Tracy Brabin writes to 69 Kirklees councillors as the authority remains without a leader.

Raids discovered illegal tobacco and knives on the premises, a council licensing panel hears.

Two schools in Leeds will merge from September due to falling pupil numbers and financial pressures.

Only families in the most need will now be eligible for school uniform vouchers for their children.

Bradford Council says 1,600 additional tonnes of waste were collected from homes recently.

Bradford's Homeless Outreach Partnership won gold at the Local Government Chronicle Awards.

Three seats in the Idle and Thackley ward were not contested in May after a candidate died.

Arrangements for young people with special education needs in Calderdale are mixed, says Ofsted.

Clean Air Bradford says the zone has led to about 732 fewer GP visits for respiratory conditions.

Telecoms infrastructure firm MBNL say a central location in Keighley is needed to ensure a good 5G signal.

Plant-based menus were adopted two years ago but councillors are being asked to reconsider options.

The items were dicovered during a series of raids, Trading Standards officers say.

Critics claim the scheme is negatively impacting businesses in Bradford.

There will be no Pride flag flying at Shibden Hall, home of Britain's "first modern lesbian".

Latest initiative will tackle anti-social and excessive year-round use of fireworks at celebrations.

Hotels group Radisson aims to move into the George in Huddersfield once renovated.

Malcolm Phillips, 93, is given an absolute discharge, while Linda Brunning is jailed for 25 years.

The executive's first session offered an early glimpse of how the new leadership intends to govern.

Rhys Carr says the party is "no longer the right fit for me".