Eureka opens new £2.9m exhibition
The children's museum Eureka in Halifax opens its doors to a brand new £2.9 million exhibition.
Children wanted for production in Halifax
A new production is looking for children from Halifax to take part.
3 Yorks gather in York for homecoming parade
Soldiers from the 3rd Batallion the Yorkshire Regiment who've just returned from Afghanistan attend a thanksgiving service in York Minster.
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Prostate cancer: victims speak out
In our continuing Stand By Your Man campaign, with Prostate Cancer UK, we meet Patrick Campbell who was diagnosed with prostate cancer four years ago and had his prostate removed.
We speak to him and his wife Janet at their home in Halifax about dealing with the news that he had cancer, raising awareness and why men are reluctant to discuss the disease.
Jack Carroll's big BGT final
It's the biggest night of Jack Carroll's life as he heads into the Britain's Got Talent live final tonight. The 14 year old from Halifax has so far charmed the nation with his comedy routine. You can see the final on ITV tonight at 7:30pm.
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Video: Good luck Jack Carroll!
He's the funny man in a 14 year old's body. Jack Carroll has already charmed the nation to get through the auditions of Britain's Got Talent and tonight he takes to the stage for the final.
He's got huge support back in his home town of Brighouse. We've been to meet some of his teachers and classmates who'll be cheering him on tonight.
Arctic Star medal for Halifax centenarian
A centenarian from Halifax will receive his Arctic Star medal later. Tommy Leonard who's now 101 served in the Royal Navy during the Arctic convoy missions of the Second World War.
Tommy was called up to serve inthe Royal Navy in 1941 when he was 30. His first ship was HMS Pozarica whichwas part of the ill-fated Arctic Convoy PQ17. He went on to serve in HMS Birmingham and HMS Aldenham.
His daughter, Kathleen Daveney, says: “During the war, Dad was a gunner on the Pozarica and he talked over the years of the terrors of the 'Midnight Sun', 24 hours of daylight and being under constant attack."
Council bosses discuss planned revamp of Beech Hill
Council bosses in Calderdale will today discuss plans to take forward the regeneration of the Beech Hill area of Halifax.
The area, just on the edge of Halifax town centre has been identified as one part of the region which would benefit from a number of changes, transforming the area, and creating a more attractive environment for people living there.
A report identified five areas in Beech Hill which could benefit from regeneration; the existing low rise housing, the three existing tower blocks, the Council's Highways depot, the area around the Police station and around Beech Hill School.
Woolwich soldier murder suspect court appearance
A man has appeared in court this morning in London charged with the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby. The soldier, who trained at Catterick in North Yorkshire and lived in Halifax with his young family, died after being stabbed in Woolwich last week. Paul Brand reports.
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Picture: Pigeon shot by crossbow bolt
Pigeon shooting "an awful incident"
The RSPCA have said they are "disgusted" after a pigeon was shot with a crossbow in Halifax. The bird had to be ut down after it was found impaled on the bolt.
– RSPCA inspector Natalie TaylorThis is an awful incident, which could have been made much worse had the bird not been found and its suffering relieved. About that much I am grateful.
RSPCA appeal after pigeon shot with crossbow
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a wood pigeon was shot with a crossbow. The bird was so badly injured it was put to sleep by a vet.
The bird was discovered on a pavement on Backhold Avenue, Halifax by a member of the public on Thursday 9 May.
Watch Jack Carroll's winning act
Jack Carroll, the 14 year old comedian from Halifax, got a standing ovation following his performance last night, with judge David Walliams saying he could be "the next Peter Kay" and Simon Cowell calling his performance "genius."
Check out his semi-final winning performance on the Britain's Got Talent website.
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