Adam Laver

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No topic off limits at city literature festivalAdam LaverBradford Literature FestivalSyima Aslam founded the festival with her friend Irna Qureshi in 2014Multi-culturalism, the Israel-Palestine conflict and freedom of expression are among the topics due to be discussed at this year's Bradford Literature Festival. Starting on 27 June, the annual event will be held in venues across the city, and feature panel discussions, lectures and workshops over 10 days.

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Yoga teacher helps young offenders find inner calmAdam Laver & Emily JohnsonBritish Wheel of YogaEmma Nicholson (centre) has been given a community award for her work with young offendersA Yorkshire yoga instructor has received a community champion award for her voluntary efforts bringing healing and hope to young offenders. Emma Nicholson, from Harrogate, hosts yoga sessions in prison for boys aged 15–18 who face a range of challenges, including behavioural issues and trauma.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Adam Laver

Two more men arrested in attempted murder probeAdam LaverGoogleThe crash happened on the A630 in Rotherham, between St Ann's roundabout and Milton RoadTwo more men have been arrested in an attempted murder investigation in Rotherham. Police were called to a collision on Fitzwilliam Road at 16:40 BST on 24 May in which a man, 48, was found with life-altering injuries believed to have been caused by a vehicle. The pedestrian was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Adam Laver

Image source, GoogleImage caption, The crash occurred on the M62 near HuddersfieldA man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries, after he was involved in an eight-vehicle crash near Huddersfield. The collision occurred on the eastbound carriageway of the M62 motorway on Thursday, just before the Junction 23 exit, at around 17:40 BST. The victim, 51, was riding a motorcycle. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Adam Laver

Police appeal after hit-and-run on M1 motorwayAdam LaverGoogleThe collision took place on the M1 near BarnsleySouth Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses of a hit-and-run crash on the motorway near Barnsley. On 15 January at 06:20 GMT, a white van reportedly collided with a white Iveco S-Way 460 lorry, close to Junction 36 on the M1. Police say the white van left the scene and drove off in the direction of Birdwell, in Barnsley.