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via Huddersfield Examiner1h agoMajor police presence in Halifax village amid 'machete attack' reports
Emergency services have been in Maltings Road, Fountainhead Village since Monday afternoon
Emergency services have been in Maltings Road, Fountainhead Village since Monday afternoon
- Huddersfield Examiner: Major police presence in Halifax village amid 'machete attack' reports
2 outlets2h agoTeenage driver seriously injured in A1 collision with lorry
A teenage driver has suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision with an HGV on the A1.
A teenage driver has suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision with an HGV on the A1.
The crash occurred on the A1 near Darrington in West Yorkshire. The teenager was taken to hospital with head injuries and is described as fighting for life.
- BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire: Teen suffers life-threatening injuries in A1 crash
- Huddersfield Examiner: Teenage driver fighting for life with head injuries after A1 crash with HGV
via Huddersfield Examiner2h agoBride-to-be 'completely stressed' as Las Vegas wedding 'at risk' after flight cancelled
Barbara Ann Stoddart faces a race against time to reach the US as her flight was cancelled amid air traffic chaos
Barbara Ann Stoddart faces a race against time to reach the US as her flight was cancelled amid air traffic chaos
3 outlets3h agoLeeds United extend unbeaten run with draw against Crystal Palace
Leeds United drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace at Elland Road, extending their unbeaten streak.
Leeds United drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace at Elland Road, extending their unbeaten streak.
Leeds United drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace at Elland Road on Sunday. The result extended Leeds's unbeaten run, though the players were disappointed with their performance. Harry Wilson missed the match through injury.
- Yorkshire Post: 'A lot of emotion' - Jean-Mattéo Bahoya reflects on Leeds United cameo in Crystal Palace draw
- Yorkshire Evening Post: Leeds United man's reception on return, language problem and attacker's promise in off-camera Palace moments
- LeedsLive: Inside Leeds United dressing room after Crystal Palace draw as Tarik Muharemovic makes point
via Huddersfield Examiner4h agoEx-accountant preyed on vulnerable man after his parents died, then took his £500k home
Sukhdev Singh has been jailed for a further five years after refusing to make payments following a Proceeds of Crime Act investigation
Sukhdev Singh has been jailed for a further five years after refusing to make payments following a Proceeds of Crime Act investigation
via Yorkshire Post4h agoSheffield Sharks add a player, release a summer signing and have injury concerns over two stars
Sheffield Sharks’ disrupted pre-season took another twist on Monday with news of a new signing, a player departure and a worrying prognosis about the health of two of their key men for the 2026-27 Super League Basketball season.
Sheffield Sharks’ disrupted pre-season took another twist on Monday with news of a new signing, a player departure and a worrying prognosis about the health of two of their key men for the 2026-27 Super League Basketball season.
via Brighouse Echo4h agoCommunity gala in Todmorden in October will feature “huge line up”
A community gala event taking place in Todmorden in October will feature a “huge line up”, Todmorden Town Council said.
A community gala event taking place in Todmorden in October will feature a “huge line up”, Todmorden Town Council said.
via Huddersfield Examiner4h agoFlights into three major airports 'paused' in travel hell for passengers
Flights have been 'paused' into Philadelphia, Teterboro and Newark
Flights have been 'paused' into Philadelphia, Teterboro and Newark
- Huddersfield Examiner: Flights into three major airports 'paused' in travel hell for passengers
via Huddersfield Examiner4h agoA1(M) closed LIVE as queues build near Boroughbridge after police incident
The road is closed in the southbound direction
The road is closed in the southbound direction
- Huddersfield Examiner: A1(M) closed LIVE as queues build near Boroughbridge after police incident
via Yorkshire Post4h agoMan arrested after shots fired near mosque was shooting rabbits, court accepts
A man arrested after shots were heard outside a mosque had been firing at rabbits with an air rifle, magistrates have accepted.
A man arrested after shots were heard outside a mosque had been firing at rabbits with an air rifle, magistrates have accepted.
via Huddersfield Examiner4h agoProtected bird of prey shot and put down after lying injured for days
The injuries were so severe that there was no chance of recovery
The injuries were so severe that there was no chance of recovery
- Huddersfield Examiner: Protected bird of prey shot and put down after lying injured for days
via Yorkshire Post4h agoAnthony McGrath: There’s a “realistic chance” Yorkshire could sign an overseas batter
ANTHONY MCGRATH has revealed Yorkshire could sign an overseas batsman next season as he challenged his side to become more ruthless at the crease.
ANTHONY MCGRATH has revealed Yorkshire could sign an overseas batsman next season as he challenged his side to become more ruthless at the crease.
via LeedsLive5h agoEx-England cricket star slams those stating there will be 'no Northern Ashes Test'
The former England star believes the women’s fixture should not be overlooked after the men’s 2027 Ashes schedule was announced without a Test in the north
The former England star believes the women’s fixture should not be overlooked after the men’s 2027 Ashes schedule was announced without a Test in the north
via Yorkshire Evening Post5h agoEvery international fixture involving 12 Leeds United stars as positional rivals face off & midfielder rested
A look at when and where Leeds United’s international stars will be playing over the next three weeks.
A look at when and where Leeds United’s international stars will be playing over the next three weeks.
3 outlets5h agoWakefield man charged over A61 crash that killed six people
A Wakefield man is charged with causing six deaths by dangerous driving in an A61 crash in 2024.
A Wakefield man is charged with causing six deaths by dangerous driving in an A61 crash in 2024.
Christopher Cockell from Wakefield is due to appear in court accused of causing the deaths of six people by dangerous driving. The crash occurred on the A61 in 2024 and claimed the lives of two girls and their parents among the victims.
- Yorkshire Evening Post: Man charged with causing deaths of six people in horror crash on A61 near Wakefield
- Huddersfield Examiner: Man accused over horror A61 crash that killed six including two girls and their parents
- Yorkshire Post: Wakefield man accused of causing deaths of six people in A61 crash
via BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire5h agoHuddersfield sign Wakefield's Tate on two-year deal
Huddersfield Giants sign Will Tate from fellow Super League side Wakefield Trinity on a two-year deal.
Huddersfield Giants sign Will Tate from fellow Super League side Wakefield Trinity on a two-year deal.
- BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire: Huddersfield sign Wakefield's Tate on two-year deal
2 outlets5h agoYorkshire haulage firms warn of £40,000 monthly fuel cost rises
Yorkshire haulage firms say soaring diesel prices are driving up monthly costs by £40,000.
Yorkshire haulage firms say soaring diesel prices are driving up monthly costs by £40,000.
Yorkshire haulage firms warn that soaring diesel prices are increasing their operating costs, fuel surcharges and inflation. Operators are calling for urgent Government action to address the issue.
- Keighley News: Fuel prices surge as Yorkshire firms face £40,000 monthly cost hike
- Telegraph & Argus: Fuel prices surge as Yorkshire firms face £40,000 monthly cost hike
via Yorkshire Evening Post5h agoLeeds Rhinos quartet in contention for Man of Steel as Wigan Warriors dominate final shortlist
Four Leeds Rhinos players are in contention to be nominated for the Steve Prescott Man of Steel award, but none features on a shortlist from the final third of the season.
Four Leeds Rhinos players are in contention to be nominated for the Steve Prescott Man of Steel award, but none features on a shortlist from the final third of the season.
2 outlets5h agoOtley Beer Festival marks move with farewell gesture
Otley Beer Festival is marking its move to a new venue with a farewell gesture.
Otley Beer Festival is marking its move to a new venue with a farewell gesture.
Otley Beer Festival is relocating to a new venue and marking the occasion with a farewell gesture. Details of the new location and the specific nature of the gesture were not provided.
- Telegraph & Argus: Otley Beer Festival announces 'farewell gesture' as it moves to new venue
- Wharfedale Observer: Otley Beer Festival announces 'farewell gesture' as it moves to new venue
via BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire5h agoJailed nursery worker charged with fraud offence
Kristian Parry, 27, is due to appear at Leeds magistrates on 2 October.
Kristian Parry, 27, is due to appear at Leeds magistrates on 2 October.
- BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire: Jailed nursery worker charged with fraud offence
via Yorkshire Evening Post5h agoEx-Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC star Lee Crooks returns to Castleford Tigers in historic role
Castleford Tigers legend Lee Crooks is back at the club in a new role.
Castleford Tigers legend Lee Crooks is back at the club in a new role.
via Huddersfield Examiner5h agoTwo pedestrians in hospital after Porsche smash with three vehicles
Police are now appealing for witnesses
Police are now appealing for witnesses
- Huddersfield Examiner: Two pedestrians in hospital after Porsche smash with three vehicles
via Brighouse Echo5h agoNew eatery offering 'modern food with a traditional soul' gives Halifax bakery building fresh chapter
It was a bakery for decades but now a Halifax building has been given a new lease of life.
It was a bakery for decades but now a Halifax building has been given a new lease of life.
via Telegraph & Argus5h agoFootfall down through major works, but Brighouse ‘is holding its own’
Footfall to Brighouse businesses has fallen through spring and summer months - amid major town centre works - compared to the previous year, but is holding its own.
Footfall to Brighouse businesses has fallen through spring and summer months - amid major town centre works - compared to the previous year, but is holding its own.
3 outlets5h agoConstruction firm fined £300,000 after worker falls through stairwell
A housebuilder was fined £300,000 after a worker suffered life-changing spinal injuries falling through an unprotected stairwell opening.
A housebuilder was fined £300,000 after a worker suffered life-changing spinal injuries falling through an unprotected stairwell opening.
The worker, a 24-year-old labourer, fell one storey onto concrete through the opening on a domestic building site. The firm, based in the Calderdale area, was prosecuted following the incident which caused serious spinal injuries.
- Wharfedale Observer: Firm fined £300,000 after man suffers life-changing injuries in fall from height
- Telegraph & Argus: Firm fined £300,000 after man suffers life-changing injuries in fall from height
- Brighouse Echo: Calderdale construction company fined after 24-year-old father falls through unprotected stairwell opening
via Telegraph & Argus5h agoReform council leaders opposing ‘tourism tax’
Reform UK's leaders across West Yorkshire are clashing head on with the region's Mayor over proposals to introduce a 'tourist tax.'
Reform UK's leaders across West Yorkshire are clashing head on with the region's Mayor over proposals to introduce a 'tourist tax.'
- Telegraph & Argus: Reform council leaders opposing ‘tourism tax’
via Yorkshire Post5h agoYork Dog Show 2026: Best photos of the canine event in the city attended by 1,000 people including Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen
This weekend York hosted its first dog show with 1,000 people attending including the judge Amanda Owen - here are some photos from the event.
This weekend York hosted its first dog show with 1,000 people attending including the judge Amanda Owen - here are some photos from the event.
via Yorkshire Post5h agoFormer accountant jailed for five more years over £490,000 crime proceeds
A former chartered accountant who defrauded a vulnerable man out of his assets has been sent back to prison after failing to pay a £490,284 confiscation order.
A former chartered accountant who defrauded a vulnerable man out of his assets has been sent back to prison after failing to pay a £490,284 confiscation order.
via Telegraph & Argus5h agoRoadworks fine for contractor, and Lane Rental scheme is coming
Lane rental - rather than permitting - could be introduced next year to try and speed up roadworks around the borough which have sometimes frustrated Calderdale travellers.
Lane rental - rather than permitting - could be introduced next year to try and speed up roadworks around the borough which have sometimes frustrated Calderdale travellers.
- Telegraph & Argus: Roadworks fine for contractor, and Lane Rental scheme is coming
via Huddersfield Examiner5h agoThree pensioners killed in Exeter homes within three hours, inquests hear
Anthony Payne, 80, and twins Dick and Roger Carter, 84, were killed in Exeter in 2019 by Alexander Lewis-Ranwell, later found not guilty by reason of insanity on murder charges
Anthony Payne, 80, and twins Dick and Roger Carter, 84, were killed in Exeter in 2019 by Alexander Lewis-Ranwell, later found not guilty by reason of insanity on murder charges
- Huddersfield Examiner: Three pensioners killed in Exeter homes within three hours, inquests hear
2 outlets5h agoLeeds bar's bid to extend hours to 2am faces opposition
A Leeds city centre bar's application to serve alcohol until 2am has faced opposition.
A Leeds city centre bar's application to serve alcohol until 2am has faced opposition.
The bar has applied to extend its weekend serving hours until 2am. Police have raised concerns about the proposal, citing public disorder concerns in what is described as a city centre drinking hotspot.
- Yorkshire Evening Post: Leeds bar could be blocked from opening until 2am after facing opposition to plans
- Telegraph & Argus: Leeds bar’s bid to serve until 2am faces opposition over public disorder concerns
2 outlets6h agoLeeds draw with Crystal Palace as Farke discusses unbeaten start
Leeds United drew with Crystal Palace in a match where manager Daniel Farke addressed tactical decisions.
Leeds United drew with Crystal Palace in a match where manager Daniel Farke addressed tactical decisions.
Leeds United drew with Crystal Palace. Manager Daniel Farke discussed the match performance and his substitution decisions in a post-match press conference. He also highlighted the potential benefits of an upcoming international break for managing his squad.
- Yorkshire Post: Leeds United boss Daniel Farke highlights key benefit of international break despite lengthy absentee list
- LeedsLive: Every word Daniel Farke said on 'loose' Leeds United, dressing room message and unbeaten start
3 outlets6h agoTwo Lamborghinis seized by Halifax police over driving concerns
Police in Halifax have seized two Lamborghinis over anti-social driving.
Police in Halifax have seized two Lamborghinis over anti-social driving.
Two Lamborghinis have been seized by police in Halifax. One was seen revving around the town centre and the other was reported for speeding.
- Telegraph & Argus: These two Lamborghinis caught police attention for all the wrong reasons
- Huddersfield Examiner: Not one but two Lamborghinis seized in Halifax
- Brighouse Echo: Two Lamborghini drivers have their sports cars seized by police in Halifax
via Yorkshire Post6h agoHull Seahawks aware good start needed to fuel NIHL National Cup ambitions
THOMAS STUBLEY says Hull Seahawks can’t afford another slow start if they are to stand any chance of success in the NIHL National Cup.
THOMAS STUBLEY says Hull Seahawks can’t afford another slow start if they are to stand any chance of success in the NIHL National Cup.
2 outlets6h agoBarwick-in-Elmet playground could receive major upgrade
Plans have been unveiled to upgrade a playground in the east Leeds village of Barwick-in-Elmet.
Plans have been unveiled to upgrade a playground in the east Leeds village of Barwick-in-Elmet.
The current playground has served the village for over three decades. Proposed improvements include new climbing frames, slides and a trampoline. The upgrade requires agreement with Leeds City Council.
- Yorkshire Evening Post: Plans unveiled to upgrade Leeds playground with climbing frames, slides and trampoline
- Telegraph & Argus: Barwick-in-Elmet playground could get new climbing frames, swings and trampoline
via Huddersfield Examiner6h agoMan tries to rape girl at wake after a funeral
The sex offender's victim was under the age of 13
The sex offender's victim was under the age of 13
- Huddersfield Examiner: Man tries to rape girl at wake after a funeral
2 outlets6h agoBookmakers and analysts predict Premier League final standings
Bookmakers and analytics firm Opta have published forecasts for the final Premier League table following recent matches.
Bookmakers and analytics firm Opta have published forecasts for the final Premier League table following recent matches.
Following a goalless draw between Leeds United and Crystal Palace, and other weekend results, bookmakers and the analytics firm Opta have released predictions for how the Premier League season will conclude. The forecasts cover Leeds United, Hull City, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur and other clubs.
- Yorkshire Evening Post: Leeds United, Sunderland, Tottenham, Villa, Forest calls in bookies' new predicted final Premier League table
- Yorkshire Post: Premier League table predicted after Leeds United draw and Hull City, Tottenham Hotspur & Sunderland setbacks
via Huddersfield Examiner6h agoHuddersfield charity launches 4,745-mile challenge - one mile for every baby lost each year
Gyms from across West Yorkshire are marking Baby Loss Awareness Week
Gyms from across West Yorkshire are marking Baby Loss Awareness Week
via Yorkshire Evening Post6h agoLondon art-punk stars Man/Woman/Chainsaw announce huge 2027 return to Leeds - date & tickets
Following the release of their top-40 debut album, South London art-punk sextet Man/Woman/Chainsaw have announced their return to Leeds in 2027 after selling out their Brudenell Social Club show this week
Following the release of their top-40 debut album, South London art-punk sextet Man/Woman/Chainsaw have announced their return to Leeds in 2027 after selling out their Brudenell Social Club show this week
via Yorkshire Evening Post6h agoLeeds city centre library changes its name as part of £850k transformation
’We hope you like it!’
’We hope you like it!’
- Yorkshire Evening Post: Leeds city centre library changes its name as part of £850k transformation