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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...

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...

New Weaver Network electric buses revealed for West Yorkshire rollout

A new fleet of electric buses destined for West Yorkshire has been unveiled ahead of their introduction from next year. The vehicles form part of the publicly operated Weaver Network, a scheme that h...

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...

Bradford satellite images reveal 23-year transformation of city landscape

Aerial photographs demonstrate the substantial evolution Bradford has undergone across a 23-year timeframe. Imagery captured through Google Earth in 2002 and 2025 reveals extensive zones previously c...

Bradford’s 1897 trial launched Britain’s first motor bus service

More than a century before modern buses dominated British roads, a West Yorkshire city was experimenting with revolutionary new technology that would transform public transport across the nation. In ...

Bradford city centre safety debate divides Telegraph & Argus readers

Discussions have emerged regarding perceptions of safety within central Bradford, sparked by comments from a Reform Party representative who expressed concerns about walking through the area independe...

Bradford Bulls and First Bus partner to improve wheelchair user bus travel

Bradford Bulls and First Bus have joined forces to improve travel options for wheelchair users across the city. The collaboration focuses on delivering practical mobility instruction as part of an in...

Leeds Bradford Airport QCS for night flights draws campaigner objections

Plans to alter regulations governing overnight aircraft movements at Leeds Bradford Airport have attracted fresh criticism from local residents and community representatives. The West Yorkshire airfi...

Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre to close September 28

A city centre hotel in Bradford is set to cease operations permanently. The Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre announced its closure date as September 28, 2026, according to correspondence obta...

Yorkshire pumpkin festival celebrates 20 years of family memories

An annual celebration honouring two decades of autumn customs and family entertainment is preparing to open its gates once more. The Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival, situated at a family-run agricult...

West Yorkshire Police warn students targeted as unwitting drug mules

West Yorkshire Police has issued a public safety alert regarding the exploitation of students and vulnerable individuals by organised crime groups. Authorities have identified a concerning pattern wh...

West Yorkshire tourism levy sparks debate over visitor fee transparency

A tourist tax on overnight stays in West Yorkshire has generated discussion among the commercial sector and arts organisations throughout the area. The proposed levy would require visitors to pay a m...

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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...