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Leeds quality of adult social care praised in latest report

Leeds quality of adult social care praised in latest report

by Will Russell | Oct 16, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its latest assessment of Leeds’ adult social care provision, labelling it ‘good’. The CQC has praised Leeds city council for the wide range of ways they have provided residents with care, putting special emphasis on the...
Two men found guilty for grooming and sexual assault in Bradford

Two men found guilty for grooming and sexual assault in Bradford

by Will Russell | Oct 16, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

Two men have been found guilty of multiple counts of grooming and sexual offending against two victims.  Mohammed Naveed, 42, West Park House, Dewsbury, and Muhammed Afsan, 43, Lynchfield Drive, Bradford were convicted of 12 offences by a jury, including rape for...
‘Dangerous sexual predator’ jailed for child sex offences and witness intimidation

‘Dangerous sexual predator’ jailed for child sex offences and witness intimidation

by Will Russell | Oct 16, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

Christopher Ackroyd, 32, from Wasdale Road, Wakefield, has been jailed for a number of sex offences against a girl.  Ackroyd was convicted of one count of attempted rape, four counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, one count of sexual...
Family ‘absolutely devastated’ as tribute released to man who died in a collision near Wetherby

Family ‘absolutely devastated’ as tribute released to man who died in a collision near Wetherby

by Will Russell | Oct 16, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

Police have released the name of the man who died and a tribute from his family following a fatal collision near Wetherby. David Barral, 63, was driving a white Aston Martin DBX SUV when he collided with a tree on the A58 Leeds Road between Bardsey and Collingham at...
Full list of M62 closures ahead of resurfacing work

Full list of M62 closures ahead of resurfacing work

by Will Atherton | Oct 15, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

Stretches the M62 will be shut overnight from now until January as Yorkshire Highways carry out essential resurfacing work. The resurfacing will be carried out on the Westbound carriageway between junctions 25 Clifton and 23 Outlane, as well as on the Westbound...
Police appeal following double burglary in Huddersfield

Police appeal following double burglary in Huddersfield

by Will Atherton | Oct 15, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after two houses were broken into in Huddersfield. The incidents, which police believe are connected, took place on 7 October at houses on Taylor Hill and Vermont Close in the Scapegoat Hill area of Huddersfield. The...
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