#WestYorkshire

Smarta Energy: Running - 9-5 for Cash for Kids
24th April 2026
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Leeds Energy Boss Runs 74km in Earth Day Treadmill Challenge for Cash for Kids

Cash for Kids North and West Yorkshire is continuing its work to support disadvantaged children and young people across the region. A Leeds energy consultancy boss has completed a gruelling 74km treadmill challenge to raise money for disadvantaged children across North and West Yorkshire. Kieran Dixon, Group Managing Director of Smarta Energy, ran continuously…
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Arriva Yorkshire
3rd April 2026
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Arriva to offer free bus travel across West Yorkshire

Arriva is to offer free bus travel across West Yorkshire on Sunday 12 April in a move aimed at thanking customers following a major programme of investment and improvement across its local network. The free travel offer will apply to all Arriva Yorkshire bus services operating in West Yorkshire, giving passengers the chance to…
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Little Bird Artisan Markets
20th February 2026
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Little Bird Artisan Markets Brings Curated Spring Market to Harewood House

A Yorkshire artisan market organiser known for spotlighting small businesses and handpicked local talent is continuing to grow its calendar of events across the region. Little Bird Artisan Markets has built a reputation for carefully curated markets that bring together independent makers, sustainable fashion brands and homegrown creative businesses – offering shoppers an alternative…
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An artist's impression of a mass transit system in Leeds
30th January 2026
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Businesses and Residents Urged to Shape Benefits of Proposed Mass Transit

People, businesses and developers across Leeds and West Yorkshire are being invited to have their say on how the region’s proposed Mass Transit system can best support economic growth, regeneration and new housing. All five West Yorkshire local authorities have launched a consultation on plans to create a more co-ordinated approach to land use,…
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Realise, West Yorkshire
30th January 2026
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Free early years training to support 300+ in West Yorkshire

More than 300 people across West Yorkshire are set to benefit from funded early years training designed to help learners upskill and progress their careers. Realise – the largest provider of early years training in England, has been selected to deliver a range of programmes across the West Yorkshire Combined Authority area. The training…
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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
23rd January 2026
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West Yorkshire unveils £1bn plan for transport, skills and building

West Yorkshire leaders have signed off a landmark budget of more than £1 billion, setting out a major investment programme aimed at improving public transport, boosting skills and accelerating housebuilding across the region. Meeting with Mayor Tracy Brabin, the leaders of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield approved spending totalling more than £1.2 billion…
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(L-R) Jason Tutin, 100% Digital Leeds; Louise Forrest, GIPSIL; Tracy Brabin, West Yorkshire Mayor; Fran Etherington, Old Fire Station; Fatima Khan-Shah, Inclusivity Champion
17th October 2025
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West Yorkshire Mayor launches free digital access scheme to boost employment

Unemployed residents across West Yorkshire will soon be able to access free devices, data and digital skills training, helping them get online, build confidence and move closer to employment. West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has unveiled a new initiative providing residents with a free digital device, such as a laptop, alongside personalised training and…
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Simon Hayes and Mayor Tracy Brabin
3rd October 2025
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West Yorkshire Leaders Approve Creative Growth Plan and Grassroots Sport Agreement

Regional leaders have approved an ambitious multibillion-pound action plan to accelerate the growth of West Yorkshire’s creative industries at a meeting of the Combined Authority in Leeds. Alongside this, Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has signed a new agreement with Sport England to expand access to grassroots sport and physical activity. Together, these…
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Northern Railway
3rd October 2025
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New Digital Rail Ticket Trials Launched Across the North

Passengers in the North are set to benefit from the latest rollout of simplified digital train ticketing. Rail passengers using Northern services between Harrogate and Leeds will now find journeys even simpler – whether it’s commuting into Leeds city centre, enjoying the scenic ride across the Arthington Viaduct, exploring the historic ruins of Kirkstall…
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Creative Places Growth Fund
3rd October 2025
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West Yorkshire Awarded £25 Million to Grow Creative Industries

Creative businesses and freelancers across West Yorkshire are set to benefit from significant Government backing aimed at helping them innovate, develop new skills, and attract private investment. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has been named as one of just six UK regions with recognised strengths in the creative industries to receive £25 million through…
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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
31st January 2025
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West Yorkshire Mayor to Present Annual Budget Amid Economic Challenges

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin is set to present the region’s annual budget, outlining key investment priorities for 2025 and demonstrating the impact of devolution in action. The budget will detail how the region plans to allocate its £890 million in devolved funding, focusing on economic growth, improved transport, public safety, and essential local…
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Mayor Tracy Brabin with last year's Young Poet Laureates, Isabelle and Alina
24th January 2025
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West Yorkshire Announces New Young Poets Laureate, Recognizing Region’s Rising Talent

West Yorkshire has proudly announced its new Young Poets Laureate, marking a significant recognition of the burgeoning literary talent in the region. The announcement, led by Mayor Tracy Brabin and National Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, underscores a strong commitment to nurturing young voices and celebrating creative expression. The competition, which drew hundreds of submissions…
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