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Bierley Lane shut as police cordon in place in Bradford

West Yorkshire Police have established a significant perimeter along Bierley Lane in Bradford this evening following an incident on School Street. A stretch of the road, incorporating a pedestrian cr...

PC Marcus Newbold found not guilty of child sex offences at Leeds Crown Court

A serving officer with West Yorkshire Police has been found not guilty of multiple historical sexual offence charges against a child following proceedings at Leeds Crown Court. PC Marcus Newbold, age...

Lidget Place in Bradford to close for water works from October 7 to 9

A section of road in Bradford is scheduled to undergo temporary closure to facilitate water infrastructure work. Lidget Place will be closed to traffic between properties numbered 65 and 79 during th...

Bartle Lane closure in Bradford from October 12 for gas works

Bartle Lane is set to undergo a temporary closure to facilitate gas infrastructure works. The affected section runs between Great Horton Road and Back Bartle Lane. The restriction commences on Octob...

Canford Grove in Allerton to close from October 12 for Northern PowerGrid works

A road in Bradford is set to be temporarily closed to allow Northern PowerGrid to carry out infrastructure works. Canford Grove, located in Allerton, will be shut between its intersection with Canfor...

Bradford Council asset sales include Victorian Arcade in Ilkley and Addingham site

Bradford Council has identified properties across Ilkley, Addingham, and Guiseley for potential divestment as part of an extensive asset disposal strategy. The local authority is proceeding with sell...

Bradford Council approves four homes on halved Queensbury housing scheme

A residential development proposal for a prominent entrance point into a Queensbury settlement has received conditional approval following a substantial reduction in its scope. Bradford Council has s...

Leeds council to vote on village green status for Sunnybank Lane site

Recreational space funded by Bradford residents may receive protected status for the benefit of a neighbouring city ward. Leeds City Council is set to consider an application to designate a portion o...

Bradford Council sells land earmarked for 75 homes in Keighley

A parcel of open land designated for 75 residential properties forms part of a batch of assets Bradford Council intends to offload as it seeks to restore its financial position. The local authority i...

Transpennine Route Upgrade works begin in Huddersfield with £1.9bn boost

A major programme of railway improvements is being delivered as part of a wider regeneration scheme expected to contribute £1.9 billion to Gross Value Added. The construction activities are occurring...

Leeds office scheme revives former Yorkshire Post site after student flats stall

Proposals have emerged for commercial development on land in Leeds that formerly housed the Yorkshire Post printing operation. Urbanite Leeds Ltd has submitted plans for office buildings on the Welli...

Hoardings installed around Bradford buildings as City Village phase 1 demolition begins

Construction hoarding has begun appearing around buildings in central Bradford as preliminary work gets underway for the ambitious City Village redevelopment scheme. The initial stage of the multi-mi...

Victorian school in Bradford approved for gym and community centre conversion

A vacant Victorian structure in central Bradford is set to be revived following council approval of fresh proposals. The former St Mary's Catholic Boys School occupies a position close to the interse...

Thornton allotments tackle 15 years of worsening flooding with drainage project

The Top Royd Allotments site in Thornton has been grappling with persistent flooding issues for an extended period, with conditions deteriorating markedly over recent years. The flooding has caused s...

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Bierley Lane shut as police cordon in place in Bradford

West Yorkshire Police have established a significant perimeter along Bierley Lane in Bradford this evening following an incident on School Street. A stretch of the road, incorporating a pedestrian cr...

PC Marcus Newbold found not guilty of child sex offences at Leeds Crown Court

A serving officer with West Yorkshire Police has been found not guilty of multiple historical sexual offence charges against a child following proceedings at Leeds Crown Court. PC Marcus Newbold, age...

Huddersfield vet Matt Jackson-Smith treats rescue pig Truffles with spinal condition

Yorkshire Vet star Matt Jackson-Smith was overcome with emotion during the latest episode of the Channel 5 documentary series broadcast on Thursday, October 1. The veterinary professional from the Hu...

Scooter rider, 30, suffers head injuries in Bradford crash on Harrogate Road

A police cordon remained in place throughout the afternoon following a collision between a scooter and a car in Bradford. The incident occurred on Harrogate Road shortly before noon. The scooter rid...