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Man arrested in connection with alleged serious sexual assault of a teenager in Morley

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:16:23 GMT

An 18-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted outside Morley Academy in the early hours of this morning.

Oil spill causes further delays on M62

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:51:20 GMT

An oil spill has caused further delays on the M62.

‘Inspirational’ Kate Granger in line for top award

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:08:57 GMT

An inspirational East Ardsley doctor has been been recognised for her achievements in improving other people’s lives.

Lane closure causing delays on M62

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:08:19 GMT

A broken-down vehicle is causing delays on the M62.

Well known Morley family store could be sold

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:01:02 GMT

The well known Furniture Centre on Queen Street could be sold - if the right offer comes along.

Concerns over Morley flytipping

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:33:51 GMT

A huge mound of rubbish has been dumped on a private road causing “health and safety risks” for local businesses.

Join in fun day at Tingley pub

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:31:23 GMT

An inflatable slide and bungee run, bouncy castle, face painting, raffles, a barbecue and bingo - it will be a busy day at The Smithy Pub in Tingley this Saturday.

Furry fun at Cottingley fair

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:55:42 GMT

Cottingley’s new Primary Academy was busy on Saturday as it played host to the annual summer fair.

Tributes paid to former Morley councillor

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:57:54 GMT

A former Morley councillor who served the town for many years has died aged 88.

Murdered Woolwich soldier was married to West Yorkshire girl

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:51:49 GMT

A soldier brutally cut down by Islamic militants has been named as Lee Rigby who married Southowram girl Rebecca Metcalfe.

Morley entrepreneur Francesca MacDuff-Varley runs Apprentice farm shop

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:09:10 GMT

A glamorous Morley businesswoman was tasked with the challenge of running a farm shop, winning her a place in the next round of The Apprentice.

Gildersome event to help dementia sufferers

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:57:25 GMT

An event is being held on Saturday to help people have a better understanding of dementia.

Anger over collections as bins go unemptied

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:24:00 GMT

A disabled man has become desperate for Leeds City Council to collect his rubbish after they have failed to empty his bins.

Ofsted praise as Bruntcliffe School bounces back

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:07:05 GMT

Just four months after being rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted, a determined Bruntcliffe School has impressed inspectors with the progress it is making.

Warning after iPhone fraudsters take £1,000 from councillor

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:53:09 GMT

A Morley councillor who was conned out of £1,000 is warning others to be on their guard against email scammers.

Political parties united over Morley Heroes Welcome scheme

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:13:23 GMT

Town councillors are backing renewed efforts to get Morley and Leeds City Council to sign up to a national armed forces scheme.

Northern Rail workers vote for strike action

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:06:25 GMT

Trains are set to grind to a halt after railway workers voted to go on strike.

Views sought on Leeds novelty trike taxi application

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:04 GMT

Members of the public and taxi trade are being invited to share their views on an application for a novelty motorised tricycle to become licensed for private hire in Leeds.

M62 managed motorway goes live

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:08 GMT

The first section of managed motorway in the North of England has gone live today on part of the M62 between Gildersome and Tingley.

Police seek man in connection with Batley burglary

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:54:57 GMT

Detectives are looking for a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary.