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West Yorkshire reacts to school smart phone ban
Schools and trusts legally are now responsible for being phone-free throughout the day.

Survivors demand justice over care home abuse
BBC finds 135 claims over alleged abuse at Halifax home as survivors call for justice.

Why floating bus stops are a problem for some
Visually impaired people say the 'new bus stops are an accident waiting to happen'.

The gift of life: Talking about organ donation
Families urged to discuss donor wishes, as 198 people in Bradford need transplants.

Water safety: Advice that could save your life
Halifax tragedy prompts fresh calls to avoid swimming in open water this summer.

New Leeds ‘town’ gets funding go-ahead
Development of 2,000 homes on Leeds’ South Bank has moved a step closer.

The Leeds designer outlet - that's 15 miles from Leeds
Why has the former Junction 32 retail park changed its name?

West Yorkshire elections - who won where I live?
Breaking down the results from the 2026 local elections in West Yorkshire.

The true cost of loan sharks
Yorkshire victims reveal the impact of illegal lending on their lives. (Image: Getty)