A generous Bradford businessman is helping to spread joy among lonely people over Christmas.

A Bradford youngster has been praised for taking on a challenge to help save lives.

Traffic is queueing on a motorway and there are long delays near Bradford after a "police incident".

A popular pub in West Yorkshire has reopened after an "incredible" revamp.

The duo that ran an illegal tyre storage site in Bradford that was the scene of a huge blaze have been ordered to sell their property in Spain.

Artwork by over 100 Bradfordians has gone on display in a city centre gallery as part of its final exhibition of 2025.

Former addict and ex-criminal Paul Ashley has turned his life around to help Bradford's most vulnerable.

PEOPLE are being urged to be on their guard and report anything suspicious following a series of burglaries in the Worth Valley.

MORE untaxed and abandoned vehicles have been removed from the district's streets.

THIS weekend will be the last chance to see Santa at an iconic Bradford District venue.

A FIRE-HIT former social club could be turned into housing if plans are agreed with a council.

A violent rapist who demonstrated contempt for women and denied his crimes has been jailed for 15 years.

A FORMER industrial site in west Leeds looks set to be turned into homes after early plans were agreed with the council.

A HOUSE in West Yorkshire can be changed into a five-person house of multiple occupation, say planners.

THERE have been many different interpretations of A Christmas Carol - but nothing quite like this one.

KEIGHLEY native Ellie Kildunne is officially on the six-person shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

According to a survey by Vocation Brewery, almost three-quarters of Brits are dissatisfied with the lack of variety in their boozers.

Hollie Hutton of Towngate Fisheries, in Bradford, has been named a finalist in a national competition.

Christ Church in Upper Armley, in Leeds, has been awarded £200,000 to fix a leaking roof.

Holme Valley Caravan and Camping Park in Thongsbridge has been crowned Campsite of the Year 2026 by Out & About Live.

People in the North East and Yorkshire have been reminded to plan ahead for their medicine needs over the Christmas period.

The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company Community Rail Partnership has been shortlisted for five national awards.

Professor Shirley Congdon was recognised by the Professional Muslim Institute (PMI) at Aagrah Midpoint in Bradford.

Jet2, based at Leeds Bradford Airport, has been recognised for its environmental leadership by the CDP.

Four people have been charged in connection with drug offences in Bradford.

An MP has pushed the Transport Secretary on plans for a new railway station in Bradford.

A multi-faith festive tree has been installed in Bradford city centre.

Life expectancy has seen a “slight increase” across the Bradford district - but the full story behind the figures is yet to be uncovered.

Police have released images of four people they would like to speak to after a theft from a TK Maxx store in Bradford.

A MAN reportedly posed as a Council worker and took hundreds of pounds in cash from a victim.

Firefighters rescued a person from a lake at a park in Bradford last night.

All traffic was held on a motorway this morning after a crash at a junction near Bradford.

Three Bradford men “from good families” stocked a York Air BnB with thousands of pounds of cocaine and heroin for sale in York, the city's crown court heard.

A Bradford school is celebrating after receiving an ‘outstanding’ judgment by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate.

COUNCILLORS have paid tribute to their late colleague Russell Brown during an emotional meeting in City Hall.

ETHAN Ryan is not even 30 yet, but the Bradford Bulls winger has been caught up in enough financial drama to last him a lifetime.

Police targeted abandoned and untaxed vehicles causing issues near a Bradford district primary school.

A car in Bradford was seized after police observed a child was wearing no seat belt in the vehicle.

Detectives investigating non-recent child sexual offences in the Bradford district have charged a man with offences.

A man has been jailed for 26 years for "abhorrent" rape and sex offences on a child.

Bradford health chiefs have issued a statement amid the flu wave gripping England - which includes advice on what to do if you are feeling ill.

The MAC is back – the return of an activity centre is on the way after senior councillors agreed to pursue proposals to transfer it to a “community anchor” partnership to run.

COUNCIL funding of The Hepworth Wakefield is expected to be cut by £50,000 a year.

Mollie Browes has overcome homelessness and is now chasing a career in cancer research after graduating from Bradford University.

Controversial plans to create an eight bed HMO in an Idle building have been approved by Councillors.

Councillors must avoid becoming 'talking heads' and get on with the building of Skipton's 'Road to Nowhere', heard a meeting of North Yorkshire Council.

Manningham Housing Association will close its head office on Manor Row in Bradford next Thursday (December 18) until next summer while it undergoes a major refurbishment.

A man involved in Yorkshire-wide Class A drug dealing was caught with almost £8,000 in cash when police raided his home in Bradford.

PLANS to convert a shop to a holiday let in a town which attracts a lot of tourists have been rejected by council planners.

AN Italian restaurant owner who has lived and worked in Settle for 25 years is battling to be let back in the country after being stopped at the airport in September following a holiday.