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• Man Found Guilty of Murdering Former Girlfriend in West London

  A 23-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering his former girlfriend at an Airbnb property in Earls Court, West London, after becoming increasingly angry when she ended their relationship. Police arrested him as he attempted to flee the country.

• Police Issue Update on Murder of Young Woman in Manchester

  Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a 25-year-old man is no longer suspected of murdering 26-year-old Alisha Samuels, who died following a stabbing in North Manchester. Detectives are continuing their investigation and appealing for information.

• Fireworks Safety Warning Issued Across West Yorkshire

  West Yorkshire Trading Standards is urging residents to buy fireworks safely and reminding retailers of strict age restrictions ahead of Bonfire Night and Diwali celebrations. Businesses selling fireworks illegally could face fines of up to £5,000.

• Seven Arrested in Hunt for Two Men Who Absconded During Bradford Trial

  Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice as West Yorkshire Police continue searching for two men who absconded during a child sexual offences trial in Bradford. Both men were subsequently convicted and sentenced in their absence.

• Former Supply Teacher Jailed for Child Sex Offences

  A former supply teacher from Salford has been jailed for six years after admitting multiple child sexual offences involving pupils at seven secondary schools across Greater Manchester, including the creation and sharing of inappropriate images using artificial intelligence.

• Leeds Residents Asked to Help Shape City Centre Transport Plans

  Leeds City Council is inviting residents, commuters and businesses to have their say on plans to improve public transport, road safety, walking, cycling and public spaces on the eastern side of Leeds city centre.

• New Specialist SEND Centre Opens in Bradford

  A pioneering new centre has officially opened in Bradford to support children with complex special educational needs and disabilities, helping schools prevent exclusions and improve attendance.

• David Hockney Gallery to Reopen in Bradford

  The David Hockney Gallery at Bradford's Cartwright Hall will reopen on 21 October following a major update, showcasing the celebrated artist's early works alongside later creations in a tribute to his life and legacy.

• Two Arrested After Police Raid in Oldham

  Two people have been arrested following an early morning police raid at a suspected brothel in Oldham, after years of concerns raised by residents and local businesses.

• Keighley Leisure Centre Pool to Close for Maintenance

  The swimming pool at Keighley Leisure Centre will close temporarily from 23 October to 2 November for essential maintenance, with a full closure of the centre planned for one day.

• Bradford Drug Gang Jailed for Over 100 Years

  Twelve members of a Bradford-based drug network have been jailed for more than 100 years combined after police uncovered an industrial-scale operation supplying Class A drugs across Yorkshire and beyond.

• Pair Jailed After Violent Leeds Burglaries

  Two people have been jailed for a combined 24 years and six months following a series of violent burglaries and robberies across Leeds that left victims seriously injured.