Sheffield
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Woman sentenced after more than 40 dogs found living in squalor at allotment
A Sheffield woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence after more than 40 dogs were discovered living in squalid conditions at an allotment, with some animals having to be put to sleep.
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Bradford Interchange confirmed as site for city's new rail station
The Transport Secretary told The Yorkshire Post that the new station at Bradford Interchange would lead to more frequent trains, improved journey times and better reliability.
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Inherited jewellery: where do you start?
A jewellery box left behind by a parent or grandparent can be one of the hardest things to deal with after a loss.
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Yorkshire is losing the businesses it can least afford to lose - Conrad Ford
Established businesses are the backbone of Yorkshire's economy. Employing between 5 and 249 people, they account for 34 per cent of private sector employment across Yorkshire and the Humber. Yet their numbers have fallen by almost 3 per cent since 2023.
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Courts: Teen hitman jailed, Harehills rioter sentenced and ex-police officer punished
A Norwegian teenager jailed over a plot to carry out a contract killing in Britain, a man sentenced for his part in the Harehills riots and a former police officer who exploited a vulnerable crime victim are among the latest court cases involving Yorkshire.
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Zack Polanski’s populism is the leftist counterpoint to Nigel Farage and every bit as hollow - David Behrens
Say what you like about Zack Polanski but he turned out to be a better hypnotist than anyone gave him credit for. He managed to put his whole party to sleep.
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Mystery name on lost war memorial uncovers 200 years of a Darlington family
IT is time to say hello to the Hullahs of Darlington and the surrounding area.
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Sheffield Council on verge of collapse as Greens refuse to disavow Zionism motion
The joint administration that runs Sheffield City Council is on the verge of collapse, as the local Greens refused to disavow the party’s controversial “Zionism is racism” motion”.
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I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
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Sheffield Council at risk of collapse over Labour Zionism ultimatum to Greens
Sheffield City Council is at risk of falling apart after the Labour Party ordered its local branches to end any power-sharing arrangements with the Greens, unless local councillors disavowed the controversial Zionism is racism motion.
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Why are people living on benefits going unchecked? - Jayne Dowle
Welcome to the great benefits swindle, a world where two million people living on benefits go unchecked, with the authorities having no idea whether they’re seeking work, still suffering from qualifying health conditions, or sitting on the sofa all day playing on their phones.
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How many roads in Bradford are in 'poor condition'? New study reveals all
Nationally, Brighton & Hove and Nottingham topped the list.
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Bradford site to receive share of £18 million 'places of worship' funding boost
The funding is part of a wider £41 million package announced by the Government to support repairs and conservation work.
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How our Sheffield school gets pupils to say thank you and why we need to make room for gratitude in schools - Joanna Crewe
We rightly want young people to become confident communicators. We want them to speak up, express themselves and build strong relationships. But how often do we give them the opportunity to stand in front of their peers and say something genuinely positive about another person?
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'It's in black and white': Labour accused of betrayal over electric trains to Hull
Hull’s newest peer has accused the Government of dodging its promise to electrify rail links to the city through Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Questions about Northern Powerhouse Rail electrification plans for Hull need to be answered
Countless promises have been made to ensure the North of England is given the same economic opportunities afforded to London and the South East.
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Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion
Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".
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Smoking may affect fertility in both men and women, new study finds
Scientists said the study could help us understand the links between smoking and infertility
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100 years in jail for members of Bradford gang that dealt drugs worth millions
11 men and one woman have been jailed for drug and money laundering offences.
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The contribution towards the war effort made by African soldiers is often overlooked - John Rwothomack
One of my most vivid childhood memories is watching the Remembrance Day services and commemorations taking place in Sheffield each November. Even at the age of 11, the same fact always struck me.
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Doncaster passengers advised to plan ahead over festive period due to Christmas rail works
Passengers are advised to plan ahead this Christmas while a significant programme of railway upgrades is carried out causing travel disruption through Doncaster.
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Lindsey Burrow and Amy Garcia to push sofa for BBC Children in Need
Lindsey Burrow and Amy Garcia will travel 80 miles across Yorkshire.
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Lindsey Burrow planning 'Push for Pudsey' sofa challenge with BBC’s Amy Garcia
Ripon is starting point for Lindsey Burrow and BBC Look North presenter Amy Garcia’s charity push
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Calls for ban on ‘two-tier pricing’ for car insurance with millions affected
‘Too many consumers have already been pushed out of driving or into financial peril’
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Calls for ban on ‘two-tier pricing’ for car insurance with millions affected
Some motor insurance customers could find themselves being charged rates higher than they might pay on a credit card if they cannot pay for an annual policy up front, according to Which?
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Review: Guitar star Erja Lyytinen wows audience at Darlington venue
Queen of the Slide Guitar Erja Lyytinen delivered an intimate solo blues set at Darlington’s Angels Cut, featuring Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Hallelujah.
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Bigger isn't better: why North Yorkshire needs its own police force
By Philip Allott, former North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
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Sharp decline in Yorkshire businesses sparks concerns over jobs and investment
A sharp decline in established businesses is threatening jobs and growth across Yorkshire and the Humber, according to a report from Allica Bank.
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Sharp decline in Yorkshire businesses sparks concerns over jobs and investment
A sharp decline in established businesses is threatening jobs and growth across Yorkshire and the Humber, according to a report from Allica Bank.
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Mystery of brilliant Bishop Auckland schoolgirl who vanished is solved 140 years on
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ITM Power: Yorkshire hydrogen firm hails potential for 'largest commercial commitment to date'
Yorkshire-based ITM Power has announced that its subsidiary, Hydropulse, is set to work on a large-scale green hydrogen project which could become ITM’s "largest commercial commitment to date”.
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A pub shuts its doors for good every day in 2026, figures show
Britain is set to lose one pub a day in 2026 after almost 300 permanently shut their doors in the first nine months of the year, according to industry data.
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Mystery of 1950s wedding photo album found dumped in Wakefield solved
Online appeal and detective work by local historian help to return keepsake to couple’s son after it had been stolen
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Yorkshire has the talent and track record to make the most of opportunities in markets such as India - Stuart Tait
Yorkshire has never been short of ambition. From world-changing industrial ingenuity to advanced manufacturing at the AMRC in Rotherham, digital innovation in Leeds and life sciences in Sheffield, the region has a habit of taking what it does best and scaling it beyond its borders.
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Leeds Light Night as art comes alive on landmarks - dates, times and buildings
Artists took inspiration from the ideas of Leeds primary school children
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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Special report: Search for lost WW2 soldier killed in plane crash above Holmfirth
It is hard to imagine the blinding terror that must come in the moments before impact. To see the ground coming closer and to comprehend that you’re about to die in a plane crash.
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Bradford 60s group was big part of city's rock 'n' roll scene
THIS group started as skiffle group The Travellers in the late 1950s, when friends at Bolton Villas Youth Club got together.
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Plans for Stack venue at iconic Whitley Bay Spanish City scrapped after delays
Plans for a Stack venue and rooftop terrace at Whitley Bay's iconic Spanish City have been canned.
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Bedale chef first woman in 50 years to win prestigious award
Ruth Hansom of Bedale says she's 'really proud' to be named National Chef of the Year.
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Blue Badge parking pressures revealed - where Bradford ranks for disabled drivers
A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4 of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier.
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'Increased presence of uniformed officers' - More officers on Sheffield’s transport from next September
South Yorkshire’s Mayor says new transport network will come with “an increased presence of uniformed officers” amid plans for a better, and more orange, bus network.
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Michelin-starred North East chef finishes second in UK contest
Newcastle chef Scott John-Hodgson, of Michelin-starred Solstice and House of Tides, is runner-up in National Chef of the Year 2026, won by Ruth Hansom.
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'I worked on Doctor Who and brought the tardis to Yorkshire'
Author and screenwriter Chris Chibnall, known for his work on Broadchurch and Doctor Who, is back in Sheffield, the city where his career began. Laura Reid reports.
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Seaside trips, coffee mornings and a collective voice for residents: What Sheffield’s tenant associations do
A tenants and residents association went on a “lovely” seaside trip this summer, made affordable thanks to council local ward funding.
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Sheffield tree protester Simon Crump pens 'brilliantly special' book about life as a cleaner
Sheffield tree protester Simon Crump has written an acclaimed new book about his experiences as a cleaner in the aftermath of the campaign. Chris Burn reports.
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Survivors ask why Sheffield rapist was able to flee to Pakistan
Amar Ilyas left the UK while on bail for sexual offences, and never returned for his trial.
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Economic growth alone won't fix Yorkshire's belonging crisis - Kim Samuel
Yorkshire needs secure jobs, affordable homes and investment in places that have waited too long for it. Yet a town can attract investment and still leave its residents feeling unheard. Jobs and transport links can be delivered to a community without being shaped by it.
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Man jailed after woman in her 70s fought off attempted rape in Sheffield park
A man who tried to rape a woman in her 70s as she walked through a Sheffield park has been jailed after she bravely fought him off and helped police identify her attacker.