West Yorkshire County, England News

The vicious murder of a soldier in a London street should not lead our armed forces to retreat into barracks, Dewsbury and Mirfield MP Simon Reevell said.

The sighting spurred people to take photographs, post online videos and contact the local media to try and solve the mystery.

A man found on fire wedged between two bins in an alleyway had earlier warned his former partner she would see him "burn in hell's flames". Dad-of-two Michael Partridge was discovered by a passing couple who thought it was just a bin fire until they heard a noise and pulled two of the wheelie bins apart to see him sitting up against a wall in ... (more)

The new Lord Mayor of Bradford has been sworn in, taking over the chains of office from Councillor Dale Smith.

Shaun Hill, 39, was due to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court today accused over an alleged incident at Bar Phono, on Lower Briggate in the city centre, last year.

A LOAN shark who ran a A 140,000 illegal money-lending business from his market stall over four years has been spared jail.

May 23 sees the fourth annual conference of the national 20's Plenty campaign, which aims to make us all become more considerate drivers, but speeding violations are actually on the up.

Three violent men have been given prison sentences totalling more than 20 years for setting up a "honey trap" robbery in Bradford.

The process to merge Bradford into a super Church of England diocese covering all of West Yorkshire and the Dales has moved one step closer.

Kristian Holub, 45, his wife Ruzena Holubova, 49, and their son, Kristian Putnoki, 20, are alleged to have forced three men to work at a car wash valeting business in Bradford, Auto Care car wash in St Mary's Road, Manningham, or to clean their home in Keighley.

RAIN on Sedbergh's parade was met with smiles and laughter as hundreds flocked to the town's annual gala.

Four fantastic fundraisers from Ilkley are preparing to saddle up to cycle from Vietnam to Cambodia to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

A group of vans and caravans left Cliffe Street car park yesterday just as court proceedings were about to begin.

Officers from the Tong , Wyke and Holme Wood and Brighouse Neighbourhood Policing Teams worked with the Vehicle Operating Standards Agency and the Environments Agency for the operation at the crossroads near the Wyke Lion pub - known locally as 'Hellfire Crossroads'. One man was issued a fixed penalty for having a defective windscreen, VOSA issued ... (more)

Smoke and flames were coming out of the unoccupied property's roof and first-floor windows when firefighters arrived at the scene, at the junction of Fell Lane and Wheathead Lane.

Visitors gathered in Main Street, Haworth Park and the car parks of the Bronte Parsonage and Black Bull pub to enjoy the popular nostalgic occasion.

Joan Hardy died peacefully at Ghyll Royd Nursing Home in Guiseley, where she has lived for the past 11 years.

The Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale is holding its third annual Charity Brass Band Concert featuring the City of Bradford Brass Band on Friday, June 21 at Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets, A 9 for adults and A 6 for under 15s, can be bought from the Tourist Information Office, Station Road, Ilkley, or by contacting Bob ... (more)

Ilkley's newest brewery, which will be located within the grounds of the new Flying Duck Brew Pub in Church Street when it opens, is to support two forthcoming local beer festivals.

Never Ending Reason, after impressing at a local Rock The House heat in Yeadon in March, will now have their music evaluated by industry experts to see if they have made it through to the grand finale.