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Bradford Council leader warns against ticket office closures “by stealth” as Northern freezes vacancies

Rail operator Northern has frozen recruitment for some posts amid uncertainty over the future of ticket offices. The company confirmed on Thursday that some under-threat...

Leeds police enhance safety measures for students and women to reduce violence against women

Students and women in Leeds are to be given additional support to stay safer as part of the forces efforts to reduce violence against...

Leeds Media Centre unveiled after £1.8 million revamp, boosting local entrepreneurship

A fully refurbished Leeds Media Centre opened for the public on 19 September after being remodelled and renovated to create space for new business...

Mobile data limit cost man council flat in Leeds

A Leeds man awaiting a council house missed out on a suitable flat, because his mobile data limit meant he missed a crucial email. The...

West Yorkshire Mayor applauds ‘courageous’ women for speaking out against Russell Brand

West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin has paid tribute to the “enormous courage” of the women who’ve made serious allegations against Russell Brand. The TV personality...

Gipton and Harehills, where one in four people are from South Asian heritage, leads in voter rejections

Around one in seven Leeds voters turned away for not having valid ID at this year’s local elections were from the Gipton and Harehills...

Amidst RAAC crisis, nursery building in Leeds remains closed as ‘precaution’

A north Leeds nursery building remains closed as a “precautionary measure” after Raac (reinforced autoclave aerated concrete) was discovered. Shadwell Childcare operates in the old...

Leeds Crown Court finds man guilty of attempt rape and sexual assault in Castleford

A man who attempted to rape a vulnerable woman in Castleford after pretending to be a taxi driver has been jailed. Raja Gulraiz, 48, of...

Leeds City Council to host careers fair for digital sector enthusiasts.

Leeds City Council, on 26 September, is set to host a free event, hosting businesses from the region, providing career opportunities to people who...

Groundbreaking: BBC’s Antiques Roadshow values Sikh Soldier Naik Gian Singh’s Victoria Cross at staggering £250,000

A Victoria Cross medal awarded to a Sikh soldier for his bravery when fighting with Allied forces in the Far East campaign of 1945,...

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