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Climate emergency declaration scrapped by council bbc.in/4eK3EKs

Climate emergency declaration scrapped by Kirklees Council

Reform-led Kirklees Council votes to "undeclare" its 2019 commitment to net zero emissions by 2038.

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Poppy seller, 6, launches annual appeal bbc.in/3W11wHT

Six-year-old poppy seller from Bradford launches annual appeal

Ivy, from Bradford, takes part in the annual fundraiser each year with her father Steve.

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Hope but not yet belief on Bradford's streets for railway station reboot bbc.in/4kaRGgw

New Bradford railway station plans provide hope but not certainty, say travellers

As the government announces plans for a new city station, what do travellers in the city think?

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PM urged to intervene over helicopter disaster bbc.in/4Bm5fQv

Andy Burnham urged to intervene over 1994 Chinook disaster

Darren Neilly says the crash, which killed his father and 28 others, should be further examined.

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Calls to cut employer National Insurance contributions for under-25s bbc.in/4icMKVQ

Calls to cut employer National Insurance contributions for under-25s

Yorkshire businesses set out what they want from the chancellor ahead of the Budget.

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Work on new arts and heritage centre set to begin bbc.in/4i9XVPg

Work on new Saltaire arts and heritage centre set to begin

Bradford Council says the new facility will improve public access to the Saltaire Collection.

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Nitrous oxide canisters and vapes seized in raid bbc.in/3UzQ0Tv

Nitrous oxide canisters and illegal vapes seized in Ravensthorpe shop raid

Police say they are cracking down on the supply of illegal drugs in the Ravensthorpe area.

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Checks carried out on dryer linked to fatal fire bbc.in/4zIqmdY

Safety checks carried out on dryer linked to fatal fire

Haier Smart Home UK Ltd say they found "no systemic safety issue" with its condenser tumble dryers.

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馃摮 'My phone's been popping off.' 馃實馃弳 @Giantsrl star Amelia Brown discusses stunning England World Cup try as clip of 107.8 metre effort goes viral. Full interview 馃帶 bbc.in/4yx7k9u #BBCRL
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Council votes to axe two hour free parking scheme bbc.in/4jzQgvR

Wakefield Council votes to ditch two hour free parking scheme

The free parking scheme will be scrapped and charges reintroduced across the borough.

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馃毃 Rhinos recruit Gittens! 馃弶 Leeds Rhinos announce signing of Jamaica international forward Delaine Gittens on one-year contract. 馃弶 The 25-year-old trialled with Leigh ahead of 2026 season and made 16 appearances for Halifax on loan from Workington. #leedsrhinos | #BBCRL
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Town's important future role in space tech - firm bbc.in/4k7axZU

Keighley has important future role in space tech, firm pledges

The Space Test North facility will bring "high-skilled jobs" to Keighley, the council says.

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Drug dealer ordered to repay more than 拢250,000 bbc.in/4hV3qT0

Mirfield drug dealer ordered to repay more than 拢250,000

Mohammed Tasadiq Khan, from Mirfield, will serve more jail time if he does not repay the money.

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Lawyer caught offering to make illegal-worker fine go away bbc.in/4BnhDQo

Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away

Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.

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Homes approved despite residents' wildlife concerns bbc.in/4i8x8Tr

Wakefield homes approved despite residents' wildlife concerns

The proposals for the scheme next to the Aire and Calder Navigation are part of a wider development.

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Council given 拢1.6m grant to tackle rough sleeping bbc.in/482n61o

Leeds City Council given 拢1.6m grant to tackle rough sleeping

The funding for Leeds City Council is from the government's national Rough Sleeping Programme.

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Hockney helped to create new art show in home city bbc.in/3WCn9OS

Bradford's David Hockney Gallery reopens after major update

The David Hockney Gallery at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford is reopening to visitors.

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馃棧 'I don't really want to be anywhere else but Leeds.' 馃弶 @leedsrhinos full-back Fergie McCormack hails three-year contract extension as rising star commits future to club. Full interview 馃帶 bbc.in/47uBi38 #leedsrhinos | #BBCRL
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Hospital neglect contributed to baby death - inquest bbc.in/3UCWHEj

Leeds hospital neglect contributed to baby death, inquest finds

Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary days after being admitted in November 2023.

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Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises bbc.in/4dOyRfe

Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises

The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

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