Kirklees Local TV

18/06/2026

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How can waterways become spaces of healing, wellbeing, and inclusion for everyone?

In this episode of the African Descendants Forum, host Dr Milton Brown speaks with Carol Burrell, Community Wellbeing Coordinator at the Canal & River Trust in Nottingham.

Carol shares how she is helping to reconnect communities with local waterways through innovative programmes that promote physical activity, mental wellbeing, confidence, and community engagement.

Canal & River Trust National Trust The Ramblers Fields In Trust Outdoor Swimming Society Sport England CIMSPA

17/06/2026

Drivers across West Yorkshire are being urged to choose alcohol-free options or make alternative travel arrangements if they plan to drink while watching this summer’s World Cup.

West Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime

Road safety campaign highlights dangers of drink-driving ahead of England’s opening match

16/06/2026

Windrush history is British history.

Too often, the story of African Caribbean communities in Britain is told as beginning with the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush in 1948. In reality, people of African and Caribbean heritage had been living, working, serving and helping to shape Britain for centuries before Windrush.

For many years, KLTV has been preserving and sharing the stories of the Windrush Generation and their descendants across Huddersfield, Kirklees and West Yorkshire. These histories are a vital part of our local heritage and deserve to be remembered, celebrated and passed on to future generations.

The Windrush On Tour 2026 Tapestry brings together the people, places, organisations and events that have shaped the African Caribbean experience in Huddersfield and Kirklees. It is a powerful community record of resilience, contribution, culture and legacy.

On 22 June, alongside the Huddersfield Seventh-Day Adventist Church, we will be proudly unveiling the tapestry to the local community as part of our Windrush commemorations. This special moment marks the beginning of the tapestry’s journey and celebrates the generations whose stories helped shape our town and region.

The tapestry will be available for public viewing later this summer, with details of exhibition venues and dates to be announced soon. Keep an eye on our channels for updates on where you can experience this unique piece of local Windrush history.

For now, check out this preview of some of the history that will be on display! How many different aspects of history can you name? Let us know in the comments!

We also want the community to help shape the project. Have your say by completing our survey and sharing the people, places and stories you believe should be represented.

📋 Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqLY5v_onjW5b0_J38_Ncx2SwMriCPvcopbLQo4-FjNI7I6A/viewform

Thank you for helping us preserve, celebrate and share the Windrush legacy in Huddersfield and beyond.

15/06/2026

KLTV met with Huddersfield-based contemporary artist Aurora Foulds to discuss her latest exhibition, innate, which was recently hosted at The Media Centre in Huddersfield.

A recent Contemporary Art & Illustration graduate, Aurora is known for her striking monochrome mixed-media and ink paintings. Her work is deeply influenced by her unique sensory experiences, social structures, and the interconnected relationship between people and nature.

In this interview, Aurora talks about the inspiration behind innate, an exhibition that brings together new works, archived pieces, and works in progress, offering a fascinating insight into her artistic journey and creative process.

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Creative Kirklees

12/06/2026

Communities across West Yorkshire are being encouraged to strengthen their emergency preparedness following the launch of a new planning tool designed to help local groups respond more effectively to major incidents and disruptions.

Communities across West Yorkshire are being encouraged to strengthen their emergency preparedness following the launch of a new planning tool designed to help local groups respond more effectively to major incidents and disruptions.

09/06/2026

As excitement builds ahead of the World Cup, the charity Crimestoppers is urging the public to help tackle domestic abuse by recognising the warning signs and sharing information anonymously.

As excitement builds ahead of the World Cup, the charity Crimestoppers is urging the public to help tackle domestic abuse by recognising the warning signs and sharing information anonymously.

08/06/2026

People across Huddersfield are being invited to help decide the name of a major new public square taking shape in the heart of the town centre.

People across Huddersfield are being invited to help decide the name of a major new public square taking shape in the heart of the town centre.

06/06/2026

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In this fascinating veteran interview, Wendy Davenport shares her remarkable journey from a working-class childhood in Yorkshire to serving as a military nurse in the British Army during the 1960s.

Joining the Army in 1961 at just 18 years old, Wendy recalls her basic training, nursing career, overseas posting to Singapore, and experiences caring for patients during a pivotal period in British military history.

Wendy's story provides a unique perspective on military nursing, overseas service, and the opportunities and challenges faced by women in uniform during a transformative period in British history.

Her memories offer an important contribution to preserving the experiences of veterans whose stories deserve to be remembered and shared with future generations.

If you enjoyed this interview, please like, comment and subscribe to help preserve and share the stories of our veterans.



SSAFA West Yorkshire Army Benevolent Fund

05/06/2026

KLTV visited Shepley Bridge Marina in Mirfield to meet some of the incredible team behind Safe Anchor Trust, an award-winning local charity that has been transforming lives through access to the waterways since 1995.

For 30 years, Safe Anchor Trust has provided opportunities for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups to experience the wellbeing, inclusion and confidence that canal boating can bring. Run and managed by over 100 dedicated volunteers, the charity continues to make a lasting difference across the community.

In November 2025, Safe Anchor Trust was honoured with the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest national recognition for volunteer-led organisations in the UK and often described as the MBE for volunteer groups.