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• Boy, 15, dies after being hit by car

  05-04-2025 12:23 via bbc.com
  
  The teenager died in hospital after suffering "very serious injuries" police say.
  
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• Evicted hotel guest jailed for setting fire to room

  28-09-2026 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Abdalla is jailed for more than two years after the fire at the hotel in central Bradford.
  
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• E-bike rider critically injured in collision

  28-09-2026 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The crash happened as the man, in his 30s, was cycling on King Cross Street in Halifax, police say.
  
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• Scooter rider critically injured in crash

  28-09-2026 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The motorcyclist, 61, was taken to hospital for treatment after the three-vehicle crash in Bradford.
  
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• Beloved railway station cat dies in road accident

  28-09-2026 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tributes are paid to Huddersfield Railway Station's senior pest controller Bolt.
  
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• Dangerous driver who took nitrous oxide jailed

  28-09-2026 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cheten Bhardwaj is jailed after his dashcam records crashes while he was high on nitrous oxide.
  
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• Preston appoint Bradford boss Alexander

  28-09-2026 12:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston North End appoint Bradford City boss Graham Alexander as their new manager.
  
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• Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling

  28-09-2026 08:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says it has not been a difficult decision to quit the sport.
  
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• 'I want to work with the underdog, the ones struggling to get opportunities'

  28-09-2026 07:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Since John Thornton founded Building Futures Together in 2020 it has helped more than 200 people.
  
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• The communities travelling miles to dispose of waste

  28-09-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People in Ilkley and Birstall share their frustrations at the loss of tip facilities.
  
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• Hospital unit to move into former care home

  27-09-2026 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The therapies and psychology unit will now operate at Queen Elizabeth House in Eastmoor.
  
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• Baby bank's urgent appeal as demand for help grows

  27-09-2026 09:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The founder of Leeds Baby Bank says the charity has seen a "massive" increase in referrals recently.
  
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• 'I used to weigh 47 stone - now I'm a bodybuilder'

  27-09-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  At 25 years old, Jack Ako, weighed 47st (298kg), before embarking on his health and fitness journey.
  
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• 'Pipe dream' to reality? Wakefield one win from title

  26-09-2026 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Trinity were playing in rugby league's second tier in 2024. Two years on, they are one win away from becoming Super League champions.
  
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• Wakefield shock Wigan to reach first Grand Final

  26-09-2026 20:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Trinity produce a sensational upset to reach their first ever Super League Grand Final and end Wigan Warriors' hopes of a treble in 2026.
  
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• Bairstow six seals one-wicket win for Yorkshire

  26-09-2026 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Jonny Bairstow hits the winning runs as Yorkshire beat Nottinghamshire by one wicket in their final Championship match of the season.
  
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• Man sought over wrong-way crash on M1 northbound

  26-09-2026 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Nutall, from Rotherham, is wanted by police in connection with the crash on 11 September.
  
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• Castleford captain Mellor heads to Catalans

  26-09-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Alex Mellor leaves Castleford Tigers after four years to join Catalans Dragons in a two-year deal.
  
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• Listed city Sam Smith pub to undergo refurbishment

  26-09-2026 15:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Tadcaster-based brewery applied to the council for listed building consent for the repair work.
  
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• The ladies who have lunched every month for 50 years

  26-09-2026 08:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The young mums who first met up in 1976 are now all in their 70s and 80s - but still best friends.
  
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• Warrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand Final

  26-09-2026 00:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves reach their first Super League Grand Final in eight years with a thrilling victory against Leeds Rhinos.
  
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• The Harewood heir's escape from Colditz

  25-09-2026 16:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Earl of Harewood explores a remarkable Colditz family history.
  
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• Giant flower 'carpet' created from 330,000 blooms

  24-09-2026 21:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The dahlia flowers are placed by hand to create a pattern designed by artist Shiraaz Ali.
  
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• Late Yorkshire wickets halt Notts progress

  24-09-2026 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire take four wickets in the final 11 overs of day one at Trent Bridge to limit Nottinghamshire's first innings score.
  
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• Mike Tindall's rugby captain father dies aged 80

  24-09-2026 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Philip Tindall, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2003, captained Otley Rugby Club from 1972-73.
  
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• Leeds full-back Miller signs new deal to 2028

  24-09-2026 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos full-back Lachie Miller signs a contract extension to remain with the Super League club until the end of the 2028 season.
  
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• Tip to reopen with £400,000 culture cash

  24-09-2026 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sugden End Recycling Centre will reopen as Bradford Council vote to divert culture cash.
  
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• Man jailed for causing death of boy in collision

  24-09-2026 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Colin Agyei is jailed for six years at Leeds Crown Court after the crash which hapened in 2022.
  
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• Bradford 'reluctantly' let Preston talk to Alexander

  24-09-2026 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford City "reluctantly" give Championship strugglers Preston permission to speak to boss Graham Alexander about their managerial vacancy.
  
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• The creator of Jack Reacher comes to Todmorden

  24-09-2026 15:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Best-selling thriller writer Lee Child will visit the Todmorden Book Festival.
  
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