West Yorkshire

Police appeal for witnesses following Dewsbury park murder

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed in a park in Dewsbury. The incident happened in Crow Nest Park, off Heckmondwike...

Opportunity knocks: QED launches career scheme for young people in West Yorkshire

Sixty young people from ethnically diverse communities across West Yorkshire are being given a valuable head start in their careers, thanks to a free...

Little Germany eyes bold future as Bradford’s historic quarter begins regeneration

Tucked behind Bradford’s main thoroughfares lies Little Germany – a once-thriving mercantile district, now setting its sights on a vibrant new future. Home to more...

Leeds primary school to be ‘taken over’

A primary school is set to be taken over by a west Leeds-based chain of academies. Fountain Primary in Morley will become part of the...

Up to £100K up for grabs as Tracy Brabin launches £1.5M ‘Innovation Challenge’ for West Yorkshire entrepreneurs

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has launched a £1.5 million challenge to back game-changing ideas from businesses and young entrepreneurs, offering grants of up...

Mayor partners with colleges to upskill students into local jobs

A new partnership between West Yorkshire’s Mayor and seven Further Education colleges aims to upskill students into local jobs to support businesses and grow...

Bradford man conquers Everest base camp in memory of friend, raising thousands for cancer research

A Bradford man has scaled the heights of Mount Everest’s base camp, raising more than £8,900 for Yorkshire Cancer Research in a tribute to...

Women shape Mayor Brabin’s vision for West Yorkshire at landmark event

Women from across West Yorkshire were given the opportunity to shape Mayor Tracy Brabin’s priorities for the year at a networking event in Leeds...

Mayor Tracy Brabin to unveil West Yorkshire’s bold £890m budget amid tough economic challenges

West Yorkshire’s leaders are set to unveil a landmark multimillion-pound budget today, showcasing the power of devolution in action while tackling the toughest financial...

Have your say on the future of local transport network in West Yorkshire

People are being encouraged to have their say on the future of the local transport network in West Yorkshire to ensure that services and...

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