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Bradford student Abdullah Mahmood secures top A-level grades after mother's passing
Eighteen-year-old Abdullah Mahmood achieved two A*s and two As in his A-levels while navigating the loss of his mother at the start of his …
Keighley logistics firm Joda Freight invests £250,000 in solar power and electric forklifts
Joda Freight has installed solar panels and transitioned its forklift fleet to electric models across three of its sites. These changes aim…
Former Elm Chapel in South Elmsall to become a community centre and office space
Wakefield Council has approved plans to transform the vacant Elm Chapel building into a community hub for social gatherings, health activit…
Leeds runner Ryan to tackle 184km ultramarathon for Martin House Children’s Hospice
Ryan, a 33-year-old from Leeds, is preparing to run a 184km ultramarathon across rugged terrain to raise funds for Martin House Children’s …
Over 120 affordable homes to be built on former Lloyds bank site in Farsley
Developer Breck Homes has received approval to transform a vacant former Lloyds bank call centre site into a mix of 120 flats and houses. T…
Pontefract swimmer Max Litchfield wins bronze at European Championships
After finishing fourth in the Olympic 400m individual medley final two years ago, 31-year-old Max Litchfield has secured a bronze medal in …
Yorkshire Water completes A65 roadworks in Ilkley two weeks ahead of schedule
Roadworks on the A65 in Ilkley have finished nearly a fortnight early, allowing the road to fully reopen to traffic. The project, which had…
120 affordable homes approved for former Lloyds call centre site in Farsley
Leeds City Council has granted permission to redevelop the vacant Lloyds call centre on Cote Lane into 120 affordable homes. The project re…
Yorkshire showjumping family and riders head to the CSIO5* Nations Cup in Dublin
Four of the five riders representing Great Britain at this weekend's CSIO5* Nations Cup in Dublin are from Yorkshire, including three membe…
Huddersfield's temporary market set to open on 13 August
A new temporary market in Huddersfield is nearing completion, providing 36 indoor and 30 outdoor stalls for local traders. The site allows …
Baker Viaduct completed over the River Calder as part of Transpennine Route Upgrade
The 350-metre Baker Viaduct in Ravensthorpe is now complete, marking a key stage in the Transpennine Route Upgrade. This structure will eve…
Leeds-based Hesco Bastion and UK firm DIRICKX share £150m US defence contract
Leeds-based Hesco Bastion and UK company DIRICKX Systems have been awarded a share of a £150 million contract to supply expeditionary barri…