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Beryl has partnered with the Leeds City Council to expand the LNER Beryl Bike Scheme with e-scooters.

Why Bradford paused e-scooter plans while Leeds presses ahead

Crowd at Bingley Music Live 2018.

Bingley Music Live comeback revealed as council puts £3m contract out

Professor Mel Pickup, Chief Executive Officer of the Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust, made the claim at a meeting on Thursday, when she pointed out that much of Bradford Royal Infirmary was built a century ago.

'We need new hospital': Health boss makes blunt plea for new hospital

Keighley West Councillor Dawn Thewlis also questioned “what would the taxpayers think?” at the meeting of West Yorkshire Fire Authority on Friday.

Councillor challenges fire service recruitment policy

West Yorkshire Fire Service responding to an incident in Leeds.

Firefighters suffered 128 accidents - including falls and scalds

Sunny Bank Lane recreation ground

Recreation ground could become protected village green

A Weaver Network bus

First look at new 'Weaver Network' buses taking over Leeds next year

A councillor has warned that Leeds is at risk of “economic suicide” after he claimed recent road changes are driving shoppers away from the city.

Councillor claims Leeds road works are hitting city centre

Residents are being urged to have their say as a national consultation is underway into fireworks and pyrotechnics.

Fireworks ‘misery’ sparks fresh plea for tougher national laws

Passengers wanting to travel to Hull from Bradford will now have to change in Leeds.

Leeds commuters face timetable shake-up after Northern confirms cut

Bradford Council has ruled out a freeze on council tax bills next year

Council leader rules out council tax bill freeze for next year
Council leader rules out freeze on council tax bills next year

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s £2 bus fare cap

Mayor hails Andy Burnham’s £2 bus fare plan as boost for passengers

National treasure Sir David Attenborough has backed a strategy that aims to boost nature across West Yorkshire.

Sir David Attenborough praises bold new West Yorkshire nature strategy

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has unveiled her pledge to support young people in the region.

Mayor unveils major pledge for young people

A stock image of a recycling bin.

Council under fire as missed bin complaints mount

Bradford's Clean Air Zone was introduced in 2022 just two years after neighbouring Leeds' plans were scrapped.

Council undertaking ‘high-level review’ of Clean Air Zone

Council could get new powers to clamp down on pavement parking.

Council could get new powers to clamp down on pavement parking

£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

Primary school pupils will be taught about the dangers of Nitrous Oxide abuse.

Primary schools take on 'laughing gas' crisis

West Yorkshire Police Chief Constables John Robins.

Police chief points finger at council cuts over e-bike safety fears

But planning officers refused to grant permission, arguing it would be an “incongruous and strident feature” on The Grove in Ilkley (pictured).

Telecoms giant appeals ban on “intrusive” hub on picturesque street

Coffee giant Starbucks has applied for permission to install a new sign at its Ilkley branch

Starbucks applies for sign after it was forced to remove previous one
Coffee giant applies for new signage permission - after it was forced to remove previous one.

Leeds-born Jim Moir is showcasing his work in Yorkshire.

Leeds-born comedian Vic Reeves' artwork to go on display in Yorkshire

East Street Arts have worked with organisations across Leeds to support artists.

The Leeds art group hoping to breathe new life into town hall

Decision made after school builds ‘amphitheatre’ without permission

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin.

'Levelling the playing field': Mayor's pledge to create 3G pitches

The Post Office and village store in Esholt in West Yorkshire made famous as the original village used for the TV soap Emmerdale near Leeds and Bradford.

Emmerdale Post Office property sells for £175k after £40k price cut

West Yorkshire has seen a surge in BESS applications.

Safety concerns as West Yorkshire sees surge in BESS applications

Celebrating 135 years of telling Leeds' stories

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