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Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan finally quits Wakefield seat following sex assault conviction

The disgraced politician had been resisting calls to resign before conceding it would be it “intolerable” for voters in the West Yorkshire constituency

Daily Mirror

John Sykes, 83, has been reported as missing by West Yorkshire Police

The Rothwell man suffers from Alzheimer's and limited mobility with officers concerned for his welfare

Leeds Live

Devastated family pay tribute to boy, 12, who died suddenly two years after his mum

Layth Maumoniat's tragic death at home in Leeds, West Yorkshire, sparked an outpouring of grief at his school where staff were seen crying in the corridors

Daily Mirror

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David Oluwale: Memorial to police racism victim destroyed for second time in days

West Yorkshire Police said it is treating both incidents as hate crimes

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson allowing ‘wild west’ of misogyny in parliament, Tracy Brabin says

West Yorkshire mayor’s comments came amid renewed focus on sexual misconduct in parliament

The Guardian - UK

All’s wool that ends wool: five sheep rescued from West Yorkshire rooftop

Firefighters help stranded animals after they jump onto house from neighbouring field

The Independent UK

Family's pride at 'kind and selfless' daughter, 15, who died from rare cancer

Phoebe Gibson died at home in Hartshead Moor, West Yorkshire, last Sunday, from a rare form of cancer. Her mum said she was "kind and selfless" while taking the diagnosis "on the chin"

Daily Mirror

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Unemployed dad-of-four, 41, can't afford to turn heating on as bills skyrocket

Mohammed Ali, from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, is desperately searching for work as he says on Universal Credit he can't afford to turn the heating on as energy bills skyrocket

Daily Mirror

Ed Balls rules out political comeback for Labour in Wakefield byelection

Former shadow chancellor says he has ‘no intention’ of putting himself forward to stand for the West Yorkshire seat

The Guardian - UK

Dad shares heartbreak as daughter, 8, diagnosed with terminal dementia-like disease

Darren Sykes, 42, from Linthwaite, West Yorkshire, told of little Isla's struggles with dementia-like Sanfilippo Syndrome and how her six-year-old brother Toby is helping her

Daily Mirror

Emergency services respond to ‘very serious collision’ on M1 in West Yorkshire

The M1 was shut in both directions following a crash at around 9:20pm on Monday.

The Independent UK

Mum who ballooned to 25st as she 'never felt full' loses half her body weight

Stavey Gascoyne, 29, from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, dropped 11 dress sizes and halved her body weight after swapping takeaways and chocolate for salads and homemade curries

Daily Mirror

From Afghan war zone to West Yorkshire: the rise and fall of Imran Ahmad Khan

Questions raised about how little-known ‘local lad’ with a colourful past came to be selected as Wakefield’s Tory candidate

The Guardian - UK

Six-week-long search for missing mum, 39, ends in tragedy after body found in river

Helen Mills, 39, was last seen on the morning of March 2 and while formal identification has yet to take place, West Yorkshire Police said a body has been found in the River Aire near Selby

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‘A hypocrite - but I like him’: Wakefield reacts to Boris Johnson police fine as possible by-election looms

Voters in West Yorkshire city appear in forgiving mood after prime minister and chancellor found to have broken coronavirus law

Leeds Live

Aidan Sezer opens up on Huddersfield Giants exit, Ian Watson relationship and provides Leeds Rhinos injury update

Sezer made the move across West Yorkshire to join Leeds Rhinos ahead of the 2022 season.

Daily Mirror

'Real-life Castaway' buys tropical island for £8,000 so he can live as a recluse

Brendon Grimshaw, from Dewsbury, in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, bought Moyenne, a tiny island just half a mile wide in the luxurious Seychelles, for just £8,000

Daily Mirror

Ravensthorpe fire: Huge blaze at row of houses as crews battle growing flames

Fire crews from more than dozen different fire stations were at the scene in Ravensthorpe along with West Yorkshire Police officers after the huge blaze

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Dad dies in huge crash and bride fighting for life weeks after they tied the knot

Alex Firth, a postman from Leeds, West Yorkshire, died at the scene after the crash in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with newlywed wife Kirsty fighting for her life in hospital

Daily Record

Frantic search launched for missing woman last seen on Fort William CCTV with 'walking pole'

Lorna Tilford was last seen in person in Ossett near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, on Wednesday March 30.

Leeds Live

Leeds hospitals issue urgent warning to stay away from A&E

Hospital trusts across West Yorkshire have shared a joint warning for people to stay away from emergency departments unless their life is in danger

Daily Mirror

Inside abandoned wedding venue with Mr and Mrs signs on dance floor and food left to rot

With tables still set and bows on the chairs, Durker Roods Hotel in Meltham, West Yorkshire almost looks ready for a party but there's no raised glasses anymore after the doors were locked

The Independent UK

Warning to stay away from A&Es after surge leaves patients waiting for 12 hours

West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts said the most recent emergency department attendance figures show a 14.2% increase

Leeds Live

Shocking footage captures dangerous Leeds men with machete stealing £80,000 - with one caught by his 'snood'

Thieves fled in a stolen car but were spotted on the M62 by West Yorkshire Police officers

Leeds Live

Hundreds of Leeds residents want death penalty brought back 'for all killers' especially in Monster Mansion

A great number of residents agree with the controversial idea and want stricter punishments implemented for prisoners in West Yorkshire

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