West Yorkshire News

10/03/2022

Fuel prices are on the rise but there are some stations offering better prices than others. Comment below with the location of stations with low prices. It may help other readers to find the best deal.

01/02/2022

West Yorkshire Police is proud to support LGBT+ History Month

Find out more at https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/2022-resources/

02/01/2022

Older people can often be taken advantage of by members of their own family, who control them into giving them money. This is domestic abuse.

If it is happening to you or someone you know, help is available. https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/elderabuse

01/01/2022

Happy New Year!

12/04/2021

Happy Ramadan

15/03/2021

What are peoples thoughts?

https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-masks-in-schools/

Lawyers helping the public and business understand what is law and what is just guidance. We also provide a whistleblowing platform for teachers, NHS and all sectors. We ain't just whistling.

14/03/2021

Happy Mother's Day!

12/03/2021

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08/03/2021

Happy International Women's Day!

06/02/2021

SCAM ALERT: ROYAL MAIL TEXT MESSAGE

MESSAGE FROM SARA

Just received this text “apparently” from Royal Mail saying I need to pay £2 to schedule a redelivery. Obviously I know it’s a scam as

1) I’m not awaiting any post!

And

2) I have scheduled re-deliveries legitimately through Royal Mail and it has never cost £2 and they’ve NEVER sent me a text to do!

I know it’s a scam but a lot of others may not and so thought I would warn others.

03/02/2021

CAPTAIN SIR TOM MOORE DIES WITH CORONAVIRUS

Captain Sir Tom Moore has died with coronavirus.

The 100-year-old, who raised almost £33m for the NHS, was taken to Bedford Hospital after requiring help with his breathing on Sunday.

His daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore said he had been treated for pneumonia over the past few weeks and last week tested positive for Covid-19.

The Army veteran won the nation's hearts by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

REST IN PEACE SIR

02/02/2021

POLICE are appealing for information to help trace a woman who went missing in Morley.

Jodey Carroll, 36, from Morley, was reported missing at 7.30pm yesterday after last being seen at about 8pm on Sunday.

She is 5ft tall and has blonde hair with green ends, and was last seen wearing jeans and a top with a thin black or green coat and black high heel boots.

Detective Inspector James Entwistle, of Leeds District CID, said: “There are concerns for Jodey’s welfare and we urgently need to find her and check that she is okay.

30/01/2021

TWO men have been locked up for a house burglary where they drove off with the owner’s car.

Luke Linden, 18, and Joshua Whiteley, 20, were part of a gang of three who used tools to break the lock on the front door of a house in Brompton Road, East Bowling, while the owner was sleeping and stole the keys to their white Vauxhall Astra.

The group, who were all wearing dark tracksuits and gloves, were spotted by a nearby resident who saw the car do a U-turn, who called police at around 2.20am.

29/01/2021

A FAMILY has won a landmark case against a hospital trust that allowed a young mum’s body to decompose to the point that third-party involvement in her death was unable to be ruled out.

In a judgement handed down today, Judge Andrew Saffman concluded Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust had breached the human rights of Emily Whelan’s family by failing to preserve her body and awarded them damages.

Matthew Gold, solicitor for the Whelan family, said it was the first time a court had ruled a hospital has a legal obligation to treat a body with dignity and respect to ensure it does not badly decompose to prevent a breach of Article 8 of European Convention of Human Rights, the right to respect for private and family life.

27/01/2021

A BRADFORD man has been jailed for six years for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Zaki Rehman, 32, of Durham Road, Bradford was charged with numerous drugs offences by police.

Police executed a warrant on September 19, 2019, at an address on Thornton Road after community intelligence was submitted to the police.

When officers entered the property they discovered a significant amount of drugs and equipment for supply of drugs.

The amount of drugs seized from the property was valued at £37,263 and nearly £5,000 in cash was also recovered.

26/01/2021

BRITAIN SURPASSES 100,000 COVID-19 DEATHS IN GRIM NEW MILESTONE

More than 100,000 Britons have died within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test, official data showed on Tuesday (Jan 26), a grim new milestone as the government battles to speed up vaccination delivery and keep variants of the virus at bay.

Britain has the fifth highest toll globally and reported a further 1,631 deaths and 20,089 cases on Tuesday, according to government figures.

The 100,162 deaths are more than the country's civilian toll in World War II and twice the number killed in the 1940-41 Blitz bombing campaign, although the total population was lower then.

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST SOMEONE...

24/01/2021

THE investigation into a major fire which ripped through a Clayton school continues today.

Emergency services were first alerted to a fire at Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria around 8.16am on Saturday. At the height of the fire, the building was 80 per cent involved including the roof.

The fire was finally out around 2pm and now West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue's investigation team is working at the scene.

In a statement, the school shared its "appreciation" to fire crews and other authorities who helped tackle the fire and make sure no one was harmed.

23/01/2021

Ella Parnell, 16yrs is currently missing from the Beeston area of Leeds. Ella has very long blonde/auburn hair and was last seen wearing blue jeans, black knee length puffa jacket with brown fur and black Nike trainers. Any information or sightings please ring 101 & quote 137

23/01/2021

A MAN caught storing almost a kilo of Class A drugs valued at £56,000 has been jailed for two years.

Kaya Peters was pressured into “safe-housing” the he**in and co***ne at his home in Khalaq Court, Bradford, after his dealer called in an £800 cannabis debt.

22/01/2021

A BRADFORD family is "absolutely devastated" after a car crashed into their Horton Bank Top home, leaving a big hole in the side of their house.

The crash, which involved a black Audi Q7, took place in the early hours of Friday morning on Poplar Grove.

21/01/2021

ALL traffic was been held on a major motorway after a car crashed into the central reservation.

The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway of the M62, at junction 24 (A629, Ainley Top).

It was first reported at 9.09am.

Traffic officers had to remove the car from the centre of the motorway.

This meant all other vehicles on the carriageway were being temporarily held, and traffic was stationary, while this was completed.

Lane three (of three) has continued to be closed as officers are now removing a fuel spillage.

20/01/2021

TWO men have been jailed for their roles in dealing he**in and crack co***ne for the Bobby Line in Bradford.

Luqman Khan was imprisoned for six years earlier this week for helping to operate the line and multiple offences of supplying Class A drugs in April 2019.

Mohammed Arfan was locked up for two and a half years for two offences of trafficking drugs with Khan in the Leeds Road area of Bradford.

Khan, 23, of Tagore Court, Fagley, Bradford, was described by the judge sentencing him at Bradford Crown Court as “a very busy and active street dealer.”

18/01/2021

TWO Bradford Conservative MPs are members of the 50-strong Northern Research Group putting pressure on the Government to extend its Universal Credit uplift.

Shipley's Philip Davies and Keighley's Robbie Moore are members of the group of Northern Conservative MPs who have said the Government's planned cut to Universal Credit of £20 a week would be "devastating" for millions of families.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been among the leading voices pushing for the end to the extension which was brought in at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

16/01/2021

A BRADFORD man was remanded in custody after appearing at Bradford Magistrates Court yesterday charged with drugs offences.

Sohail Ahmed, 26, of Naples Street, appeared at court charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs and the importation of class B drugs.

He was arrested by officers from the Force’s Programme Precision Team in an operation in Peel Square, Bradford, on Wednesday.

Detective Chief Inspector Jonathan Key, from the West Yorkshire Police Programme Precision Team said: “Illegal drugs ruin the lives of people across West Yorkshire. Criminals involved in drugs supply regularly use violence and intimidation which further impacts on individuals and communities.

15/01/2021

THESE were the scenes on two Bradford streets yesterday as members of the public lent a hand to free stranded ambulances from the snow.

During the day, Omar Shah used his four-wheel drive off-roader to help free an ambulance, while in the evening a whole street mucked in to clear the way for an ambulance in Shipley.

15/01/2021

AS snow and ice continue to wreak havoc on roads across the region, 170 schools in the Bradford district will be closed today.

While 170 schools are full closures, there is one partial closure, Beckfoot Nessfield School, which will remain open only for critical key workers and vulnerable children.

14/01/2021

This shocking video shows hundreds of students gathering in a park to take part in a mass snowball fight - flouting strict Covid regulations in lockdown.

Witnesses said they were shocked at the scenes, which they claimed showed a "blatant disregard" for the strain the NHS is under.

14/01/2021

POLICE have urged anyone driving in today’s snow to be careful or stay at home where possible after posting a picture of a motorway crash.

This car was damaged in a collision on the M62 eastbound between junctions 22 and 23 this morning.

14/01/2021

ALL lanes were being held on a major motorway after a multi-vehicle crash.

The accident happened on the eastbound carriageway of the M62, at junction 24 (A629, Ainley Top).

It was first reported at around 8.02am.

One lane of the exit slip-road at the junction is closed and all traffic was held until 8.30am.

The lane remains shut while the vehicles are being recovered.

Snow in the area is not helping traffic.

13/01/2021

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09/03/2020

A man from Castleford has been jailed for life with a minimum of 18 years after admitting to ra**ng and seriously assaulting a woman in Castleford.

Kevin Lemm (37) of Denton Terrace, Castleford was jailed at Leeds Crown Court after admitting to ra**ng a woman in Bridge Street in Castleford on January 3 2020.

The court heard that he subjected his victim to a prolonged assault in which he stabbed her with a knife.

The female victim sustained serious and life changing injuries.

06/03/2020

Police are appealing for any information that could help to trace expensive camera equipment that was stolen from a car in Leeds.

The items were stolen when thieves smashed the rear windscreen of a car parked in Newport Mount, Headingley, sometime between 2am and 9.30am on Tuesday (3/3).

Among the items taken was an Arri Alexa SXT EV camera, worth around £50,000; a Xeen Prime lens kit; a Bolt 500 XT transmitter; a Vocas MB-436 Matte Box; and Sigma lenses including a 50-100mm, serial number 52907781, and a 18-35mm, serial number 52619059.

The items are professional camera equipment and likely to stand out if offered for sale.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting crime reference 13200112340 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

17/10/2019

Man Jailed For Gun and Machete Attack

A man from Bradford has been jailed for a total of 14 years for his role in an incident where a man was shot and attacked with a machete.

Nicholas Beck, aged 30, of Dawnay Road, was sentenced today (Thursday) at Leeds Crown Court, where he was found guilty of wounding with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence following a trial.

His co-defendant John Wilkinson, aged 28, of Sage Street, was cleared of all charges.

The incident occurred in Grayswood Crescent in Holmewood in April this year, when the victim Mark Lee, 36, was attacked by two males as he sat in his car.

Mr Lee managed to escape to a nearby address and the emergency services were called. He was then taken to hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries.

An investigation was launched by West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, which led to the arrest of five suspects, including Beck and Wilkinson who were subsequently charged.

Beck was given 14 years for the assault and five years for the fi****ms offence. The sentences are to run concurrently.

Speaking after sentencing Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Andy Cass, said:

“Violent crime will not be tolerated in West Yorkshire and any offence involving the discharge of a weapon is treated extremely seriously.

“West Yorkshire Police is committed to tackling fi****ms crime and this outcome should serve as a warning to others that you are likely to go to prison for several years if you are convicted of such an offence.”

16/10/2019

A serious defect in the carriageway is expected to cause huge delays on the M62 during rush hour:

16/10/2019

STOLEN!! Please Share

Morning all, my car has been stolen from Windmill Lane in the early hours of this morning, it was last seen at 2.56am going through Greengates!

PLEASE PLEASE SHARE

15/10/2019

If you see extremist or terrorist content online report it to police anonymously. Just http://Gov.uk/ACT

Report terrorism activity online. If you've seen or heard something that is suspicious and may be terrorism related - report it anonymously.

15/10/2019

Arfan from Maidstone Street Bradford 3!

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/11003092.Bradford_Moor_drug_dealer__drove_like_a_lunatic__in_police_chase/

A drug dealer’s “lunatic” driving in a police chase came to an abrupt end when he skidded into a pile of snow, Bradford Crown Court heard.

14/10/2019

Police who have been searching for missing man David Hardcastle have found a body.

Officers have been conducted extensive searches throughout last week, including CCTV enquiries.

His family have been informed of the update and there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

14/10/2019

A hate crime is when someone is targeted because of their race, sexual orientation, religion, disability or gender identity http://westyorkshire.police.uk/hatecrime

Find out about how you can report Hate Crime / Hate Incidents. A Hate Crime is any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person's disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity or perceived disab...

14/10/2019

New Children’s Mayor of Leeds announced after record number of votes. Congratulations to Wania on being elected as the new Children's Mayor of Leeds. Wania spent much of the summer holidays campaigning in an election that saw nearly 9,000 local children and young people cast their vote – a new record for the unique Children’s Mayor programme. The Children’s Mayor programme fits within the wider vision of creating a Child Friendly Leeds where every child and young person feels like they can have a voice. Now in its 16th year, the programme is designed to help children in Leeds develop a greater understanding of democracy and the importance of voting and to encourage them to think about the role they could play in improving their city or communities. A total of 48 schools submitted candidates this year and these were shortlisted to the final 12 by a panel of children and young people representing Leeds Youth Council