South Yorkshire
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'Waste of taxpayers' funds': LBA boss hits out at DSA reopening plan
A £193m public sector plan to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a "waste of taxpayers' funds", the man in charge of nearby rival Leeds Bradford Airport has claimed in explosive remarks.
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Why warning signs over the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport cannot be ignored
In an ideal world, there is no reason for South Yorkshire not to have an airport that flies passengers to and from destinations all over the world, is a boon for the logistics industry and also acts as a sustainable aviation hub.
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Former priest Chris Brain guilty of raping and assaulting women
The leader of Sheffield's former Nine O'Clock Service movement is facing prison for abusing 13 women.
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Exciting new Leeds city centre burger bar to replace Five Guys
Work is ongoing ahead of the new Leeds city centre opening
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, say police
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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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Wetherby in Bloom celebrated
Wetherby celebrates outstanding success at Yorkshire in Bloom Awards
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Social worker kept 84 dogs in house covered in dirt and faeces
Overpowering stench forced one officer to leave the house to be sick when police went to execute a warrant
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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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Nigel Farage says he would offer fracking 'referendum' to affected communities
Nigel Farage plans to give local communities a vote on whether fracking happens in their areas as Reform seeks to introduce the controversial gas drilling process across the North.
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‘Thank you Andy Burnham’: prisoners react as they begin to leave under early release scheme – UK politics live
Hundreds of prisoners are being released early today across England and Wales in attempt to ease overcrowding
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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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Met Police ‘failed to spot Nigel Farage firebomb suspect on CCTV’
The probe into the attack on Mr Farage’s house was reopened after Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe was killed at her Devon home
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Wood fire between Great Heck and Pollington visible from M62
Crews are tackling the blaze, fuelled by wood waste, at a business between Heck and Pollington.
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Wood chippings catch fire near Selby
Firefighters in North Yorkshire have been dealing with a blaze at a business premises which created smoke visible from the M62. Crews were called to wood waste and wood chippings on fire on Heck and Pollington Lane, near Great Heck,...
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How Yorkshire can foster and retain regional talent in an increasingly technological world - Joan Concannon
As we navigate an era defined by rapid technological transformation and profound macroeconomic shifts, our region stands at a historic crossroads. The landmark devolution of powers across West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, York & North Yorkshire, and Hull & East Yorkshire offers an unprecedented, generational opportunity to align higher education, research, and skills deployment with long-term regional economic prosperity.
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Major fire in Yorkshire - firefighters from three counties tackling blaze
A large wood chipping fire in an East Yorkshire village is ongoing, being tackled by crews from three counties. Residents north of the village of…
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Mayors to hold Yorkshire Water to account under Andy Burnham's public control plans
Andy Burnham has unveiled plans for new laws to pave the way for public ownership of failing water firms, which would see greater public control over Yorkshire Water.
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Council to review coroner's findings after man left dead at home for years
Adult care bosses at Rotherham Council are planning to review a coroner’s findings after staff failed to act over concerns for the welfare of man who remained dead and undiscovered for years.
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North Yorkshire town wins top prize for floral displays
A NORTH Yorkshire town has won a top prize for its floral displays.
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North Yorkshire town wins top prize for floral displays
A NORTH Yorkshire town has won a top prize for its floral displays.
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John Healey to use Rotherham as blueprint for reindustrialising Britain
South Yorkshire MP John Healey used Rotherham as the backbone for his speech as Chancellor at Labour Party Conference.
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Two dead in horror crash on Yorkshire road as man arrested by police
A man has been arrested following a horror crash in Yorkshire which claimed the lives of two people.
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Chancellor John Healey to pledge 'new age' of industrialisation with British shipbuilding
Chancellor John Healey is to back a “new age of industrialisation” in British shipbuilding with billions in funding for major projects to strengthen national security.
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AI adoption and upskilling, aligned to high growth industrial sectors, could boost the Yorkshire and Humber economy by £38bn, new report reveals
AI adoption and upskilling could boost the Yorkshire and Humber economy by £38bn by 2030, according to landmark research detailing the region’s future skills needs.
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Healey to pledge ‘new era of industrialisation’ in address to Labour conference
Mr Healey is slated to confirm expanded support for the domestic shipbuilding sector, with major investments targeted at the Royal Navy’s Scottish submarine facility
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Police investigating M1 collision where car drove ‘wrong way’ on northbound carriageway
The West Yorkshire Police are investigating a collision on the M1 near Wakefield in which a car was driven the wrong way on the northbound carriageway.
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Firbeck, South Yorkshire: Classic case of a village with history
Named after a woodland stream, the village of Firbeck ranks among South Yorkshire’s most rural and remote villages, with the former mining town of Maltby three-odd miles to the north-west being its nearest urban centre.
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From Wetwang to Slack Bottom - 5 Yorkshire villages make Britain’s rudest place names
Wetwang, Penistone, and Slack Bottom have been named among the UK’s rudest place names.
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From Wetwang to Slack Bottom - 5 Yorkshire villages make Britain’s rudest place names
Wetwang, Penistone, and Slack Bottom have been named among the UK’s rudest place names.
