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Man sentenced to life for the murder of a Syrian refugee

Man sentenced to life for the murder of a Syrian refugee

by Casey Peyton | Oct 10, 2025 | General News

A man has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 23 years after he murdered a Syrian refugee in Huddersfield town centre. Alfie Franco, 20, from Crescent, Kirkburton stabbed Ahmad Mamdouh Al Ibrahim in the neck on 3 April 2025 in an ‘unprovoked...
South Yorkshire Mayor brings community together: What’s happening?

South Yorkshire Mayor brings community together: What’s happening?

by Casey Peyton | Oct 10, 2025 | General News, Live

People from across the region will be gathering at Sheffield Peace Gardens today at 3pm to celebrate community, faith and culture. South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard will be attending alongside other leaders from across the region. He said: “South Yorkshire...
Man sentenced after holding taxi driver at knifepoint

Man sentenced after holding taxi driver at knifepoint

by Casey Peyton | Oct 10, 2025 | General News

A man who held a taxi driver at knifepoint for over 40 minutes has been sentenced to seven years and two months in prison. Dale Allison, 43, of Mayland Avenue, Hull pleaded guilty to robbery and criminal damage. He was sentenced following an appearance at Hull Crown...
Police urge dog owners to act responsibly after child attacked in Sheffield

Police urge dog owners to act responsibly after child attacked in Sheffield

by Jimmy Tse | Oct 10, 2025 | General News

South Yorkshire Police are calling on dog owners to exercise greater responsibility after a child was injured by a loose dog in Sheffield last week. The incident happened on 3 October, a father and his daughter were walking along Catherine Road when a pocket bully dog...
Mayor announces £7m plan to boost health and wellbeing in North Yorkshire

Mayor announces £7m plan to boost health and wellbeing in North Yorkshire

by Jimmy Tse | Oct 10, 2025 | General News

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has announced a £7 million investment to help communities across the region to become healthier and more active. The new campaign, called ‘Moving Forward’, aims to tackle key regional health and wellbeing...
Leeds museum honours legendary music venue in exhibition

Leeds museum honours legendary music venue in exhibition

by Casey Peyton | Oct 10, 2025 | General News

A tribute to a beloved music venue has been created at Leeds City Museum in celebration of 60 years of the city’s music scene. The exhibition, opening today, honours The Duchess of York on Vicar Lane, popularly known as The Duchess. It was renowned for hosting...
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