Local and National News from Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
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Plans to Turn Former Halifax Pub into Builders’ Merchants Rejected
Calderdale Council has refused retrospective plans to officially turn a former Halifax pub into a builders’ and plumbers’ merchants following complaints from nearby residents about noise, dust, debris and smoke.
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Plans Submitted for 25 New Council Homes in Farsley
Plans have been submitted to transform a vacant brownfield site in Farsley into 25 new affordable council apartments.
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Consent Conversations Campaign Comes to Leeds Festival for First Time
Festival-goers at Leeds Festival will be encouraged to join open conversations about consent as a police campaign expands to the event for the first time.
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Man Sentenced to 25 Years After Attempted Murder of Woman in Leeds
A man who carried out a sustained attack on a woman in Leeds has been sentenced to 25 years, with police praising pub security staff whose intervention prevented her from being attacked further.
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Remix Saturdays
Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm
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The Golden Era
The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm
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Legal Show
Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.
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Alim OnAir
Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.