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Have your say on controversial plans to build massive windfarm on Bronte country
If approved it would be among the country's biggest windfarms - but critics say it will destroy the area.
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Desperate plea as man dies 100s of miles from home
West Yorkshire Police have issued a statement
Find out why this Bradford school made education history
THIS month marks an important sesquicentennial anniversary in the annals of Bradford’s educational history.
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Dad's epic cycling challenge to cricket grounds in son's memory
RICHARD Clough’s son Mikey died of esophageal cancer just over six years ago aged just 28. He spent the last 10 days of his life at the Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford, and his dad thought the care they provided was so exceptional he wanted to raise some money for the hospice.
Kirklees manhunt after 'Boots thief' ransacks brand of £23k in products
The popular high street retailer has been targeted at least 14 times.
Ingrow Lane in Keighley to close for two days due to works
Ingrow Lane, Keighley, will close from 9–10 April for telecom works, Bradford Council confirms. Diversions in place; route may be closed up to 18 months.
Leeds Credit Union records best ever start to year
Leeds Credit Union posts record Q1 2026 lending, issuing £3m in loans and saving members £2.3m in interest, amid rising demand for affordable credit.
Details emerge of lives of three young men who died in horrific crash
Details have emerged of the lives of three young men who died in a horrific crash in Illingworth at an inquest.
Police chopper circling over the city today - this is what we know
A police helicopter could be seen circling over Bradford's skyline this afternoon, and we can now reveal exactly why it was deployed.
Fire service send seven crews to grapple TWO MORE wildfires on the moors
The fire service has warned the public to leave the moors immediately as two more wildfires rage in the warm April sun.
Police hunt man after £23k worth of goods stolen from Boots stores
POLICE have released images of a man they want to speak to following a series of shop thefts across West Yorkshire, including incidents in Ilkley and Guiseley.
Plans for huge wind farm to be debated at three in-person consultations in Bradford
DEVELOPERS behind controversial proposals to build what would be one of the country’s largest windfarms on a section of West Yorkshire moorland have started statutory public consultation over the scheme.
West Yorkshire artist supports North Yorkshire Moors Railway fundraiser
Leeds artist David Cockayne creates limited edition linocut prints to support North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Bridge 42 fundraiser between Grosmont and Whitby.
New £10 million scheme aims to help over 2,500 people into work
A MAJOR new scheme has been launched aimed at helping people in South Craven and across North Yorkshire into work.
Overturned vehicle causes major travel chaos on a busy route near Chain Bar
An overturned vehicle at Chain Bar is continuing to cause significant disruption for drivers in West Yorkshire.
Man arrested in Bradford on suspicion of murder of businessman John Luper
This morning a man was arrested in Bradford on suspicion of the murder of a Leeds businessman who was killed more than 20 years ago.
Man to go on trial accused of causing death of Bradford woman
A man is to go on trial accused of causing the death of a Bradford woman.
Bradford basks in glorious sunshine - but will the warm weather last?
Bradford is enjoying a welcome burst of warm, sunny weather today, giving the city a real springtime feel this April.
New podcast to help people living with Parkinson's
NEW support is on offer to people in the Keighley area with Parkinson's.
One rushed to hospital as security alert forces emergency stop on passenger train
West Yorkshire Police and paramedics were called to a Northern train service last night after a security concern caused the service to be halted while travelling between Bradford Interchange and Leeds.