POLICE in North Yorkshire have seized more than 50 e-bikes and e-scooters amid concerns from community leaders that “nut jobs” riding the machines will kill and seriously injure someone.

A Bradford chocolatier has designed some new chocolates and sweet treats in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan.

The council has apologised for disruption caused by speed camera roadworks in a Bradford area.

A court has heard how a man was left bleeding and semi-conscious after being hit in the head with a hockey stick.

Concerned parents and a school’s headteacher have expressed frustration over the ‘lack of meaningful action’ to solve an ongoing heating issue.

A Bradford garage owner has shared some memories after closing its car sales forecourt after 35 years and relocating to a new site.

A small canalside garden inspired by David Hockney has won the public vote in a prestigious national competition.

PLANS to turn a former Batley nightclub into a hostel are yet to be determined by Kirklees Council.

A Bradford woman is preparing to take on the London Marathon for the second year in a row, for the memory of her mum and to raise vital funds for Marie Curie.

Here are the latest planning applications received by Bradford Council.

A poem by Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, has been inspired by the voices of Yorkshire for World Cancer Day.

Ofsted rates Toy Box Day Nursery, Daisy Road, as meeting expected education standards, praising safeguarding, inclusion and SEND support, with areas for improvement.

Book a Bridgerton-style stay at Gilling Lodge, a Grade II-listed Georgian manor in North Yorkshire. Sleeps 18, dog-friendly, luxury holiday cottage.

Family lawyers urge open mental health conversations during divorce and child custody disputes, highlighting support on Time to Talk Day 2026. Seek help early.

Pensioners in Bradford have until the end of the month to enjoy a £1 meal in a warm, welcoming space at Asda.

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage’s new poem, commissioned by Yorkshire Cancer Research for World Cancer Day 2026, honours Yorkshire’s cancer journey and breakthroughs.

Android users are being warned about a new bug called Arsink that allows hackers access to private data and gives them remote control of their phone.

Youngsters in West Yorkshire have been warned of a TikTok scam where they could end up "money muling" criminal cash.

Police have launched an appeal after a 19-year-old woman went for a walk and didn't return.

Turning a landmark former pub into an 18-bed HMO would lead to “substandard levels of accommodation.”

A teenage girl and boy were two of five arrested in drugs raids where cash, heroin and £260,000 worth of cannabis was found.

When Peter Andre was growing up in Australia, there were loud speakers on the beach playing songs from the likes of the Four Seasons.

A HOLIDAY lodge plan for a rural West Yorkshire site not far from a popular beauty spot has been rejected by planners.

A new chain has announced it will be opening at the site of a once-popular play centre in Bradford.

Retrospective plans for a takeaway have been approved after planning officers acknowledged it is part of a “local centre.”

New Shell garage with 24-hour SPAR shop opens at Whetley Hill, Bradford, offering V-Power fuel, AdBlue, HGV pumps, jet washes, parking, and groceries.

A popular Bradford district café is celebrating its 18th birthday.

Eight Ilkley Grammar School students have secured Oxford or Cambridge offers this year.

Bradford Council’s Highways department has agreed to close a junction in Ilkley in a bid to ease traffic congestion in Ilkley.

Between June 1911 and March 1972 a network of overhead wires criss-crossed the city of Bradford. These were the power source for Bradford City Transport’s fleet of electric trolleybuses which at their peak amounted to over 200 vehicles.

Veteran comedian Billy Pearce celebrates 75th birthday after a record-breaking Snow White panto season at Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre.

Yorkshire will play Essex at Chelmsford in a two-day pre-season friendly ahead of the 2026 campaign, which will be without Phillip Hodson on the club's board.

EMBSAY is a village just outside Skipton. The attractions lie in the reservoir and crag that are within a short walking distance.

BRADFORD Bulls have unveiled more changes to Odsal, as they give more information to supporters ahead of the upcoming Betfred Super League season.

OVER the past year Bradford people have been invited to weave their stories into an ‘interactive loom’ celebrating the city’s textile heritage.

I HAVE a recurring dream that I’m about to sit a maths exam. I wake up in a bit of a panic, cursing myself for not doing enough revision - then I realise, with immense relief, that it was just a dream (more like a nightmare).

TO Bradford’s most famous son, JB Priestley, football was a magical and magnificent sport - a game of art and conflict. After falling in love with it in childhood, it featured in his best-selling books and in various news articles. He became a powe...

IN the almost two centuries since the Yorkshire sisters wrote their passionate and brave novels, the light of Brontë mania has barely dimmed.

BRADFORD-based British Wool has officially unveiled its 2025 Sheep of the Year, following an enthusiastic public vote celebrating the very best of Britain’s woolly wonders.

A Bradford man has been jailed today, following multiple terrorism offences, including wanting to set up his own far right Neo Nazi group.

Officers from the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team have removed a vehicle that was dangerously obstructing the road on Briggate this morning.

Police have increased patrols in parts of Pudsey and Ravenscliffe after multiple reports of off‑road bikes being ridden in local woodland and public spaces.

Bon Cooper, age 9, stars in BBC One's Lord of the Flies drama, penned by Jack Thorne and filmed in Malaysia. Premieres 8 February on BBC iPlayer.

G&H secures new hospital decarbonisation contracts with Centrica Business Solutions for energy-efficient upgrades at Birmingham and Hereford hospitals.

The Met Office has forecast a wet and grey start to the weekend for Bradford.

The Elm Tree Inn in Embsay raised £405 for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, funding respite breaks for Yorkshire families through community events.

The characters heading to The Masked Singer final 2026 have been revealed. Find out who they are.

Find out who was unmasked on The Masked Singer 2026 semi-final (February 7) as  Can of Worms real identity was finally revealed on the ITV show.

Find out who was unmasked on The Masked Singer 2026 semi-final (February 7) as Sloth's real identity was finally revealed on the ITV show.

Tech experts warn users about the risks of using Galaxy S21 series devices, after Samsung removed three from its regular update list.