Sheffield
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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.
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UK city with most National Lottery millionaires in the last 30 years revealed
The cities with the most millionaire lottery winners have been revealed by the National Lottery
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York therapist crowned European racketball champion after doubles triumph
Marie Elcock, a senior therapist at York’s TRTrehab, won the title of 2026 European Ladies Doubles Racketball Champion.
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York therapist crowned European racketball champion after doubles triumph
Marie Elcock, a senior therapist at York’s TRTrehab, won the title of 2026 European Ladies Doubles Racketball Champion.
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MJ Gleeson: Yorkshire-based housebuilder to appoint former Harworth finance head as CFO
Sheffield-based housebuilder MJ Gleeson has announced that its chief financial officer (CFO), Stefan Allanson, is set to step down after eleven years in the role.
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The Human League to play York Museum Gardens – Here’s how to get tickets
Global superstars The Human League are to play York next summer. The Sheffield new wave pioneers will headline the Live at York Museum Gardens concert on Saturday 3 July 2027. Synonymous with English electronic music since forming in 1977,...
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Courts: Rapist jailed, £17m cash smugglers sentenced and teaching assistant locked up
A rapist who threatened to kill his victim and her family, members of a gang involved in smuggling almost £17m out of the UK and a teaching assistant who sexually abused a teenage girl are among the latest cases heard in Yorkshire courts.
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Brave pensioner fights off masked man during rape attempt in Yorkshire park
A courageous pensioner fought off a masked man as he savagely beat her during a violent rape attempt carried out in a Yorkshire park.
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Watch as N-Dubz reveal North East return in viral Legacy Tour announcement video
Tulisa, Dappy and Fazer will return to Newcastle after their sold-out comeback tour in 2022.
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Savage rapist tracked victim down and threatened to kill her over complaint to police
This is the face of a remorseless rapist who, after subjecting his victim to barbaric sex attacks, threatened to kill her and her family if she did not withdraw her complaint to police.
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Yorkshire members of money laundering gang which smuggled £30m to UAE jailed
Yorkshire members of an organised crime gang who smuggled millions of pounds out of the UK and into the UAE have been jailed.
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Greens would nationalise Thames and SE Water without paying compensation, says deputy leader – UK politics live
Rachel Millward tells Brighton conference: ‘Forget compensation for shareholders and creditors, these are insolvent companies’
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‘Shame on Church of England’, says victim of former priest guilty of rape
A victim of a former Church of England priest who was found guilty of rape and four indecent assaults has said the Church “should have been in the dock” with him during his retrial.
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Seven big name Leeds shop closures which have left a huge city centre hole
Many will be sad to have seen these businesses shut
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Former Sheffield-based Nine O’Clock Service priest guilty of rape and indecent assaults
A former priest who used a “culture of fear” to sexually abuse women while leader of Christian movement the Nine O’Clock Service (NOS) has been found guilty of rape and four indecent assaults.
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'Not thrilled': Nigel Farage responds to Doncaster Reform group's leadership changes
Nigel Farage has admitted he is “not thrilled” about repeated changes to Doncaster Reform’s leadership and the loss of multiple councillors elsewhere – but played down concerns about the party’s performance in local government by highlighting its record in nearby Lincolnshire.
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Four people appear in court accused of murdering newborn baby
Four people accused of murdering a newborn girl who suffered 33 wounds in 15 separate stabbings have appeared in court.
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'There are very few people more accountable than me' - Nigel Farage on donations from Sheffield-born billionaires
Nigel Farage answered questions on Sheffield’s green belt and accountability, amid proposals of a “sweeping deregulation” of the planning system, and donations from Sheffield-born billionaires.
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Priest who ran rave-style ‘cult’ group found guilty of rape and indecent assault
Christopher Brain abused his status to sexually exploit female followers of his evangelical ‘rave-style’ church movement
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Government's fiscal devolution plans could widen regional inequalities, IFS says
Nayors will start retaining business rates and a small proportion of income tax over the coming years.
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How national education policy is holding back Yorkshire’s schools - Dr Gurmit Singh
If you want to understand why young people across Yorkshire are being let down by national education policy, talk to a teacher trying to navigate the latest batch of directives coming out of London. You will not hear about a lack of ambition or a shortage of talent. You will hear about a system choked by administrative bloat, where managing compliance matters far more than actual teaching.
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Darlington step closer to direct Brighton rail link as deal secured
Darlington has moved a step closer to gaining a direct rail link with the South Coast after Grand Central secured trains for its Newcastle to Brighton service.
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Kindness makes children happier: How NSPCC is tackling child stress
EACH year, the NSPCC calls on schools and nurseries across Yorkshire and the whole of the UK to take part in a fun incentive that raises money for the charity.
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Swiss rock singer to perform in Bradford this autumn
SWISS singer-songwriter Seraina Telli will perform in Bradford this autumn as part of her UK tour
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Tributes pour in after death of beloved Meadowhall McDonald's worker
The family of a beloved Sheffield McDonald’s worker have paid tribute following his recent death.
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'Essential' - Police issue doorbell camera advice to homeowners as burglar is jailed
Police in Yorkshire have issued advice to homeowners after a burglar was put behind bars following a string of offences.
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Newborns in England now being tested for SMA after Jesy Nelson campaign
Testing for the rare genetic condition is being incorporated into the heel prick test
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Doctor Who star Samuel Anderson to headline North East comic convention
Doctor Who star Samuel Anderson headlines Teesside Unleashed Comic-Con in Middlesbrough, with cosplay, gaming and celebrity guests.
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Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for child sexual abuse
The 49-year-old was found guilty of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010.
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Former Yorkshire police officer admits inappropriate relationship with crime victim
A former student police officer in Yorkshire has admitted misconduct in a public office after instigating an inappropriate relationship with the victim of a crime.
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Disgraced snooker champion jailed for sexually abusing children
He subjected both his victims to abuse over a number of years
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Royal greets Kevin Sinfield in York during second day of MND ultra-marathon challenge
The Princess Royal greeted Sir Kevin Sinfield as the rugby legend arrived at the University of York during his latest endurance challenge for motor…
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Lewis Moody and Princess Anne join Kevin Sinfield for York challenge - as it happened
Kevin Sinfield has been joined by Princess Anne and Lewis Moody at York University for his challenge to raise awareness in the fight against MND.
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Royal greets Kevin Sinfield in York during second day of MND ultra-marathon challenge
The Princess Royal greeted Sir Kevin Sinfield as the rugby legend arrived at the University of York during his latest endurance challenge for motor…
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Sheffield Central library needs to deter undesirable clientele - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Paige Turner, Sheffield.
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LIVE: Lewis Moody and Princess Anne join Kevin Sinfield for York challenge
Kevin Sinfield has been joined by Princess Anne and Lewis Moody at York University for his challenge to raise awareness in the fight against MND.
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West Yorkshire market town named one of the best places to visit for foodies
Hebden Bridge has been named one of the best places to visit for foodies thanks to its range of shops offering great local produce and amazing…
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West Yorkshire market town named one of the best places to visit for foodies
Hebden Bridge has been named one of the best places to visit for foodies thanks to its range of shops offering great local produce and amazing…