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• Man charged with serious sexual offences

  13-01-2026 15:55 via bbc.com
  Kulvinder Sandoo Singh, 58, is due to appear before Kirklees Magistrates in March, police say.
  
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• Ahmed & Kelly put Leics in charge over Yorkshire

  20-06-2026 20:39 via bbc.com
  
  Centuries by Rehan Ahmed and Nick Kelly put Leicestershire in a dominant position after two days against Yorkshire.
  
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• Harry Styles delights fan who works on 'dog bus'

  20-06-2026 19:30 via bbc.com
  
  The singer read out a sign about the Yorkshire-based dogsitting service during a concert at Wembley.
  
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• Wigan and Giants coast to wins, Leigh edge out Barrow

  20-06-2026 18:57 via bbc.com
  
  Leaders Wigan Warriors prove too strong for York Valkyrie, while there are also wins for Leigh and Huddersfield in Women's Super League.
  
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• E-bike rider seriously injured in hit-and-run

  20-06-2026 17:48 via bbc.com
  
  The collision, involving an e-bike and a moped, happened on Great Horton Road, Bradford, on Friday.
  
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• Motorcyclist, 22, killed in collision with car

  20-06-2026 11:43 via bbc.com
  
  The driver of the car is questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
  
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• Museum's giant tiger given careful clean

  20-06-2026 11:31 via bbc.com
  
  Some of the museum’s most delicate specimens are checked for pests to help keep them in good condition.
  
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• Plan to bring vacant city ex-casino site into use

  20-06-2026 09:19 via bbc.com
  
  The Leisure Exchange unit is vacant after Grosvenor Casino shut in May 2018.
  
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• Young city footballers reach national final

  20-06-2026 08:26 via bbc.com
  
  The Leeds Schools Girls U14s only formed two years ago and are now in a national final.
  
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• Underground reservoir latest step in roads upgrade

  20-06-2026 08:22 via bbc.com
  
  The water tank will help prevent flooding at Dawsons Corner and surrounding areas, say engineers.
  
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• Wakefield cruise past Hull FC to go fourth

  19-06-2026 23:24 via bbc.com
  
  Wakefield Trinity cruise past Hull FC at the MKM Stadium with a 36-10 victory to go up to fourth in the Super League standings.
  
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• Lib Dems take all three seats in delayed ward vote

  19-06-2026 22:34 via bbc.com
  
  Rachel Sunderland, Alun Griffiths and Aislin Naylor are elected in Idle and Thackley.
  
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• Bradford sign Barnsley midfielder Phillips

  19-06-2026 22:28 via bbc.com
  
  Bradford City sign Barnsley midfielder Adam Phillips for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
  
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• Mayor pledges extra £15.5m for road repairs

  19-06-2026 18:29 via bbc.com
  
  The money will be allocated towards road improvements such as filling potholes and road renewal.
  
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• Wind farm consultation 'fell well short' - council

  19-06-2026 18:26 via bbc.com
  
  Calderdale Energy Park aims to build 34 turbines on Walshaw Moor near Haworth, home of the Brontes.
  
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• Four companies fined £470,000 over incidents

  19-06-2026 18:17 via bbc.com
  
  The Environment Agency investigated four companies for breaching their environmental permits.
  
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• Three given whole-life orders for inmate murder

  19-06-2026 18:02 via bbc.com
  
  Mark Fellows, David Taylor and Lee Newell, who stabbed Kyle Bevan in his cell, will never be released.
  
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• Funeral held for rugby league legend John Kear

  19-06-2026 17:49 via bbc.com
  
  Late rugby league legend John Kear has been praised by former players who attended his funeral.
  
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• Doncaster re-sign May on loan from Huddersfield

  19-06-2026 16:03 via bbc.com
  
  Doncaster Rovers re-sign former striker Alfie May on a season-long loan from fellow League One side Huddersfield Town.
  
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• Leeds re-sign ex-forward Gannon from 2027

  19-06-2026 11:34 via bbc.com
  
  Leeds Rhinos re-sign forward Morgan Gannon on a three-year deal which will begin in 2027.
  
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• Leeds start Premier League season at Forest

  19-06-2026 11:00 via bbc.com
  
  Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
  
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• Owners shut up shop after devastating arson attack

  19-06-2026 08:40 via bbc.com
  
  The traders in Birkby say they will not relocate when their building is demolished due to the fire.
  
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• From Leeds to Alexandra Palace - A soapbox story

  18-06-2026 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jonny and Dave are the King of the Hill team and have competed in every race for 25 years.
  
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• Mel B in World Cup domestic abuse awareness push

  17-06-2026 16:37 via bbc.com
  
  The former Spice Girl wants to highlight the rise in reports of domestic abuse when England play.
  
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• Listed mill up for auction four months after sale

  17-06-2026 16:15 via bbc.com
  
  Property developer which bought the listed site in March has now put it back on the market.
  
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• Prisoner 'tucked up in bed' after stabbing - court

  17-06-2026 14:51 via bbc.com
  
  Prisoners Mark Fellows, Lee Newell and David Taylor are accused of murdering Kyle Bevan.
  
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• Nine held over fake marriage certificates racket

  17-06-2026 14:45 via bbc.com
  
  Criminals have been exploiting the EU Settlement Scheme by falsely claiming couples were married.
  
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• Disability football club is what 'players live for'

  17-06-2026 13:41 via bbc.com
  
  The team is attempting to raise £5,000 to help pay for pitch hire and the cost of travel.
  
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• Rubbish increase blamed for bin collection delays

  17-06-2026 10:38 via bbc.com
  
  Bradford Council says 1,600 additional tonnes of waste were collected from homes recently.
  
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• Castleford's Qareqare signs three-year deal

  17-06-2026 10:27 via bbc.com
  
  Castleford Tigers winger Jason Qareqare signs a contract extension which will keep him with the Super League club for a further three years.
  
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