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• Man, 35, Named as Victim of Fatal Enfield Pub Shooting

  Police have named 35-year-old Erdem Mustafa as the victim of a fatal shooting inside a pub in Enfield, north London. Detectives believe the attack was targeted and have launched a manhunt for the gunman, who remains at large.

• Full Leeds Route Revealed for 2027 Tour de France Femmes

  The full Leeds route for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ has been unveiled, with cyclists set to travel through the city centre, Headingley, Kirkstall, Bramley, Farnley and Drighlington. The historic event takes place on 30 July 2027, marking the first time the world's biggest women's professional cycling race will visit Britain.

• Bradford Solicitor Filmed Allegedly Advising How to Avoid £45,000 Immigration Fine

  A Bradford-based solicitor has been secretly filmed by the BBC appearing to suggest how a business owner could avoid a £45,000 penalty for employing an illegal worker. The solicitor denies wrongdoing, while Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a review of how immigration fines are issued and collected.

• Teen Driver Sentenced After 90mph Police Chase Through Halifax

  A teenage driver has received a suspended detention sentence after leading police on a dangerous pursuit through Halifax, reaching speeds of up to 90mph and colliding with several vehicles. Two pedestrians were forced to jump out of his path, while the damage caused exceeded £10,000.

• Boy, 16, Cleared of Murdering Teenager in West London Stabbing

  A 16-year-old boy has been found not guilty of murdering 18-year-old Maliki Sharma, who died following a stabbing in Feltham, west London. The Old Bailey heard that the fatal confrontation followed an escalating dispute between two groups of young people.

• Girl, 10, Suffers Chemical Burns After Glitter Phone Case Leaks

  A 10-year-old girl from Old Trafford has been treated in hospital after liquid from a cracked glitter-filled phone case reportedly caused painful chemical burns to her stomach. Her mother is warning other parents about the potential dangers of similar products.

• Two Men Charged Following Keighley Café Break-In

  Two men have been charged with burglary following a reported break-in at the Endless Kettle Café in Keighley. The independent business is preparing to reopen today after the incident forced it to close and cancel customer bookings.

• £100m Drugs Gang Ringleader Ordered to Pay Back £260,000

  A convicted drugs gang ringleader from Ravensthorpe has been ordered to repay more than £260,000 following a financial investigation by West Yorkshire Police. Mohammed Tasadiq Khan, 38, is already serving a 16-year prison sentence for his role in a drugs network worth an estimated £100 million.

• Man Jailed for Defrauding Two Elderly Women of Over £5,000

  A 30-year-old man from Leicester has been jailed for three years and three months after targeting two women in their eighties in a bank impersonation scam. The victims, from High Wycombe and Oxford, lost a combined £5,222.

• Calderdale Named Among England's Top 25 Places for Children

  Calderdale has been recognised as one of England's top 25 places for children and young people to grow up, according to a new report from the Children's Commissioner. It is one of only three local authority areas in the North of England to make the list.

• West Yorkshire Police Officer Found Guilty of Rape

  A serving West Yorkshire Police officer has been found guilty of raping a woman in 2002, three years before joining the force. PC Jo Lavender, 45, will be sentenced at York Crown Court on 3 November.

• New Bradford Railway Station Planned at Interchange Site

  Plans for a new railway station at Bradford Interchange have received backing from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which says the development could strengthen transport connections, attract investment and support regeneration across Bradford city centre.