Plans for up to nine new homes near Thornton have moved a step closer after Bradford Council's planning panel backed an application for permission in principle.

BRADFORD Council’s Reform Executive has been accused of giving mixed messages over whether tip closures have led to an increase in fly tipping.

A Bradford woman who “made learning fun” is retiring after working 44 years at the same school.

Bradford Council’s Leader has “set the record straight” after telling councillors a flagship regeneration scheme was worth £2 million less than it had actually been valued at.

A BITESIZE version of an opera classic will be performed at Darley Street Market next month.

A PLOT of grazing land in Leeds that is owned by Bradford Council will go to auction next week.

A court has heard how two Albanian men caught tending a cannabis farm in Bradford had been ordered to do so to pay off debts of £10,000 they each owed after entering the UK illegally.

A popular Bradford pub described as the "beating heart of the community" has been taken over.

A children’s art studio has raised a quarter of its Crowdfunder target to support a move to a bigger space.

A MAN slumped at the wheel of his parked car in Settle had fallen asleep while he waited for a dental appointment, a court heard.

BREWERY Lane, Queensbury, will temporarily close for waterworks from August 3.

A FANTASTIC night of music and song is set to celebrate Yorkshire Day in proper Yorkshire style.

A NEW training scheme will help launch careers in music and live events.

FIREMAN Sam is set to delight young audiences with a new live show.

A FLOCK of sheep sculptures in a West Yorkshire town centre have been given names by schoolchildren.

ON this day last year, Keighley’s MP expressed his frustration over yet another serious fire at Dalton Mills.

Clapham is one of the prettiest villages in the Yorkshire Dales thanks to its cafés, nature trail, and quaint shops.

An award-winning Bradford chocolatier is taking luxury and flavour to a new level.

A councillor is urging families to stay safe and act responsibly during the summer holidays.

Four Bradford district businesses that were found selling counterfeit tobacco will appeal a decision to strip them of their alcohol licenses.

A vacant vehicle showroom could be turned into a large banqueting hall and food preparation facility – new plans have revealed.

Police seized two vehicles during patrols in on Thursday evening after they were found to be being driven without insurance.

A major UK restaurant chain, which has a spot near Bradford, will shut all 106 sites across the country in September.

‘Oh what a night’ it was for Bradford when a smash hit musical hit the stage at the Alhambra.

A SUMMER music festival is promising three days of live music and rising talent.

A much-loved cinema event has been cancelled, prompting a call for action from one Bradford MP.

A parent has told how their son was left “stood there in shock” after witnessing the efforts to save a man trapped beneath a fallen sheet of glass in a Bradford street.

A pub known for its live music events, community activities and welcoming atmosphere has been named in the top 10 across Bradford.

A stolen quad bike has been recovered, after officers launched a search following reports from the public.

Residents are invited to a big milestone in Brighouse's flood protection scheme when one of the town's major parks re-opens after extensive works next week.

A man was left seriously injured after being attacked with bladed weapons in Leeds.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a woman was found in a flat.

CLARICE Starling and Dr Hannibal Lecter will come face to face on the Alhambra stage this autumn, in a chilling new adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs.

WESTFIELD Lane in Wrose is set to be closed temporarily for water works.

Keighley could become a major transport hotspot, according to a director at West Yorkshire Transport Heritage Trust.

A series of food safety alerts has triggered multiple product recalls across major supermarkets.

A motorcyclist is being sought by police as part of an ongoing investigation in Bradford.

A hidden gem in the Yorkshire Dales offers a steep but rewarding walk with panoramic views.

Alan Davies is heading back out on the road with a new stand-up tour.

A WOMAN’S handbag has long been a thing of mystery. From mini clutch bags to bulky shoulder bags, there’s a handbag for every occasion - I rarely leave the house without one.

Metal baseball bats and suspected drugs have been recovered by police in Highfield.

Q: WHAT was your first experience of Butlin’s and when?

Hundreds of pupils, parents and volunteers came together to transform the grounds of a primary school in what staff described as its "best event ever".

Mystery surrounds activity at a former allotment site in a Calderdale town – but a permanent masonry landmark and “deep burial of materials” there have sparked concerns, and now council action.

A woman and her prize-winning sheep have clinched top honours at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show.

Christine Talbot, Yorkshire Life columnist, television presenter and event host, shows us round her newly renovated home in North Yorkshire

JULIA Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are set to come alive on stage.

ON this day last year, firefighters tackled a fire in the open in Bradford during the afternoon.

ON this day last year, a spectacular festival unfolded in Bradford city centre, enticing families and visitors alike during the City of Culture year.

A Yorkshire songwriter has turned a lifelong passion for music into a heartfelt and enduring project.