West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

Couple jailed for viral race abuse park rant
Fyona and Michael Bairstow are sentenced to eight weeks in prison for targeting a health worker.
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West Yorkshire
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1 hour ago
Killer wants whole-life sentence for jail attacks
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England
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6 hours ago
Pool owners vow to ignore council closure order
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2 hours ago
Man walking on hard shoulder killed in HGV crash
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West Yorkshire
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4 hours ago
Water company to pay out £2.35m over pollution
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England
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12 hours ago
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Man charged with attempted murder over football pitch shooting
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7 hours ago
Plans to revamp historic market hall approved
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2 hours ago
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'As a GP, I never thought cancer would happen to me'
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1 day ago
'Children with maths dyslexia are set up to fail'
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England
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1 day ago
Artists matched speed dating-style showcase songs
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1 day ago
Man charged over 2023 shooting to appear in court
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1 day ago
Councillor died from drug toxicity after arrest
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2 days ago

Local Elections 2026

Who can I vote for in my area?
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Politics
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6 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
'Voters want councillors who are proud of our town'
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West Yorkshire
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7 April
Changes to ballot papers and postal votes - what to expect in the local elections
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England
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2 days ago
Your Voice – on your local BBC
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Culture
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17 February

Bradford news

Two charged with murder a year after man's death
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Bradford
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7 hours ago
Lost manuscript uncovers Brontë's 'raucous' side
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8 hours ago
Former detective cleared of sex toy assault
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England
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3 hours ago
Man arrested after pedestrian dies in lorry crash
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Bradford
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6 hours ago
Water company to pay out £2.35m over pollution
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England
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12 hours ago
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The video playlist

Our pick of standout videos from West Yorkshire

Weatherfor Leeds

The Sounds of West Yorkshire

Living on Featherstone’s “unfinished” estate. BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:03:01
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BBC Radio Leeds
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Hidden West Yorkshire. The Normanton man who made The Masters. Audio, 4 minutes
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BBC Radio Leeds
Available for over a year
Hidden West Yorkshire. The Haworth Highwayman. Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Radio Leeds
Available for over a year
Uncanny. Cold Cases, Case 1: The Black Monk of Pontefract. Audio, 28 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
Available for over a year
Listen Live: BBC Radio Leeds

Sport

Huddersfield chief executive Edwards leaves
Huddersfield Town chief executive Jake Edwards leaves the club by mutual consent.
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Huddersfield
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1 day ago
Surrey seal rain-hit One-Day Cup win over Yorkshire
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Women's Cricket
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1 day ago
County replacements rule could be changed in May
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County Cricket
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1 day ago
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GB's Cairess out of London Marathon with injury
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Athletics
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1 day ago
Late Salech strike rescues Cardiff draw at Huddersfield
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League One
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1 day ago
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World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle
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England
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1 day ago
From hospital to Crucible - teenager Moody qualifies
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Snooker
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1 day ago

Latest Updates

Couple jailed after 'vile' racist abuse of healthcare worker. Video, 00:00:32
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West Yorkshire
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1 hour ago
Couple jailed for viral race abuse park rant
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West Yorkshire
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1 hour ago
Plans to revamp historic market hall approved
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West Yorkshire
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2 hours ago
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Pool owners vow to ignore council closure order
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2 hours ago
New estate unfinished - two years after residents move in. Video, 00:01:07
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West Yorkshire
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2 hours ago
Leeds United fans react to Old Trafford win. Video, 00:00:34
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West Yorkshire
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2 hours ago
Farke on injuries, Tanaka's form and Wolves
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Leeds
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2 hours ago
Former detective cleared of sex toy assault
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England
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3 hours ago
Man walking on hard shoulder killed in HGV crash
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West Yorkshire
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4 hours ago
Killer wants whole-life sentence for jail attacks
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England
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6 hours ago
Man charged with attempted murder over shooting
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West Yorkshire
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7 hours ago
The best free hit team for FPL's double gameweek
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Football
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11 hours ago
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Water company to pay out £2.35m over pollution
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England
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12 hours ago
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Huddersfield chief executive Edwards leaves
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Huddersfield
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1 day ago
Man charged over 2023 shooting to appear in court
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
'He's earned chance to take us onwards and upwards' - fan views on Farke
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Leeds
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1 day ago
Artists matched speed dating-style showcase songs
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
Man arrested after boy, 17, shot on football pitch
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
Brain cancer clinical trial aims to 'bring hope'
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England
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1 day ago
Farke 'bringing very good times to Leeds' - have your say on boss
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Leeds
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1 day ago
'Children with maths dyslexia are set up to fail'
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England
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1 day ago
Man City v Arsenal: Who do you want to win?
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Football
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1 day ago
'As a GP, I never thought cancer would happen to me'
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
Late Salech strike rescues Cardiff draw at Huddersfield
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League One
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1 day ago
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141