Birkby News Express

19/04/2026

LATEST Major fire hits industrial unit on Leeds Road in Huddersfield

Fire crews are tackling a large blaze at an industrial unit on Leeds Road in the HD1 area of Huddersfield.

Fifteen fire appliances and two aerials are at the scene.

Please avoid the area if possible.

05/04/2026

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised an incredible £5,160 for charity through our Dates & Cakes sales this year! Every purchase, share, and kind word has helped make a real difference.

May you all be rewarded for your kindness and support 🤲

15/02/2026

🚨LIVE: Man up pylon near Brighouse Sainsbury’s causes power cut to 22,000 homes.

01/02/2026

🌙 Ramadan Is Nearly Here – Buy Your Tin Today in store at Birkby News, HD22UN.

🎁 Introducing the New 2026 Design: Dates for Orphans
Celebrate Ramadan with our beautifully designed tins, filled with the finest ethically sourced Medjoul Dates.

🤍 100% of Profits Go to Charity
Buying the Dates for Orphans tin supports education, food, and long-term care for orphans worldwide. Inspired by the Islamic value of Ḥubb (love), this tin transforms compassion into protection — turning faith into meaningful action for those most in need.

🎨 Tin Design by Alia Islam (.islamicart)

🎉 The Perfect Gift for Ramadan – Taste the sweetness. Make a difference.

Cash Only, £10 a tin. Whilst stocks last

26/01/2026

*Dates for Charity*

Now available at BirkbyNews, HD2 2UN

Various designs available £10 a box
*Cash only*

All Proceeds to Charity
Onenation.org

24/12/2025

26/11/2025

St John’s Road closed this morning… 🚓

17/11/2025

*Warm up with a warm drink this week for just £1 at BirkbyNews*

100% Arabica Coffee

Hot Chocolate

Latte

Mocha

Cappuccino

10/10/2025

Enjoy your favourite Rijo42 coffee on the go! Tag a friend to enter our giveaway — both you and your friend could win a free cup of freshly ground bean-to-cup coffee. Winner announced Monday 13th October. Don’t miss out — enter now for your chance to share a perfect brew!

10/10/2025

Freshly Ground Coffees now available at BirkbyNews. 100% Arabica coffee beans. From Americanos, Deluxe Hot Chocolates to Lattes. Your favourite coffee is now available ready to go!

07/10/2025

Did you know we take RoyalMail Parcels too! We’re proud to be one of the selected Collect+ ParcelShops.