TURMOIL in Children’s Services, “superficial” assessments by social workers, inexperienced leadership and poor communication between the organisations that were meant to protect her all played a part in the death of Star Hobson – a report has...

MULTIPLE fire crews rushed to a blaze at Flexitallic, in Scandinavia Mill, off Hunsworth Lane, in the Cleckheaton area of Bradford.

SEVERAL Bradford areas will have their power switched off this afternoon, according to Northern Powergrid.

ONE person was injured in a crash on road near a busy junction in Bradford this morning.

DIRECTORS of two companies in Greengates, Bradford have been fined thousands for failing to file accounts and reports on time over two financial years.

URGENT action is needed to tackle the blight of speeding drivers before a needless tragedy occurs in Ilkley.

THE great-grandfather of Star Hobson hopes she did not die in vain after a report was released into her death with recommendations made to safeguarding agencies.

ALTHOUGH today's safeguarding review found that the deaths of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes were tragic, it says the experiences of the children were sadly "not unusual."

BRADFORD Council's leader has apologised that the authority "did not take the action it should have" when concerns were raised about Star Hobson.

EDUCATION secretary Nadhim Zahawi said the death of Star Hobson should be an "axis for change".

POLICE are urging pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Craven to be on their guard and increase their security following a spate of used cooking oil theft.

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Residents are outraged after Bradford Council has asked for a memorial bench that was put on top of Baildon Moor to be removed.

A WOMAN has appeared in court on assault and shop theft charges in the Bradford district.

WEST Yorkshire Police says it is "fully committed" to working closer with other agencies to improve child safeguarding.

A REPORT into the death of Star Hobson has made a number of recommendations for Bradford.

CITY have agreed a new and improved deal with Human Relief Foundation to remain as the club’s official charity partner for next season.

A MAJOR refurbishment of a unit at Airedale hospital is due to start this week.

A BRADFORD man faced a hefty fine after dodging rail fares while travelling between Blackburn and Manchester.

A new scheme to improve standards and promote excellence in running licensed premises has been launched in Bradford.

The number of online job adverts has been revealed in statistics at local authority level.

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a Keighley engineering firm.

KEIGHLEY'S departing mayor has launched a stinging attack on Bradford Council – accusing the authority of "turning its back" on the town.

When it comes to innovation – developing new ideas or creating commercial opportunities – there are often characteristics that individuals possess or businesses build, to develop an innovative idea.

Earlier this week ITV announced the popular dating show will be returning to our screens from Monday, June 6.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce a new package of support likely to include a discount on energy bills funded by a windfall tax on energy giants.

A YouGov survey of almost 2,500 adults for Cancer Research UK found 75% of people agreed with the statement

Emmanuel Sherriff, 25 is wanted in connection with a serious assault and robbery.

Residents have reported seeing two police cars, two police vans and an ambulance. 

A CONVICTED Bradford sex offender has been jailed for nearly two years.

AN inquest was opened at Bradford Coroners' Court into the death of Baildon cyclist Tom Gilmore.

Boris Johnson was asked whether he had considered resigning.

A 61-YEAR-old man has appeared in court to be sentenced for assaulting a woman by beating.

AN ILKLEY wine company is set to find out next week whether it will be given a licence to open its first bar in Leeds.

Delivering a statement to MPs in Commons, Boris Johnson said: “I am humbled and I have learned a lesson.”

A MAN has been jailed over a violent robbery in a Bradford city centre underpass.

TWO teenage boys arrested for a burglary at a Bradford secondary school have been released as police continue to investigate.

A CRASH has taken place at a busy roundabout near Bradford this morning.

A BRADFORD doctor will talk about his career and why the NHS needs to be protected during his first live show.

A MAN has appeared in court charged with stealing £1,200 in cash from the Bradford district petrol station where he worked.

TWO males have been arrested for driving a nuisance off-road motorbike on fields in the Thornton and Allerton area of Bradford.

A BRADFORD woman is furious that her dog was put down by police without her having the chance to say goodbye to him when he died.

A MEETING was held at Bradford Girls' Grammar School to discuss concerns raised by parents.

"FERAL" teenagers have been blasted following an early-hours burglary at Immanuel College in Idle.

Bradford motorists may face delays on the M606 next week as roadworks get underway.

POUNDLAND in Bingley will be closing its doors next month.

THE Otley Show is the oldest one-day agricultural show in the country - running since 1796 - but Covid lock downs and restrictions meant that the annual May Show was cancelled in 2020 and in 2021.

MORE than 100 plants were discovered at a cannabis grow in West Yorkshire.

A MAN is due to appear in court today charged with a series of attempted burglaries in the Pudsey area of Leeds this week.

ILKLEY Town Council would like to welcome everybody to two events to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, both on Sunday, June 5th.