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Paedophile jailed at Leeds Crown Court for abusing two children

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Countries around the world all have their own unique customs

The bizarre local laws you need to know when travelling to these 14 countries

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More guests at The Big Iftar in Staincliffe.

Community comes together to celebrate the Big Iftar

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Judith Blake at Transport for the North (TfN) inaugural conference at Cutler's Hall in Sheffield in February. Picture: Scott Merrylees.

Yorkshire leaders call for clear commitment from Government over HS2

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TV’s Red Shepherdess Hannah Jackson to make debut at the Great Yorkshire Show

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Heckmondwike firm Wakefield Acoustics aim to hit £10,000 charity target

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Education is key in fight against terrorism in Yorkshire says head of terror police

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Heated council debate about the dance ban

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The incident occurred close to Dewsbury Fisheries at around 8:45pm

Parents' concerns after six-year-old boy 'grabbed by masked man' on way to school

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Proposal: The council-owned building would be used for music rooms, artist studios and an events space.

Dewsbury creative hub planned

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Yorkshire leaders call for clear commitment from Government over HS2

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Chris Edmonson, 31, sadly died after being airlifted to hospital following a crash on the M62.

Tributes paid to tragic M62 crash victim who battled 'life-limiting conditions'

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Two men involved in the two incidents on the M62 have died, police have confirmed.

Two men die in M62 incidents including man who fell from bridge, police confirm

Traffic and Travel

A lorry has shed its load of dead chickens all over J27 of the M62 causing congestion for commuters. Photo credit: West Yorkshire Police @WYP_TrafficDave

Lorry sheds load of dead chickens all over M62 junction causing congestion

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A man is in a critical condition in hospital after a collision on the M606 motorway this morning. Image: PA

Man critically injured in hospital after crashing into metal railings on M606

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Paedophile jailed at Leeds Crown Court for abusing two children

Crime

Countries around the world all have their own unique customs

The bizarre local laws you need to know when travelling to these 14 countries

Lifestyle

Detective Chief Superintendent Martin Snowden, head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East, says it is vital young people are educated to prevent them from being radicalised.

Education is key in fight against terrorism in Yorkshire says head of terror police

Crime

The incident occurred close to Dewsbury Fisheries at around 8:45pm

Parents' concerns after six-year-old boy 'grabbed by masked man' on way to school

Crime

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STORM GARETH BATTERS YORKSHIRE: Weather and flood warnings, road closures and travel disruption - live updates

Weather

What do you dislike about winter?

These are the 11 most annoying things about winter

Weather

A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service appliance

These are the 11 most annoying things about winter

Weather

Councils issue plea to look out for elderly neighbours as snow and ice hit

People

Freezing rain could develop in Yorkshire as Met Office issue weather warnings

What freezing rain actually is and why it's so dangerous after Met Office issue weather warnings for Yorkshire

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Politics More Politics >>

Details of Great Get Together 2019 in honour of Jo Cox MP launched

People

Elections to the European Parliament are happening on May 23

This is who people in Yorkshire can vote for in the 2019 European elections

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Votes are counted in Leeds during the 2018 local elections. Pic: Mark Bickerdike

Yorkshire local elections - how to vote and where they are happening

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Data reveals 32,800 new voters in West Yorkshire since Brexit vote

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Yorkshire leaders call for clear commitment from Government over HS2

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Tour de force: Staff at Wakefield Acoustics cycled the 80-mile Tour de Yorkshire route and are planning other fundraising feats.

Heckmondwike firm Wakefield Acoustics aim to hit £10,000 charity target

Business

Birstall Shopping Park.

Birstall Shopping Park pays tribute to town's famous son with new logo

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JLab Epic Air Elite True Wireless Sport Earbuds

TECH TALK: JLab Epic Air Elite True Wireless Sport Earbuds

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Drivers in West Yorkshire among the most likely to be caught speeding

Drivers in West Yorkshire among the most likely to be caught speeding

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Busiest month ever at Mid Yorkshire NHS hospitals

Health

TV Presenter Kate Humble

Kate Humble backs forest walks to help your mental well-being - check out the top 10 trails

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Nicola Callaghan (right) with friend Shelley Lee (left), bereavement support midwife Helen Holland, and deputy delivery suite manager Naomi Pollock.

Bereaved mums make touching donations to Pinderfields Hospital in memory of their babies

Health

Thousands of children in Kirklees have missed out on measles vaccinations.

Thousands of Kirklees children left unprotected from measles

Health

Peter Broderick

Daughter's plea for information after former Emley Moor and Elland Power Station worker dies of asbestos related cancer

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Education More Education >>

Young children 'becoming increasingly stressed by SATs'

Education

Almost 50 schools in Kirklees are full or overcrowded.

Here's how many Kirklees schools are full or overcrowded

Education

Six schools in Leeds City Region get recognition for career guidance

People

Should the Highway Code be taught in schools?

Is it time to put the Highway Code on the National Curriculum?

Education

Life-saving skill: Frances Hammond teaches CPR to pupils Katie Brook, right, and Megan Hodson.

Teacher who saved three-year-old girl’s life urges schools to take part in Restart a Heart Day

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Community comes together to celebrate the Big Iftar

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Tour de force: Staff at Wakefield Acoustics cycled the 80-mile Tour de Yorkshire route and are planning other fundraising feats.

Heckmondwike firm Wakefield Acoustics aim to hit £10,000 charity target

Business

Proposal: The council-owned building would be used for music rooms, artist studios and an events space.

Dewsbury creative hub planned

People

Top Team: Susan Mountain with family and friends at Forget Me Not's Colour Run last year.

Team Maci set to take on Forget Me Not Colour Run in memory of Liversedge teenager

People

Chris Edmonson, 31, sadly died after being airlifted to hospital following a crash on the M62.

Tributes paid to tragic M62 crash victim who battled 'life-limiting conditions'

People