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Evan Hodgson in Challenge Cup action for Batley in 2026 against Catalans Dragons. He is one of three players to recently commit to the 2027 campaign with the Bulldogs. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Bulldogs confirm more players for 2027 squad

Chris Firth, of Chris Firth Creative, welcomed Spen Valley MP, Kim Leadbeater, to his new premises in Birstall.

Entrepreneur welcomes MP to new Birstall premises

Kelan Swales was on target with a header for Liversedge but ended on the losing side against Bradford (Park Avenue). Picture: Paul Butterfield

Liversedge lose out in top of table clash with Bradford (Park Avenue)

New Dewsbury Rams signing Sam Hallas in action for Bradford Bulls in a Super League game against Hull FC. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Dewsbury Rams bring in experience with signing from Super League

The proposed trial, which is expected to run for 12 months, would see the installation of cross-pavement charging channels.

Electric vehicle charging trial plan for residents without off-street parking

Here Come The Boys: Gorka Marquez, Julian Caillon, Aljaž Škorjanec and Carlos Gu.

Strictly stars stepping out for four Yorkshire shows – get tickets

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Gabrielle adds third Yorkshire date on Hits Tour – get tickets

British astronaut Tim Peake brings his Astronauts The Quest to Explore Space tour to Bradford in September 2026.

Astronaut Tim Peake blasts off for only Yorkshire date – get tickets

Yorkshire date for Hollywood music icon Vanessa Williams – buy tickets

Yorkshire Afternoon Indulgence stay at the Best Western Bradford Guide Post Hotel

Yorkshire Afternoon Indulgence hotel stay from under £60pp

Michael Ball bringing hs Glow Tour to Yorkshire in autumn 2026.

Michael Ball's Glow Tour Yorkshire dates - get tickets here
West End favourite and double Olivier Award winner Michael Ball is bringing his highly anticipated Glow tour to Yorkshire this autum
Graham Walker

Kevin and Mary Stenson, with their four children Mark, John, Jane, and Elizabeth.

‘Very well-loved’ Mirfield couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

Mosun Hussain hit a half century in vain in Woodlands' defeat to Bradford & Bingley.

Woodlands lose hold on top spot after dramatic batting collapse

Yorkshire champion Max Holdsworth with AVT chief coach Tom Crosby.

Gomersal teenager Max continues to build MMA success with title win

Oli Boocock gets Thornhill Trojans moving against Dudley Hill. Picture: Thornhill Trojans

Trojans find it tough going against size and strength of Dudley Hill

£100 million deal signed off to bring nearly 200 electric buses to West Yorkshire.

£100m deal signed off to bring nearly 200 electric buses to West Yorks

Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock visited East Bierley to hear first-hand about the work of East Bierley Community Sports Association. Photo: DCMS

Minister visits community association that is transforming grassroots sport

Richard Henry, 60, completed the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon on Sunday, May 10, in support of his friend, Paul Riordan, who was diagnosed with young-onset dementia several years ago.

Marathon runner raises nearly £8,000 for dementia support group

All of the award winners at this year's West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards. Photos by Paul Scott

Rising stars praised at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards

Warren Walker scored twice for Howden Clough, but they lost their key promotion game at Oxenhope Recreation. Picture: Howden Clough FC

Howden Clough’s promotion hopes are over after loss to rivals

Locala Health and Wellbeing has awarded almost £40,000 to grassroots community projects across Kirklees - with Dewsbury’s Sensory World one of the funded organisations.

Sensory World ‘so grateful’ after receiving Locala funding

Gomersal & Cleckheaton FC celebrate winning the Bradford & District Senior Cup final. Picture: Gomersal & Cleckheaton FC

Fraser hits winner in Gomersal & Cleckheaton trophy triumph

Former Kirklees Council gardener Peter Fawcett, of Cleckheaton

Former council gardener calls for more investment in district's parks

Heartfelt tribute to Antiques Road Trip expert and former Cleckheaton shop owner

Jordon Scott Kennedy, centre, with Rocket Fuel stars Elif Riley and Logan Ludbrook. Photo: Stuart Boyle

Bafta nomination for director of BBC comedy

New Dewsbury Rams forward Jamie Gill in action for Bradford Bulls in a pre-season game against Leeds Rhinos last month. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Unbeaten Dewsbury Rams aim to be four stars against Goole Vikings

The former Roberto's restaurant in Batley. Picture Scott Merrylees

Former Roberto's Italian restaurant to reopen as Cafe J'Adore

Huddersfield Town Hall.

Challenges laid bare as Kirklees play area costs skyrocket
The cost of some play equipment in Kirklees has more than doubled in the past five years, councillors have heard.
Abigail Marlow

The new store is located on Spa Street in Batley.

Business: Bakery chain opens new store in Batley

Britain's King Charles III arrives to visit Impact Hub Yorkshire, which provides support to businesses finding sustainable solutions to social challenges, in Bradford. (Photo by JON SUPER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

14 photos of King Charles III on visit to West Yorkshire this year

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Drivers are facing delays of 35 minutes after M62 crash

Lee Bloomfield, Chief Executive, Manningham Housing Association

Budget 2025: Housing Association CEO backs two-child benefit cap removal but con...

Karen Carr and her family at Thornton Conservative Club for their Auction Night Fundraiser for Young Lives vs Cancer

A mum in Bradford raises vital funds for young cancer patients in memory of her ...

Fly-tipping from the recent cases

Headway made in tackling Kirklees fly-tipping backlog but cases continue to rise

Christmas events in West Yorkshire: Markets, Santa's grotto, pantos and more

Family walk

Yorkshire charity issues advice on how to talk to children about mental health

Cast of Rocky Horror Show

Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is bringing its unique blend of glam, glitte...

Stephen Webb as Frank-N-Furter

Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is bringing its unique blend of glam, glitte...

Rail campaigners call for new service from West Yorkshire to Sheffield

Sharon Jandu OBE addressing the annual NPH Property Awards and Gala Dinner, organised in partnership with the Yorkshire Asian Business Association (YABA)

Yorkshire Asian Business Association’s decade of achievement celebrated at Gala ...

Dunlop rackets at Salus Padel

Global sports brand, Dunlop Sports, partners with Salus Padel

A group of women from Bradford have successfully completed a charity fire walk in Cleckheaton to raise funds for the victims of the Punjab floods.

Photos: Women walk on fire to raise over £11,500 for flood victims

Shoiab Yusuf captured the SC Lightweight Championship at FSC 34.

Shoiab ‘The Assassin’ Yusuf wins the FSC Lightweight Championship in spectacular...

BOTB presenters Katie Knight and Christian Williams helped Amra and Mohsin celebrate

Delivery driver wins £810,000 dream home and car in £1 BOTB prize draw

14 women from Bradford-based fitness and wellbeing club Club Ekta are set to “walk for the victims” of the recent Punjab floods by completing a charity fire walk challenge at Cleckheaton's Hub26 on Monday, October 13.

14 brave women to complete Cleckheaton fire walk challenge for flood victims
14 women from a Bradford-based fitness and wellbeing club are set to “walk for the victims” of the recent Punjab floods by completing a charity challenge in Cleckheaton next week.
Adam Cheshire

Some of the Cast with the original Calendar Girls

Cast of upcoming Calendar Girls stage production makes emotional visit to Rylsto...

Salus Padel

First padel courts in Bradford city centre to launch this October

House prices in some areas of Yorkshire have soared by more than 30% in the last year

The 9 areas of Yorkshire where house prices are rising fastest

Addy Khan Khan prepares to face perhaps his toughest test yet in Brazil’s Ricardo Moraes, a dangerous and experienced fighter.

Fight Star Championship heads to Yorkshire in October with local star Addy Khan ...

Addy Khan prepares to face perhaps his toughest test yet in Brazil’s Ricardo Moraes, a dangerous and experienced fighter.

Fight Star Championship heads to Bradford in October with local star Addy Khan i...

Rugby league legend John Kear oversaw his last ever game as a head coach at the weekend as York Knights beat his beloved Bulldogs to secure the League Leaders’ Shield. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

End of era as retiring legend insists ‘good times are around corner’ for Batley

Leo McCormack and Celene Brook outside The Krypt tattoo studio, and wellbeing hub.

Cleckheaton wellbeing hub unites with other businesses to help Bradford charity

The family team at Robert Watts Estate Agents.

Robert Watts Estate Agents welcomes third generation to the family business

Councillor Carole Pattison, leader of Kirklees Council

Council misses out on millions to cut Kirklees residents’ energy bills

A huge fire which broke out at a Bradford industrial estate on Saturday could be seen for miles around - including across North Kirklees.

Dramatic photos of huge Bradford blaze which could be seen for miles

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