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Police have made arrests following a raid on a property in Allerton, Bradford as part of an investigation into suspected drug activity.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision in Leeds city centre left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.

A new “Leeds 400” challenge is encouraging people across the city to get active and collectively travel 400 miles in celebration of Leeds’ history.

A drug dealer who ran a heroin and crack cocaine supply line across East Lancashire has been jailed for 10 years.

Six men from Halifax have been convicted following a West Yorkshire Police investigation into non-recent child sexual offences.

New average speed cameras are being installed on Harrogate Road in Bradford to improve safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Moss Side, Manchester.

Stockport Council says culture will play a central role in the town’s regeneration as major transformation projects continue across the borough.

A new exhibition showcasing contemporary South Asian artists is opening at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford.

A new programme aimed at improving men’s mental health and wellbeing has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.

A former teacher has been charged with a number of alleged child sexual offences dating back to the 1990s in the Wakefield district.

Blackburn with Darwen Council is calling for tougher penalties for fly-tipping after court fines were found to be lower than the council’s own enforcement penalties.

A new digital radio multiplex has launched in Halifax, expanding listening choice across Calderdale with a range of local and culturally diverse stations.

Ofcom has awarded the small-scale DAB multiplex licence for Derby to Derby DAB Limited, with Sunrise Radio and Sunrise Radio Gold set to broadcast on the new digital platform.

The first song from the upcoming film O’Romeo has been unveiled, offering a deeply emotional glimpse into the film’s intense and unrequited love story starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri.

St Martin-in-the-Fields has announced the return of The Conversation for 2026, bringing leading writers and thinkers together to explore major social, political and environmental issues, opening with Ian McEwan.

Scottish stand-up comedian Connor Burns has cemented his status as one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars, following sell-out success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and growing international acclaim.

At the WorldDAB Summit in Antwerp on 20 November 2025, Usha Parmar and Raj Parmar delivered a high-impact presentation showcasing their leadership in DAB+ innovation and their pivotal involvement in securing Small-Scale DAB (SSDAB) multiplex licences across multiple UK regions.

Shah Rukh Khan reflected on his 2011 superhero film Ra.One, calling it ahead of its time and hinting at the possibility of a sequel if director Anubhav Sinha decides.

Actress Shehnaaz Gill called out the celebrity wellness trend of expensive black alkaline water, saying drinking it did “nothing” — and joked she’d rather use it for her hair.

The entry of Yemen's Houthi rebels into the war on the side of Iran has stoked fears that the oil crisis affecting global trade could get worse.

Three famous paintings worth millions have been stolen from a museum in northern Italy.

Israel has passed a law which will make the death penalty by hanging the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis.

A man has appeared in a Dublin court after being charged with the murder of a former Sinn Fein official who was shot dead 20 years ago.

A fugitive accused of killing two police officers is believed to have been shot dead, Australian police have said.

Bradford City midfielder Alex Pattison has completed a permanent transfer to League Two side Walsall after two and a half seasons at Valley Parade.

Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of "serious sexual offences" against a teenage boy nearly 30 years ago.

Celine Dion has announced her first series of full-length concerts since being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS).

Arnold Schwarzenegger has said it is "unbelievable" after receiving an honorary doctorate from Ulster University - and recalled how Belfast gave him a "breakthrough".

DJ Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC, it has emerged.

A Bronze Age shield has returned to Scotland for the first time in more than 230 years.