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FEATURE: ‘If my sculptures make people smile, then it makes me happy too’

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Sizzling week-long heatwave set to hit Yorkshire again, say forecasters

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This horse, Juliette, was seized from its owner in Shipley, Bradford, and is now being cared for in the south of England

West Yorkshire highest for horse cruelty complaints as sick animals 'dumped at roadside'

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Cyber crime officers to be recruited in West Yorkshire

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Buying tickets for the FIFA 2018 World Cup finals in Russia? Don't fall foul of the scammers

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Severe disruption to Northern train services after incident between Halifax and Bradford

Transport

Police investigating death of man found inside Batley house

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Mirfield footballers poised for five-a-side charity clash

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Drivers warned to expect rush hour delays due to smart motorway fault on West Yorkshire motorway

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oe Walton scored his 28th goal of the season and 25th in the NCE League Premier Division as Liversedge defeated Staveley 4-0 on Tuesday, their second game in 24 hours.

Liversedge game abandoned after player suffers seizure

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A Dewsbury Moor defender attempts to get to grips with Hunslet Warriors' Daryl Gaunt during last Saturday's National Conference League Division Two clash. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

Ineson produces terrific display in fine Moor victory

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Paul Foulstone scored a try and kicked three goals.

Dewsbury Celtic fight back complete third successive home win

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Joss Ratcliffe dives in at the corner as Thornhill Trojans secured a dramatic victory over Leigh Miners Rangers which saw them move top of National Conference League Division One. Picture: Dave Jewitt.

Trojans produce stunning fight back to secure dramatic victory

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Shaw Cross take positives from Acorn defeat as March takes charge of Sharks

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Pearce’s first goal helps Leeds United to edge out Barnsley

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Newly formed Dewsbury Moor U18s begin to gel with fine victory over Myton

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Littletown and Hartshead meet in Wheatley Cup final

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Explore art after hours with Museums at Night

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The Chandos portrait of William Shakespeare, attributed to John Taylor. Picture National Portrait Gallery

Did you know that these 36 everyday phrases were created by Shakespeare?

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Treat yourself to a juicy burger at one of these popular Yorkshire locations

10 of the best burger joints in Yorkshire

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Its not unknown that us Yorkshire folk love the pudding which is named after our great region, but which is the best way to make a Yorkshire pudding?

Revealed: Which is the best way to make Yorkshire puddings?

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A magical meander to Midgley Moor

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Liv Reisis with her baby Brodie, who died in October.

"Please give my baby's presents back!" Grieving Batley mother's heartbreak

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Southway, Mirfield. Image: Google

Boy, 14, found with serious injuries in Mirfield: Police and paramedics called to street

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Kirklees Magistrated Court in Huddersfield. (D525C439)

Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates

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The man's body was found inside a house in Norfolk Street, Batley. Picture: Google

Police investigating death of man found inside Batley house

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Police are seeking witnesses to a collision on the M62 near Hartshead Moor services.

Police seek witnesses to serious crash on M62 near Hartshead Moor services

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Drivers warned to expect rush hour delays due to smart motorway fault on West Yorkshire motorway

Drivers warned to expect rush hour delays due to smart motorway fault on West Yorkshire motorway

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