West Yorkshire

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West Yorkshire is a metropolitan and ceremonial county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It borders North Yorkshire to the north and east, South Yorkshire and Derbyshire to the south, Greater Manchester to the south-west, and Lancashire to the west. The city of Leeds is the largest settlement.

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Minibus carrying football fans overturns in crash with 17 people injured Seventeen people were taken to hospital, including seven with serious injuries, after a minibus carrying football fans overturned in West Yorkshire. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2024
How new tech is helping this hospital trust detect cancer sooner An NHS trust in West Yorkshire is exploiting advances in technology, including artificial intelligence and a surgical robot, to help it meet key cancer targets and ease the wider pressure on its.. Sky News - Published on December 25, 2023
Man charged with murder of 27-year-old woman - as victim named A man has been charged with the murder of a 27-year-old woman in West Yorkshire. Sky News - Published on November 22, 2023

Police launch manhunt after woman dies in West Yorkshire Police have launched a manhunt after a woman died in West Yorkshire. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2023
Police investigate serving officer over 'racist and vile' WhatsApp messages Police in West Yorkshire say they are investigating a serving officer over allegations he shared racist and misogynistic content in a WhatsApp group with colleagues. Sky News - Published on October 30, 2023
Woman admits trying to kill three young children including a baby A woman has admitted trying to kill three young children who were found with serious stab injuries in West Yorkshire earlier this year. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2023

'A beautiful happy soul': 12-year-old boy who died in M62 hit-and-run named The 12-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run on the M62 in West Yorkshire on Saturday night has been named by police. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2023
Second person arrested after boy, 12, dies in hit-and-run on M62 A second person has been arrested after a 12-year-old boy died in a hit-and-run on the M62 in West Yorkshire on Saturday night. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2023
Boy, 12, killed in hit-and-run incident in West Yorkshire A 12-year-old boy has died after being hit by a vehicle on the M62 in West Yorkshire. Sky News - Published on August 6, 2023
Mayors urge ECB to rethink 2027 Ashes venues The mayors of Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire urge the England and Wales Cricket Board to rethink the venues for the 2027 men's Ashes. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023

Murder investigation launched after two people found dead Police have launched a murder investigation after two people were found dead at a house in West Yorkshire. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2023
Leeds fight back to beat Giants in derby thriller Leeds Rhinos fight back to beat Huddersfield in an enthralling West Yorkshire derby that sends them above the Giants in the table. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2023
Braverman alarmed by 'death threats' against pupils who allegedly damaged Koran Reports of death threats against West Yorkshire school pupils who allegedly damaged a copy of the Koran are alarming, the home secretary has said. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2023	Hiker missing in Highlands with his dog after failing to return from camping trip A search has been launched for a missing hiker and his dog who travelled from West Yorkshire to climb in Glencoe. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2023
14-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder after 'targeted' stabbing A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in a "targeted" attack in West Yorkshire. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2023	Police officer charged with sexual assault A police officer in West Yorkshire has been charged with sexual assault and outraging public decency. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2023
Human remains found at Yorkshire recycling plant Human remains have been found at a recycling plant in West Yorkshire. Sky News - Published on November 1, 2022	Can Sunak repair and reunite the Tory party after remarkable political comeback? \| Beth Rigby But seven weeks ago, Rishi Sunak was cast on to the political scrapheap as he lost out to Liz Truss to become prime minister and retreated to his West Yorkshire constituency, his ambitions shattered.. Sky News - Published on October 24, 2022
Super League: Wakefield Trinity 4-34 Castleford Tigers Castleford thrash Wakefield to extend their remarkable record in the West Yorkshire derby to 17 straight victories. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2022	Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa's refusal to adapt approach cost him at Leeds Marcelo Bielsa's departure from Leeds closes a chapter in which the enigmatic manager has made himself an iconic figure in West Yorkshire, writes Phil McNulty. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2022
Two injured as pigs storm golf course in West Yorkshire Two people have been injured after two large pigs charged on to a golf course in West Yorkshire. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2021	Police officer on trial accused of raping and impregnating woman after night out drinking An off-duty West Yorkshire police officer is on trial accused of rape five years after making a 21-year-old woman pregnant at the end of a night out drinking. Sky News - Published on October 4, 2021
'Massive explosion' as police say gas cylinders ignite in industrial estate fire Firefighters are dealing with a massive blaze on an industrial estate in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2021