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…
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…
This week in South Leeds features sports, community meetings, cultural events, volunteering, and more. Find something to do. South Leeds Events Roundup This Week February 22nd to 28th Here’s a rundown of events happening. They are all in South Leeds this week. A free self-defense class for women only is on Saturday. It’s at Involve…
Strong support for tram system linking Bradford and Leeds with Elland Road stop included in phase one! Elland Road Tram Link Gets Boost From Consultation Feedback Lots of people support a new transit network. This network would cover all of West Yorkshire. Business and education leaders also agree. The West Yorkshire authority shared a report…
Survey reveals over two-thirds support mass transit system. Routes prioritize improved connectivity and reduced traffic. Leeds Bradford Mass Transit System Receives Strong Public Support John Baron wrote about a transit system. The plan connects Leeds and Bradford. People gave feedback on the options. One route goes via Armley and Stanningley. It was the slightly preferred…
Consultation shows backing for West Yorkshire trams. Leeds to Bradford line favored; aim is less traffic and quick trips. West Yorkshire Tram Project Receives Strong Public Support Okay, I’ll tell you about West Yorkshire’s mass transit plan. They want to build a big transport system. Bradford and Leeds would get it first. People gave feedback…
Asian gold thefts in West Yorkshire have surged, especially in Bradford, alarming both police and local councilors. West Yorkshire Sees a Sharp Increase in Thefts of Asian Gold Someone asked police about Asian gold thefts. They used a Freedom of Information Act request. It covered West Yorkshire thefts since January 2021. Police data shows some…
Undercover police in Batley and Spen thwart shoplifters, improving store security and cutting crime in the community. Batley and Spen Police Target Shop Thieves with Undercover Work Police did undercover work at a Birstall store. This happened on Friday, February 14th. The Batley and Spen police planned more actions soon. Officers helped the store improve…
A 13-year-old Halifax boy, Harrison Reynolds, has died following car crash near Rishworth. Police investigation ongoing. Halifax Teenager Dies After Rishworth Crash: Tribute to Harrison Reynolds Hey, something sad happened in West Yorkshire. Harrison Reynolds, a 13-year-old from Halifax, died in the hospital after a car crash near Rishworth earlier this month. The crash occurred…
Kaissee Burke-Morrison jailed three years, ten months after police find knife and drugs at his home in Horsforth. Knife at Home Lands Kaissee Burke Morrison in Jail for Drug Offenses Kaissee Burke-Morrison admitted guilt in court. He lived on Silk Mill Approach, Horsforth, and dealt class A drugs. He also planned to sell cannabis and…