Ripponden23 Jan 2026Driver dies after suspected medical episodePolice say the man in his 60s was pronounced dead after his car hit a parked vehicle in Ripponden.23 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Hosepipe ban lifted following rainy November Yorkshire Water brought in a hosepipe ban in July after the driest spring in 132 years.10 Dec 202516 Oct 2025Girl entered reservoir while on family walk - inquestQudsiyah Mahmood, 13, drowned at Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden in May, an inquest hears.16 Oct 202515 Sep 2025Parents hope to open 'lifeline' special needs hubJosh and Mattea Barnes say they want to help other parents after struggling to access support.15 Sep 202526 Jul 2025Sunken structure warning as reservoir levels fallYorkshire Water urges people to refrain from walking on structures revealed by falling water levels.26 Jul 202530 May 2025School pays tribute to girl after reservoir deathQudsiyah Mahmood's head teacher describes her as a "bright, kind and friendly" pupil.30 May 202529 May 2025Body found in reservoir search for girlEmergency crews were called to Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden on Wednesday afternoon.29 May 202529 May 2025Search resumes after girl's fall into reservoirPolice were first called to Baitings Reservoir on Wednesday after reports of a person in the water.29 May 202528 May 2025Reservoir search after reports girl fell in waterPolice, fire and ambulance teams are at the scene at Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden.28 May 2025...
