FRIDAY!

Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax is set to host a Low Vision Roadshow on Friday, 11 April, from 11 am to 3 pm, offering vital support and resources for individuals affected by visual impairment.

The Roadshow, taking place at the hospital’s Learning Centre on Dryclough Lane, will provide a comprehensive showcase of local organisations, peer support networks, and cutting-edge low-vision technology.

This informative and interactive event is open to anyone impacted by visual impairment, offering a valuable opportunity to explore resources, trial low vision aids, and build connections within the community.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4i4ubkw

Calderdale Royal Hospital is set to host a Low Vision Roadshow on Friday, 11 April, from 11 am to 3 pm, offering vital support and resources for individuals affected by visual impairment.

09/04/2025

Delighted to be at the Kirklees & Calderdale Business Festival EXPO showing off our mobile live streaming setup and online training programmes 📸🎥

If you're about, come say hi and see yourself on TV!

Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

09/04/2025

CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS? AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ‘MIDLIFE CRISIS’ PLAYWRIGHT, ALAN CHARLES

On this episode of the African Descendants Forum, Edwin Baker chats with acclaimed playwright Alan Charles about what inspired him to write ‘Midlife Crisis: For Better Not Worse’, the hit comedy stage play that came to Huddersfield’s Lawrence Batley Theatre in April.

In this exclusive interview, Alan Charles shares his personal inspirations and vision behind the play.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjt89OPYrF0

On this episode of the African Descendants Forum, Edwin Baker chats with acclaimed playwright Alan Charles about what inspired him to write Midlife Crisis, t...

08/04/2025

BACK OF THE NET! THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE RAF FA VETERANS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CAUGHT ON FILM
The RAF FA Veterans Football Association was created to provide an opportunity for those who have served to continue to play football in a friendly yet competitive environment.

A few years ago, KLTV was given full access to attend the club’s games, in order to dive deep and explore the history of the RAF Veterans, what brought them together, the camaraderie and togetherness within the group, and the future of the association itself.

Over the years, the group has evolved immensely, bringing in new players, committee members, organisers, sponsors and many more - all with the aim of raising the profile of RAF Veterans football both on and off the field.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FRDQfX1n6c&t=14s

The RAF FA Veterans Football Association was created to provide an opportunity for those who have served to continue to play football in a friendly yet compe...

07/04/2025

EASTER FUN IN BRIGHOUSE WITH EGGCITING EGG TRAIL AND FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Brighouse is now welcoming families for an egg-citing two weeks of Easter fun, including a thrilling Easter Egg Trail and free activities for children during the school holidays.

The event began on Saturday 5th April, and will run until Monday 21st April.

23 shops and businesses across the town centre will display beautifully decorated porcelain eggs in their windows. Each egg will have a letter attached, forming part of a four-word puzzle for eager hunters to unscramble.

Helen Holdsworth, Project Manager of Brighouse BID, shared her excitement for the Easter festivities: “Hop down to the town, keep your eyes peeled, and enjoy our free activities and entertainment. We hope that families will call down and enjoy what Brighouse has to offer during the Easter break.”

Discover more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4lkXBxP

Brighouse is set to welcome families for an egg-citing two weeks of Easter fun, including a thrilling Easter Egg Trail and free activities for children during the school holidays.

05/04/2025

‘RACE ACROSS WEST YORKSHIRE’ RAISES OVER £40,000 FOR FORGET ME NOT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Teams from businesses across Yorkshire came together at Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium, Stadium Way, to celebrate the success of the inaugural Race Across West Yorkshire – a thrilling new charity challenge inspired by the BBC’s hit show Race Across the World.

Organised by Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice and supported by event sponsor RRG Toyota, the race saw 20 pairs from local businesses embark on an unforgettable adventure, all in the name of charity.

In total, the event raised a staggering £40,136!

Speaking on the success of the event, Forget Me Not CEO, Gareth Pierce, said: “We can’t keep doing what we do without events like this, people like our lovely contestants, all their sponsors and the many, many people across our region who support us in so many ways.”

Discover more and watch the event here: https://bit.ly/4hZqE7g

Forget Me Not’s Race Across West Yorkshire Raises Over £40,000

04/04/2025

POLICE APPEAL FOR WITNESSES AFTER FATAL KNIFE ATTACK IN HUDDERSFIELD TOWN CENTRE

Police in Kirklees have launched a murder investigation following the tragic death of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed in Huddersfield town centre yesterday (3rd April).

Emergency services were called to Ramsden Street at approximately 2:45 pm after receiving reports that a male had suffered a stab wound.

Officers attended the scene, and the teenager was rushed to the hospital with a serious neck injury. Despite efforts to save him, he later died as a result of his injuries.

Detectives from West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are leading the investigation and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Witnesses can contact police by calling 101 or using the online reporting service at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat, quoting reference 13250187301.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3DUKzGz

Police in Kirklees have launched a murder investigation following the tragic death of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed in Huddersfield town centre yesterday (3 April).

04/04/2025

OVER 20,000 ANIMAL ABANDOMNENT CASES IN 2024 - LOCKDOWN’S LASTING IMPACT ON ANIMAL WELFARE

As the UK marks five years since the first COVID-19 lockdown, the RSPCA has warned that the repercussions for animal welfare are still being felt on an enormous scale.

The charity highlights a troubling rise in pet abandonment, socialisation issues in dogs, and economic challenges affecting pet owners.

The RSPCA received 22,503 reports of animal abandonment last year - more than in any year since the pandemic began.

Discover more here: https://bit.ly/3RqSM8e

As the UK marks five years since the first COVID-19 lockdown, the RSPCA has warned that the repercussions for animal welfare are still being felt on an enormous scale.

03/04/2025

HAS YOUR LIFE BEEN IMPACTED BY LIVER DISEASE?

Mobile liver health clinic brings life-saving screenings to West Yorkshire.

A new initiative is bringing vital liver health checks directly to communities across West Yorkshire, in an effort to detect liver disease and cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage.

A mobile clinic vehicle is making stops at community locations, addiction services, and primary care facilities, offering free fibroscan screenings.

With cases of liver cancer rising by 50% over the past decade, early detection has never been more crucial.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3RuaSX0

A new initiative is bringing vital liver health checks directly to communities across West Yorkshire in an effort to detect liver disease and cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage.

03/04/2025

We love to bring fun family friendly events to the town centre for each year, and to see people enjoying our talks, workshops and activities.

However, the funding landscape has never been more challenging, our budget for this year has been cut by 1/3 and we need your help. We are raising £500 to support our free and low cost events.

We're already at 48% of our target so a huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Can we get to our target??

Click here to donate: https://localgiving.org/fundraising/HuddLitFest25

As a not-for-profit, we ensure that all donations go towards making the Festival happen. We understand that’s it’s a challenging time for many, but if you are in a position to help, we appreciate every single donation.

02/04/2025

LEARN VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS - JOIN THE LOCAL SERVICES 2 YOU EASTER HOLIDAY YOUTH CLUB THIS APRIL!

The club will be running from the 14th – 17th of April, at the Chestnut Centre, Chestnut Street, in Sheepridge.

Email [email protected] or call 01484 543978 to book your place today!

02/04/2025

TICKETS PLEASE!

THE WINDRUSH GENERATION, UNSEEN PIONEERS OF TRANSPORT AND INDUSTRY IN HUDDERSFIELD

One of the lesser-known aspects of the Windrush Generation’s impact in West Yorkshire is their role in public transport.

In the 1950s and 1960s, many Caribbean men took jobs as bus conductors and drivers in cities like Leeds and Huddersfield.

Persistent campaigning led to a change in racist hiring policies, and the region’s transport network became a key employer of Caribbean workers.

Similarly, in the textile industry, which was the backbone of West Yorkshire’s economy, many Caribbean women took on roles in woollen mills and clothing factories, working long hours under challenging conditions.

Read more unsung stories of the Windrush Generation in West Yorkshire: https://bit.ly/4iOlpIF

The Windrush Generation holds an undeniable place in Britain’s history, having played a crucial role in rebuilding the country after World War II.

01/04/2025

FREE ROAD CLOSURES IN KIRKLEES FOR 80TH VE DAY STREET PARTIES – DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE – APPLY NOW!

The UK Government has announced four days of commemorative events, starting on Monday 5 May, which is the May Day Bank Holiday, and culminating on VE Day itself, Thursday 8 May.

These celebrations will honour the millions from the UK and Commonwealth who served during the war.
This May, friends, families, and neighbours are invited to come together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the Allied victory in Europe during the Second World War.

If you are planning a celebration, apply for road closures as soon as possible, ahead of the looming deadline on Monday 13 April 2025.

Find out more and how to apply here: https://bit.ly/3FPGJim

This May, friends, families, and neighbours are invited to come together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the Allied victory in Europe during the Second World War.

31/03/2025

THREE DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS COMMEMORATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE AT HOLOCAUST CENTRE NORTH

Holocaust Centre North, based at the University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, is set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide with a powerful temporary exhibition, ‘Cambodia: 50 Years of Reckoning’.

Running from 31st March to 4th April, the exhibition arrives just ahead of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day on 17th April, which marks the Khmer Rouge’s takeover of Phnom Penh—the start of one of the darkest chapters in Cambodia’s history.

The exhibition brings together three distinguished artists - Dayanny So, Charles Fox, and Komarine Romdenh-Romluc - whose work reflects on personal and collective experiences of the genocide, the journey of reclaiming identity, and the process of coming to terms with the past.

Find out more and how to book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4iLS8yf

University of Huddersfield

Holocaust Centre North is set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide with a powerful temporary exhibition, Cambodia: 50 Years of Reckoning.

31/03/2025

PRESERVING AND SHARING THE INCREDIBLE STORIES OF THE HUDDERSFIELD/WEST YORKSHIRE WINDRUSH GENERATION

A groundbreaking ‘Windrush Wise Words’ project from KLTV is set to become an integral part of the British national curriculum.

This initiative will celebrate the rich legacy of Huddersfield’s Windrush generation, honouring their invaluable contributions to British society through a compelling collection of sixteen video stories and an educational resource.

The project’s impact will reach far beyond West Yorkshire via KLTV’s digital learning platform, providing engaging educational resource for schools, universities, community organisations, and National Education Union (NEU) members.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4l91iq3

Kirklees Local Television (KLTV) is excited to announce its successful bid for Windrush Day funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government for the groundbreaking ‘Windrush Wise Words’ Project.