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• Ex-mayor died by suicide after arrest - coroner

  10-08-2026 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cahal Burke, who was on police bail, represented Lindley ward in Huddersfield on Kirklees Council.
  
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• One-Day Cup knockout stages set after dramatic day

  11-08-2026 20:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicestershire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex, Yorkshire & Durham all qualify for the knockout stages of One-Day Cup.
  
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• Man denies causing death by dangerous driving

  11-08-2026 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christopher Bamber from Kippax denies death by dangerous driving at Leeds Crown Court.
  
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• Leeds' Edgell ruled out for rest of season

  11-08-2026 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos winger Alfie Edgell is ruled out for the rest of the season with a quad injury he sustained against Wakefield Trinity.
  
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• Electric bus fleet could include up to 48 diesels

  11-08-2026 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Yorkshire's new publicly-owned electric bus fleet could include up to 48 new diesel vehicles.
  
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• Teenager robbed at knifepoint by classmates in park

  11-08-2026 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zain Khan and Nahid Ali are sentenced for attacking the victim and stealing £800 from him.
  
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• Ticketless rail travel trial extends in Yorkshire

  11-08-2026 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All passengers are now able to use the pay-as-you-go technology on two Northern routes.
  
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• Sex offender who befriended girls online jailed

  11-08-2026 10:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rehan Ali admits five child sex offences and befriending girls aged seven and eight online.
  
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• Council sells land for three times its guide price

  11-08-2026 09:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford Council is selling off numerous assets as part of a push to become more financially stable.
  
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• Early intervention call for city's child gamblers

  11-08-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Children as young as 12 in Bradford have played a fruit or slot machine, according to a survey.
  
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• Firms face charges for peak-time roadworks

  11-08-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees say the charges are aimed at reducing roadwork delays.
  
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• Carabao Cup second-round draw details

  10-08-2026 22:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.
  
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• Wakefield pay 'substantial' fee for Hull FC's Litten

  10-08-2026 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hull FC centre Davy Litten will join fellow Super League club Wakefield Trinity at the end of the 2026 season.
  
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• Man who forced children to self-harm online jailed

  10-08-2026 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Justin Swaddle, 20, has admitted a string of sexual abuse and blackmail charges.
  
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• Motorists used dead man's identity to dodge fines

  10-08-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three Bradford drivers and one from Leeds used a dead man's details to avoid charges, police say.
  
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• Former PC offered to supply batons and share info

  10-08-2026 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jenade Yamin from Shipley pleads guilty to misconduct in a public office.
  
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• Police search site over woman's 1992 disappearance

  10-08-2026 09:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say they are acting on new information received about Patricia Hall, from Pudsey.
  
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• Witness appeal after car stolen with child inside

  10-08-2026 09:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The car thief appeared to travel in convoy with another vehicle from Wakefield to Leeds, police say.
  
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• Plea to drivers to slow down when passing horses

  10-08-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Owners of a West Yorkshire livery yard say drivers often pass too close and at high speeds.
  
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• Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room

  10-08-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.
  
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• Giants score seven to edge past winless Raiders

  09-08-2026 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A second half Barrow comeback was not enough, as the Huddersfield Giants claim their first win in the Women's Super League Shield.
  
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• Community-run arcade's opening date confirmed

  09-08-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Dewsbury Arcade has been restored after the council bought the decaying building.
  
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• City of Culture legacy events to celebrate nature

  09-08-2026 08:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The events around Bradford include a huge floral carpet and hundreds of self-playing instruments.
  
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• Ruthless Wire crush Bulls to go fourth

  08-08-2026 21:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington keep alive their outside hopes of a top-two finish with a ruthless 42-4 victory against struggling Bradford Bulls at Odsal.
  
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• Huddersfield thrash Catalans to mark Dewsbury move

  08-08-2026 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield Giants celebrate the announcement of their move to Dewsbury from next season by thrashing Catalans Dragons.
  
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• Enright helps Leeds beat York in Super Four opener

  08-08-2026 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos follow Wigan Warriors to landing a first blow in the Super Four stage against York Valkyrie, winning 38-16 at AMT Headingley Stadium.
  
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• Huddersfield to play at Dewsbury from next season

  08-08-2026 16:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield Giants reveal they will play at Dewsbury Rams' 5,100-capacity Flair Stadium from next season.
  
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• Crews tackle waste management centre fire

  08-08-2026 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue attended the fire on Valley Farm Road at about 00:43 BST on Saturday.
  
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• Storytelling project run from suitcase caravan

  08-08-2026 12:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The project is being launched at Bradford Arts Centre on Saturday alongside a programme of events.
  
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• What you need to know about the solar eclipse over Yorkshire

  08-08-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire residents have a rare chance to see the best view of a solar eclipse since 1999 next week.
  
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