Local and National News from Sunday, October 11th, 2026

Police have formally identified 48-year-old Marcin Jankowski, who was found dead at a property on Stoke Road, as detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

An emotional moment at the Derian House Children’s Hospice charity ball saw the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen purchase a painting created by 22-year-old Francesca McCaigue and return it to her grieving family.

A new partnership bringing together Bradford Council, police, businesses and community organisations will begin a coordinated programme of improvements with a city centre Day of Action on Tuesday, 13 October.

David Barraclough, 46, must serve at least 22 years and one month in prison after murdering his wife Carolann at their Horbury home and attempting to cover up the crime.