The first ever Great Yorkshire Fringe got underway at the weekend, kicking off ten days of comedy, theatre and music.
The city centre of York has been transformed for the festival, with three ‘spiegeltents’ being erected in Parliament Street as venues – the Turn Pot, the Tea Pot and the White Rose Rotunda.Read More »Great Yorkshire Fringe gets underway
Police want to find a man in his 40s who flashed a 17-year-old girl while performing an indecent act.
The incident took place just before midday on Friday, July 10th, on Carr Lane in Dewsbury. Read More »Police hunt man who exposed himself to teen
A local man in his fifties died after being found in the River Aire in Leeds city centre early this morning.
Police were called to the river at Neville Street around 5:30am after the man’s body was seen by members of the public.Read More »UPDATE: Leeds man died after being pulled from the River Aire
By Mike Berriman
A 1,000-year-old Viking logboat has gone on display in Wakefield – the city where it was discovered – for the first time.
It was discovered in 1838 by canal workers who were building the Stanley Ferry Aqueduct on the River Calder, six feet below the bed of the river.
Read More »1,000-year-old Viking logboat returns to Wakefield
by Elizabeth Archer
Cuts to Leeds Community Support Officers are likely, but they will not be scrapped altogether, say West Yorkshire Police.
The statement comes after controversial comments by Supt Sam Millar which suggested the force was considering cutting PCSOs altogether amid a severe budget slash.
Read More »Leeds PCSOs will not be scrapped but cuts are likely
by Jay Unger THREE children, including a three-month-old baby, were rushed to hospital after a house fire in Bradford late last night. Three children were… Read More »UPDATED: Three children including three month old baby rushed to hospital after Bradford house fire
By Jay Unger and Mike Berriman
The two men arrested in connection with the murder of Bradford man Leroy Vanzie have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
The men, aged 25 and 36, were arrested after Leroy, 32, was found outside his home in Corban Street at about 7.36pm on Tuesday.
Read More »UPDATE: Men released on bail after arrests in connection with Bradford murder
A 21 year old Slovakian appeared at Leeds Crown Court this morning to face charges of attempted murder, rape, and grievous bodily harm. Zdenko… Read More »Beeston rape and attempted murder case in Leeds Crown today
By Elizabeth Archer
27 fawns have been born at Lotherton Hall in Leeds this month, much to the delight of visitors and staff alike.
Read More »Lotherton Hall celebrates the birth of 27 fawns on their estate
Olympic boxer, Nicola Adams is among a host of distinguished individuals receiving an honorary degree by Leeds University today. Nicola is receiving a Doctor of… Read More »Leeds boxing treasure Nicola Adams to get honorary degree today