West Yorkshire
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Wetherby Young Offender Institute the worst in UK for violence, stats show
A judge recently labelled the prison as “the Wild West”
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WATCH: Teen driver crashes after 90mph police chase causing £10,000 damage
Video footage released by West Yorkshire Police shows the Audi speeding through streets.
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This Audi was stopped for speeding - then police found something else was wrong
West Yorkshire Police said officers clocked the car travelling at excess speed on Midland Road before pulling the vehicle over.
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Police officer guilty of sexually assaulting 3 women at York nightclub
A police officer has been found guilty of groping three women at a York nightclub.
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Police seize 15 Leeds e-bikes in immigration crime crackdown
Police have seized 15 e-bikes in Leeds as part of a crackdown on organised immigration crime across West Yorkshire.
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Felix Balshaw: How the son of an English rugby legend represents France
Felix Balshaw is the son of an English Rugby World Cup winner - but is representing France as he climbs the world tennis rankings.
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Police dog helps catch suspected burglar following break-in at property in Harrogate
Police dog helps catch suspected burglar following Harrogate break-in
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Bradford Business Fair puts local businesses in the spotlight
BUSINESSES gathered for a day of networking, workshops and support
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New interim chief executive of West Yorkshire Combined Authority named
He will take on the role from November 2, following a handover with outgoing chief executive Ben Still.
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Corridor care is a problem that is not going away in the NHS - Jayne Dowle
Our local hospital’s A&E department recorded its busiest day ever earlier this month, with a total of 450 people attending, setting a new daily record. And this is only October, the start of autumn, not the depths of winter.
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6 arrested in major immigration crime crackdown across Yorkshire
Six people were arrested in connection with organised immigration, fraud, and other offences.
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From Middlesbrough to Tokyo and Texas - pop star Loren Heat's remarkable rise
On the back of their newest single, Loren Heat discusses their North East roots, Middlesbrough’s struggling queer scene and their performances in Japan and Texas' SXSW festival.
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Bradford University helps secure £9m space facility
A £9 MILLION investment is fuelling the launch of a major new space technology facility in West Yorkshire
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Police seize 59 nitrous oxide canisters and illegal vapes worth £2,000 in raid
Officers forced entry into the building and recovered 59 nitrous oxide canisters, six boxes of suspected steroids, and illegal cigarettes and vapes worth an estimated £2,000.
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Recognise any of these faces? Police say do NOT approach them - here's why
The images are taken from CCTV camera footage and may show suspects or witnesses officers wish to speak to.
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Firefighter rushed to hospital after major response to house fire - what we know
A firefighter was taken to hospital after a major blaze at a derelict house on Apsley Crescent, Bradford, on October 21. Five fire engines attended.
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Young man injured after car overturns at busy junction in Bradford district
A 21-year-old man suffered injuries as a result of the incident.
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Family friend discovered 'Uncle Baz' had died on 35th birthday
The force said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
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Former West Yorkshire Police officer admits child sex offences
Zachary Haile pleaded guilty to possessing indecent photographs of a child and engaging in sexual communication with a child
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Flooding picture brandished at meeting - but new homes near village pub get go-ahead
AT LEAST seven new homes have been approved next to a West Yorkshire village pub despite flooding fears from residents – as long as drainage is improved by the developer.
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No surprise and lasting anger: families of people who died in care homes react to Covid inquiry report
Relatives recount distress and loneliness their loved ones went through in pandemic as a result of isolation policy
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New interim chief exec to take over at West Yorkshire Combined Authority
An experienced local government and regeneration figure is set to become interim chief executive officer at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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New viaducts could be built for new Bradford Interchange station, says Transport Minister
New viaducts may need to be built in Bradford if the planned new rail station at Bradford Interchange is to be a through station, according to the Secretary of State for Transport.
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Youths seen 'throwing food at passing cars and people' in this town centre
A local resident said youths had been throwing food from a nearby churchyard.
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WATCH - Man, 21, arrested after losing wheel in police chase
A 21-year-old driver who led North Yorkshire Police on an early-morning Knottingley chase has been charged with multiple offences.
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Man, 45, charged with burglary and driving whilst disqualified in North Yorkshire
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Harrogate.
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Man, 45, charged with burglary and driving whilst disqualified in North Yorkshire
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Harrogate.
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WATCH - Man, 21, arrested after losing wheel in police chase
A 21-year-old driver who led North Yorkshire Police on an early-morning Knottingley chase has been charged with multiple offences.
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Man charged after suspected burglary on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate
A 45-year-old man has been charged with burglary and driving while disqualified after police stopped a van attempting to leave premises on Knaresborough Road
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority appoints interim CEO amid devolution drive
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is set to appoint Mike Palin as an interim chief executive, while it searches for a permanent successor to Ben Still.
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Honley Male Voice Choir: Marking 90 years with commemorative rehearsal
MEMBERS of a Yorkshire male voice choir are preparing for a special commemorative rehearsal at the venue where their group first practised 90 years ago.
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Pudsey bus station serious sexual assault investigation - man in custody
A police scene remains in place at Pudsey bus station after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted
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Last Word: Is there also such a thing as an olfactory illusion? (part 4)
This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to say
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Police investigate serious sexual assault report at bus station - man arrested
Officers remain at the scene today as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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West Yorkshire's Tom took a big risk in Bake Off's dessert week - did it pay off?
West Yorkshire baker Tom took on more than any other contestant in Bake Off's dessert week. Find out if his four-dessert gamble paid off.
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Thousands worth of 'stolen' LEGO, chocolate and alcohol found - three arrested
Lego, chocolate, and booze are among the 'stolen' items that were found in a car pulled over by police in East Yorkshire,
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Starving dog abandoned in pitch black cellar tried to eat leaves and rubbish
A West Yorkshire man has been banned for life from keeping animals after his starving dog was found locked in a cellar.
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Three cars caught going wrong way down A66 months after fatal crash
Cleveland Police said the car collided with street furniture and drove the wrong way on the A66
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100 people arrested thanks to live facial recognition
Police have made their 100th arrest using live facial recognition technology.
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Tumble dryer warning for 1.6 million machines after blaze killed two
The specific type of tumble dryer may ‘burn almost completely’ if a fire starts, making it hard for experts to find a fault
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Thousands worth of 'stolen' LEGO, chocolate and alcohol found - three arrested
Lego, chocolate, and booze are among the 'stolen' items that were found in a car pulled over by police in East Yorkshire,
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Tumble dryer safety fears raised by coroner after death of father and daughter
A coroner has raised concerns about the safety of a Hoover tumble dryer following the death of a father and his nine-year-old daughter in a fire.
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West Yorkshire campaign puts young people at the heart of tackling violence
A CREATIVE campaign led by young people is aiming to tackle serious violence across West Yorkshire
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CCTV image released as concern grows for missing man last seen in Bradford
West Yorkshire Police said recent enquiries had uncovered a new sighting of Gareth, captured on CCTV at Bradford Interchange.
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Tumble dryer safety fears raised by coroner after death of father and daughter
“The above raises concerns that unless the model… and any wider product safety implications are further examined, circumstances creating a risk of future deaths may continue. “
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Bradford College marks T Levels Week with practical pathways for school leavers
Bradford College is preparing to mark national T Levels Week from 19 to 23 October 2026, showcasing how technical education is shaping the career prospects of young people across West Yorkshire.
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'Our daughter was left untreated for 55 hours' - Baby died amid hospital neglect
“Unfortunately, as our daughter had been left untreated for 55 hours, it was too late to save our darling girl.”
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Police officer ‘sexually assaulted three women at York nightclub’
A police officer has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting three women at a York nightclub. Martin Brough, 44, is alleged to have sexually touched the women in separate incidents on the dance floor at Pop World in December 2024, York...
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Two men rushed to hospital after 'industrial accident' at Leeds unit
The men were seriously hurt
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Three cars in a week seen going wrong way down roads in area of fatal A66 crash
Police have dealt with three incidents in a week of cars driving the wrong way on major A-roads in the area where seven people died in a head-on crash in August.