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A street which has been cordoned off with police tape and there are several vehicles within the cordon, including trucks and a fire service vehicle.

Woman dies after being hit by road sweeper

The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, died at the scene in Batley, West Yorkshire Police says.

A screengrab from a Mike's Carpets advert. Mr Smith can be seen pointing towards a roll of carpet.

Popular carpet trader famed for TV adverts dies

The salesman shot to fame across Yorkshire by fronting his own adverts for Mike's Carpets.

A custody photo man with a shaved head and facial hair, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt.

Man who murdered uncle and hid body in bank jailed

Asghar Badshah's body was hidden behind a false wall at a disused bank in Batley, a court hears.

A row of cars parked at electric charging points. The nearest car is red.

Cash boost to install electric car charging points

More than 20 areas could see points installed from the summer under Kirklees Council plans.

A police mugshot of Gary Henshall - a man in his 60s wearing a black top and large earrings. He also has a pointy grey beard.

Man jailed for preying on girl at caravan park

Gary Henshall admitted five offences against his victim between 2020 and 2022.

A woman in a white t-shirt and black trousers, with her feet up on a wooden box. One of her legs is a prosthetic leg with a trainer on the foot.

Amputee receives compensation for medical failures

Molly Harbron, 26, lost her left leg in April 2020 after medics failed to assess her case properly.

A photo of Haroon Aswat, who is wearing a green hat and a revolution scarf. He has a black beard.

Extremist set to return home despite risk warnings

Haroon Aswat, who was jailed for 20 years, is expected to return to Yorkshire to live with family.

A mugshot of a man, who has bruising around his eyes. He has a blond beard and short brown hair.

Man robbed victim at knifepoint 'for spare change'

James Dransfield approached a man while armed with the blade in the early hours of the morning.

Four police officers in high-visibility jackets and helmets posing with red off-road motorcycles. They are in a car park with multiple police vehicles parked behind them. There are houses in the background.

Illegal off-road bikes seized in crackdown

West Yorkshire Police warn they "won't tolerate" illegal or unsafe driving.