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Train ash used to seal leaky canal lock gates
How ash from historic West Yorkshire steam railways is used to plug gaps in canal gates.
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England
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Man jailed over 140mph chase ending in crash
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West Yorkshire
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14 hours ago
Tour de France Femmes UK stage routes revealed
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Cycling
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'Community damage' warning over battery storage
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West Yorkshire
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Appeal after rape at student accommodation in 2024
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Halifax's Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson
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Snooker
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Woman and pet left injured in dog attack
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Attempted murder charges over double stabbing
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18 hours ago
'Hugs and tears' as theatre celebrates cash boost
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West Yorkshire
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21 hours ago
Travelodge gave stranger key to couple's room
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England
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1 day ago
Firefighters tackle large blaze at industrial unit
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago
'I felt like breast cancer wasn't possible for me'
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West Yorkshire
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1 day ago

Local Elections 2026

Who can I vote for in my area?
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Politics
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10 April
Council tax headache for election candidates
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Bradford
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3 days ago
All you need to know about local elections in Sheffield and Barnsley
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South Yorkshire
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31 March
Changes to ballot papers and postal votes - what to expect in the local elections
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England
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6 days ago
Your Voice – on your local BBC
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Culture
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17 February

Bradford news

Train ash used to seal leaky canal lock gates
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England
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Arrest after car passenger badly injured in crash
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Bradford
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14 hours ago
Caravans could be transformed into escape rooms
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Bradford
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18 hours ago
Scores sign up for city's safer driving courses
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Bradford
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1 day ago
Stories to make you smile from across Yorkshire
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England
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1 day ago

The video playlist

Our pick of standout videos from West Yorkshire

Weatherfor Leeds

The Sounds of West Yorkshire

What is the growing trend of 'trig-bagging'? BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:03:07
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BBC Radio Leeds
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3 days ago
Lost manuscript uncovers Brontë's 'raucous' side. BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:02:56
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BBC Radio Leeds
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3 days ago
Living on Featherstone’s “unfinished” estate. BBC Radio Leeds. Audio, 00:03:01
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BBC Radio Leeds
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5 days ago
Hidden West Yorkshire. The Haworth Highwayman. Audio, 6 minutes
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Sport

Wilson produces superb fightback to beat Moody, 19
Kyren Wilson recovers from 6-2 and 7-3 down by winning seven frames in a row to deny 19-year-old Stan Moody a memorable victory on his World Championship debut at the Crucible.
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Snooker
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7 hours ago
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Castleford stun Wigan to move off bottom of table
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Rugby League
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1 day ago
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331
Can Leeds feel safe from relegation after back-to-back wins?
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Leeds
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2 days ago
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Leeds close on safety to leave Wolves on the brink
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Premier League
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2 days ago
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Barnsley 2-2 Bradford City
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League One
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2 days ago
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Bolton Wanderers 3-3 Huddersfield Town
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League One
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2 days ago
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Johnstone stars as Wakefield beat Bulls to go second
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Rugby League
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2 days ago
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Appeal after rape at student accommodation in 2024
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Leeds 3-0 Wolves - the fans' verdict
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Travelodge gave stranger key to couple's room
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Firefighters tackle large blaze at industrial unit
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Castleford stun Wigan to move off bottom of table
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Attempted murder arrest after two people stabbed
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Stories to make you smile from across Yorkshire
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'I felt like breast cancer wasn't possible for me'
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