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BBC News
3 hours ago
- BBC News
Bradford man charged with murder after woman's 2023 death
A man has been charged with murdering a woman in Bradford almost two years after her Kauser, who was 42, died in hospital two days after being found unconscious at an address in Kensington Street on 15 August launched a murder investigation after inquiries suggested there were suspicious circumstances surrounding her death, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson Sami, 22, of Mannheim Road, Bradford, has since been arrested, charged and remanded in custody to appear at Bradford Magistrates' Court later. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
4 hours ago
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Leeds bus crash: Woman, 79, dies after being hit by double-decker
A 79-year-old woman who was hit by a bus in Leeds city centre has died, police have woman, who has not been named, suffered serious head injuries when she was struck at a pedestrian crossing in Vicar Lane shortly before 14:00 BST on a statement, her family described her as "a deeply loved mother, sister and friend whose kindness and spirit will be profoundly missed by everyone whose life she touched".West Yorkshire Police said no arrests have been made in connection with her death, and have appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision, or those with video footage, to get in touch. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
6 hours ago
- Business
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Plans approved for updates to Dewsbury Market and new park
Plans to update a West Yorkshire town's market and create a new park have been Market would have a "more varied, day-to-night offering" with more areas for eating, drinking, socialising and events once the work was completed, Kirklees Council said. The new park would be next to the market, and would be the largest green space in the town with its own play area and seating, according to the Graham Turner said: "Once we unveiled our updated plans for Dewsbury Market, the adjoining park was very much the missing piece." "These are both aspects of the town we know local people greatly care about, and they have a huge part to play in Dewsbury's future," he council said the park plans could potentially include water features, to add interest and entertainment for children using the play would also be an opportunity to include more art, with involvement from the local community, it town park would transition smoothly into the market's outdoor offering, where people would be able to eat and drink outside in an area which could also be used for events, the plans would in itself transition into the indoor market, which would retain its historical structure and character, the council said. The new outdoor space was designed to allow full visibility from end to end, to create a safer thoroughfare, the authority council worked with the Dewsbury Town Board and architects from the Building Design Partnership Ltd to develop the designs for the market and town park, and said it made sure the designs took into consideration feedback given by traders and local Ramsay, chair of the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board, said it was a "huge milestone" for Dewsbury Market and the new town park. He said: "These are plans that will truly see Dewsbury town centre brought back to life, supporting the soon-to-reopen arcade and other town centre businesses, and cementing all we're doing to future-proof Dewsbury's heritage as a traditional market town - while creating a town centre that can thrive for future generations." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
15 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Super League leaders Hull KR hammer Castleford
Betfred Super LeagueCastleford Tigers (0) 0Hull KR (20) 48Tries: Broadbent 2, Booth 2, Davies 2, Mourgue, Whitbread, Hiku Goals: Mourgue 6 Imperious Super League leaders Hull KR thrashed Castleford Tigers to make this their best ever start to a in West Yorkshire means the Robins, Challenge Cup winners earlier this month, have now won 14 of their opening 15 league Broadbent, Noah Booth, Tom Davies and Arthur Mourgue scored in a dominant first 40 Whitbread and Peter Hiku added further scores and Booth, Davies and Broadbent all went over for a second time as the visitors kept their foot Peters' men are now four points clear of second-placed Wigan, who travel to Wakefield on McGuire's side, who had claimed an impressive win at Hull FC last week, have lost 11 of their first 15 league games. More to follow. Castleford Tigers: Cini, Simm, L Senior, Wood, I. Senior, Asi, Milnes, Amone, Horne, Singleton, Lawler, Mellor, Westerman, Griffin, Hall, KR: Mourgue, Davies, Hiku, Broadbent, Booth, Lewis, May, Sue, Litten, Hadley, Whitbread, Batchelor, Luckley, Tanginoa, Brown, Liam Moore
BBC News
20 hours ago
- BBC News
Pontefract car meet driver caught speeding at 135mph on M62 motorway
A driver has been caught speeding at 135mph (217km/h) on the M62 motorway in West vehicle had earlier attended an "illegal car meet" at the Park Road Retail Park in Pontefract on Sunday evening, West Yorkshire Police said. The driver left the car meet and joined the M62, where they were seen speeding between Pontefract and Wakefield. They are now due to appear in court in connection with the offence. Police also seized two cars and recorded several other driving offences related to those attending the car meet. Police said they had become aware of a scheduled car meet at the retail park after a similar one was held at the same location the previous weekend. One car was seized due to the driver being disqualified from driving, with the other taken due to the manner of Andy Dickinson, from the force, said: "We take a zero tolerance approach to the anti-social use of vehicles in the district."We know that concerns still remain though about future events, and I would like to reassure people that we will continue this work to deter and prosecute the organisers and motorists involved in these car meets." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
