by Will Russell | Nov 4, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
The mayor is in Rio De Janeiro this week for the C40 World Mayors Summit, as she joins leaders from around the world to push for more action on climate change. She will speak to some of the world’s most prominent city leaders ahead of the landmark COP30 climate...
by Jimmy Tse | Nov 3, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
19 men were arrested as part of a major investigation into reports of non-recent child sexual abuse in Kirklees and other parts of West Yorkshire. The arrests were made throughout October, following the coordinated action by specialist detectives from West Yorkshire...
by Jimmy Tse | Nov 3, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
A man has been charged after a police van was set on fire in Leeds city centre on Saturday afternoon. Hakam Ghaith, 29, of Sandhurst Terrace, Leeds, has been charged with arson following the incident and has been remanded in custody to appear before Leeds...
by Jimmy Tse | Nov 3, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
A rare Saxon pendant discovered in Leeds has gone on public display for the first time in more than 1,200 years. The early medieval silver cross is believed to have been worn as a symbol of religious identity and status, and is now on show at Leeds City Museum. It is...
by Rosie Wood | Nov 2, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
A Bradford-based charity is encouraging the public to wear purple poppies this November to show their support for animals who have been lost in service, and honour those that are currently serving today. Murphy’s Army, the charity behind the Purple Poppy Campaign,...
by Rosie Wood | Nov 2, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
A police van was set on fire in Leeds city centre yesterday afternoon. The incident took place on Calverly Street at 2.33pm, West Yorkshire Police said. Witnesses reported seeing the van ablaze and smoking, with a person standing on top of it. In a...
