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West Yorkshire sees over 137% rise in electricity thefts in 10 years; seventh highest rise in England and Wales.

An nation-wide analysis by BBC has revealed a startling rise in electricity thefts across England and Wales. Cannabis farms, cryptocurrency mines and the cost-of-living...

Consultation on bus franchising in West Yorkshire ahead of decision next spring

A major consultation on how West Yorkshire’s buses are run is set to launch, as the region’s leaders hope to bring the network into...

Police in Bradford appeal for information to locate 13-year old Eliyas Savari

Police in Bradford have appealed for information about Eliyas Savari, who has been reported missing from Bingley. Aged, 13, Eliyas is described as being of...

More than 1,600 trips made on new Leeds e-bikes during first week

More than 1,600 trips have been made on the new e-bikes for hire in Leeds since they arrived in the city centre just over...

Five steps to avoid fraud: New and returning students in Leeds warned against scams during studies

Students are being encouraged to ‘Take Five' so they don’t fall victim to fraud and scams during their studies. With new and returning students making...

Young Asian achievers shortlisted for the prestigious YAYA awards.

The nominees for the Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Awards have been announced. Known as “the YAYAs,” the awards celebrate young people aged 16 to 30...

Council-run schools in Leeds need £66m worth of repairs

More than £66m worth of repairs have been identified across crumbling council-run schools in Leeds. But the Department of Education (DfE) has been criticised for...

Council told to pay parent £6,000 after girl out of school for more than a year

Leeds City Council has been told to pay out £6,000 to a local parent after their daughter missed 18 months of education. The pupil, who...

TransPennine Express defend planned timetable cuts for Leeds and Kirklees

TransPennine Express (TPE) has defended planned cuts to services this December, which it insists will be “temporary”. The operator, which serves Leeds, Huddersfield and Dewsbury,...

Bus operators in West Yorkshire refuse to rule out further cuts

Bus operators First and Arriva have refused to rule out making further service cuts, though both say they now want to “grow” the network. Passengers...

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