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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
'Stone thieves are stealing our street's history'
Thieves have been ripping up centuries-old Yorkshire stone, leaving residents calling for help.
Kevin Sinfield completes ultramarathon challenge
The former Leeds Rhinos rugby star completes seven ultramarathons in seven days for MND charities.
The Christmas lights that inspired Blackpool
Heckmondwike is celebrating 149 years of its festive display.
'After 51 years as a nurse, I will miss my patients the most'
Carol Wilkins says the biggest change she has seen in her career is watching robots perform surgery.
Carnivals to Christmas lights: Yorkshire stories to make you smile
Across Yorkshire people are doing amazing things every day of the week - find out more about them.
Fire engulfs historic ballroom and nightclub
A fire has broken out at Brighouse's old Venue 73 nightclub, previously known as the Ritz Ballroom.
Prince William praises 'inspiring' Kevin Sinfield
Sinfield is close to finishing his latest challenge to support the motor neurone disease community.
Girl, 11, stars in film with Kiefer Sutherland
Matilda, 11, says actor, who plays her character's dad, was "professional and kind" during shoot.
Council urged to approve primary school rebuild
The plan at Sharlston Community School will also include sport facilities and an improved car park.
Teen died of brain injury after faulty bike crash
Jibrael Fehintola crashed into a tree "at speed" in the West Park area of Leeds, inquest hears.
Prison officer jailed over inmate relationship
Megann Gibson is jailed after pleading guilty to misconduct in public office and cannabis possession.
Stalker jailed for breaching restraining order
Declan Marsden breached the order designed to protect a woman he harassed, police say.
More than 200 objections to eight-bedroom HMO plan
The plan for the property on Town Lane in Idle is expected to be approved by Bradford Council.
Steven Frayne hails 'amazing' City of Culture year
The magician says he is "so proud" of what Bradford has achieved as UK City of Culture.
Carnivals to Christmas lights: Yorkshire stories to make you smile
Across Yorkshire people are doing amazing things every day of the week - find out more about them.
Carnival's future saved after volunteer 'crisis'
Organisers say they had considered axing the 2026 event if they could not find extra helpers.
Fatal fire accused 'aimed to inflict maximum pain'
A court hears Sharaz Ali set fire to a house in Bradford knowing a mother and children might die.
Robotic dogs used to tackle moorland wildfires
West Yorkshire has been hit with an increasing number of wildfires in recent years.
Yorkshire couple's chance to win a B&B in France
Michelle and Steve Jackson are contestants on a Channel 4 TV show.
Stars surprise favourite Leeds 'restaurant'
Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson discuss their favourite parts of filming in Yorkshire.
How a dog inspired Kaiser's song 'Ruby'
Former Kaiser Chiefs drummer Nick Hodgson shares how the hit songs were inspired.
'One of the magic nights at Elland Road' - Leeds' week of hope
Leeds United's daunting week in the Premier League was expected to condemn them to the Championship, but it turned into their "week of hope".
Huddersfield to host Rotherham in EFL Trophy
Former winners Bolton and Port Vale will meet in the last 16 in the EFL Trophy, while League Two's Swindon Town travel to Luton Town.
Bradford Bulls sign ex-Salford centre Marsters
Bradford Bulls sign former Huddersfield Giants and Salford Red Devils centre Esan Marsters on a three-year deal.
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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Poverty champion's prolific poison pen campaign
Ex-Labour councillor Gerard Woodhouse may have targeted multiple victims, a BBC investigation finds.
Student stabbed to death was 'kind and talented son'
The family of Henry Nowak, 18, pay tribute to their "kind, intelligent and talented son".
Child among those treated after pepper spray used in Heathrow robbery
Police say the substance was sprayed as a group of four men robbed a woman in an airport car park lift.
How do you decorate the world's tallest Christmas tree?
Planted in the 1860s, the Cragside tree is more than twice the size of the Angel of the North.
'I would drink and I wouldn't want to wake up'
Navraj Singh sought help for his alcohol addiction, but found Asian people were underrepresented.
Banana containers cause shipping disruption
The containers came off a cargo ship near Bembridge on Saturday evening.
First nurse to give Covid jab honoured by university
May Parsons is being featured in a new campaign by the university she received her masters at.
'Stone thieves are stealing our street's history'
Thieves have been ripping up centuries-old Yorkshire stone, leaving residents calling for help.
From fighting for his life to fighting in the ring
Charlie Dugdale is determined to have a career in the MMA after a life-changing transplant.
Masterpiece resurfaced after chance discovery
Christ Blessing by Quentin Massys has now been moved from Campion Hall to the Ashmolean.
Device to help prevent falls could save NHS billions
The Shuffler could save billions of pounds by preventing falls, say its Kent inventors.
Display shows how James Bond would really operate
Imperial War Museum North is lifting the lid on the world of 20th Century espionage and spying.
Source: BBC News
