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Former mill girl and Army driver turns 105
Dolly Maude still lives in her own home and was born only three years after end of World War One.
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Attempted murder charges over garage shooting
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Mining museum strike ends as pay deal reached
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West Yorkshire
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Council's 'disappointment' as EV trial fails
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'I suddenly became deaf - and I'm eternally grateful to the social care team who helped me'
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England
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Most endangered Victorian buildings revealed
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England
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13 hours ago
Man jailed for sexually assaulting young girl
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England
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Fire crews tackle West Yorkshire moorland blaze
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
How Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey answered BBC local radio questions
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England
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6 hours ago
What Green Party leader Zack Polanski said in local elections questioning
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England
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Charity hopes to build flats for vulnerable adults
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
Concern as fuel costs soar for air ambulance
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England
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Local Elections 2026

England elections 2026: What do local councils do?
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8 April
Council tax headache for election candidates
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Bradford
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17 April
All you need to know about local elections in Sheffield and Barnsley
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South Yorkshire
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31 March
Changes to ballot papers and postal votes - what to expect in the local elections
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England
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14 April
Your Voice – on your local BBC
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Culture
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17 February

Bradford news

'I don't want others failed after gran's death'
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England
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12 hours ago
Man fined £3,500 for repeatedly playing loud music
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Bradford
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6 hours ago
'I suddenly became deaf - and I'm eternally grateful to the social care team who helped me'
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England
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18 minutes ago
Campaigners fight plans for homes near reservoir
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Bradford
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7 hours ago
'We want more women at our football matches'
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England
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1 day ago

The video playlist

Our pick of standout videos from West Yorkshire

Weatherfor Leeds

The Sounds of West Yorkshire

'Huddersfield's mini-Hogwarts' left to rot? BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:05:14
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BBC Radio Leeds
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4 hours ago
Chernobyl radiation detected by Pontefract school. BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:04:50
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BBC Radio Leeds
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1 day ago
Lost 1968 Morecambe and Wise episode discovered. BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:02:09
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BBC Radio Leeds
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1 day ago
Hidden West Yorkshire. Wakefield's world first nature reserve at 200. Audio, 5 minutes
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Sport

Castleford sign Dupree and Laulu-Togaga'e
Castleford Tigers bring in England forward Tyler Dupree and Australian full-back Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e until the end of the 2029 season.
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Castleford
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Root in wickets as Sussex bat out draw with Yorks
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County Cricket
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1 day ago
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Chelsea reach FA Cup final after Fernandez winner against Leeds
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FA Cup
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2 days ago
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Root hits 96 on Yorkshire return against Sussex
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County Cricket
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2 days ago
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Why being in an FA Cup semi-final means so much to Leeds fans
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Leeds
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2 days ago
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Saints hold on against Trinity to go joint top
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Rugby League
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2 days ago
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Huddersfield Town 1-4 Mansfield Town
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League One
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3 days ago
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Latest Updates

Former mill girl and Army driver turns 105
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West Yorkshire
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19 minutes ago
Attempted murder charges over garage shooting
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West Yorkshire
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1 hour ago
'Reform's council tax rises will be lower than other parties' - Farage. Video, 00:00:51
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West Yorkshire
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3 hours ago
Mining museum strike ends as pay deal reached
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West Yorkshire
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8 hours ago
'An emotional week'
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Leeds
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9 hours ago
Council's 'disappointment' as EV trial fails
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West Yorkshire
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12 hours ago
Most endangered Victorian buildings revealed
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England
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13 hours ago
Man jailed for sexually assaulting young girl
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England
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1 day ago
Castleford sign Dupree and Laulu-Togaga'e
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Castleford
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Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical timeout'
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Premier League
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1 day ago
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Charity hopes to build flats for vulnerable adults
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Chelsea's tactic to 'stifle the game' was 'deplorable'
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Leeds
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New phase starts for major revamp of town centre
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
Man arrested after being spotted with 'handgun'
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England
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1 day ago
'Quality gap was clear' as 'Wembley continues being a bad ground for Leeds'
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Leeds
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1 day ago
Tactical stoppages need clamping down on - Murphy
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Football
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1 day ago
Fire crews tackle West Yorkshire moorland blaze
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West Yorkshire
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Watch FA Cup highlights and analysis
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Football
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Hundreds take part in annual dragon boat race
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
Concern as fuel costs soar for air ambulance
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England
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1 day ago
Tactical stoppages need clamping down on - Murphy. Video, 00:01:27
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FA Cup
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1 day ago
How can tactical timeouts be stopped? Video, 00:00:49
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FA Cup
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1 day ago
'Where did it go wrong?' Leeds fans react to FA Cup semi-final loss. Video, 00:00:38
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City. Video, 00:03:05
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FA Cup
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2 days ago