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Pub team wins 拢10,000 in Ultimate Pool final bbc.in/4eVmrCF

Keighley pub team wins 拢10,000 in Ultimate Pool final

Breaking Bad, from Keighley, win the Ultimate Pool trophy just four months after forming.

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Mayor announces 拢3.7m of funding to help homeless bbc.in/3UKwDHr

West Yorkshire Mayor announces 拢3.7m fund to help homeless

The cash will help provide accommodation and targeted support to people with the most complex needs.

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MP says he will challenge mill arson sentence bbc.in/4khC5Ma

Dalton Mills sentence 'gives green light for further arson' - MP

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore says he will call on the Attorney General to review the sentence.

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One arrested and three injured after police chase bbc.in/3UoXqsG

One arrested and three injured after Bradford police chase

A 26-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and failing to stop.

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Mayor backs 'proactive' project to keep women safe bbc.in/4jIwCOi

Mayor backs 'proactive' project to keep women safe on city streets

Project Vigilant will deploy officers specially trained to spot predatory behaviour.

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Expansion plans lodged for landmark theatre bbc.in/4imcJKM

Theatre Royal Wakefield expansion plans lodged

Trust aims to secure the future of Theatre Royal Wakefield as a 'vital heritage and cultural asset'.

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Man gets suspended sentence over Dalton Mills arson bbc.in/3USBWVf

Man handed suspended sentence over Dalton Mills arson

McKenzie Mottram is sentenced for his role in the fire at the mill that appeared in Peaky Blinders.

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Legally Blonde turns 25: Meet the lawyers inspired by Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods bbc.in/4yHA5R4

Legally Blonde at 25: Lawyers inspired by Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods

Twenty five years after the release of Legally Blonde in the UK, lawyers discuss how the film inspired them

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Dangerous drivers jailed for mum and girl's deaths bbc.in/3Wvn7Z8

Drivers jailed over deaths of mum and daughter in Leeds

Hardeep Bhachu and Jasskamal Riyat are warned of the 'irreversible' consequences of their actions.

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Scrapped rugby club funds diverted to town projects bbc.in/4zWODgM

Scrapped Keighley Cougars funding diverted to trio of projects

More than 拢2m previously earmarked for Keighley Cougars is redistributed to other schemes.

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Man jailed over death of 79-year-old at bus stop bbc.in/4zt76BT

Man jailed over death of 79-year-old at Leeds bus stop

Thomas Childe is jailed for causing the death of a 79-year-old man outside a supermarket in Leeds.

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Power being restored as region recovers from storm bbc.in/3W7VnK3

Power being restored as Yorkshire recovers from Storm Boelo

Supplies return to homes in Yorkshire, while normal service resumes at Leeds Bradford Airport.

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Knighting Sinfield 'easiest decision anyone's had to make,' says Prince William bbc.in/47GXHu0

Prince William: Knighthood for Sir Kevin Sinfield 'easiest decision anyone's had to make'

The rugby league star is "gold dust" and "should have been Sir Kevin years ago," says the Prince of Wales.

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Work under way on 拢18m market revamp bbc.in/3WLKlu5

Work under way on 拢18m Dewsbury Market revamp

Redevelopment of Dewsbury Market will also see the creation of a town park and outdoor events space.

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All you need to know about Light Night Leeds 2026 bbc.in/48eALCu

Light Night Leeds 2026 dates, times and what to expect

The annual event takes place on Wednesday and Thursday this week, and is completely free to attend.

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Genetic test gave me a sense of security - mum bbc.in/4z4E3nH

Genetic test gave me a sense of security - Bradford mum

Anisa Iqbal, from Bradford, is one of 1,500 women signed up to The Generation Study in the city.

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Storm Boelo brings flooding and cancelled flights bbc.in/3UJIuWc

Storm Boelo brings flooding and Leeds Bradford Airport disruption

A yellow weather warning for wind remains in place for Yorkshire until 21:00 GMT.

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A goalless draw for Leeds United on Wearside. Listen: bbc.in/3bSj5jt 馃摲 PA
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Murder probe after man dies in 'targeted' attack bbc.in/3W4WkCW

Leeds murder probe after man dies in New Wortley 'targeted' attack

Police say the 38-year-old man was attacked by a group of people armed with weapons in Leeds.

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Council leader to challenge party bosses over NPR bbc.in/4BIjVtB

Bradford's Reform UK leader to challenge party bosses over rail stance

A new station is set to be built at Bradford Interchange as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.

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