A man pretended to work for Greggs to steal money from Leeds Council, exploiting a Covid-19 fund. Fraudster Faked Greggs Job to Steal Thousands From Leeds Council A Glasgow man committed a serious crime. He pretended he worked for Greggs and tricked Leeds City Council out of money. Aftab Baig asked the council for data,…
A West Yorkshire police officer is charged with theft after a corruption investigation spanning 12 years. West Yorkshire Police Officer Charged After Corruption Allegations A police officer faces corruption charges in West Yorkshire. David Houghton, age 59, will go to court. His court date is Friday, February 14, in Leeds. He is charged with four…
A Glasgow man defrauded the council of £710k claiming Covid-19 loans for 32 Greggs branches, exploiting pandemic relief funds. Glasgow Man Defrauds Council of £710k with Fake Greggs Covid Loans A Glasgow man has been found guilty of fraud. He took over £710,000 from the council. This money was for small firms during Covid. Aftab…
Over 8,000 council homes in Yorkshire sold between 2019-2024 due to Right to Buy, impacting social housing availability. Yorkshire Council Home Sales: Where Did 8,000 Properties Go? Hey, want to hear something about housing in Yorkshire? Thousands of council homes got sold. The Right to Buy scheme made this happen. Between 2019 and 2024, 8,708…
Towns near Leeds feel inferior, surveys show. Many feel their area struggles with poor performance and lack of opportunity. Towns Living in Leeds Shadow Embarrassed by Their Own Performance New surveys show towns near Leeds feel less successful. People in these towns were compared to Leeds residents. The Onward think-tank conducted the polling. Dewsbury residents…
A lorry driver crashed into a Leeds pub twice after getting stuck, causing visible shaking and prompting safety concerns. Lorry Smashes into Leeds Pub Twice After Getting Stuck on Road A pub in Leeds got hit by a lorry. The landlady said the building shook a lot. It happened on Sunday morning, February 9th. The…
Discover Barwick-in-Elmet’s charm. A place with a rich history, friendly faces, and a unique Maypole tradition. Quaint Leeds Village Dripping in Old English Charm, Community Spirit This village near Leeds has an eighty-six-foot maypole that stands tall in Barwick-in-Elmet, a place with old charm. Barwick’s history dates back to the Middle Ages, with its name…
Homeowner’s CCTV flagged a robbery attempt. Police stopped the van on M62, arresting three suspects. M62 Van Swarm After Homeowner Checks CCTV, Leads to Arrests Okay, so here’s the story. Police made three arrests related to a possible robbery. It happened on Sunday, February 9th, around 9:25 AM. This involved a house near Smithdown Road.…
Ripponden, a West Yorkshire village near Bacup, attracts tourists with its charm, new shops, and friendly atmosphere. Yorkshire Village Thrives As Tourist Hotspot Outside Lancashire Ripponden is a charming, historic village just inside West Yorkshire’s border. The village is near Bacup and Whitworth. New shops give it a fresh feel. You can find old buildings…
Find out where mobile speed cameras are located across Leeds this week to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Leeds: Mobile Speed Camera Locations Revealed for This Week Mobile speed cameras appeared in Leeds this week. Officials hope to lower road accidents. West Yorkshire Police’s unit provides these cameras. The West Yorkshire Safety Camera Partnership…