A flat fire caused by an electric radiator broke out in the early hours of the morning in Boothtown, Halifax, prompting an urgent response from firefighters and ambulance services.

Options for the future of a planned redevelopment site will be reviewed after it was revealed a section of the land has been “safeguarded” for a tram route.

DAVID WILSON recounts the life of Anne Lister aka Gentleman Jack - the pioneering Yorkshire woman who inspired the hit TV series

A huge development site with planning permission for drive thru restaurants has been put on the market.

Police seized a car in Bradford after it jumped a red light in front of a patrol car.

Several soiled mattresses that were dumped next to a Bradford attraction have been removed, with the fly tipping branded “disrespectful.”

Period cottage for sale in Wrose, Shipley, dating to 1668. Four bedrooms, modern amenities, restored features, private parking, near schools and transport.

Plans to convert a courthouse into new offices for a housing company will bring ten full time jobs to a town centre.

A new dental clinic offering a subscription‑based alternative to NHS dentistry has opened its doors in Bradford city centre.

A new community running club aiming to “put fitness first” in Bradford city centre is set to launch on Monday.

A disqualified driver who led police on a brief car chase before escaping has been “hit in the pocket” by being ordered to pay court costs of £1,000.

Celebrate Ukrainian culture in Bradford at Darley Street Market on 18 April. Enjoy music, dance, crafts, traditional food and workshops. Free family event.

Historic Yorkshire Dales pub The Falcon Inn, famed as Emmerdale’s original Woolpack, seeks new tenant. Leasehold, Grade II listed, via Fleurets.

'THE VILLAGE of Seacove clings to the Yorkshire coast like a limpet to rock and much like a limpet its grip is tested by both time and tide.

This Yorkshire Dales restaurant in Hawes has been praised for its 'bucket list' cheesy afternoon tea that is said to be 'Wensleydale heaven'

Former Ofsted leader Sam Sleeman-Boss appointed Head of Early Years at Partou, UK’s leading nursery provider, bringing 30 years’ childcare expertise.

Hundreds of young people take centre stage for Bradford Schools' Proms

Bradford East’s 2025 Locality Plan saw youth engagement, community clean-ups and cultural events thrive, with strong council and resident collaboration.

West Yorkshire Police have arrested a man and are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault involving a knife in Dewsbury.

Triple Point Brewing’s Luxe Imperial Porter wins Best Drink at Bradford Beer & Cider Festival 2025, the first key keg beer to take top prize at Saltaire event.

Tributes have been flooding in for a much-loved Bradford woman who was a shopworker for more than 40 years.

There was a huge turnout of buzzing Bantams in the city centre today as fans flocked to a new fanzone ahead of Bradford City’s game on Good Friday.

A lithium-ion battery was the “most likely” cause of a large scrapyard fire at Ellar Ghyll, in Bradford Road, it has been determined.

A weather warning has been extended to include Bradford as Storm Dave approaches but a sunny end to the Easter weekend is predicted.

A development of affordable housing will be built on a former car park next to a Bradford swimming pool.

A £23 million scheme to improve one of the main routes into a city centre has moved to the next stage – but some major aspects of the works have been dropped.

A teenager charged with murdering a Bradford man by stabbing him in the heart has told a jury that he meant to stab him – but only to scare him off.

New signs have gone up at the former Sainsbury’s Local in Bingley, confirming that the long‑vacant unit will soon reopen as the new home of Ockerby Academy.

A man charged with dangerous driving in Bradford and other offences is set to stand trial later this year.

A Bradford sunbed salon that was left devastated after a late‑night break‑in has made a rapid and “overwhelming” comeback

A 9-bedroom mansion in Bradford is still on the market for a whopping £1.5million.

Yorkshire Water says it is “absolutely committed” to full compliance at all its wastewater sites after new figures were released by the Environment Agency.

Sainsbury's has issued a statement to UK drivers on the ongoing fuel shortages at petrol stations.

THE famous Great Britain Lions ‘Indomitables’ Tour set sail 80 years ago today, with six Bradford Northern players on the trip.

IN THE dim and distant past, on a day out to a town or city, you would park your car in a designated car park. On the way in, you would pass a little hut or kiosk, wherein sat a man who would hand over a ticket stamped with your arrival time.

KAREN Hodgson runs the Elm Tree Inn at Embsay with her partner Sam Keane. She told us about the pub she has owned for 20 years.

EASTER is here, with all the sweet goodies of the season. If you get sick of the sight of chocolate how about a cherry Bakewell?

The Lees brothers were pretty good golfers, and while Arthur was the best, Walter is the most celebrated around here, after everything he gave to Shipley.

Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath has welcomed the introduction of replacement players in this season’s Rothesay County Championship.

Tayaba Parveen wins Kerruish-Gresham Coaching Award at WYW&GCA dinner in Leeds, recognising her impact on women’s and girls’ cricket in Bradford.

Experience Lee Mead as P.T. Barnum at Alhambra Theatre this weekend. Enjoy circus magic, live music and show tunes in Jonathan O’Boyle’s dazzling production.

Bradford mum Danielle Broadbent launches petition and charity walk urging better awareness of GCSE alternatives and education options for autistic children.

Bradford road closures: Hatfield Road shuts for gas works from March 2026; Thornbury Drive closed for water works April–May 2026. Diversions in place.

People are being encouraged to become heroes by volunteering with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS).

Debbie Barnes OBE appointed as new chair of Bradford Children and Families Trust, bringing extensive children’s services experience to lead improvement in Bradford.

Charlie & Ivy’s Yorkshire-made rapeseed oil bread dippers, dressings, and marinades now available in 49 Dobbies garden centres and 33 National Trust shops UK-wide.

Discover Saturday film showtimes at Odeon Bradford and The Light Bradford, including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Magic Faraway Tree, and more family films.

Northern Powergrid and police restored electricity to 1,504 Drighlington and Adwalton homes after a safety interruption on 3 March 2025. Power restored swiftly.

Comedian Geoff Norcott brings his 2026 UK tour ‘Basic Bloke 2’ to King's Hall Ilkley. Tickets from £22.50. Topical stand-up, male mental health, Labour government.

Plastic surgery in Turkey can be safe when procedures are performed by qualified surgeons in licensed hospitals