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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Girl entered reservoir while on family walk - inquest
Qudsiyah Mahmood, 13, drowned at Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden in May, an inquest hears.
University celebrates 'inspirational' sport alumni
Among the 37 athletes celebrated are triathlete Alistair Brownlee and weightlifter Emily Campbell.
Council to shut 18 children's centres in shake-up
Leeds City Council says some of the centres are underused due to falling birth rates.
Man killed when car hit tree named by police
The driver's family say they are "devastated at the loss of a wonderful man".
What is the future of the stalled White Rose train station?
The White Rose Station in Leeds has been in limbo since contractors walked off the site in 2024.
Cardiac arrest survivor urges others to learn CPR
Steve Shaw, 68, collapsed while cycling in Marsden and was saved by off-duty paramedics.
Road improvements to be scaled back due to cost
A report suggests the costs of a road improvement project are scaled back by more than £4m.
Pair's three-legged challenge for Children in Need
Lindsey Burrow and BBC Look North's Amy Garcia will walk 30 miles across Yorkshire for the charity.
Coroner's fears over police first aid training
A West Yorkshire coroner says she has " significant concerns" over training received by officers.
Prisoner bailed over schoolgirl's 1994 murder
Lindsay Rimer, 13, was found dead five months after she went missing from Hebden Bridge in 1994.
Long-running roadworks aim to finish by Christmas
The maintenance work on a stretch of the A1 and A1(M) started in February 2023.
'E-bikes are a fatality waiting to happen'
Councillors in Leeds are considering imposing restrictions on bikes and e-bikes on Briggate.
Shopping centre run by receiver for three years
Bradford's Broadway shopping centre has been put up for sale with an asking price of £74m.
'Social media predator' sent thousands of messages
Christian Sollitt was found guilty of sexual offences after travelling to Grimsby to meet girl.
Bradford replace Salford in Super League for 2026
Bradford Bulls are promoted to Super League for 2026 and will replace Salford Red Devils after they were awarded a higher Grade B status under the sport's grading system.
Road improvements to be scaled back due to cost
A report suggests the costs of a road improvement project are scaled back by more than £4m.
Pair's three-legged challenge for Children in Need
Lindsey Burrow and BBC Look North's Amy Garcia will walk 30 miles across Yorkshire for the charity.
Bradford factory smell: ?It just has to stop?
Reporter Charles Heslett went along to Bradford to sniff out the problem.
Bob Mortimer: I want to fish in Leeds
Comedian Bob Mortimer chats to Rima Ahmed about his desire to fish in Leeds. Image: BBC
Alan Bennett's "Love letter to Yorkshire"
Kat Cowan speaks to Jo Schofield from Screen Yorkshire about his new film 'The Choral'.
Hidden West Yorkshire
The Bingley Arms is said to date back to 953 AD.
Bradford replace Salford in Super League for 2026
Bradford Bulls are promoted to Super League for 2026 and will replace Salford Red Devils after they were awarded a higher Grade B status under the sport's grading system.
Who are the contenders for 2026 Super League place?
Before this week's announcement on who will form an expanded 14-team Super League, who are the contenders for a spot in 2026?
Forest Green to visit Wilshere's Luton in FA Cup
Robbie Savage's Forest Green Rovers will visit Jack Wilshere's Luton Town in the FA Cup first round.
Tigers bring in winger McIntosh from Leigh
Castleford Tigers sign Leigh Leopards winger Darnell McIntosh on a two-year deal.
Blowing whistle on racism killed my career - Burrell
Former England centre Luther Burrell believes clubs were put off hiring him after he went public to reveal racist abuse he suffered during his time at Newcastle.
Prop Mustapha released by Castleford
Castleford Tigers prop Muizz Mustapha is released early from his contract with the Super League club to "pursue other playing opportunities".
National League delays kick-offs in aid of 3UP bid
All National League games will kick off three minutes late on 15 November, supporting the league's 3UP campaign which is seeking an extra promotion place to the EFL.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Bradford face Aston Villa in semi
Bradford's reward for knocking Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup is a semi-final against Aston Villa, while Chelsea take on Swansea.
Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Chelsea come from a goal down to thrash Leeds at Elland Road and qualify for the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Brentford 4-2 Bradford
Marcello Trotta scores twice as Brentford become the first side to beat Bradford in a cup game this season.
Wycombe v Bradford
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Wycombe and Bradford in League Two.
Lee given three-match suspension
Huddersfield striker Alan Lee is given a three-match ban for violent conduct in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Hull.
Bakke tips Leeds to push Chelsea
Ex-Leeds midfielder Eirik Bakke believes they have a chance against a "jet-lagged" Chelsea in the League Cup.
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Mum guilty of murdering five-year-old son
Claire Button sobs in the dock as a jury finds her guilty of murdering Year 1 pupil Lincoln.
'I was in tears after neighbour dug up my land'
Andrea Marland says she was left "shaking and angry" after a neighbour dug away part of the riverbank.
Footballer Said Benrahma fined over dog attack
The footballer is fined £12,000 after his dogs attacked a golden retriever in 2023.
Daughter's sweets demand leads to £524k lottery win
Valdet Bujupi says giving in to his daughter's sweet tooth led to him buying a winning ticket.
Three men charged with Brighton beach rape
Sussex Police say the suspects are due to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Inquest opened into Hatton death
An inquest into the death of boxer Ricky Hatton is opened and adjourned.
'Storm Amy stranded our wedding guests but Yorkshire spirit won'
Residents come to the rescue as floods threaten to scupper a Yorkshire Dales wedding.
Omaze house winners to get keys as planning row ends
Councillors give retrospective approval for unauthorised work on the £6m raffle prize.
Mother sentenced for helping footballer's killer
Jahzeen Carpenter gets a two-year suspended sentence after Cody Fisher's murder in Birmingham.
Jhoots Pharmacies could lose NHS rights, MPs told
Some pharmacies are closing without notice or failing to pay staff, the House of Commons hears.
Former MP suspects he has been spied on by China
Tim Loughton says he is still sanctioned by China despite no longer being an MP.
Delight over reported sighting of orca calf in pod
Two female Iberian orcas are seen off the Isles of Scilly with an unidentified new addition.
Source: BBC News
