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The accident happened earlier today

Boy suffers serious injury after being hit by car in Batley

Trains are being cancelled or delayed

'Incident' at Leeds Station cancels and delays trains across West Yorkshire

Emergency services, road user groups and local councillors shared ideas on how to improve road safety within the region.

New road safety scheme aims to eradicate West Yorkshire traffic deaths by 2040

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for information to locate Andrea Birkett who has been reported missing from Wyke.

Police appeal for information to find missing teenager from Wyke

West Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal to locate Tammy Glover who has gone missing from Heckmondwike.

Police appeal to locate teenager who has gone missing from Heckmondwike

Two teenagers killed and one seriously injured in horror crash

A woman has sadly died after the mobility scooter she was riding on was in a collision with a car in Cleckheaton yesterday (Tuesday).

Woman on mobility scooter dies after collision in Cleckheaton

A West Yorkshire Police officer has lost his job after a man complained his head was stamped on during an arrest.

Police officer who stamped on man’s head during arrest sacked

Wigton Moor Primary School in Alwoodley, Leeds, which warned staff with an email, seen by the YEP.

Threatening e-mail forces schools into lockdown

M62.

Traffic stopped on M62 between J26 and J27 due to a multi-vehicle collision

An air ambulance landed in Dewsbury this lunchtime (Wednesday).

Air ambulance lands in Dewsbury to treat man with serious burn injuries
An air ambulance landed at Manor Croft Academy in Dewsbury this lunchtime (Wednesday) to treat a man with serious burn injuries on Wakefield Road.

The crash happened last night

Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash in Gomersal last night

Ossett Bus Station has seen anti-social behaviour and vandalism

Ossett Bus Station services reinstated after police patrols and security upped

Ossett Bus Station. Photo: Google

Arriva suspends Dewsbury to Wakefield evening service to Ossett Bus Station

West Yorkshire police have launched an appeal

Boy, 12 killed after being hit by vehicle on motorway

M62 westbound, Hartshead Moor Top

M62 reopened following ‘serious collision’ between J25 and J26

The M1 northbound between J39 (Wakefield) and J40 (Dewsbury) is closed due to a collision.

Collision involving two HGVs closes the M1 northbound

A new policy to curb alcohol-related offences in Dewsbury town centre is being considered by Kirklees Council

New policy aims to curb alcohol-related offences in Dewsbury town centre

Kai, aged 12, was last seen outside Teals Garage, on Leeds Road, Mirfield at 6. 45pm yesterday, June 14.

Police searching for missing 12-year-old last seen in Mirfield

Families can fill out the forms for vulnerable relatives who are at risk of going missing. (West Yorkshire Police)

Scheme to help find missing people with dementia comes to West Yorkshire

Speed sign

Figures reveals a record number of speeding convictions in West Yorkshire

These initiatives form part of the Mayor’s commitment to eliminate all road deaths and serious injuries by 2040.

West Yorkshire Mayor drives forward road safety in region

Police have now named the victims as Katie Higton (27) and Steven Harnett (25) from Huddersfield.

Double murder inquiry launched after man and woman found dead at house

53-year-old Catherine Black.

Police appeal to find a missing woman from Heckmondwike

Evie Hopkins (L) and Chloe Moore (R) have been reported missing and are believed to be together. Picture: WYP

Missing teenage girls Evie Hopkins and Chloe Moore could be in Dewsbury

32-year-old Chelsea Scales.

Police appeal to locate a missing woman from Dewsbury

PC Sharon Beshenivsky was killed while on duty in Bradford in 2005. Picture: West Yorkshire Police/PA Wire

Man extradited from Pakistan charged with murder of PC in 2005

13-year-old Katie Hoodless.

Police appeal for sightings of missing 13-year-old from Batley
13-year-old Katie Hoodless was reported missing from her home in Batley last night (Tuesday).

Coun Cathy Scott (Labour, Dewsbury East) objected to the application.

Dewsbury convenience store to sell alcohol despite concerns

Bradley Tommis, aged 16, is missing from Lindley.

Police appeal to help trace missing teenager, Bradley Tommis

More than 100 safe spaces are now operating in Kirklees to provide places where women, girls and those at risk can seek help.

More than 100 Safe Zones now available in Dewsbury, Mirfield and Huddersfield

The accident happened more than two weeks ago

Teenage schoolboy dies after bike and car crash in Heckmondwike

16 year-old Junaid Hussain.

Police appeal to locate missing teenager, Junaid Hussain

Mary Ethel Danby joined the Force in May 1925

International Women's Day: The story of one of the first female police officers

Wakefield Wines

Wakey Wines viral TikTok shop owner responds after police drugs raid

26 year-old Holly Parkinson from Batley.

Police appeal to help trace a missing 26 year-old woman from Batley

The accident happened at the junction of Leeds Road and Muffit Lane.

Boy, 13, in critical condition after being hit by a car in Heckmondwike

Nic Biddle, 37, from Kirklees, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision which happened in the early hours of Friday, February 3 in Birstall.

Birstall crash victim named by police

The Government has cut the core funding provided to West Yorkshire Police by 17% since 2010.

Council tax rise as new West Yorkshire Police budget is announced

Chewy was reunited with his owners in Batley.

Police reunite a long lost family dog with its owners

Scene of accident, Kenmore Road, Cleckheaton

Enquiries ongoing following death of a man in Cleckheaton last week

Birstall councillor Mark Thompson.

Birstall councillor speaks out after white male turned down by Police

You should only call 999 if a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed, someone is in immediate danger or harm, property is in danger of being damaged or a serious disruption to the public is likely. Call 101 to report other incidents.

Woman told off after dialling 999 over missing UberEats order

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Firefighters from Dewsbury were called out

Firefighters free three people trapped after Dewsbury crash last night
Firefighters rescued three people trapped after a crash in Dewsbury last night (Tuesday).

Yassar Yaqub

Inquest into death of Yassar Yaqub concludes he was lawfully killed

Skelton Skips in Leeds

Police discover human remains at waste recycling plant

Batley teenager Amaan Boddy has been found.

Missing Batley boy found 'safe and well'

Fifthteen year-old Amaan Boddy

Police search for a missing teenager last seen in Batley

Fireworks officially go on sale this weekend.

West Yorkshire firefighters launch Bonfire safety campaign

Alexa Dobbins, 17, who was last seen in Wakefield

Police searching for missing teenager last seen in Wakefield

The union fears for people's jobs and wages

Union claims 'public at risk' under West Yorkshire Police help desk review

Police have thanked everyone who shared their appeal

Missing Mirfield teen found safe and well

Police have thanked everyone who helped

Missing teen thought to be in Dewsbury found safe and well

Police have thanked people for their help

Police find missing Dewsbury man safe and well