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Shannon mother 'consummate liar'

The mother of Shannon Matthews "lied and lied again" about her daughter's disappearance, a court hears. (Read More...)

Study highlights child death toll

Infant death rates in parts of West Yorkshire are among the worst in the country, a BBC-commissioned report finds. (Read More...)

Sixth charge over club gun murder

A sixth man is charged with murdering a father who was shot dead at a nightclub in Bradford. (Read More...)

Rugby star reunited with family

The pregnant wife of rugby league star Jamie Peacock is home after being stranded by the Thai airport protests. (Read More...)

Knifeman slashes men across face

Two men are taken to Calderdale Royal Hospital after being attacked by a man with a knife in Halifax. (Read More...)

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