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Serious violence and knife crime down across West Yorkshire with 6000 arrests made since 2019

Serious violence and knife crime are down across West Yorkshire due to a force-wide operation. Over 6,000 arrests have now been made by officers working...

West Yorkshire’s economy looks bright but 57,000 people still on furlough

West Yorkshire’s economic recovery has picked up pace this summer, with increased activity in towns and cities and an improved jobs market, regional business...

Two arrests made following firearms discharge in Huddersfield

Two people have been arrested in connection with the firearms discharge on Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, on Tuesday evening. A 29-year-old male has been arrested...

Dewsbury man jailed for seven and a half years for child sexual assault

A man who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl after offering her a lift home has been jailed. John Brook, 68, of Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, was...

Kirklees man sentenced for possession of illegal firearm

A Kirklees man has been jailed after a shotgun was found hidden in his house. Lee Taylor, 31, was arrested from his home address in...

Kirklees extends free and discounted parking for all electric vehicles

Kirklees Council has launched a new and improved ‘Green One’ parking permit, which provides free and discounted parking to electric and low emission vehicles. The...

Meet the Dewsbury cyclist who has raised almost £200,000 for charity

Two cycling clubs from Kirklees have raised just shy £200,000 for charity through a series of bike rides across Yorkshire and beyond. The cyclists from...

Mayor of West Yorkshire launches Police and Crime Plan consultation

Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire has today officially launched the consultation to inform her first Police and Crime Plan. The Mayor is urging...

Bradford arthritis patient defies the odds and takes on half marathon for local hospital charity

A man from Bradford who has rheumatoid arthritis is planning to run in the Leeds Half Marathon in October to raise money for the...

Two men jailed after shooting outside Huddersfield community centre that injured a 12 year-old boy

Two men have been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court today for their involvement in an incident in which a 12-year-old boy was shot in...

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