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• Tribute paid to hospital radio legend Patrick Murphy

  Tributes are being paid to one of the country’s oldest hospital radio broadcasters, Patrick Murphy, who has died in Bradford at the age of 95 after more than a decade on air.

• Bradford Council reports strong progress on financial recovery

  Bradford Council’s Executive is being updated on improved financial stability, following a major increase in government funding and progress on long-term recovery plans.

• Bradford nurseries recognised with elite ‘900 Club’ award

  Two Bradford-area nurseries are among 37 Partou settings nationwide to be awarded the prestigious Reputation ‘900 Club’ status, recognising exceptional customer satisfaction and trust.

• Teenager injured in Dewsbury bus station stabbing as three arrested

  Three people have been arrested following a stabbing outside Dewsbury bus station which left a 17-year-old boy seriously injured. Police say the incident was targeted and enquiries are continuing.

• Darley Street Public Realm Works to Get Underway

  Public realm improvement works are set to begin on Darley Street in Bradford city centre this week, aiming to better connect key regeneration areas and improve walking and cycling access.

• Seven Jailed for Over 40 Years in Halifax Drugs Crackdown

  Seven people have been jailed for a combined total of more than 40 years following a major investigation into drug supply networks operating in and around Halifax.

• Twelve Charged Over Non-Recent Child Sexual Offences in Calderdale

  Twelve people are due to appear in court charged with non-recent child sexual offences relating to incidents reported in Calderdale between 2000 and 2004.

• Bradford Cathedral Hosts ‘Triangle of Unity’ Exhibition

  Bradford Cathedral is joining a national art and education programme exploring heritage, climate change and global connections, with a new student-led exhibition opening later this month.

• Planning Approval for New Squire Lane Sports & Leisure Centre

  Plans for a new state-of-the-art sports and leisure facility at Squire Lane in Bradford have moved a step closer after the planning application was approved.

• Muslim Aid Launches Winter Support for Vulnerable Communities

  Muslim Aid has launched its annual UK Winter Programmes, aiming to support thousands facing homelessness and poverty during the coldest months of the year.

• Police Appeal After Serious Crash on Canal Road

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision on Canal Road in Bradford during the early hours of Tuesday (30th Dec) morning.

• Bold 2036 Vision Set to Shape Future of Halifax

  A long-term plan to transform Halifax town centre over the next decade will be considered by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet in January, setting out ambitions for growth, wellbeing and sustainability.