Leeds and West Yorkshire News
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Teenager stabbed and three people arrested
The 17-year-old is being treated in hospital for serious stab injuries, police say.
Police officer charged with further sex crimes
PC Joe Lavender, 43, allegedly assaulted three girls under the age of 14.
Baby injury led to concerns before unrest - court
Hearing told of experts' concerns for safety which saw children removed and Harehills trouble begin.
Ban for teacher who had 11,500 child abuse images
Gareth Mellor, who taught at Kettlethorpe High School, banned indefinitely over offending.
Boy, 12, and teens sentenced for roles in disorder
The boys are given referral orders for their roles in the violent disorder in Harehills in July.
Saudi PhD student freed after being jailed over posts, activists say
Leeds University student Salma al-Shehab was jailed over social media posts critical of Saudi Arabia.
Latest budget 'looks to the future' - council
The budget will give Kirklees financial stability for years to come, its council leader says.
Dozens of HIV and hepatitis diagnoses in A&E tests
More than 17,000 patients have been tested after arriving at A&E in Leeds.
Meters vandalised hours before park charges begin
Leeds City Council says it has reported the vandalism of the new parking meters to police.
Road next to A&E brings most parking fine revenue
Calderdale Council reveals which streets and car parks it hands out the most fines for.
Parkrun veteran, 82, runs final race in Leeds
The marathon runner is moving to Scotland and was given a standing ovation at local Leeds event.
Invictus proposal was 'gold medal moment'
James Cairns, who lost his leg in Afghanistan, proposed before wheelchair basketball match.
Halifax husband saves wife's life with CPR
Sharon collapsed at home in 2022, her husband Adam performed CPR until paramedics arrived.
Are you ready to Race Across West Yorkshire?
Inspired by BBC?s ?Race Across the World? the ?Forget Me Not? charity are staging a race.
Pub shuts after 460 years
The Windmill Inn, in Linton near Wetherby, which opened in 1564, has closed its doors.
Is West Yorkshire's best restaurant in Brighouse?
Food critic Jay Raynor thinks so, as he recalls his favourite meal in the county.
Son was '18 and went to Ukraine as cannon fodder'
James Wilton from Huddersfield was killed in a drone attack in Ukraine.
Castleford bring in Saints' Davies on initial loan
Castleford Tigers sign Ben Davies from St Helens on an initial two-week loan with the option of extending for the whole season.
Leeds sign centre Clark-Wood on one-year deal
Leeds Rhinos sign Australian centre Ethan Clark-Wood on a one-year contract on the eve of the 2025 Super League season.
Bradford upset Cas as Salford & Giants go through
Bradford Bulls upset Super League side Castleford in the third round of the Challenge Cup, as Salford and Huddersfield go through.
Leeds condemn 'vile' tragedy chanting
Leeds United and Millwall condemn "tragedy chanting" that took place during Saturday's FA Cup tie between the two clubs at Elland Road.
Boy, 12, and teens sentenced for roles in disorder
The boys are given referral orders for their roles in the violent disorder in Harehills in July.
Teenager stabbed and three people arrested
The 17-year-old is being treated in hospital for serious stab injuries, police say.
Woman guilty of wounding boyfriend with knife
Courtney Mulchrone stabbed her boyfriend during an argument at a caravan park in Baildon.
Police officer charged with further sex crimes
PC Joe Lavender, 43, allegedly assaulted three girls under the age of 14.
Baby injury led to concerns before unrest - court
Hearing told of experts' concerns for safety which saw children removed and Harehills trouble begin.
Ban for teacher who had 11,500 child abuse images
Gareth Mellor, who taught at Kettlethorpe High School, banned indefinitely over offending.
Castleford bring in Saints' Davies on initial loan
Castleford Tigers sign Ben Davies from St Helens on an initial two-week loan with the option of extending for the whole season.
Meters vandalised hours before park charges begin
Leeds City Council says it has reported the vandalism of the new parking meters to police.
Latest budget 'looks to the future' - council
The budget will give Kirklees financial stability for years to come, its council leader says.
Dozens of HIV and hepatitis diagnoses in A&E tests
More than 17,000 patients have been tested after arriving at A&E in Leeds.
Six men charged with violent disorder after fight
The charges come after a brawl in a street in Halifax on Wednesday afternoon.
Pick of the stats: Watford v Leeds United
The key stats ahead of Watford?s clash with Leeds United in the Championship on Tuesday night.
EFL Preview: Farewell for Eustace at Blackburn?
Blackburn take on West Bromwich Albion after Derby approach boss John Eustace and Sheffield United eye the Championship's top spot.
? Is Leeds' FA Cup defeat a good thing?
Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix discuss whether Leeds' FA Cup exit is a positive for the Whites' Championship campaign.
Road next to A&E brings most parking fine revenue
Calderdale Council reveals which streets and car parks it hands out the most fines for.
Second round of road closures for sewer work
A road that was closed for seven weeks in December and January is to close again for sewer repairs.
Farke on Watford, injuries, contracts and Chambers
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke speaks to the media before his side's Championship trip to Watford on Tuesday night.
Two held after supermarket cash machine ram raid
Part of the Co-op shop's front wall collapsed during the raid in the early hours of the morning.
Parkrun veteran, 82, runs final race in Leeds
The marathon runner is moving to Scotland and was given a standing ovation at local Leeds event.
Catalans edge to win over battling Halifax
Catalans Dragons score two second-half tries to edge to a 14-0 win at Halifax Panthers in round three of the Challenge Cup.
Invictus proposal was 'gold medal moment'
James Cairns, who lost his leg in Afghanistan, proposed before wheelchair basketball match.
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.
Labour suspends 11 councillors over WhatsApp group
The group, which is being investigated by the party, has already led to the suspension of two Labour MPs.
Policing in 'hopeless position' after court ruling on vetting, Met chief says
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says the force has been left in a "hopeless position".
Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racial harassment
The Chelsea striker was charged over an incident at a London police station in 2023.
Senior officer 'pinned down' soldier, inquest told
Jaysley Beck called a friend "frightened and in tears" after a sergeant 'pinned her down'.
Councillor accused of trying to blow up cat resigns
James Garnor quits after a video from 2023 appears to show a device detonating on a bird table.
Peter Kay defends ejecting 'disruptive' hecklers
The comedian says "repeated disruptions" by two audience members made it "impossible" to carry on.
TV auctioneer's wife paralysed with fear, court told
Charles Hanson's wife Rebecca tells jurors her husband left her "paralysed with fear".
Millionaire's estate water use 'flouted' drought rules
Charlotte Townshend's Ilchester Estate has to pay a £28,000 for taking too much from a chalk stream.
Fake Lord is jailed for £400k cruise scam
Victims watched their holidays "drift off into the morning sun", the judge says.
Boy, 9, befriended by Ryan Reynolds dies from cancer
The parents of Hartlepool boy Riley Bains, whose story touched thousands, pay tribute to their son.
Fans bid farewell to Denis Law at United star's funeral
More than 1,000 fans gathered at Old Trafford to pay their respects to the Manchester United legend.
Family in mystery charity shop photos tracked down
The photos belong to Australian-national Tom Phillips who moved to Derbyshire in 2000.