There was a large police operation involving armed officers in the Ravensthorpe area of Dewsbury last night.
Witnesses say a number of people were detained by police at the property on Huddersfield Road.
We apologise for our customers who experienced some delays on that route yesterday, we believe the area is clear now and no delays expected today. ... See MoreSee Less
Devastating to hear about the foodbank been flooded 😔
We know first-hand what amazing the Cleckheaton Food Bank do, if anyone can donate anything, would be a great help to the many vulnerable people they serve!❗️❗️❗️Important message ❗️❗️❗️
As some of you may already be aware … on Thursday night we suffered flooding due to the heavy rainfall and storms .
The church hall and foodbank was flooded so bad that we lost a large amount of stock .
We had to throw so much away which obviously is awful for us .
We rely so much of donations to keep our costs down and to ensure we can support those in our community who are struggling.
We are now making a plea for help 😢 the demand for our food parcels is increasing …. People are struggling so much ….. nobody …. Should go without food 😢
Please please share this post .
We would be so grateful for any donations ❤️
Below is a list of the items we regularly include in our parcels .
AFTERMATH of devastating fire in Dewsbury that has destroyed dozens of businesses.
Extensive damage can be seen to the multiple industrial units after a fire ripped through the premises yesterday evening.
Mill Street East remains closed as investigations into the blaze on continue.
Two fire appliances remained at the scene throughout the day damping down the fireground which sent smoke billowing into the Kirklees skyline last night.
At its height, over 60 firefighters were tackling the blaze which started at around 5pm.
12 appliances from across West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue assisted in extinguishing the flames and bringing them under control.
Well done girls!A huge well done 👏 to our Under 11s Girls who played at the Batley Bulldogs Pink Weekend festival today. Winners of all their games but more importantly showed fantastic sportsmanship and dedication! Well done girls. #maroongirls ... See MoreSee Less
LARGE EMERGENCY response in Ossett overnight as firefighters battle chemical leak.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spent the night at the Kerry Food factory on Healey Road after chemicals were leaked from the site.
The fire service issued a warning to local residents -
“Residents in the Thornhill area of Dewsbury are being asked to keep all doors and windows closed. It’s as firefighters are dealing with a chemical spillage at Healey Mills in Ossett - the Thornhill area may be affected.”
Its comes after a large scale response from all three emergency services including the Hazardous Area Response attended the incident at around 630pm last night.
Appliances from Dewsbury, Ossett, Mirfield and Cleckheaton all attended the building on the Old Mill Yard.
The incident was stood down and handed back to the factory operators at around midnight.
Artist Emmeline North has completed a giant mural on the side of the Princess of Wales Precinct in Dewsbury – and has been overwhelmed by the public reaction.
We just wanted to take this opportunity to apologise to all of our regular customers if our usual standards haven't been met over the past few weeks and to explain some of the hurdles we're currently facing coming out of the pandemic.
When restrictions and lockdowns were first introduced last year our taxi industry was hit hard along with the hospitality trade which we work alongside. With no one allowed out our own essential drivers were left with a 75 percent drop in work.
During this very uncertain time and along with other operators throughout the UK we lost a lot of our drivers who were left to seek work elsewhere after such a decrease in their takings along with a large amount of our office staff who during a period of furlough were also able to secure employment elsewhere.
Then as the government announced our road out of lockdown and our local venues were finally allowed to open we have witnessed an unprecedented demand for journeys especially on evenings and weekends. This in turn with our reduced driver numbers has led to significant delays for our customers which we whole heartedly apologise for.
We've started a successful recruitment campaign in bringing back established and new drivers to the trade and we're working really hard behind the scenes to try and get things right for you guys, our bread and butter so to speak.
We also have more operators working at busy times allowing more accurate wait times to be given with our aim to prioritise all of our loyal and regular customers who have supported us throughout. You have no idea how grateful we are to you for continually sticking by us.
So please know that we are doing our best in putting things right to offer you guys our best possible service that you've come to expect from ourselves.
We can't thank you all enough for all your love, support and custom and can we say a massive, massive thank you to our drivers and office staff that have stuck by us throughout, your loyalty will never go unnoticed, sincerely from the management team at Abbey Swift Taxis. ... See MoreSee Less
Never had any issues with your company... always prompt & drivers pleasant
Abbey Swift Taxis your still the very best taxi service in Kirklees in my opinion no matter how many mistakes, disruptions or ect your still worth sticking with. ❤️🚕
We understand your position and frustration and feel for you and your drivers. We have had longer waits than expected but may I suggest you advise customers it's likely to be longer than normal.
The only problem I've had is when I booked and paid on card you charged me twice for one journey
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You guys have worked wonders throughout the pandemic icouldnt imagine how stressful its been
Using you guys since i moved up last year every single one of of your drivers and operaters have always been helful and pleasent so a massive thank you to you all
Id imagine my parnter would say the same🙌👏
never had any problems with you guys, always turn up quickly and very helpful and polite 🤗
Well I've never had a problem always prompt on arriving 👍
Never use anyone else ...drivers are friendly and chatty ❤
never had aproblem drivers always friendly thankyou
We've found you to be the most reliable taxi around thank you
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Sad news today as it is announced that Sarah Harding of Girls Aloud fame has died at the young age of just 39 following a battle with breast cancer. 🎗 Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sarah's family and friends and of course her former band mates. Rest in Peace Sarah.
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It's gonna be a busy one this weekend, download the app now for PRIORITY pick ups!
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Been using this lot on the abbey swift app but just been told by a driver abbey taxis is nothing to do with this page... start ringing abbeys on 01924501111
Carrying the hopes and dreams of a nation on their shoulders... Thank you to all the incredible athletes representing us at this year's Paraolympics 🇬🇧
A Yellow Thunderstorm warning has been issued for Kirklees this afternoon, with heavy rain forecast throughout the day. Have somewhere to be today? Never get left out in the rain again thanks to our app! 🚕
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13 hours ago
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There was a large police operation involving armed officers in the Ravensthorpe area of Dewsbury last night.
Witnesses say a number of people were detained by police at the property on Huddersfield Road.
We apologise for our customers who experienced some delays on that route yesterday, we believe the area is clear now and no delays expected today. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago
International Street artist Trafford Parsons is turning Dewsbury town centre into a gallery!
You might already have seen some of his art around Dewsbury town centre already, certainly brightens the area up! ... See MoreSee Less
How a Dewsbury artist is turning the town centre into an art gallery
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4 days ago
RIP BOYCIE 😢
The actor John Challis, most famous for his role as Boycie in Only Fools and Horses has passed away at the age of 79.
Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends along with those of England Striker Jimmy Greaves who also passed away today at the age of 81.
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4 days ago
A band of heavy and thundery showers is expected today, with a yellow weather warning issued for across West Yorkshire for later today! 😮
Don't get left out in the rain today! ☂️
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Urgent 12-hour thunder and rain warning issued across Yorkshire
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1 week ago
Devastating to hear about the foodbank been flooded 😔
We know first-hand what amazing the Cleckheaton Food Bank do, if anyone can donate anything, would be a great help to the many vulnerable people they serve!❗️❗️❗️Important message ❗️❗️❗️
As some of you may already be aware … on Thursday night we suffered flooding due to the heavy rainfall and storms .
The church hall and foodbank was flooded so bad that we lost a large amount of stock .
We had to throw so much away which obviously is awful for us .
We rely so much of donations to keep our costs down and to ensure we can support those in our community who are struggling.
We are now making a plea for help 😢 the demand for our food parcels is increasing …. People are struggling so much ….. nobody …. Should go without food 😢
Please please share this post .
We would be so grateful for any donations ❤️
Below is a list of the items we regularly include in our parcels .
❤️Tinned
Meat
Tomatoes
Beans
Ravioli
Spaghetti
Soup
Tuna
Fruit/rice pudding
Vegetables
❤️Packets
Rice
Pasta
Noodles
Biscuits
❤️Jars
Pasta sauce
Jam
long life milk
Fruit cordial
Tea coffee sugar
Salt
❤️Household / toiletries
Shampoo
Shower gel
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Washing powder
Washing up liquid
Bleach
Dishcloths
Sanitary products
These can be dropped off at the following locations .
🏚Cleckheaton Food bank
Central Methodist church Hall
Mortimer Street
Monday Wednesday or Friday
⏰Between 1.00pm and 2pm
🏚The Pavilion Tea Room - A Perfect Blend Yorkshire
Highmoor lane
Hartsead
⏰Please see their FB page for opening times .
🏚 The Surf Shack
Albion Street
Cleckheaton
BD19 3JD
⏰Please see their FB page for opening times .
Thank you
CFB team ❤️
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1 week ago
AFTERMATH of devastating fire in Dewsbury that has destroyed dozens of businesses.
Extensive damage can be seen to the multiple industrial units after a fire ripped through the premises yesterday evening.
Mill Street East remains closed as investigations into the blaze on continue.
Two fire appliances remained at the scene throughout the day damping down the fireground which sent smoke billowing into the Kirklees skyline last night.
At its height, over 60 firefighters were tackling the blaze which started at around 5pm.
12 appliances from across West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue assisted in extinguishing the flames and bringing them under control.
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Devastating it may have been done deliberately.
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2 weeks ago
Well done girls!A huge well done 👏 to our Under 11s Girls who played at the Batley Bulldogs Pink Weekend festival today. Winners of all their games but more importantly showed fantastic sportsmanship and dedication! Well done girls. #maroongirls ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago
Thinking of all the people who lost their lives and everyone affected by the horrific events on this day 20 years ago. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago
𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐓
LARGE EMERGENCY response in Ossett overnight as firefighters battle chemical leak.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spent the night at the Kerry Food factory on Healey Road after chemicals were leaked from the site.
The fire service issued a warning to local residents -
“Residents in the Thornhill area of Dewsbury are being asked to keep all doors and windows closed. It’s as firefighters are dealing with a chemical spillage at Healey Mills in Ossett - the Thornhill area may be affected.”
Its comes after a large scale response from all three emergency services including the Hazardous Area Response attended the incident at around 630pm last night.
Appliances from Dewsbury, Ossett, Mirfield and Cleckheaton all attended the building on the Old Mill Yard.
The incident was stood down and handed back to the factory operators at around midnight.
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2 weeks ago
Certainly brightens the place up, well done to the artist! 👏
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Artist creates giant mural on side of Dewsbury shopping centre
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2 weeks ago
WE'RE SORRY! ❤🤍🖤
We just wanted to take this opportunity to apologise to all of our regular customers if our usual standards haven't been met over the past few weeks and to explain some of the hurdles we're currently facing coming out of the pandemic.
When restrictions and lockdowns were first introduced last year our taxi industry was hit hard along with the hospitality trade which we work alongside. With no one allowed out our own essential drivers were left with a 75 percent drop in work.
During this very uncertain time and along with other operators throughout the UK we lost a lot of our drivers who were left to seek work elsewhere after such a decrease in their takings along with a large amount of our office staff who during a period of furlough were also able to secure employment elsewhere.
Then as the government announced our road out of lockdown and our local venues were finally allowed to open we have witnessed an unprecedented demand for journeys especially on evenings and weekends. This in turn with our reduced driver numbers has led to significant delays for our customers which we whole heartedly apologise for.
We've started a successful recruitment campaign in bringing back established and new drivers to the trade and we're working really hard behind the scenes to try and get things right for you guys, our bread and butter so to speak.
We also have more operators working at busy times allowing more accurate wait times to be given with our aim to prioritise all of our loyal and regular customers who have supported us throughout. You have no idea how grateful we are to you for continually sticking by us.
So please know that we are doing our best in putting things right to offer you guys our best possible service that you've come to expect from ourselves.
We can't thank you all enough for all your love, support and custom and can we say a massive, massive thank you to our drivers and office staff that have stuck by us throughout, your loyalty will never go unnoticed, sincerely from the management team at Abbey Swift Taxis. ... See MoreSee Less
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Never had any issues with your company... always prompt & drivers pleasant
Abbey Swift Taxis your still the very best taxi service in Kirklees in my opinion no matter how many mistakes, disruptions or ect your still worth sticking with. ❤️🚕
We understand your position and frustration and feel for you and your drivers. We have had longer waits than expected but may I suggest you advise customers it's likely to be longer than normal.
The only problem I've had is when I booked and paid on card you charged me twice for one journey
Abbey Swift Taxis You guys have worked wonders throughout the pandemic icouldnt imagine how stressful its been Using you guys since i moved up last year every single one of of your drivers and operaters have always been helful and pleasent so a massive thank you to you all Id imagine my parnter would say the same🙌👏
never had any problems with you guys, always turn up quickly and very helpful and polite 🤗
Well I've never had a problem always prompt on arriving 👍
Never use anyone else ...drivers are friendly and chatty ❤
never had aproblem drivers always friendly thankyou
We've found you to be the most reliable taxi around thank you
Been using this lot on the abbey swift app but just been told by a driver abbey taxis is nothing to do with this page... start ringing abbeys on 01924501111
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Abbey Swift Taxis
3 weeks ago
REST IN PEACE SARAH 💔
Sad news today as it is announced that Sarah Harding of Girls Aloud fame has died at the young age of just 39 following a battle with breast cancer. 🎗
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sarah's family and friends and of course her former band mates.
Rest in Peace Sarah.
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Aw so sad...
So so sad x
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3 weeks ago
𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
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3 weeks ago
𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋! 🚸
Sending love and best wishes to the kids going back to school 🎒
Do what you can and try your best, but remember your mental health and happiness are more important than school grades.
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3 weeks ago
𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄! 🍂
The official start of Autumn is almost upon us! 🌳
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3 weeks ago
𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐌 𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇?
A Dewsbury resident has criticised public transport in Yorkshire.
What do you make of the Public Transport in Yorkshire? Is it really that abysmal?
Need a ride? For a RELIABLE and cost-effective solution, book with Abbey Swift Taxis
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4 weeks ago
𝐃𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐘 𝐖𝐀𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 📷
A great shot this morning of the War Memorial at Crow Nest Park, been standing there since 1924!
The monument lists the names of the local Men who gave their lives in World War 1.
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4 weeks ago
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4 weeks ago
LET THE GAMES BEGIN 🏅
Carrying the hopes and dreams of a nation on their shoulders... Thank you to all the incredible athletes representing us at this year's Paraolympics 🇬🇧
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1 month ago
YELLOW WEATHER WARNING FOR YORKSHIRE ⛈️
A Yellow Thunderstorm warning has been issued for Kirklees this afternoon, with heavy rain forecast throughout the day.
Have somewhere to be today? Never get left out in the rain again thanks to our app! 🚕
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Epic thunderstorms with lightning, hail and rain set to hit
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