UPDATE: MP apologises for Gaza tweet
Bradford East MP, David Ward, and his party have issued a joint apology for tweets in relation to the current conflict in Gaza. The Liberal… Read More »UPDATE: MP apologises for Gaza tweet
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Yorkshire-wide search for Bridlington murder suspect
The search continues for a man who is wanted in connection with a murder at a Bridlington guesthouse, police say he is considered dangerous. Police… Read More »Yorkshire-wide search for Bridlington murder suspect
Watchdogs praise West Yorkshire Police
Police watchdogs have praised the West Yorkshire Police force for their understanding, restraint and spending efficiency, however force chiefs believe more severe financial challenges lie… Read More »Watchdogs praise West Yorkshire Police
Leeds arts funding to be cut by £500,000
Leeds City Council has approved plans that will see arts funding reduced by 15 per cent over the next few years. The council currently has… Read More »Leeds arts funding to be cut by £500,000
Man in court over Elland stabbing
A man appeared at Calderdale Magistrates Court in Halifax today charged with murder following a stabbing at a house in Elland. Robert Lyn, 45, from… Read More »Man in court over Elland stabbing
Hundreds attend Leeds rally to protest at BBC’s “lack of coverage” of Gaza conflict
More than 300 people marched through Leeds city centre yesterday accusing the BBC of failing to broadcast in-depth coverage of the Palestinian crisis. Protesters gathered… Read More »Hundreds attend Leeds rally to protest at BBC’s “lack of coverage” of Gaza conflict
Leeds canal towpath murder case in court
A man has appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of a woman who was attacked on a canal towpath in Leeds. Kevin… Read More »Leeds canal towpath murder case in court
UPDATED: Leeds University student killed in Ukraine aircrash
A Leeds University student, who raised over £1,000 for charity, has died in the Ukraine passenger aircrash.
20-year-old Richard Mayne, a Maths and Finance undergraduate, was among the 298 passangers and crew onboard the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. The plane appears to have been shot down over a conflict zone on Thursday afternoon.Read More »UPDATED: Leeds University student killed in Ukraine aircrash
Woman found dead in Leeds treated as murder
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a 67-year-old woman at a property on Talbot Avenue in Moortown, North Leeds.
Officers were contacted by a man at 10pm last night concerning a woman who was found dead. West and North Yorkshire Police forces began enquiries to find the man due to concerns over his welfare.Read More »Woman found dead in Leeds treated as murder
Woman killed on Leeds canal towpath
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in West Leeds. A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of killing… Read More »Woman killed on Leeds canal towpath