A councillor raises concerns about dog waste piling up where bins disappeared, prompting a review of bin strategy. A councillor raises concerns about dog waste piling up where bins disappeared, prompting a review of bin strategy. Dog Mess in Bags Where Bins Used to Be Worries Calderdale Councillor Dog Mess in Bags Where Bins Used…
Over 7,000 drink-drive arrests in West Yorkshire in three years. Leeds sees most arrests in the last year alone. Drink Driving Arrests High in West Yorkshire Police Data Shows West Yorkshire Police had many drink-driving arrests. Data covers December 2021 to November 2024. They arrested 7,254 people and 5,685 people faced charges. Their arrest numbers…
Burglars hit a Wilsden house at 4AM, stealing laptops, handbags, cash, and the keys to a Land Rover. Wilsden Home Burgled Land Rover Keys and Other Items Stolen Billy Cameron had many past convictions. People called him a third-strike burglar. In October 2024, police arrested Cameron for burglary. He was already being checked for stolen…
Bradford residents await traffic lights for 10 years due to a council’s agreement error discovered late. Traffic Lights Delayed A Decade Due To Council Agreement Error Bradford Council approved 600 houses near Fagley Quarry a decade ago. Developers had to install traffic lights at a key junction. The Harrogate Road/Moorside Road area still lacks lights.…
Bradford Council says pedestrianization improves safety after £43M city center project. Some question accessibility. Bradford Pedestrian Zone Enhances Safety Council Leaders Affirm Bradford spent £43 million to improve the city center. Council leaders claim safety improved due to pedestrianization and that people avoid traffic now. However, some question the practicality and accessibility of the changes,…
A police officer’s appearance in a Bismillah Phones TikTok video led to a West Yorkshire Police review. The officer received feedback. Police Officer in TikTok Video Sparks Review in West Yorkshire Okay, so you know Bismillah Phones on TikTok? They posted a video last Friday showing a police officer in uniform at their James Gate…
Feedback from 4,900 people on the Bradford to Leeds transit plans will shape West Yorkshire’s biggest project. Public Shares Views on Bradford Tram Plans Transit System Okay, check this out. They’re planning a big transit system. It’s for West Yorkshire, between cities. Two main lines are planned first. One goes from Bradford to Leeds. The…
Minister states violence against women happens everywhere, and new law will target spiking with jail time. Spiking to Be New Offence Violence Against Women Happens Everywhere Jess Phillips said violence against women happens everywhere. A new law will make spiking a specific crime. The government announced this Friday. Spiking will carry a 10-year prison sentence.…
Villagers are worried about increased break-ins in Netherbury and surrounding areas. Tool thefts are a major concern. Netherbury Residents Fear Rising Rural Break Ins, Tool Thefts Power tools vanished from homes in rural areas. Netherbury saw a rise in these thefts. Other places hit include Melplash and Rampisham. Marshwood and Bowood also had break-ins. Two…
HH Hair, a Shipley salon, is a finalist in the Best Hairdresser 2025 contest thanks to loyal customer nominations. HH Hair Shortlisted for Best Hairdresser in Bradford Competition The Best Hairdresser 2025 contest is underway. Readers nominated their favorite hairdressers, and organizers narrowed down the list to ten finalists. They are now featuring each finalist,…