Plans have moved forward for Yorkshire to have an elected mayor.
A coalition of councils, named One Yorkshire, presented their case for devolution to Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid at a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group. Mr Javid stated the government would not stand in the way of a region-wide devolution deal.
Elected mayors wielding new powers are already in place in a number of city regions across the UK, including Greater Manchester, Liverpool and the West Midlands.
Arrest Made Following Online Abuse After Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers Match
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man following reports of online abuse directed at a Doncaster Rovers player
Ten Arrested in Bradford Over Historic Child Sexual Abuse Allegations
West Yorkshire Police have arrested ten men in connection with child sexual abuse offences reported to have occurred in Bradford during the 1990s.
Celebrating Todmorden Library’s fascinating heritage and thriving future
Todmorden Library is fully reopening, with a special event to mark the occasion and celebrate the Victorian history of the building.
Multiple Illegal Cars Seized From The Streets Of Dewsbury
Multiple illegal vehicles have been seized in an ongoing operation to reduce dangerous and illegal driving in Dewsbury.
Three wanted and second man charged following serious incidents in Accrington
Investigation into two serious incidents in Accrington continues, Lancashire Police want to speak to the three men pictured.
Man Given Criminal Behaviour Order As Part Of Work To Tackle Nuisance Bikes
A man has been given a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order as part of ongoing work to tackle crime linked to motorbikes and quad bikes in Leeds.
Woman Sentenced for Stabbing Ex Partner
A woman from Bradford has been sentenced after being found guilty of stabbing her ex-partner.
Appeal After Burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a property in Bradford.
Have your say and help to build stronger communities in Calderdale
People in Calderdale are being asked to share their thoughts about how they feel connected to their local neighbourhood and the wider Calderdale area
Bradford to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Bradford City Hall is to be lit up in red, white, and blue on Thursday 6 June to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
New bridge and new routes now open as project progresses
The new link road on the A629 south of Halifax is now open, as part of work to improve the flow of traffic and make it easier to walk, cycle or take public transport.
City presents Windrush pioneer with prestigious Leeds Award
one of the nation’s last surviving HMT Empire Windrush passengers and the city’s only remaining Caribbean Second World War serviceman received the Leeds Award in a ceremony at the Civic Hall.
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