West Yorkshire

Fire and Rescue Services

Fire service responds to 70 fires in West Yorkshire prisons since April

Firefighters have been called out to West Yorkshire’s prisons 70 times since April, Councillors have been told. And during July alone the fire service responded...
Community

West Yorkshire Police backs national campaign ‘When You Are Ready’ to support victims of child sexual abuse

West Yorkshire Police is supporting a new national campaign, ‘When You Are Ready’, that focuses on encouraging victims and survivors of child sexual abuse...
Bradford & Keighley

DIY e-bikes and scooters spark safety fears as Lithium-Ion battery fires surge in West Yorkshire

The increasing use of DIY e bikes and e scooters among food couriers has led to major safety concerns, with a Bradford councillor saying...
Sustainable energy

Halifax Bus Station crowned Transport Project of the Year, celebrating innovation and sustainability

The new Halifax Bus Station has been declared Transport Project of the Year in a prestigious national awards ceremony. The facility came out on top against...
Kirklees

‘Reclaim the Night’ event empowering West Yorkshire’s women and girls announced

Empowering women and girls to stand up for safer public spaces after dark will be the focus of a free event hosted by Mayor...
Health

Boost for UK’s health technology sector as West Yorkshire signs historic trade and investment pact with Nashville

The city regions of West Yorkshire and Nashville, Tennessee, will work together to turbocharge their health technology sectors, it can be announced. The landmark agreement,...
Transport

New transport director appointed at West Yorkshire Combined Authority

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has strengthened her senior leadership team following the appointment of a new transport director. Tim Taylor will join the West Yorkshire Combined Authority...
Community

EmpowerHer: Digital confidence event boosts digital skills for ethnic minority women in West Yorkshire

Leeds Media Centre has hosted an in-person event for underrepresented ethnic minority women in West Yorkshire keen to improve their digital skills. Delivered as part...
Health

More people in crisis getting help after launch of NHS 111 mental health option in West Yorkshire

On World Mental Health Day the NHS in Leeds is reminding local people about the help available if they are struggling with their mental...
Arts

West Yorkshire mayor takes businesses to America to secure trade deals and regional growth

West Yorkshire has gone stateside, with a dozen of the region’s businesses joining Mayor Tracy Brabin in Nashville, Tennessee, to meet with potential investors...
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