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Month: August 2026

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Bradford city centre
Posted inMotors Society West Yorkshire

Bradford Council confirms next steps for improving safety at two busy junctions

Bradford Council has confirmed the next steps for improving safety and helping the flow of traffic at two busy junctions, by introducing moving traffic enforcement cameras. The first cameras will be…
August 3, 2026Tags: Bradford
The former Victoria Hotel on Cavendish Street
Posted inSociety West Yorkshire

New lease of life for Keighley’s Victoria Hotel

One of Keighley's most prominent historic buildings will soon be brought back into use, with work progressing well on the refurbishment of the former Victoria Hotel on Cavendish Street. The landmark…
August 3, 2026Tags: Keighley
The third regular Courtyard Clash
Posted inFeatured Sport West Yorkshire

Wrestling returns to Bradford’s Darley Street Market Courtyard

Wrestling will once again take over Bradford's Darley Street Market on Saturday 8 August. This time, the third regular Courtyard Clash is expanding to three one-hour sessions, at 12:30pm, 2:30pm and…
August 3, 2026Tags: Bradford
Drivers passing horses safely
Posted inMotors Society West Yorkshire

Neigh bother: drivers asked to go wide and slow around horses

West Yorkshire Vision Zero, the region's road safety partnership, has joined with the British Horse Society to encourage drivers to pass horses safely. The campaign follows 2,800 horse-related road incidents reported…
August 3, 2026
Margaret Cavendish
Posted inFeatured History North Yorkshire

University of York helps restore legacy of 17th-century philosopher Margaret Cavendish

The University of York is working with English Heritage on a new two-year research and community project to restore the legacy of Margaret Cavendish, the 17th-century philosopher and scientist who was…
August 3, 2026Tags: York
Computer-generated image showing how part of the housing development proposed for the former Kingsdale Court site in Seacroft
Posted inSociety West Yorkshire

Plans submitted for 79 new council homes at former Kingsdale Court site in Seacroft

Leeds City Council has submitted a planning application for 79 affordable homes on the site of the former Kingsdale Court flats in the Boggart Hill area of Seacroft, after demolishing the…
August 3, 2026Tags: Leeds
Temporary Inspector Joe Addyman
Posted inSociety West Yorkshire

The 100km day: a Leeds inspector’s charity run for police mental health

A Leeds police inspector completed a 100km run between every police station across the Leeds district in a single day last week, in aid of a charity supporting mental health in…
August 3, 2026Tags: Leeds
Barnsley Council's Ambition Arena
Posted inSociety South Yorkshire

Gaming and esports lead Barnsley’s summer of youth-led events

A new esports and gaming programme is under way in Barnsley this summer, as one of four youth-led projects funded through the council's Ambition Arena scheme begins delivering events across the…
August 3, 2026Tags: Barnsley
Rosalind Waugh
Posted inFood & Drink North Yorkshire

Sourdough and sauerkraut masterclass proves a hit at Middlesbrough’s Live Well Centre

Kitchen whizz Rosalind Waugh has turned her talents to the joys of sourdough and sauerkraut, with a new masterclass in the training kitchen at Middlesbrough's Live Well Centre. The master baker…
August 3, 2026Tags: Middlesbrough
Artist Miriam Handid
Posted inArt Featured West Yorkshire

Two silversmiths reveal work inspired by Temple Newsam’s birds and gardens

Two newly commissioned silver artworks, inspired by the history and grounds of Temple Newsam, will go on public display for the first time when Reflections in Silver opens at the house…
August 3, 2026Tags: Leeds

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