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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Raymond Kay jailed over Bradford woman's 1994 murder
Raymond Kay has been jailed over Amy Shepherd's murder at a sheltered housing complex in 1994.
Why are post boxes being painted blue?
Blue boxes have appeared in Southampton, Nottingham and Taunton, all venues in the Cricket World Cup
Hannah Barker: Police find missing woman
Hannah Barker, who was picked up by officers hours before she was reported missing, has been found.
Huddersfield grooming gang members guilty of further offences
Mohammed Akram and Usman Khalid are found guilty of abusing a 12-year-old girl from Huddersfield.
Roundhay Park: Plans for 80,000 Ed Sheeran concert capacity approved
Roundhay Park quadruples its capacity ahead of two huge summer gigs by the pop star.
The mixed-ability boxing group helping disabled people train
A mixed-ability boxing class in Bradford is helping disabled people train.
Cleethorpes beach death: Gary Simpson identified
The body of Gary Simpson, 49, from Leeds was discovered by a member of the public on Friday.
Jamie Brown death: Murder accused 'watched stabbing videos'
Jamie Brown was stabbed to death at a Halloween party by a rival group of teenage boys, jurors hear.
Police hunt Leeds bare-chested ambulance jumping man
The man jumped on the car outside Bramley Ambulance Station at about 23:30 on Tuesday 14 May.
Pet skunk Pongo helps Wakefield nurse's anxiety
Pongo is Paula Bevill's emotional support animal and helps ease her anxiety when in public.
Strike vote over NHS 'privatisation' plan in Bradford
Porters, cleaners and other staff face being transferred to a new subsidiary company.
UK knife crime: The first 100 fatal stabbings of 2019
The BBC has tracked the killings to uncover the stories of those who have lost their lives.
Waterfall images offer solace for photographer after family illness
John Arnison started his photographic project in 2004 after his mother died from breast cancer.
Kelepi Tanginoa joins Wakefield Trinity on deal until end of 2021
Wakefield Trinity secure the signing of versatile middle and back row Kelepi Tanginoa on a deal until the end of 2021.
Jesse Sene-Lefao: Castleford Tigers grant forward leave to return to Australia
Castleford Tigers allow forward Jesse Sene-Lefao to return to Australia indefinitely on compassionate grounds.
Josh Bainbridge: Jersey Reds sign Yorkshire Carnegie forward
Jersey Reds sign back-row forward Josh Bainbridge from Championship rivals Yorkshire Carnegie.
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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National News Headlines
Aron Kato: Missing Newham man seen being bundled into car
Aron Kato was last seen being forced into a dark-coloured BMW in east London last month.
Ex-JLS star's tour manager 'tried to start threesome'
Jamien Nagadhana, who was also JLS star Oritse Williams' driver, denies sexual assault.
Why are post boxes being painted blue?
Blue boxes have appeared in Southampton, Nottingham and Taunton, all venues in the Cricket World Cup
Redbubble slammed for selling 'Allah' miniskirts
The miniskirts and other clothing for sale online are branded "disrespectful" and "offensive".
Birmingham LGBT lessons 'not age appropriate' - MP
Roger Godsiff, Hall Green MP, says the lessons should be left until children are six or seven.
Cemeren Yilmaz: Four jailed for Snapchat gang murder
Cemeren Yilmaz was filmed as he lay dying after being stabbed and attacked with a hammer.
Swindon 'ram-death victim let out blood-curdling scream'
Dario Carboni is accused of deliberately running over Kenneth Kiley after the pair had a crash.
Boy arrested after girl, 12, raped in Sheffield woods
The attack happened in woodland in Sheffield in the early hours of Sunday, police say.
Manchester children's charity Umbrella Ball 'did not pay out'
A Manchester ball in aid of two children's charities failed to pay any money, the BBC can reveal.
Dead James Bond extra Eric Michels 'targeted on Grindr'
Businessman Eric Michels, who died last August, appeared in James Bond movie Skyfall.
Market Deeping Railway Club vandalism: 'Time lost' for rebuild
More than £84,000 has been donated after a model railway club's show was wrecked by vandals.
Pep Guardiola gets lift from Manchester City fan
Mark Hilton "didn't play it cool" as he got to drive his hero home after the victory parade.
Source: BBC News
