Matthew Robinson

Singer and media personality Lesley Garrett sings at half time as part of the Bantam of the Opera choir during the Sky Bet League Two match between Bradford City and Fleetwood Town in May. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

'Singing with Bantam of the Opera choir has changed our lives'
The Bantam of the Opera choir was set up earlier this year as part of Bradford 2025 celebrations. Members tell Laura Reid how singing with the group has impacte...

The East Leeds Orbital Route during construction last year

One of Yorkshire's newest dual carriageways becoming a 'race track' for bikers

The skyline over Halifax in West Yorkshire. A metro mayor would have powers over a number of different areas in Calderdale and the rest of the county. Pic: Gary Longbottom

Only three per cent of people in West Yorkshire can name a metro mayor candidate

Tory councillor Matthew Robinson is campaigning to become mayor of West Yorkshire.

My mayoral vision for West Yorkshire and opportunity for all – Matthew Robinson

Conservative West Yorkshire mayoral candidate Matthew Robinson. Photo: Conservative Party

Conservative mayoral candidate says absence from panel line-up is not a 'snub'

Narinder Sekhon, left, pictured with Home Secretary Priti Patel, and Matt Robinson, right, who are the final two on the shortlist to become the Conservative pick for West Yorkshire mayor.

Barrister and councillor to go head-to-head for West Yorkshire mayoral pick

Flood defence preparations are underway in York as residents reassured if they need to evacuate they will not be fined.

No fines for flooded North Yorks residents who need to stay with family

The discretionary fund was launched by Business Secretary Alok Sharma in May to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.

Millions meant for struggling businesses could be sent back, councillor claims

The meeting took place in Leeds Civic Hall.

Leeds Council to have inquiry into endometriosis condition which affects up to 2...

Coun Jonathan Pryor wants the council to look into how women suffering from Endometriosis can be better helped by authorities.

Senior Leeds council member calls for endometriosis inquiry

Councillors say more needs to be done to tackle period poverty in Leeds.

Period poverty under the spotlight in Leeds

Would you offer to pay more in council tax?

Nobody in Leeds is asking to pay extra council tax

Leeds City Council leader Judith Blake

Leeds council leader '˜dismayed' at government's lack of action over One Yorkshi...

Olivia Dodsworth and Jacob Emmett pictured in the new Saxon Longhouse Bardsey School, Bardsey19th October 2018 ..Picture by Simon Hulme

Bardsey Primary School celebrates past with new Stone Age and Saxon homes at Lee...

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How much will pan-European advertising cost the council?

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Bees lack usual buzz while Sandal hang on

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Widow’s tears as Queen honours hero shot dead on nuclear sub

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Hall visit charges to decrease if council backs fees u-turn

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