by Will Russell | Oct 25, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
People have been urged by West Yorkshire Police to take extra care around Halloween amid an expected increase in crime. Emergency services are preparing for what is typically one of the busiest nights of the year, with police patrols being stepped up across West...
by Casey Peyton | Oct 24, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
Council leaders in West Yorkshire have approved a multi-million pound investment into a new fleet of publicly owned, zero emission electric buses. The new Weaver Network bus fleet will have their bus fares, routes and timetables set by the West Yorkshire Combined...
by Jimmy Tse | Oct 24, 2025 | West Yorkshire
An inquest heard that former “Lostprophets” frontman and convicted paedophile Ian Watkins died from a stab wound to the neck following a violent attack at HMP Wakefield earlier this month. The 48-year-old was serving a 29-year prison sentence for a series...
by Casey Peyton | Oct 24, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
Light Night Leeds made a glowing return over the past two evenings which transformed the city’s buildings into illuminated artworks. Each dazzling installation celebrated historic buildings, architecture and public spaces in line with this year’s theme of...
by Rosie Wood | Oct 23, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
A Bradford City fan has been given a three year football banning order over his actions during a disturbance involving Bradford City and Huddersfield Town fans. Jack Wood, 18, of Jer Lane, Bradford, was part of a disturbance involving rival fans outside the...
by Rosie Wood | Oct 23, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
Over 2,000 diseased ash trees in Leeds have been identified for removal, the city council has announced. If they are not removed, the trees are at risk of collapsing onto roads and causing disruption or harm. The trees, on private and public land, are infected...
