Wakefield and West Yorkshire News
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Halifax volunteers save 99-year-old library from closure
Volunteers say they are determined to make the library a community focal point.
National Coal Mining Museum hosts miners' memories of 1980s strike
Memories of the 1984 miners' strike at centre of 40th anniversary exhibition.
Wakefield council tax rise agreed amid angry scenes at meeting
A Wakefield Council budget meeting is adjourned after a heated debate over spending cuts.
Murder victim told police she feared ex-partner would kill her
Katie Higton warned officers of threats from Marcus Osborne, a timeline obtained by the BBC reveals.
Leeds United fan injured during FA Cup tie at Chelsea
A Leeds United supporter is "in the hands of the emergency services" after appearing to fall from the stand in their FA Cup tie at Chelsea.
February 29: 'Leaplings' finally get to celebrate their birthdays
Three people in Yorkshire born on 29 February can only mark their "real" birthdays every four years.
Plans for former Leeds school site put forward
Sports pitches, shops, housing and a special needs school have all been lined up by Leeds Council.
Deaf team assistant condemns 'offensive' jibes
Footballers in the Leeds team are regularly mocked for having impaired hearing, Matt Dixon says.
Princess Anne praises Rob Burrow for MND fundraising
The Princess Royal meets the ex-rugby league player at an event at Headingley Stadium in Leeds.
Leeds woman given terminal diagnosis after doctors missed tumour on scan
Leeds NHS trust says it is "deeply sorry" after Anne Shaw's cancer went undiagnosed for two years.
Elland waste tip to close for up to two weeks
The waste recycling centre's closure is to allow "essential drainage works" to take place.
Rapper Ja Rule denied UK entry ahead of Cardiff gig
The musician says his criminal record was the reason he has to shelve the British leg of his tour.
1970 FA Cup final: The most brutal game in English football history
As Chelsea get set to face Leeds in the FA Cup fifth round, BBC Sport looks back at the notoriously ferocious 1970 FA Cup final replay between the two sides.
Coroner raises concern over indefinite jail terms after man's death
John Hobson has urged the Ministry of Justice to consider the impact on offender's mental health.
Criminals' cash pays to train future plumbers
Cash seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act is funding training for teenagers in West Yorkshire.
Horbury: Plans to convert WW2 gas site into café rejected
Objectors say the project would "fail to preserve the special historic interest" of the structure.
Huddersfield Town appoint Duff as head coach
Huddersfield Town appoint former Barnsley and Swansea City boss Michael Duff as their new head coach on a three-year contract.
Castleford's Horne among Super League bans
St Helens winger Tommy Makinson and Castleford hooker Liam Horne are given one-game bans following Saints' win at the Tigers.
Leeds end York's unbeaten run in Women's Super League
Leeds Rhinos edge out old rivals York Valkyrie to end their opponents' unbeaten Women's Super League run stretching back to 2022.
Wigan beat Huddersfield to go top of Super League
Wigan Warriors climb to the top of Super League as they beat Huddersfield Giants.
Bradford face Aston Villa in semi
Bradford's reward for knocking Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup is a semi-final against Aston Villa, while Chelsea take on Swansea.
Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Chelsea come from a goal down to thrash Leeds at Elland Road and qualify for the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Brentford 4-2 Bradford
Marcello Trotta scores twice as Brentford become the first side to beat Bradford in a cup game this season.
Wycombe v Bradford
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Wycombe and Bradford in League Two.
Lee given three-match suspension
Huddersfield striker Alan Lee is given a three-match ban for violent conduct in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Hull.
Bakke tips Leeds to push Chelsea
Ex-Leeds midfielder Eirik Bakke believes they have a chance against a "jet-lagged" Chelsea in the League Cup.
Triple killer's sentence not unduly lenient - judges
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order after admitting manslaughter by diminished responsibility.
Man who murdered family has jail sentence reduced
Jamie Barrow was originally handed a minimum term of 44 years when sentenced in July last year.
Man in court charged with murder near bus stop
Jalal Debella is accused of attacking and killing Anita Mukhey as she waited for a bus.
Three in court over alleged plan to attack Jewish community
Three men are accused of planning a gun attack on the Jewish community in North-West England.
Co-op Live incident 'was almost catastrophic'
The boss of the troubled new arena describes how part of a ventilation system fell off the ceiling.
Baby who choked ate non-pureed food ? nursery worker
Oliver Steeper died aged nine months after choking at Jelly Beans Day Nursery on 23 September 2021.
Man in dressing gown flees police in morning raid
Police arrested 24 people, including a man who was caught trying to run in his dressing gown.
Hainault victim's family thank public for donations
The parents of Daniel Anjorin, who was killed in a sword attack, say funds raised will go towards a new family home.
Judge rejects Viking hoard thief's appeal bid
Jailed George Powell has been seeking to overturn a confiscation order requiring him to repay £600,000.
Fly-tippers who were caught in the act sentenced
The pair are ordered to pay compensation and carry out unpaid work.
Missing Victoria Cross medals returned to museum
Essex Police says its investigation is ongoing into the Victoria Cross medals mystery.
Longleat keepers helping raise fennec fox kits
It is the first time the foxes, native to Africa, have been successfully bred at the safari park.