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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Station to close for 30 days for route upgrade
No trains will run through Huddersfield railway station between 30 August and 29 September.
'I'm one of the last craftsmen in the UK still making cricket bats'
Ian Sampson has been handmaking bats for all levels of cricketer for more than 50 years.
Plans to convert former church into 15 flats
Ebenezer Methodist Church has been vacant since 2011, when it was used as a community hall.
Brook given special status to save rare crayfish
Jerusalem Farm is home to one of the county's last remaining populations of white-clawed crayfish.
Back-to-back life on city's streets caught on camera
Photographer Ricky Adam says the red brick terraces of Leeds are "amazing" to capture on camera.
Stately home restoration shows life 'downstairs'
The Butler's Pantry at Temple Newsam House in Leeds has been restored and opened to the public.
The best spring birdwatching spots in Yorkshire
Some species return to Yorkshire in April after spending the winter in Africa.
Rail passengers warned over Easter travel changes
Services between Leeds and York and some trans-Pennine routes will be affected by engineering works.
Cheeseboard origins discovered in Tudor manuscript
The manuscript was unknown until it was bought by the University of Leeds at auction in 2023.
'Jousters around the world aim to get to this tournament'
Top jousters from Germany, the USA and the UK will compete in the four-day tournament in Leeds.
'Dubai chocolate trend has given my business a boost'
Ollie Morris, from Leeds, spent the Covid lockdown learning his craft and now runs his own business.
McDonald's plans for former pub set to be rejected
McDonald's plans to knock down the Old Red Lion in Whinmoor are to be blocked by Leeds City Council.
Attempted murder inquiry launched after man shot
A man in his twenties was seriously injured during an incident in a Bradford car park, police say.
EV charging for Grade I listed building's grounds
The National Trust has been granted planning permission to make a number of changes to the car park.
Cathedral loom to weave tapestry of city's story
People are being invited to help create the tapestry as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
More men to be encouraged to use city's libraries
Bradford Council's draft library strategy says men make up only a third of members.
Football tournament remembers fire tragedy victims
The annual event commemorates the 56 people who died in the Bradford City fire disaster in May 1985.
Leeds YouTube star reveals double stroke
Danny Malin is known for his videos rating takeaway food.
West Yorkshire waterfall for sale
The 20ft 'hidden valley' waterfall in Goit Stock Wood, Bingley is available for purchase.
Radio 2 Loves Brass!
Tony Blackburn looks back to an incredible music story in Bradford's history!
Bantam of the Opera
Former Bradford City player & manager Chris Kamara finds himself fronting a new campaign.
Les Misérables is finally letting the people sing
For years local groups weren't allowed to perform the musical, now they can.
Durham have edge against Yorkshire at Riverside
Durham reduce Yorkshire to 132-4 at close of play at the Riverside, a lead of only 12 runs with six wickets remaining.
Huddersfield sack sporting director Cartwright
Huddersfield Town sack Mark Cartwright as sporting director after less than two years in the role.
Five-try Leeds cruise past winless Huddersfield
Leeds Rhinos run in five tries to comfortably see off Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Giants at Headingley and move fifth in Super League.
EFL Preview: Burnley and Leeds hope to clinch promotion
The second part of an Easter weekend double bill could answer a few big questions, with both Burnley and Leeds hoping to book Premier League returns.
Station to close for 30 days for route upgrade
No trains will run through Huddersfield railway station between 30 August and 29 September.
Plans to convert former church into 15 flats
Ebenezer Methodist Church has been vacant since 2011, when it was used as a community hall.
'I'm one of the last craftsmen in the UK still making cricket bats'
Ian Sampson has been handmaking bats for all levels of cricketer for more than 50 years.
Brook given special status to save rare crayfish
Jerusalem Farm is home to one of the county's last remaining populations of white-clawed crayfish.
Back-to-back life on city's streets caught on camera
Photographer Ricky Adam says the red brick terraces of Leeds are "amazing" to capture on camera.
Stately home restoration shows life 'downstairs'
The Butler's Pantry at Temple Newsam House in Leeds has been restored and opened to the public.
The best spring birdwatching spots in Yorkshire
Some species return to Yorkshire in April after spending the winter in Africa.
'I mourned my theatre career but found my calling'
Theatre workers reflect on how their lives have changed five years after lockdown closed venues.
'Steel and resilience' got job done at Oxford - Farke
Manager Daniel Farke praises the defensive performance of his team in winning at Oxford United to move ever closer to promotion.
Lino drop-goal gives Wakefield win over Castleford
Watch highlights as Wakefield come from 12-0 down and score a late drop-goal to secure narrow Super League win over Castleford Tigers.
Five-try Leeds cruise past winless Huddersfield
Leeds Rhinos run in five tries to comfortably see off Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Giants at Headingley and move fifth in Super League.
Huddersfield sack sporting director Cartwright
Huddersfield Town sack Mark Cartwright as sporting director after less than two years in the role.
Rail passengers warned over Easter travel changes
Services between Leeds and York and some trans-Pennine routes will be affected by engineering works.
Cheeseboard origins discovered in Tudor manuscript
The manuscript was unknown until it was bought by the University of Leeds at auction in 2023.
'Dubai chocolate trend has given my business a boost'
Ollie Morris, from Leeds, spent the Covid lockdown learning his craft and now runs his own business.
'Jousters around the world aim to get to this tournament'
Top jousters from Germany, the USA and the UK will compete in the four-day tournament in Leeds.
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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Husband 'watched in horror' as wife killed on golf course
Suzanne Cherry, 62, died after she was struck by a van which had been involved in a police pursuit.
Murder charge after man dies from being hit by car
The family of Martin O'Donovan say the death of their much-loved son, uncle and brother is cruel.
Major factory blaze leads to power cut at 380 homes
More than 75 firefighters have been tackling the Sparkhill fire and crews will be there all night.
Home secretary calls damage to statues disgraceful
Graffiti is found on seven statues of historic figures in Parliament Square following a trans rights protest.
Bikers' tributes to couple killed in cable car crash
Elaine and Graeme Winn, from Market Harborough, were killed in a cable car crash in Italy.
Two murder arrests after fatal street stabbing
The two suspects remain in custody after a 59-year-old man died in Bulwell, police say.
Man takes old Land Rover on 4,000-mile coast trip
Agricultural engineer Derek Hernaman raised £12,000 for charity on his grand journey.
Arrests made after Easter illegal rave shut down
Sussex Police says it was alerted to an unlicensed music event in Charlton Wood, near Chichester.
Murder investigation after woman stabbed
The victim, 45, was declared dead at the scene, despite efforts of emergency services, police say.
Collector's 30,000 vinyl records up for auction
The sale, run by Surrey auctioneers Ewbank's, is being held on Wednesday and Thursday.
Flare 'emergency' was part of gender reveal party
The pink flare was fired from a boat on the Tyne to reveal the gender of an expectant couple's baby.
Sikh community celebrates Vaisakhi
Thousands of people are celebrating one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar.
Source: BBC News
