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Access the local news in the Shipley constituency and surrounding Yorkshire area.

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Fire crews rescue medieval window
A medieval stained glass window is rescued from a fire at a stonemasons' yard which carries out work for York Minster.
Thursday 31 December 2009

New powers may halt pub closures
Councils call for more powers to protect pubs from being closed down when they are sold by national chains.
Thursday 31 December 2009

Staff shortage hits rail travel
Rail users can expect to face disruption to their journeys due to a shortage of conductors, a train operator says.
Thursday 24 December 2009

Hark, the pub regulars sing.
Whether it's in the pub, a church or out on the street, people in the UK are keeping local - and often unique - carol-singing traditions alive. But what are they?
Monday 21 December 2009

Community to help fire-hit pupils
Pupils left without classrooms after a fire at their school will have lessons in community buildings in the new year.
Sunday 20 December 2009

School remembers fallen soldier
Family, friends and former colleagues of a soldier killed in Afghanistan gather at his former school for a memorial service and fundraising events.
Saturday 19 December 2009

Force plans new city headquarters
West Yorkshire Police plan to build a new divisional headquarters close to Leeds United's Elland Road stadium.
Friday 11 December 2009

Easyjet unveils Doncaster flights
Easyjet announces it is to start flights from Doncaster's Robin Hood airport next year.
Thursday 10 December 2009

Mayor refutes council criticism
The mayor of Doncaster Council says a new report criticising the authority does not present an "accurate picture".
Wednesday 9 December 2009

Police in £220,000 cannabis haul
An operation by police forces in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire results in the seizure of cannabis worth more than £220,000.
Monday 7 December 2009

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