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Here's why #Shipley MP @PhilipDaviesMP thinks it's "ridiculous" to suggest Donald Trump should be banned from the UK.
After an evening of horror in Paris @GdjCaroline tells @NickAhad about being in the city last night #Parisattacks
It's taken a turn at BBC Radio Leeds. Paul came on to talk about new words but took @gayleontinterweb into the world of the house cow!
This week Richard Stead visits St Mary's Church in Mirfield. Rev Hugh Baker shows Richard around and explains its history.
Dawn French speaks to Richard Stead about her new book 'According to YES'. She tells Richard how her inspiration for the novel came from her time spent in New York.
Richard Stead props up the bar in this weeks Hidden History. Faye Dawson, PR Manager at The City Varieties, shows Richard around in what is the theatre's 150th anniversary.
We sent our reporter, Richard Edwards out to Bradford to get people there to read a poem he had penned himself.
Take a #Listen to the highlights from Richard's broadcast >> Richard was LIVE from #Wakefield #Cathedral with a host of #Guests and #Live #Music as part of our #WeLoveWakey day - LIVE on #BBC #Radio #Leeds <<
Back in April 2013, West Yorkshire was in the headlines, when a minibus carrying a group of 21 women from South Elmsall near Pontefract crashed into a lorry on the M62. The women were on their way to a hen party. One of the passengers was Sarah Johnson. She's been speaking to BBC Radio Leeds for the first time since the accident about her recovery and the Day One charity, based at Leeds General Infirmary that has helped her and other survivors get back on their feet.
This afternoon we've been talking remakes, as we hear that civic leaders in Bridlington, one of the filming locations used for the new Dad's Army film, want to twin their seaside town with the fictional Walmington-on-Sea seeting for the classic TV show...
Also, tomorrow the film version of another classic TV series, the Man from UNCLE, goes on general release...
And if watch it very carefully you might spot a very famous local HELICOPTER, our reporter Barry Parker has been finding out more...
Talking about a really exciting new production in West Yorkshire this autumn. It's a world first, George Orwell's iconic story 1984 adapted for the dance stage by Leeds based Northern Ballet. It opens at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds on Saturday the fifth of September. As the publicity material puts it: "Winston Smith lives in a world of absolute conformity, his every action is scrutinised by Big Brother. However, when Winston meets Julia he dares to rebel by falling in love".
Last week I went to Northern Ballet's HQ at Quarry Hill in Leeds city centre - what was then week three of rehearsals. There was a fantastic buzz about the place. On last week's Theatre Thursday we heard from the choreographer, director and adapter of 1984, the former Royal Ballet dancer, Jonathan Watkins. Well this week I promised you a chat with the two leading dancers, lovely people and fantastic performers who we've met on a few occasions here on the show. I talked in the rehearsal studio to Martha Leebolt and first Tobias, Toby Batley about 1984, the ballet...
A plan to electrify the railway line between Leeds and Manchester is being shelved.
The Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has told MPs that successive governments had failed to invest the sums necessary in the rail network and Network Rail had also failed to foresee problems involved with carrying out the work.
Stuart Andrew is the MP for Pudsey and has just been given a job in the Transport Department - he's been talking to Andrew Edwards.
Lesley Rands is a blind woman working in Bradford who believes she was refused treatment at the Skin Therapy beauty centre in Leeds because of her disability...
What was intended to be a relaxing day of spa and beauty treatments turned into a humiliating experience for Lesley and her friend...
Peter Andre visited Leeds today and BBC Radio Leeds sent our Local Apprentice Josh Gardner along to grab a chat with him.
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This is Kristina Diprose's story...
Kristina was subjected to sustained harassment and abuse while making her way home on a National Express coach late on Friday night...
If that wasn't upsetting enough the writer and researcher from Leeds claims that she was the one made to feel like a troublemaker when she spoke out against her tormentor...
Kristina was travelling from Nottingham to Leeds, this is her story...
The search continues for three sisters from Bradford who are thought to have joined Islamic State.
We've heard emotional appeals from two of the husbands of the missing women. And we're hear this morning to try to find out... HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN here in BRADFORD.
Joining Liz was the former Labour MP for Keighley Ann Cryer...
For #bbcmusicday, @martinkelner was serenaded with 'Car That Makes A Bus Sound' by @mikartistik @bbcleeds
Friday 5 June is the first ever BBC Music Day. It’s a nationwide celebration of everything we love about music, with the aim of bringing people together from all backgrounds, all ages and across musical genres.
There’ll be live performance events, coverage throughout the day on local and national radio and TV, and a BBC Music Night concert live from Glasgow. BBC Radio Leeds will be live in Bradford.
Rewind more than a hundred years, Victorian society was definitely a bit more divided with men enjoying a lot more freedoms than women.
Well one writer, Hadyn Brown, didn't like this and wrote a book called Advice To Single Women in 1899 on how to live your life without a man - and the British Library's just re-printed it.
Here's our reporter Charles Heslett and his interpretation of how it might have been received back then.
This morning we're bringing you the story of Jack and Lewis Bird from Cookridge who both have Morquio syndrome; to say life is a challenge for them would be an understatement.
Their condition, which stopped their bones growing even though their organs continue to develop means they struggle to do everyday things like walking and even have difficult breathing.
Now, their parents Paul and Julie want to raise thirty thousand pounds to make their home more accessible for their sons.
Our reporter Davinia Ramos has been meeting fifteen year old Lewis and his dad Paul at the family home.
The coal-fired station near #Pontefract will be shut by March next year - its owners SSE say a forecast £100m loss over the next five years is the final straw and has made it "unsustainable". With a loss of 172 jobs...what now for the people of #Ferrybridge and the surrounding areas? BBC Radio Leeds Charles Heslett looks back at the story of the power station.
Meet George Hollings - he has just turned ninety and he lives in Moortown in Leeds - and 70 years ago today - he helped capture the Nazi supremo, Henrich Himmler.
Himmler was the architect of the SS and the "Final Solution" - in which the Nazis would attempt to exterminate the 11 million Jews of Europe and the Soviet Union. He initially escaped captivity when Germany were defeated in the war by dressing as a private and going on the run.
British soldiers picked him up not knowing his real identity and George Hollings…from Moortown was the soldier who held a gun to Himmler's head when he was interrogated by British Intelligence.
Two days later - when Himmler's real identity was revealed - he committed suicide on May 23rd 1945.
I went to meet George Hollings at his home in Leeds - to hear his astounding story - the man who helped capture Henrich Himmler...
I need to warn you that George uses strong language to describe Himmler which you may find offensive.
Jonathan Antoine tells BBC Radio Leeds apprentice Josh Gardner about his up and coming tour to Leeds City Varieties in November.
20 years after the body of the 13 year old West Yorkshire teenager was found in the Rochdale canal, mum Geraldine Rimer says someone in Hebden Bridge has information which could help find Lindsay's killer.
A mum from Mirfield is asking the government to make available a vaccine for a deadly form of meningitis.
Her daughter Maisie is five and a half, and lost both her legs as a baby because of the illness.
For decades, MenB has been the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in the UK.
She's asking her MP to make the medicine available so others don't have to suffer the effects of the deadly disease.
Fancy being a ventriloquist? @ninaconti shares her secret with @martinkelner @bbcleeds ahead of new film #ClowningAround
Friend of Terry Pratchett @dwauctioneer Dr Pat Harkin tells @martinkelner how he first met the author - by chance.
Bagpipes, but as you've probably never heard them before. @cassandrebalbar @IBO_bagpipes chats to @mrpauldunphy @bbcleeds after 1pm.
Why would an Indian man travel five thousand miles to become a Leeds soldier...over a hundred years ago? Although the name "Jogendra Sen" appears on memorials around the city...nothing much was known about why he came and enlisted in an all-white regiment Iraq War Veteren Simon Brown from Morley has been on a journey to find out more about this mystery soldier...
In the run up to this year’s general election we are giving YOU the chance to put YOUR questions to the people fighting for your vote.
We’ll be holding three, special #Election2015 debates across West Yorkshire and we’d like YOU to be part of the audience.
On the evening of April 14th, we’ll be in the historic, Morley Town Hall – talking about the economy, on April 21st we’ll be discussing first time voters at Bradford College and finally on April 28th we’ll be in Halifax in the Crossley Gallery at Dean Clough, tackling the NHS.
If YOU have questions, opinions or views that you would like to discuss directly with the parliamentary candidates from our region, call 0345 303 33 33 or email radioleeds@bbc.co.uk to apply for a free ticket.
'There is no better venue in the country than Leeds City Varieties for a touring comedian'. That's according to Jason Manford and to add to that great venue the comedian is bringing is own comedy venue to Leeds. Jason is opening his latest club in the City Centre at the end of March. He told Richard he'll also be bringing some big names to the city too.
In a bizarre interview about his sex life Ed Balls suggested he was a 'long slow burn' in bed.
Our reporter Daragh Corcoron asked Balls' wife and Labour MP Yvette Cooper to respond to the comments...
As you know, we want your nominations for your inspirational teachers for our #ThankYouTeacher Awards...You have until 31 March 2015 to enter your nomination and you can find application forms and all the details about entering the awards at www.bbc.co.uk/radioleeds #Leeds
Problems with the system for selling tickets to Bradford City's FA Cup quarter final against Reading have left some fans empty-handed and absolutely furious.
It's emerged over the last 24 hours that there was initially no limit on the numbers of tickets sold per person.
It also seems that the online system went into meltdown - leaving some fans trying for hours with no luck.
Strong words from some angry fans there...we should point out that James Mason, who's the chief operating officer, is not here to defend himself this afternoon but he will be speaking to Liz Green on our breakfast show tomorrow morning.
We'll put some of these criticism to the club in just a moment.
Mark Lawn is the joint chairman of Bradford City.
Richard Stead broadcast live from the Abbey Grange Academy in Leeds, meeting students and staff and hearing about what makes an inspirational teacher.. #Leeds #ThankYouTeacher
We were talking compulsory #SexEducation on the show today.. So how did Deputy Prime Minister #NickClegg learn about the birds and the bees?
A #HotSeat with a difference.. #Halifax MP Linda Riordan is to stand down before the #GeneralElection in #May. You can listen to her last ever quick fire questions with Richard Stead. #BBC #GeneralElection #Halifax
CLIP: Who says Vicars can't tell jokes? @RectorRichard makes @martinkelner laugh. #comedyclergy
That's right - we're at the original home of BBC Radio Leeds - The Merrion Centre where the station was based when it began back in 1968. Just one reason why we #LoveLeeds .. #BBC #WestYorkshire
CLIP: Take that! @RachelReevesMP tells @martinkelner how she beat 8 Primary School children at chess. #nomercy
CLIP: @martinkelner finds out how to take a selfie with a beaver - Stephen Hussey @devonwildlife #beaverrelatedtourism
INTERVIEW: Wise words from #thatpoetrybloke's Auntie Effie from Kirkaldy chatting to @martinkelner @bbcleeds
We're going all ladette to lady this morning here at BBC Radio Leeds as our girl Tracy Gee is getting the full 'Made in Chelsea' WAG make-over.
Now our girl Tracy loves her heels and dresses, but a bit of Chelsea chic is a whole new kettle-of-fish to get right...we're talking fake lashes, big hair and most importantly a posh accent ... Could be a challenge for our Brummy lass.
Now before you ask WHY? ... this is all about preparation ahead of Bradford City taking on Chelsea in the 4th round of the FA Cup tomorrow. "COME ON LADS WE KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!"
So with your guide of how to take Yorkshire to Chelsea - here's our WAG for a day, Tracy Gee...
Clearly, Tracy had to sample a large number of different flavours too. It's all research.
Tonight a girl from Leeds is starring in a documentary on Channel 4 called The Most Hated Woman in Britain.
Josie Cunningham who has been surrounded with controversy since she got a boob job on the NHS is going to try and set the record straight.
I spoke to her earlier this week and asked if she was looking forward to the programme hitting out TV screens…
Last week I spoke to Cameron Harper's parents just as he was about to become the first child in West Yorkshire to get pioneering surgery to help him walk.
Well Cameron, who's seven and has cerebral palsy, had now been operated on by surgeon John Goodden from the Leeds Children's Hospital at LGI.
Our reporter Charles Heslett spoke to his mum and dad, Nicola and Paul.
Today at BBC Radio Leeds we've been taking dementia. Up to a hundred doctors, consultants, carers and patients gathered at Elland Road earlier supporting a campaign to make Leeds a more dementia friendly city. They shared their experiences, talked about the need for more support and assessed what life is like for families coping with this debilitating condition. Our reporter Tracy Gee attended the conference at lunchtime.
The Bolster Moor based organisation Glint have just been awarded a £10k Big Lottery grant. Nothing strange in that you might say. Well what if I told you that Glint offers equine therapy (that's so-called 'Horse Whispering' to you and me.) But what does that mean? We've sent our reporter Tracy Gee to find out...
I've been speaking to groundbreaking film director Gurinder Chadha.
If you don't know the name, you'll know her most famous film ... Because Bend it Like Beckham was the highest grossing British film ever when it came out.
Her latest brainchild is a new asian reality TV show which starts on Sky Living tonight.
It's called Desi Rascals and Gurinder Chadha told me all about it...
This morning I'm asking you whether you think Jimmy Savile's grave should be dug up?
Recently there have been new reports recently that this will happen and his body will be cremated.
It's because people who have loved ones buried near to Savile's coffin at Woodlands Cemetery have been complaining.
Our reporter Davinia Ramos has more details.
INTERVIEW: #lufc Chief Operating Officer Matthew Child speaks to @popey on @martinkelner show @bbcleeds
I don't know if you've heard about this - but apparently scientists have SOLVED how people fall in love with each other - and have come up with a list of questions that will make you fall in love with some someone...
Apparently, asking and answering these 36 questions can make anyone fall in love...
Our Tracy Gee went to try it out...
It seems we stirred up a hornet's nest this time last week by talking about the woes of getting around by train in West Yorkshire.
Loads of you got in touch to tell us about the problems you face on your daily journeys.
So we decided we should find out a little bit more. We sent Corinne Wheatley to follow one West Yorkshire commuter:
It's a surprise for Paul, who was late, having slept through his alarm. Nice. #DoctorWho #Cucumber #QueerAsFolk
Johnny I'Anson's Weekend Artist is the brilliant Skinny Living from Wakefield, This them performing their new classy new single The Journey
LISTEN: Live acoustic session from Skinny Living - Their brilliant version of the Bill Wither's classic Just The Two Of Us #weekendartist #bbcradioleeds
The brilliantly talented lads from Skinny Living in Wakefield are Johnny's Weekend Artist this week. Amazing acoustic performance. #WeekendArtist #BBCRadioLeeds
People in Bradford react to the news that the Bantams are through to play Chelsea in the 4th round of the FA Cup @officialbantams @newsgirlTracyG @richardstead
A couple from Garforth have told BBC Radio Leeds they're prepared to pay a reward to get back precious photos of their daughter, who died when she was just two and a half years old.
The images - which are irreplaceable - were on a hard drive that was taken in burglary at their home.
They are desperate for it to be returned.
Corinne Wheatley reports:
If you have any information about the missing laptop then please do get in touch with us.
Less than year on from his battle to take over Leeds United, owner Massimo Cellino is in a fight to remain in control of the club.
Today his appeal against the Football League will be heard by the League's Professional Conduct Committee (PCC).
Larry Budd has a look back over a turbulent year:
Have you or someone close to you been touched by cannabis addiction?
Some experts have been telling the BBC that services are so focused on class A drugs like heroin that cannabis addicts are being overlooked. The latest global drugs survey reveals that more people are hooked on cannabis than any other drug.
If this has affected you or your family give me a ring on 0345 303333 or text on 81333 starting your message with the word leeds.
That was one drug specialist who believes cannabis users are being denied the help they need.
Ann Marie Richardson is from Halifax. She set up Loved Ones Unite to support families affected by drug addiction following the death of her son Keith who died of a heroin overdose ....
So Bradford absolutely hammered Milwall in the FA Cup 4-nil last night so they have set up a dream fixture against Chelsea.
So we got our Larry Budd to give the Bantams a guide to Chelsea...
It started life as the Turk's Head pub...but most will know it simply as Whitelocks.
Well the historic boozer in the centre of Leeds is three hundred years old and we're going to hear from Kim Shires who's been serving behind its brass-topped bars since the early Eighties.
But first, and in the interest of research, our reporter Charles Heslett went to meet some of its regulars.
Liz Green spoke with the Prime Minister in a wide-ranging interview.
We know that the Conservatives are eyeing up West Yorkshire as a key battleground in this year's election.
But what's he actually doing to improve things for us here in the North?
WHEN will we get more power to make our own decisions?
And also, an important question for many in Yorkshire - why on earth was Gary Verity not recognised in the New Year Honours list?
Here's what Liz asked the Prime Minister about THAT:
INTERVIEW: Everything you need to know about Kraftwerk. Dr Uwe Schutte with @martinkelner @bbcradioleeds
@RichardStead asks BBC Radio Leeds listeners to share their secrets for a happy & successful relationship.
Let's speak to Rachel Davenport, she's originally from Luddenden in the Calder Valley and now lives on Paris and was amazingly close to the first shooting in Paris this week.
INTERVIEW: Health warning for shopaholics from 'Stuffocation' author @jameswallman, talking to @martinkelner @bbcleeds
Pantomime is doing very well at the box office this year with Jack and the Beanstalk up 20% from last years show at the Victoria Theatre in #Halifax (pic). Daragh Corcoran reports from the Alhambra in #Bradford where Snow White with Billy Pearce is also up on last year.
This is Cameron Harper, he's seven years old and has cerebral palsy. Next week he is undergoing SDR surgery at the LGI which means he will be able to walk for the very first time.
It's very windy today, Bridgewater Place is CLOSED. Our reporter Tracy Gee is up there this morning.
Elvis would have been 80 today. @martinkelner thought what Elvis would have really liked, would be for us to play Elvis McPresley @BBCLeeds
Halifax cartoonist Mike Bryson talks to BBC Radio Leeds' @RichardStead with reaction to the #Paris shootings
On what would have been #Elvis Presley's 80th birthday, people in West Yorkshire pay tribute in the form of song... @RichardStead @newsgirlTracyG
Residents in #Saltaire tell @BBCLeeds that the World Heritage Site looks a "disgrace" because people keep dropping litter near the train tracks.
One on One at 2pm Sharleen Spiteri @texastheband joins @martinkelner. Here she is telling @richardstead how it was like being on the thearpist's couch!
Heavy weight boxer Richard Dunn tells Andrew Edwards his reaction to Bradford Council plans to knock down the sports centre named after him. #Bradford #Swimming #Boxing
There are currently 85 dogs waiting for homes at the Dogs Trust in Leeds. Richard Stead spent the morning at their centre, described by managers as at "stretching point", to find out more.
INTERVIEW: Why should you bother to vote? @Vhoneymanleeds shares views with @martinkelner @bbcleeds
Liz Green speaks to Zoe Turner from Wakefield. She survived a crash on the way home after a Christmas party, doctors said that the dress that she was wearing saved her life. The tightness of it stopped her bones from breaking.
BBC Radio #Leeds #CarnivalTakeover: Reigning Carnival Monarch Soca B explains the social commentary Calypso music contains. This is the song she wrote for #LeedsCarnival... 'Put Down These Damn #Guns'
Martin Kelner talks to Author of 'Promised Land', Anthony Clavane about Leslie Silver, who has died aged 89yrs #lufc
Jason Waddington visited the @LeedsChildrensC Silverdale respite centre twice as a child, and the memories of his stay have inspired him to volunteer for the charity in 2015.
Nick Ahad and David Whittle chat to the stars of #WhiteChristmas on The West Yorkshire Arts show. It's at The West Yorkshire Playhouse until January 24th.
The incredibly talented Ruby Jones is with us this morning, singing a mix of songs on Christmas Eve! We think @george_ezra should have a little listen to this....
TV Chef Chris Blackburn from #Halifax joins @RichardStead @BBCLeeds with his 30 second recipe for the perfect Yorkshire Pudding Recorded: 23 December 2014
Friends of #KirkgateMarket in Leeds twisted the lyrics of some carols today to highlight what they say is the "gentrification" of the market, putting it out of reach of the less well off.
An elderly couple living in Bradford have been told they're being deported to their war-torn home country of Somalia. It's despite health problems AND claims that their lives are at risk from terrorists there. But they've launched an appeal and are hoping to stay here in Yorkshire. Dave Edwards reports.
Hope and Social came in to see Johnny as part of their #12GigsOfChristmas tour. 12 gigs in one day? They're crazy, right?
Today we're hearing the news that the former model Mandy Rice-Davies, one of the main figures in the 1960s Profumo affair, has died from cancer at the age of 70.
She - along with her friend Christine Keeler - were at the centre of the scandal that threatened to bring down Harold Macmillan's government.
Here's more...
5 days of festivities & fun as BBC Radio Leeds' Richard Stead hopped on his sleigh for a Christmas tour of West Yorkshire...
Jenny chats to Daragh Corcoran about the Call the Midwife Christmas Special, #Spooks and The Railway Children #Christmas #TV
Meet 12 year old Ruby Jones from Castleford who's literally turning heads on the high street. She's not only a rare talent, but someone who shows a level of generosity rare in this age because she spends her time busking on the streets and gives the money to charity. In the last year she's raised over a £1000 by fundraising. Have a listen to Ruby now, who spoke to our reporter Tracy Gee earlier this week along with her mum Linda. She speaks about her nerves, the charities which she supports and where she busks; and it's fair to say her mum's proud of her. #Castleford
Richard Stead's been asking for your pantomime claim to fame as part of Panto Day. Hilary in Leeds called in to tell us she played the Wicked Witch when she was 10 - and she still remembers the lines! @BBCLeeds @RichardStead @panto_day
Acrylic or man-made fibres? Check. Garish festive colour? Check. Embarrassingly bad christmas motif? Check. Then you must be wearing a Christmas jumper. And so you should it's officially Christmas jumper day today according to the charity save The Children. It doesn't seem like you can escape them - they've as essential as mince pies and queueing, as Johnny I'Anson reports...
BBC Radio Leeds' Tracy Gee asked traders at Leeds' Kirkgate Market for their suggestions for a version of the 12 #Yorkshire Days of Christmas. This is the result! Listen to Richard Stead on BBC Radio Leeds for more of your ideas.
Richard Stead is building up an alternative 12 #Yorkshire Days of Christmas. Poet Ian McMillan has some tips & suggestions... How about a "A Dickie Bird with a dicky knee"? @BBCLeeds @IMcMillan @RichardStead
Ever heard of the Tripe Awards...... Thought not.
Did you know that there is a whole marketing board, dedicated to educating the British public about tripe. Well they're having their annual awards to find the UKs 'Tripe Heroes' and Liz Green has been nominated in the radio category.
Here's the board's Christmas tune!
There's one in New York, there's one in Paris...and there could be one in Leeds!
I'm talking about old railway lines that are converted into fabulous footpaths for people to stroll down as they walk into town.
And a group in Leeds have big plans for the Holbeck Viaduct, as our reporter Charles Heslett found out.
Now get ready - because this next story will make you feel hungry.
That's because a world-famous Bradford curry house is celebrating its 50th birthday on Saturday.
It's called the Sweet Centre Restaurant, is in Lumb Lane, and our curry-loving reporter Richard Edwards has been chatting to its owner, Dr Zulficar Ali:
We're going Frozen crazy this morning...
Film tie-toys are the 'top gift' this Christmas according to at least one retailer AND it's even inspired West Yorkshire Police's latest crime prevention video...
Even our Richard Edwards is a fan!
We're going Frozen crazy this morning...
Film tie-toys are the 'top gift' this Christmas according to at least one retailer AND it's even inspired West Yorkshire Police's latest crime prevention video...
Even our Jake Katborg's a fan!
The family of a six year old boy from #Otley with an extremely rare genetic condition will meet with a health minister today as their fight to secure NHS funding for life prolonging drugs continues.
The Christmas Radio Times went on sale at the weekend ... You know, the big bumper two weeker which takes you from 20th December right up to New Year.
Lisa Holdsworth is here, she's a script writer from Leeds... She's written for Emmerdale, Waterloo Road and New Tricks among others...
There will be hundreds, maybe even thousands of children across West Yorkshire, and their mums and dads who will struggle to get enough to eat at all.
This is where foodbanks come in and in a minute I'm going to be talking to Linda Jackson who runs eight of them in south Leeds.
But first our reporter Charles Heslett went to talk to some of the people who rely on the banks, and their team of volunteers, to put food on their table.
The #housingshortage ,lowering energy bills, and why are the WINDOWS so small in new houses? Daragh Corcoran interviews the Chief Executive of BARRETT HOMES. In OTLEY they're re-developing the Garnett Paper Mill, to include 200 new homes with their own hydro electric power station.
And he's finally here Alfie Boe fans - the date has arrived!
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Yes, tonight, at the Leeds Arena - Alfie Boe will be performing...
He popped in to see me ahead of the big show...
Keith Richards, Noel Gallagher, The Cure - They're some of the biggest and most important names in Rock and Roll - but without one man in Leeds they might not sound as good as you'd expect.
Gordon White has been the go-to guitar guy in the music business for years, touring with artists and working on their guitars to make sure everything's pitch perfect. He's never been busier with some of the instruments worth as much as 20 GRAND!!! He let Johnny I'Anson into his Rock and Roll Cave, well it's more of a broom cupboard, to find out where the magic happens.
The economic impact of Le Tour de France in Yorkshire has exceeded expectations. A report out today shows the event brought more than one hundred million pounds into Yorkshire's economy; and with a quarter of the region's population pouring out onto the route, it's also the most successful Grand Depart ever. BBC Radio Leeds Reporter Tracy Gee was at the meeting in Leeds earlier, finding out how the region has benefited.
As hordes of bargain-hungry shoppers bagged the best online deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's important you know your rights, like can you return a faulty item... Or what if your item never arrives?
Joining Liz with all the advice you need is Guy Anker, Managing Editor of MoneySavingExpert.com
Women all over the world would pay to have this gorgeous Italian in their kitchen.
He's a well known face of day time TV and has been sharing his passion for Italian food for years.
And he'll be signing copies of his latest book later today in Leeds...
It's Gino D'acampo...
This morning we're talking about loneliness at Christmas and - more importantly - what's being done around West Yorkshire to help PREVENT it.
The Royal Voluntary Service estimate that around the country nearly half a million older people are set to spend Christmas Day alone.
The charity say it's often their relatives live far away or they don't want to put their family under pressure over the festive period.
BUT we're going to be hearing about the schemes around our county which are aiming to provide some comfort and company to those in isolated circumstances.
Our reporter Corinne Wheatley has been finding out about one scheme that offers that kind of support nearly every day of the year...
A report published by organisers Welcome to Yorkshire reveal that Yorkshire's economy was boosted by £102m after hosting two of the Grand Depart's three stages in July this year.
Where were YOU when Le Grand Depart came to West Yorkshire?
It's a terrible thing to go through when you have something stolen, especially when that item is the one thing that helps you live your life independently. BBC Radio Leeds have meet up with David Quarmby from Huddersfield. He was out shopping recently and had his iPhone stolen by a pickpocket. David is blind and his phone is an essential part of his life, necessary to help him get around. Our reporter @newsgirlTracyG went out to meet him. #Huddersfield
Need some lessons in how to be POSH?
Here's our resident posh-ohs, Rudyard and Tarquin with some advice...
Youngsters from Richmond Hill Primary School in Leeds have let us in to rehearsals for their Nativity play.
Heavy Metal on BBC Radio Leeds...you betcha! Why is it that it have such an enduring appeal. This week it was announced that Leeds Leeds Festival is bringing back Metallica for a THIRD time!
We've been out speaking to people to find out if they love it too.
Young entrepreneur Nathan Winch has been at Leeds General Infirmary spreading a bit of festive spirit.
Now Nathan, who's only 23 himself, was very ill as a child and spent a few Christmases in hospital himself.
So he asked the kids to write to him telling him what presents they'd like and our reporter Charles Heslett was with him when he gave them out.
To celebrate Thanksgiving, Richard Stead's speaking to people in places in America that have a connection with us here in West Yorkshire. Laura is a presenter on WFPK Radio Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It's twinned with Leeds!
To celebrate Thanksgiving, Richard Stead's speaking to people in places in America that have a connection with us here in West Yorkshire. John is from John William's European Pastry in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
To celebrate Thanksgiving, Richard Stead's speaking to people in places in America that have a connection with us here in West Yorkshire. Marcy Honey is celebrating Thanksgiving at the Morley Cafe in Morley, Missouri, USA.
A West Yorkshire farmer's making sure turkey on the menu for the homeless over the festive season.
Tim Lindley runs Hostingley Farm in Dewsbury and is donating at least a dozen birds to charity.
He's already been busy, because today of course is Thanksgiving so some of you with American routes are stuffing your turkeys as we speak.
So we've sent our girl Tracy Gee - in her wellies - out to Hostingley Farm to get dug in with the chores. Morning...
Lewis Hamilton's been all over the news this week after he won the Formula One world title.
Well we're just about to talk to eight-year-old Maxwell Dodds who's hoping to follow in his footsteps.
Max, who goes to school in Leeds, has just got back from Las Vegas where he was competing against some of the world's best young go-kart drivers.
Before that our reporter Charles Heslett challenged Max to a race around a track in Leeds. This is what happened...
We mark the 30 day countdown to Christmas (one month to go) with a family in Featherstone who're raising money for charity by illuminating their whole house with twinkle lights. #Featherstone
Yorkshire Dama Cheese in Linthwaite in Huddersfield have just been awarded a BBC Good Food award for their Yorkshire Halloumi!
Razan came to West Yorkshire from Syria just two years ago and she's joined @lizgreenlive to tell her story...
Caring children from primary schools across Leeds have been working together to make young holiday dreams come true.
This has all come from the schools' harvest festivals - the kids in the 20 schools involved, collected enough food to fill THREE TRANSIT VANS.
The food, and some cash donations, will be used to feed kids visiting Silverdale, the holiday home run by Leeds Childrens' Charity.
Tony got in touch to tell #BBCRadioLeeds he'd written a song about #Leeds ahead of a possible bid for the #CapitalofCulture
Helen Gott from Blacks Solicitors in Leeds joins Richard Stead to offer advice on wills & probate. Here's her top tips... Recorded 24 November 2014
We've been seeing what thing the people of West Yorkshire have been able to check off our #CoolBingo list.
Our reporter @johnnyianson went to find out more for @lizgreenlive on @BBCLeeds.
Find out more: http://bbc.in/1yTQZrM
On @BBCRadioLeeds we've got our very own #SofaVoters giving their views on the issues that matter with just six months to go until the 2015 general election.
Garlic Bread is coming back!? Now obviously it didn't go anywhere, but the man who arguably made it famous - Peter Kay - is heading back to our TV screens!
According to the Mirror, the comedian has dropped the biggest hint yet that his cult show Phoenix Nights will return for a new series on Channel 4 next year.
The stand-up says that he will be making a big announcement within the next ten days!
Ladies, if you're over fifty do you feel like you've been forgotten by the high street when it comes to shopping for clothes?
And this is despite us feeling more confident in ourselves, knowing our own style, and more importantly having more brass than ever in our purses.
Well you're right to feel ignored and now a new report due out this week says that we're OFFICIALLY the "Forgotten Fifties".
Well our reporter Charlie Heslett went to Harveys department store in Halifax to find out what some of you think.
Our travel expert Tony Mann from Idle Travel in Bradford gives Richard Stead his top travel tips for a winter getaway. Listen for inspiration! Recorded 18 November 2014
Recruitment consultant Liz Navin-Jones @BakerHarding and careers adviser Matthew Brannon @Aspirei talk to Richard Stead @RichardStead to offer advice for people looking for jobs. Recorded 17 November 2014
The Liz Green Live team hosted a great big tapdance in #StGeorgesSquare in #Huddersfield to raise money for Children In Need. We want to thank everybody who came out to make it a great success!
Tony Neate, chief executive of Get Safe Online @GetSafeOnline shares his top five tips for safe and secure shopping on the internet with BBC Radio Leeds' Richard Stead. Recorded 13 November 2014
BBC Radio Leeds' Richard Stead tries to break the world record for the most countries named from their capital cities. The current record is 45 in a minute. Listen to see how he does! Recorded Thursday 13 October 2014 #GWRDay
A former soldier who was attacked on his way to a #RemembranceSunday service in #Keighley says he just wants his medals back.
George Gill was followed by group of youths in Lund Park when they jumped round his neck...his beret was knocked off and his poppy was thrown on the ground.
Charles Heslett reports for #BBCRadioLeeds
We Will Rock You, Radio Ga Ga, Bohemian Rhapsody - we're asking what's your favourite Queen song?
We sent our reporter Charles Heslett out into Leeds to get you to sing some of your favourite hits by Freddie Mercury and the boys.
David and Claire Wilkinson in Bradford say their dying father is being denied his final wish because of council red tape.
It's after Bradford Council impounded 7 horses one of which was meant to take 79 year old Joseph Wilkinson to his funeral.
The Wilkinson family in Low Moor say it was an honest mistake which lead their horses being taken...
Johnny I'Anson reports.
Ahead of the weekend's big local FA Cup derby Mark's written a new tune for the Bantams
The Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds is cozy, intimate, romantic, old fashioned and dripping in red velvet AND today it’s celebrating it’s centenary… We sent reporter Johnny I'Anson to find out more for #BBCRadioLeeds
Barry Sheerman, Huddersfield MP talks to #BBCRadioLeeds following guilty plea of Will Cornick for the killing of Ann Maguire
Alec Shelbrooke, Elmet and Rothwell MP talks to #BBCRadioLeeds following guilty plea of Will Cornick for the killing of Ann Maguire
George Mudie, MP for Leeds East speaks to #BBCRadioLeeds following guilty plea of Will Cornick for the killing of Ann Maguire
Councillor Michael Lyons speaks to #BBCRadioLeeds following the guilty plea of Will Cornick for the murder of Ann Maguire.
David Ward, Bradford East MP and member of Education Select Committee, speaks to #BBCRadioLeeds following guilty plea of Will Cornick for the killing of Ann Maguire
We set our reporters the challenge of finding the places that make Bradford unique...
But we did not want to make it too easy for them...
From J.B Priestly to Poppadoms, find out what makes Bradford great!
UB40 Reunited's Ali Campbell talks to Richard Stead and Tracy Gee for @BBCLeeds. The band will be playing Millennium Square in #Leeds on Saturday 18 July 2015. Interview: Thursday 30 October 2014
Tracy Gee meets the Moortown Watch Commander, Michael Wraith, about the recent increase in fireworks attacks on West Yorkshire firefighters.
Former soldier Mick Woosman from Leeds came to the BBC Radio Leeds studios to talk to Wes Butters about the help he received from the Royal British Legion when his wife passed away @BBCLeeds @WesButters @PoppyLegion #PoppyAppeal Interview: 23 October 2014
Castleford's very own @jwaltonmusic made it through another week on the X-Factor and he talks to Liz Green about Cas Market, Mel B and the difference between playing the back rooms of pubs and performing live on TV.
Liz Green talked with Stephanie Booth about caring for her husband Tony, who lives with dementia. Tony is a former actor, and is perhaps best known for his role in #TillDeathDoUsPart
This morning Liz Green heard from a man who lives in #Leeds who is living with #Dementia - Ken Ingram is in the early stages of Dementia and was only diagnosed earlier this year.
Have a listen to his story.
For help and support on dementia go to bbc.co.uk/actionline or call 0800 888 809 to hear recorded information. It's free from most landlines but some networks and mobile operators will charge.
A full refund is winging its way to Sheila from Morley. She had a food processor with a dicky driveshaft...
He was former Home Secretary and Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and is regarded as "a hugely important figure in the Labour Party, one of the finest communicators of his generation". He won the Orwell Prize for his much lauded autobiography, This Boy. Now he talks about the sequel, "Please, Mr Postman".
She's highly regarded as one of Britain's most popular actors. Tonight she's performing at Ilkley Literature Festival speaking about her first novel "Miss Carters War"
We asked local Leeds musician and Americana festival organiser Harry Ridgway to alter Jolene to celebrate a new link between Kirklees and Nashville.
Lilian Speck is 80 years old, she cares for her husband Colin who has Alzheimers. She tells her story to Liz Green as part of BBC Radio Leeds's Dementia Week.
We look at the rise of convenience stores verses the supermarket. Our reporter Tracy Gee has been in Meltham. to find out which people prefer to use. #Meltham #Huddersfield
A new development featuring bars, restaurants and a flea market is to open next year behind City Park in #Bradford. Its UNDER Sunbridge Road. Listen to this report from Daragh Corcoran which features artist Trafford Parsons and developer Graham Hall.
Richard Edwards went out and turned his hand to something new for the Breakfast show on BBC Radio Leeds. Can you figure out what he's doing?
An incredible memorial service for an incredible woman. Andrew Edwards ended his DRIVE time show this afternoon with a special montage of today's tributes. #AnnRemembered
This morning Liz Green has been reflecting and celebrating the life of Ann Maguire. Some of those who knew her shared their thoughts.
Speaking for the first time to the BBC, Ann Maguire's widower Don and daughter Emma reflect on how loved Ann was.
Florence Campbell from Leeds describes herself as a "plain pensioner" these days but in her youth, that certainly wasn't the case. Florence is from a circus family, and spent most of her youth shooting with real guns in her father's wild west show! She came to BBC Radio Leeds to tell her real life story to Wes Butters. Listen to a clip from the interview on Thursday 25 September 2014. Pic: National Fairground Archive
@ProfPRogers from @BradfordUni speaking to @RadioAndrewE @BBCLeeds on the airstrikes in #Syria, and the emergence of a shadowy new threat.
Women who are victims of domestic violence in Bradford are NOT getting the help they need. Last year 287 women were turned away from refuges because they were too full. Tracy Gee has been speaking to two victims.
This weekend Liz Green got one of those fancy smartphones…and she found ‘Siri’ (it’s a voice command thing that works as a bit of a personal assistant) and Liz couldn’t help but ask a few pressing questions. Have a listen.
Bloomberg Philantropies, the brainchild of former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg awarded a million euro prize to Kirklees Council for Comoodle. What is it? Daragh Corcoran finds out.
The Deputy Leader of Leeds City Council talks to Daragh Corcoran about the Council's future vision for the city: 70,000 more houses; city centre living; new job opportunities. But where's the transport Masterplan?
Monseigner Marcus Stock introduces himself and answers questions about Jimmy Savile, Child Abuse and Women Priests.
Tonight Sheridan Smith will be playing the singer and TV presenter Cilla Black in the new three-part drama. So Liz Green took a lesson in Scouse with BBC Radio Merseyside's Jimmy McCracken to make sure West Yorkshire is prepared!
@AltCricket talks to @hennak5 about a world record attempt for the highest game of cricket @kilimadness
@sonamohapatra talks to @hennak5 about performing with @BBCPhilharmonic for a tribute concert to #rdburman
Paul Berriff is an award-winning photographer and documentary maker from Leeds. He was filming in New York on September 11th 2001 as the twin towers of the World Trade Center fell, and was one of only three Brits to survive the disaster. He tells Wes Butters the story on BBC Radio Leeds. (Recorded 11 September 2014)
Walter Foster from Bingley was recognised at the age of 16 by the Royal College of Art. His works have been re-discovered after a family tragedy meant they were locked away for decades. Find out why. Producer: Daragh Corcoran
Wes chats to Amanda Varty from Bingley and hears her unbelievable story of recovery. Two years ago she was so ill she couldn't sit up in a wheelchair. She'd spent 9 years bedridden with her husband spoon feeding her, but on Sunday she will RUN the Great North Run. #GreatNorthRun (05/09/14)
Today some channels are moving to different positions on your #Freeview TV menu. BBC Radio Leeds engaged a man in a brown work coat (not Ronnie Corbett) to explain. Warning report contains attempts at humour. Reporter: Daragh Corcoran.
Vicky Croft from Liversedge is just 23 years old but last year she suffered a minor stroke that's left her with speech difficulties. Her struggle to overcome her stammer was featured in the TV documentary Stammer School. She came to BBC Radio Leeds to tell Wes Butters her real life story. (2 September 2014)
Since this story first broke, we've been hearing plenty of male voices commenting on the sexual abuse of children in #RotherhamAbuse
But how do women think we should tackle this problem?
With the spotlight on Asian men, we asked three prominent Asian women from West Yorkshire to discuss who is to blame, why we don't hear from victims and how we should tackle Child Sexual Exploitation.
Highlights from the Bingley Music Live 2014. 50,000 people attended Myrtle Park over the last weekend in August. This year's headliners are the Pet Shop Boys.
Congratulations to Leeds Rhinos - Challenge Cup Winners 2014; ending West Yorkshire's 11 year wait to bring the famous trophy back to our great region. And Congratulations to Castleford Tigers for an excellent Cup run and a proud achievement of reaching Wembley - it won't be the last time. #leedsrhinos
Ahead of the first all West Yorkshire Challenge Cup Final at Wembley in over 40 years, why not remind yourself how both clubs got there? Remember there is full coverage of the final on BBC Radio Leeds, both online and on DAB from 2. #castigers #leedsrhinos
Cheryl Williams (director of Yorkshire Wildlife Park) talks to Nick Ahad on BBC Radio Leeds about their latest arrival, Victor the polar bear.
This is the incredible story of Sophie the cat from Morley, who went missing for 5 long years! BUT Sophie has now returned home after being found by the Cat Action Trust in Leeds.
We have an exclusive recording of the moment Sophie came back through the cat flap and met her kittens for the very first time...
BBC Radio Leeds' @wesbutters talks to @hwinkler4real during a break in filming his show 'Hank Zipzer' in Halifax
Rabbi Jason Kleiman and Amjad Pervez come together on BBC Radio Leeds, as two people on both sides of the conflict in Gaza
Gary Verity, Chief Executive of 'Welcome to Yorkshire' spoke to us after an incredible weekend #TdF2014
It's been 30 hours of incredible broadcasting from BBC Radio Leeds. Here are some of our highlights, as Yorkshire welcomed the Tour de France 2014.
Domestic violence calls increased by 30% in West #Yorkshire during England's last match in the World Cup
Today we're looking at the impact of addiction, a special day of broadcasting focusing on the #Olderaddict.
Hear the audio diary recorded by best friends Grace & Dani while on a trek in Nepal. They were taking the challenge to raise money for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre which has helped Grace, who has terminal cancer.
The 6th June 1944 was Harold Robinson's 24th birthday. He was on the battleship, HMS Ramillies, as it sailed into Normandy where Harold fired at Germans positioned high up in the cliffs. Harold's mission was to bombard the enemy to allow British troops to land on the beaches two hours later. He shares his memories of D-Day with BBC Radio Leeds' Wes Butters. Harold has also been active within the Royal British Legion for the last 20 years.
BBC Radio Leeds presenter Wes Butters has been worried about a noise in his fridge... he thinks it might be haunted! What do you think? We're asking for your stories of things that have happened to you that you can't explain.
Tracy Gee has spoken to the brother of missing backpacker Gareth Huntley. Gareth went missing almost a week ago in the Malaysian jungle after going on a trek to visit a waterfall in Tioman Island off the South East coast. Mark Huntley speaks about his hopes of finding his brother safe.
BBC Radio Leeds reporter Richard Edwards gives you a taste of ‘Springwatch’ West Yorkshire style with Steve Blacksmith from the Halifax Scientific Society. See the photos at facebook.com/BBCRadioLeeds
'Frozen' is now the highest grossing Disney animation ever. Have a listen to 6 year old Thomas, he gives us a little review of his favourite film ever.
Today (Wednesday 21 May 2014) for one day only, two First World War bi-planes are being showcased in the heart of Leeds city centre! The collection, from Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, is at Victoria Gardens outside Leeds Art Gallery. BBC Radio Leeds reporter Tracey Gee has been there for this morning - and sent us this report as they fired up the engine!
Leeds & District Allotment Gardeners Federation have just won silver at the Chelsea Flower Show with their "Techno Garden".. So what happens when our resident gardener Joe Maiden goes techno?!
Excited about the #TdF coming to West #Yorkshire.. we're not all that sure that Donna from #Seacroft in #Leeds is... @lizgreenlive
BBC Radio Leeds reporter Richard Edwards catches up with the students at the University of Leeds who are making a clock to countdown to the Tour De France coming in Yorkshire this summer. BBC Radio Leeds is telling #100stories in the lead up to the Grand Depart in July 2014.
Wes Butters talks to Emmerdale actress Charlie Hardwick about the latest storyline that sees her charatcter Val Pollard diagnosed with HIV after a holiday fling. Broadcast BBC Radio Leeds, Thursday 8 May 2014
Wes Butters on BBC Radio Leeds, 92.4fm, hears the stories of Wendy in Horsforth, Keith in Mytholmroyd, Pat in Castleford, Lillian in Rothwell, Mike in Haworth, Kevin in Huddersfield and Matthew in Leeds... Just some of the unsung heroes caring for loved ones in West Yorkshire. Listen back to the first hour of the show here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01wzy1h (available from 1pm, 24 April 2014)
Lawyer Fizza Malik was one of eleven killed - including a judge and several other lawyers - in a suicide attack by militants in Islamabad.
Anjum Tahirkheli from Bradford is asking Pakistanis in the UK to support her in asking questions of the government there.
Friday 14th February - Kay Crewdson and Keeley Donovan bring you Valentine's Day like you've never heard before. 2-4pm on BBC Radio Leeds - 92.4FM or online at bbc.co.uk/leeds
The BBC Radio Leeds "choir" sing Auld Lang Syne. From the Wes Butters programme, Tuesday 31 December 2013
@BBCRadioLeeds newsreader @MichaelMcNews was 3 when the Lockerbie disaster happened. This is his memory.
Dr Salim Essop from Leeds shared 5 yrs with Nelson Mandela on Robben Island. He tells Johnny I'Anson all about it on Saturday Breakfast on BBC Radio Leeds
Talking about her nomination in this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, which will be held in Leeds.
Leeds actor Frazer Hines played Jamie McCrimmon, companion to the second Doctor Who, Patrick Troughton for three years from 1966. He talks to Wes Butters on BBC Radio Leeds as the TV programme celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Listen back to Wes Butters' interview with comedian Jasper Carrott from Tuesday 19 November 2013. Jasper appears at Wakefield Theatre Royal in February 2014.
Yorkshire poet Ian McMillan talks to Wes Butters about how the music of brass bands has influenced his work. Part of the BBC Radio Leeds Yorkshire Brass week. 92.4FM
@bbcleeds #yorkshirebrass week launches with a flash mob on Briggate in Leeds today. We're bringing you a week of stories about the world of Brass bands!
@bbcleeds #yorkshirebrass week launches with a flash mob on Briggate in Leeds today. We're bringing you a week of stories about the world of Brass bands!
@bbcleeds #yorkshirebrass week launches with a flash mob on Briggate in Leeds today. We're bringing you a week of stories about the world of Brass bands!
@bbcleeds #yorkshirebrass week launches with a flash mob on Briggate in Leeds today. We're bringing you a week of stories about the world of Brass bands!
@bbcleeds #yorkshirebrass week launches with a flash mob on Briggate in Leeds today. We're bringing you a week of stories about the world of Brass bands!
@bbcleeds #yorkshirebrass week launches with a flash mob on Briggate in Leeds today. We're bringing you a week of stories about the world of Brass bands!
Georgey Spanswick speaks to Mr Mitchell & Mr Steer about their starring roles in Educating Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire children's author Hilary Robinson's latest book 'Help A Hamster' explains adoption for youngsters. Here's Maisie reading an extract... From Wes Butters show, BBC Radio Leeds, Wednesday 4 September 2013.
Almondbury near Huddersfield is being plagued by a pair of rogue animals, which are causing havoc on an estate.
The residents are worried, people living there are fed up - and now...children are being attacked.
Johnny I'Anson has been to investigate...
Adam Pope interviews Bollywood star Meera Syall in rehearsals for Bollywood Carmen. The live event takes place in Bradford on Sunday 9 June.
Adam Pope interviews Bollywood star Abhay Deol in rehearsals for Bollywood Carmen. The live event takes place in Bradford on Sunday 9 June.
Wes Butters interviews Patricia Routledge on BBC Radio Leeds, ahead of her show "Facing the Music: A Life in Musical Theatre with Patricia Routledge and Edward Seckerson" at Leeds City Varieties. Interview: Thursday 16 May 2013
Mark Jenkins - the manager from Channel 4's The Hotel - gives his views on fame, magic, vegetarians and more... Listen back to the interview with Wes Butters on BBC Radio Leeds, 11 January 2013.
BBC Radio Leeds asks all four of West Yorkshire's Police & Crime Commissioner candidates for their manifesto in one minute. This is Andrew Marchington - the Liberal Democrat candidate.
BBC Radio Leeds asks all four of West Yorkshire's Police & Crime Commissioner candidates for their manifesto in one minute. This is Cedric Christie - the independent candidate.
BBC Radio Leeds asks all four of West Yorkshire's Police & Crime Commissioner candidates for their manifesto in one minute. This is Geraldine Carter - the Conservative candidate.
BBC Radio Leeds asks all four of West Yorkshire's Police & Crime Commissioner candidates for their manifesto in one minute. This is Mark Burns-Williamson - the Labour candidate.
Fresh allegations that Jimmy Savile abused a 12-year old girl in a Leeds children's home in the 70's. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, told bbc Radio Leeds' Liz Green that she was a child in a care home in Leeds where the TV presenter was a visitor.
LGI patient June Thornton (now 80) describes how she saw Jimmy Savile molesting a neuro-surgery patient at the Brotherton wing in 1972
Hear West Yorkshire band 'The Chevin' singing live on Wes Butters' show this morning on BBC Radio Leeds.
As the NSPCC reports that children who grow up in violent households are more likely to become violent themselves, we hear from Leeds Mum Christine.
Wes Butters met a rather amazing teenager on his show today. Jackie Green from Leeds is hoping to make history by winning this year's Miss England competition after having a sex change. Jackie was born Jack and at 16 became the youngest person in the world to have surgery to make her a girl.