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• Father keeping teen son's memory alive by 'saving lives'

  03-10-2026 07:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Buckett has set up a mental health programme for schools in memory of his late son Ethan.
  
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• Killer to stay in prison after parole bid rejected

  05-10-2026 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gemma was killed by Martin Bell, who buried her body at beauty spot Brimham Rocks.
  
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• Hospital charity plea to fund 'vital' play therapy

  05-10-2026 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The charity asks for regular donors to support the young people it provides sessions to each year.
  
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• Airport workers to strike for two days over pay

  05-10-2026 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Air traffic controllers among staff who will walk out over workers at other airports earning more.
  
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• Ice arena cycle challenge raises almost £2,500

  05-10-2026 17:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Glen Hartley and Jon Fish cycle between Hull, Sheffield and Leeds for MND and Andy's Man Club.
  
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• Find out who your non-league club drew in final FA Cup qualifying round

  05-10-2026 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 64 non-league sides in the FA Cup learn their opponents for the fourth qualifying round, including ninth-tier SE Dons and Tadley Calleva.
  
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• Walmsley hopeful Grand Final role leads to new club

  05-10-2026 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Departing Wakefield winger Lachlan Walmsley hopes his starring role in their Grand Final win over Warrington can help him pick up a new team.
  
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• Arrest after girl, 16, dies following 'hit-and-run'

  05-10-2026 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police believe the 16-year-old girl died after being hit by a car on Rook's Nest Road in Wakefield.
  
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• Duff set to be appointed Bradford boss

  05-10-2026 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford City are set to appoint former Wycombe Wanderers boss Michael Duff as their new manager.
  
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• Wakefield Trinity: Grand Final Highlights

  05-10-2026 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Listen to the action as Wakefield Trinity secured their first Grand Final victory.
  
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• Connor out, Lewis in as England name World Cup squad

  05-10-2026 11:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor is left out of England's Rugby League World Cup squad, with Hull KR's Mikey Lewis beating him to a place.
  
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• Teaching assistant jailed for abusing girl in care

  05-10-2026 10:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Victim says teacher Aasim Qureshi took advantage of her trust as he is jailed for 16 months.
  
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• Council may sell fire-hit site as part of £4m sale

  05-10-2026 08:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire forced businesses that operated out of the site in Huddersfield to cease trading.
  
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• Culture legacy could see music festivals return

  05-10-2026 08:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans to revive the Bradford Mela and create a new Bingley festival look to be moving forward.
  
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• New security lanes to speed up airport checks

  05-10-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Bradford passengers will also be able to leave liquids under 100ml in their hand luggage.
  
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• The clinic using AI to detect skin cancer earlier

  05-10-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Clinic can now see more patients and get results faster thanks to new scanning technology.
  
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• Rugby league fans in Wakefield for bus parade

  04-10-2026 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The city has been alive with celebrations after Trinity brought home the Super League trophy.
  
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• Fire service logs nearly 130 accidents in a year

  04-10-2026 08:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Workplace accidents at West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service were up 6% year-on-year, report says.
  
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• 'An unbelievable story' - inside unfancied Wakefield's rapid ascent

  03-10-2026 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield's stars of yesteryear are remembered in sepia but now the class of 2026 has added glorious colour to their success after winning a previously unfathomable Super League title.
  
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• Wakefield beat Warrington to win Super League

  03-10-2026 21:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Trinity end a 58-year wait to be champions as they claim a deserved Grand Final success over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.
  
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• Sinfield completes final ultramarathon challenge

  03-10-2026 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.
  
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• Teenager critically injured in motorbike crash

  03-10-2026 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old boy remains in hospital with a serious head injury after the crash in Holme Wood.
  
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• Derelict 'church in the woods' sold at auction

  03-10-2026 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  St Mary's In The Wood United Reformed Church on Commercial Street in Morley sells for £100,000.
  
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• Early-release prisoners 'desperate', warns charity

  03-10-2026 09:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Homeless Street Angels in Leeds says some men leaving prison early have "come out to nothing".
  
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• Bradford Live in running for renovation award

  03-10-2026 09:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The venue will go up against three others in the inaugural Great British Theatres Awards.
  
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• Paedophile admits faking references for nursery job

  02-10-2026 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kristian Parry, 27, pleads guilty to fraud after being jailed for child abuse images.
  
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• Gang behind £30m cash-smuggling operation jailed

  02-10-2026 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The judge said the cash-smuggling gang 'revelled in spending obscene amounts of money'.
  
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• Secondary school upgrade plans approved

  02-10-2026 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The secondary school in Leeds will get new facilities and further capacity for students and staff.
  
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• PC acquitted of child sex offence charges

  02-10-2026 16:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  PC Marcus Newbold is acquitted of seven sex assault charges after a trial at Leeds Crown Court.
  
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• Man injured in street attack dies in hospital

  02-10-2026 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 42-year-old man, who has not been named, was attacked in Leeds on Wednesday, police say.
  
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