TRIBUTES have been paid to a "visionary fashion designer" from Bradford after reports of his death at the age of 80.

Fears have been raised for the future of a historic mansion and former nursing home that has fallen into “a state of disrepair”.

THE long-planned tram system between Bradford and Leeds will not start running until the late 2030s – it has been revealed.

BRADFORD’S Clean Air Zone generated an estimated £180 million in benefits in less than two years – a new academic study has claimed.

BRADFORD Council is “satisfied” that photos of a hole with pipes in it show that work on a major housing and retail development began in the Summer.

A STRIKE by doctors over pay has been condemned by a leading opposition councillor in West Yorkshire.

A COUNCIL is planning events to celebrate a landmark’s centenary as a public park next year.

A Bradford man who runs a Shipley takeaway has won another award.

The closing event of Bradford's year as UK City of Culture will star hundreds of the city's residents in a showcase of community, creativity and togetherness.

THE winners of an contest for local artists from Gen Z have been announced.

A court has heard how a man’s assaults on police led to one officer having to have blood tests and precautionary vaccinations when he spat into her mouth.

A COUNCIL has approved plans to build and operate a substation to support battery energy storage systems (BESS) at Elland.

BRADFORD Bulls have announced the launch of a new ticketing platform in partnership with tickets.com, marking a significant improvement to the club’s ticket purchasing experience.

A MINI-MARKET in West Yorkshire has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after staff were caught selling counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes.

Kirklees Council could soon take on police powers in a crackdown against traffic offences.

A FORMER pub has been earmarked for new housing but several objections have been raised.

A FORMER council office site could be redeveloped into housing after being put on the market.

A former JD Wetherspoon pub will be refurbished as Kirklees Council gives plans the green light.

BRADFORD Bulls have announced Jon Bell Counselling & Sports Psychotherapy Ltd as a new club sponsor for the 2026 season.

A town’s former swimming pool will be demolished.

A COMMUNITY centre is set to be sold at auction after the council decided it was no longer needed.

Plans to open a launderette have been blocked after the council raised road safety concerns.

A West Yorkshire special school is looking ahead to a “momentous new chapter”.

Bradford-based fitness professional Sully was recently named Best Fitness Influencer at the Alist Asiana Awards.

Bradford-based sculptor, Jo Woffinden, received the Jeanette Jackson Sculpture Prize for her concrete piece Gravity and Flight.

Housing association Incommunities is delivering nearly 300 surprise hampers and presents to support households across Bradford.

A charity poppy appeal at Tesco Great Horton Extra has raised more than £3,000 to support veterans.

The University of Bradford is leading an investigation into how to slow the progression of short‑sightedness in young adults.

A new campaign in Bradford, ‘Clock It. Call It. Cut It.’, is raising awareness of the warning signs of abusive relationships.

Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas has added a second show at Silsden Town Hall after selling out his first appearance.

Drivers are being urged to prepare for heavy traffic on what's expected to be the busiest travel day on December 19.

The NHS in West Yorkshire wants everyone to be prepared for the upcoming bank holidays this Christmas.

Work has been completed on the first phase of a major maternity upgrade at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Thousands of older people in Yorkshire and Humberside will be eating dinner alone on Christmas Day, according to research by Age UK.

West Yorkshire-based recruitment company, Citrus Connect, has delivered its strongest year to date, reporting revenue growth of 31 per cent.

West Yorkshire housing scheme, The Chimes in Bingley, kicked off the festive season with a community Christmas event.

Carlsberg Britvic’s Bramley factory in Leeds is celebrating 50 years of keeping the nation refreshed.

Brodie the polar bear has arrived on holiday at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, where it is hoped he will be reunited with his brother Hamish.

Yorkshire Water has upgraded 100,000 meters to smart technology as part of a five-year scheme to modernise its network.

Householders are being urged to be wary of scam texts and calls claiming to be about the warm home discount this Christmas.

Nearly half of parents in the UK have said they will allow their children to have mobile phones at the Christmas dinner table this year - are you one of them?

Bradford based supermarket giant Morrisons is facing a £17 million tax bill after losing a legal challenge over whether VAT should be charged on rotisserie chickens.

Disability campaigners have criticised planned new buses in West Yorkshire - describing them as "inaccessible".

THE cause of a fire which tore through an industrial building for hours has been determined, the fire service has revealed.

Microbiology workers in the Bradford district are set to go on strike - saying they are "underpaid and overworked".

A road in Bradford is partially blocked to traffic following a crash this morning.

Tributes have been paid to a Bradford woman and charity CEO described as a "rare, selfless diamond".

POLICE are appealing for information or footage after a man was assaulted at an incident in Halifax.

Police have revealed how many arrests they have made so far as part of their festive crackdown on drink and drug driving.

Starbucks has confirmed the closure of one of its Bradford city centre coffee shops.