Local News from Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

Local Huddersfield Charity is given funding to buy special bikes

A local cycling charity received funding from a construction firm to buy accessible bikes. This includes 4 wheeled bikes as well as tricycles which allow for those with disabilities to take part in sessions.
Programme set out to reform Huddersfield Market

The council are creating a new market space in Huddersfield.
Routes across Yorkshire disrupted due to TransPennine route upgrades

TransPennine route upgrades cause disruptions for those travelling in Yorkshire.
UK Government set out to ban social media for under 16’s

Keir Starmer announced his plans to ban social media for under 16’s.
Yorkshire Water launches free water safety lessons after recent drownings

Yorkshire water has created classes for children, to prevent the number of open water deaths.

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