West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

Level crossing warning after youths 'play chicken'
Network Rail says there have been four recent instances of "dangerous misuse" in Featherstone.
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UK
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38 minutes ago
Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
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Culture
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2 hours ago
Rare textile dye books to be preserved with grant
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West Yorkshire
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9 hours ago
Couple jailed for viral race abuse park rant
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West Yorkshire
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21 hours ago
Killer wants whole-life sentence for jail attacks
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England
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1 day ago
Pool owners vow to ignore council closure order
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West Yorkshire
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22 hours ago
Man walking on hard shoulder killed in HGV crash
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago

Water company to pay out £2.35m over pollution
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England
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1 day ago
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Man charged with attempted murder over football pitch shooting
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West Yorkshire
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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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2 days ago
'Children with maths dyslexia are set up to fail'
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England
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2 days ago
Artists matched speed dating-style showcase songs
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West Yorkshire
Posted
2 days ago

Local Elections 2026

Who can I vote for in my area?
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Politics
Posted
6 days ago
Council tax headache for election candidates
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Bradford
Posted
9 hours ago
All you need to know about local elections in Sheffield and Barnsley
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South Yorkshire
Posted
31 March
Changes to ballot papers and postal votes - what to expect in the local elections
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England
Posted
3 days ago
Your Voice – on your local BBC
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Culture
Posted
17 February

Bradford news

Council tax headache for election candidates
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Bradford
Posted
9 hours ago
Two charged with murder a year after man's death
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Bradford
Posted
1 day ago
Lost manuscript uncovers Brontë's 'raucous' side
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1 day ago
Former detective cleared of sex toy assault
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England
Posted
22 hours ago
Man arrested after pedestrian dies in lorry crash
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Bradford
Posted
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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1 hour 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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4 hours ago
Living on Featherstone’s “unfinished” estate. BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:03:01
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BBC Radio Leeds
Posted
2 days ago
Hidden West Yorkshire. The Haworth Highwayman. Audio, 6 minutes
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Sport

Huddersfield chief executive Edwards leaves
Huddersfield Town chief executive Jake Edwards leaves the club by mutual consent.
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Huddersfield
Posted
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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293
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
Posted
2 days ago
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141
World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle
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England
Posted
2 days ago
From hospital to Crucible - teenager Moody qualifies
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Snooker
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2 days ago

Latest Updates

Leeds United v Wolverhampton Wanderers
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League One
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Halifax Town v Southend United
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National League
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Gossip: Targett on Leeds radar
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Leeds
Posted
8 hours ago
Rare textile dye books to be preserved with grant
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West Yorkshire
Posted
9 hours ago
Couple jailed after 'vile' racist abuse of healthcare worker. Video, 00:00:32
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West Yorkshire
Posted
21 hours ago
Couple jailed for viral race abuse park rant
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West Yorkshire
Posted
21 hours ago
Plans to revamp historic market hall approved
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West Yorkshire
Posted
22 hours ago
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10
Pool owners vow to ignore council closure order
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West Yorkshire
Posted
22 hours ago
New estate unfinished - two years after residents move in. Video, 00:01:07
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West Yorkshire
Posted
22 hours ago
Leeds United fans react to Old Trafford win. Video, 00:00:34
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West Yorkshire
Posted
22 hours ago
Farke on injuries, Tanaka's form and Wolves
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Leeds
Posted
22 hours ago
Former detective cleared of sex toy assault
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England
Posted
22 hours ago
Man walking on hard shoulder killed in HGV crash
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West Yorkshire
Posted
1 day ago
Killer wants whole-life sentence for jail attacks
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England
Posted
1 day ago
Man charged with attempted murder over shooting
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West Yorkshire
Posted
1 day ago
The best free hit team for FPL's double gameweek
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Football
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1 day ago
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17
Water company to pay out £2.35m over pollution
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England
Posted
1 day ago
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54
Huddersfield chief executive Edwards leaves
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Huddersfield
Posted
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
Posted
1 day ago
Artists matched speed dating-style showcase songs
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West Yorkshire
Posted
2 days ago
Man arrested after boy, 17, shot on football pitch
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West Yorkshire
Posted
2 days ago
Brain cancer clinical trial aims to 'bring hope'
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England
Posted
2 days ago