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West Yorkshire

Man jailed over 140mph chase ending in crash
Ashley Parr, from Leeds, is jailed for 16 months after admitting dangerous driving and drug-driving.
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Tour de France Femmes UK stage routes revealed
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Cycling
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3 hours ago
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'Community damage' warning over battery storage
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West Yorkshire
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3 hours ago
Appeal after rape at student accommodation in 2024
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West Yorkshire
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7 hours ago
Halifax's Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson
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Snooker
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Woman and pet left injured in dog attack
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West Yorkshire
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7 hours ago
'It's like we're blacklisted, you can't get a phone signal anywhere'
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West Yorkshire
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13 hours ago

Attempted murder charges over double stabbing
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West Yorkshire
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8 hours ago
'Hugs and tears' as theatre celebrates cash boost
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West Yorkshire
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12 hours ago
Travelodge gave stranger key to couple's room
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England
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14 hours ago
Firefighters tackle large blaze at industrial unit
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
'I felt like breast cancer wasn't possible for me'
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago

Local Elections 2026

Who can I vote for in my area?
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Politics
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10 April
Council tax headache for election candidates
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Bradford
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3 days ago
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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6 days ago
Your Voice – on your local BBC
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Culture
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17 February

Bradford news

Arrest after car passenger badly injured in crash
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Bradford
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4 hours ago
Caravans could be transformed into escape rooms
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Bradford
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9 hours ago
Scores sign up for city's safer driving courses
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Bradford
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14 hours ago
Stories to make you smile from across Yorkshire
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England
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1 day ago
'Our UNESCO model village is a place you can work, play and live in'
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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

What is the growing trend of 'trig-bagging'? BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:03:07
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BBC Radio Leeds
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3 days ago
Lost manuscript uncovers Brontë's 'raucous' side. BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:02:56
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BBC Radio Leeds
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3 days ago
Living on Featherstone’s “unfinished” estate. BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:03:01
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BBC Radio Leeds
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5 days ago
Hidden West Yorkshire. The Haworth Highwayman. Audio, 6 minutes
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Sport

Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson
English teenager Stan Moody makes a hugely impressive Crucible debut as he takes a 6-3 lead in his World Championship opener against former winner Kyren Wilson.
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Snooker
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1 hour ago
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Castleford stun Wigan to move off bottom of table
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Rugby League
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1 day ago
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325
Can Leeds feel safe from relegation after back-to-back wins?
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Leeds
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1 day ago
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Leeds close on safety to leave Wolves on the brink
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Premier League
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2 days ago
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Barnsley 2-2 Bradford City
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League One
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2 days ago
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Bolton Wanderers 3-3 Huddersfield Town
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League One
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2 days ago
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Johnstone stars as Wakefield beat Bulls to go second
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Rugby League
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2 days ago
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Latest Updates

'I'm confident that's enough points', says Rix
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Leeds
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1 hour ago
'Community damage' warning over battery storage
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West Yorkshire
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3 hours ago
🎧Are Leeds all-but safe?
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Leeds
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4 hours ago
Man jailed over 140mph chase ending in crash
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West Yorkshire
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4 hours ago
Woman and pet left injured in dog attack
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West Yorkshire
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7 hours ago
Appeal after rape at student accommodation in 2024
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West Yorkshire
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7 hours ago
Leeds 3-0 Wolves - the fans' verdict
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Football
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8 hours ago
Attempted murder charges over double stabbing
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West Yorkshire
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8 hours ago
Castleford claim first win at Wigan since 2017. Video, 00:04:20
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Rugby League
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9 hours ago
'Hugs and tears' as theatre celebrates cash boost
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West Yorkshire
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12 hours ago
'It's like we're blacklisted, you can't get a phone signal anywhere'
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West Yorkshire
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13 hours ago
Gossip: Leeds consider Krejic and Scienza
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Leeds
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13 hours ago
Son's tribute to father who died four months after MND diagnosis
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England
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14 hours ago
Travelodge gave stranger key to couple's room
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England
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14 hours ago
Firefighters tackle large blaze at industrial unit
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
Castleford stun Wigan to move off bottom of table
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Rugby League
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1 day ago
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325
Attempted murder arrest after two people stabbed
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
Wakefield go second with thumping win over Bradford. Video, 00:05:36
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Rugby League
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1 day ago
'History suggests Leeds can be confident in planning for another top-flight season'
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Leeds
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1 day ago
Watch Premier League highlights and analysis
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Football
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1 day ago
Stories to make you smile from across Yorkshire
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England
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1 day ago
'I felt like breast cancer wasn't possible for me'
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
'Our UNESCO model village is a place you can work, play and live in'
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England
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1 day ago
Leeds, Forest, West Ham or Spurs - who will be relegated? Video, 00:01:19
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Football
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1 day ago