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Which local towns made today’s Town of Culture shortlist?

West Yorkshire has missed out entirely on the inaugural Town of Culture shortlist, it emerged today. The region had hoped to capitalise on Bradford's City of Culture triumph by securing the new Town ...

Fuel station on main Bradford road closes after supply shortage signs appear

A fuel station located on a prominent road in Bradford has ceased operations. Signs indicating that fuel is unavailable have been positioned around the Esso site, which sits across from the Asda stor...

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Which local towns made today’s Town of Culture shortlist?

West Yorkshire has missed out entirely on the inaugural Town of Culture shortlist, it emerged today. The region had hoped to capitalise on Bradford's City of Culture triumph by securing the new Town ...

Fuel station on main Bradford road closes after supply shortage signs appear

A fuel station located on a prominent road in Bradford has ceased operations. Signs indicating that fuel is unavailable have been positioned around the Esso site, which sits across from the Asda stor...

Fresh initiative seeks to drive tourism to landmark of cultural importance

Part of a structure deemed to be of exceptional importance could be transformed into a Pilates facility should fresh proposals receive the green light. Salts Mill in Saltaire ranks among the most sig...

Bradford named West Yorkshire’s top arson hotspot as new figures reveal fire trends

A fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her three offspring, along with multiple blazes at a historic mill complex, are among the incidents that have positioned Bradford as the worst-hit area in...

Charming Dales village celebrated for breathtaking cascade named UK’s prettiest spot

A settlement located in the Yorkshire Dales has earned a spot among Britain's most attractive places to reside. Estate and lettings firm Aston & Co published their ranking of the 20 most picturesque ...

Village excitement as West Yorkshire pump track opens

The pump track facility in Burley-in-Wharfedale is set for its official debut this weekend. Crews are currently completing finishing work and road marking over the coming days in preparation for a fo...

Store seeks round-the-clock alcohol permit, police object

A hearing to consider a retailer's request to sell alcoholic beverages around the clock throughout the week was cancelled at the last moment. Members of Calderdale Council's licensing committee had b...

Heritage site approved for new padel facility in town

A growing racket sport is set to arrive in a West Yorkshire location. Calderdale Council's planning department has approved modifications to a Grade II-listed structure in Sowerby Bridge, allowing fo...

Walks: Fantastic Dales views from the ‘peaceful’ side of Malham

MALHAM is a popular visit, possibly the busiest in the Dales. There are some fine sights. However head south from Malham and you can enjoy the peaceful side of the village. In particular the short climb of Weets Top offers a fantastic viewpoint.

Yorkshire Pubs Gear Up for Superhero Takeover This Bank Holiday

A battle between heroes and villains is set to take over bars throughout the bank holiday weekend. Establishments throughout Yorkshire are participating in the Heroes vs Villains takeover, with two l...

West Yorkshire town named among England’s best for pubs with ‘magnificent’ boozers

Find out why Halifax has been named one of the best pub towns in England by a travel expert - see the three 'impressive' boozers worth visiting

Residents describe smoke filling ward after major Bradford fire

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire were called out to tackle a major blaze at a factory in East Bowling, Bradford, on Wednesday evening. Emergency services received reports of flames breaking thro...

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Bradford ice cream favourite lengthens trading hours for peak summer demand

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Corpse discovered in car at Bradford parking facility during police inquiry

Officers attended the location on Cemetery Road in Bradford following the discovery of a deceased person in a car parked in the area during the afternoon. Emergency responders were dispatched to the ...