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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.

A road with a bus in the background. On one side of the road there is pavement with a brick wall and a grassed area with trees. On the other side there is a pavement with buildings lining the roadside.

Teenagers charged after boy, 17, stabbed in street

Two 16-year-olds and a 15-year-old have been charged after another teenager was attacked in Batley.

An image taken from a video of a man slapping a child across the face at a mosque in West Yorkshire

Teacher seen slapping boy in mosque is sacked

Footage on a local social media group shows the man apparently striking the youngster.

A town hall, pictured on cloudy day. A hanging basket of flowers sits beneath a sign outside.

Council budget approved after hours of haggling

The increase will kick in next month after councillors spent hours debating the budget.