Emma Hardy
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Lord Dave McCobb: 'It’s an outrage, and our part of Yorkshire deserves better'
Less than a minute will be shaved off rail journeys between Hull and Leeds following a £1bn investment in battery-electric trains, which could take until the end of 2034 to deliver, it has emerged.
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Hull MPs urge rail companies to 'ditch the diesel' in trains to city
Two senior Hull MPs have written to rail companies that serve the city, urging them to invest in battery electric trains when they invest in their fleets.
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Army chief warns Britons will have to make ‘sacrifices’ to prepare for war
Sir Roly Walker’s blunt comments come as Russia escalates its aggression against the West
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Action needed to save water, minister tells MPs
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
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Golf clubs and private schools among businesses facing severe water use restrictions
Golf courses and private schools could be banned from using mains supplies to irrigate lawns
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Brits urged to use new flood warning service ahead of extreme weather
A taskforce will meet this week and assess how prepared the UK is for flooding
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New flooding taskforce to meet to assess risks and dangers over winter
A Government-chaired taskforce will meet this week to assess how prepared the UK is for flooding this winter.
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Brits urged to check flood risk ahead of winter extreme weather
A taskforce will meet this week and assess how prepared the UK is for flooding
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UK launch flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather
The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.
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Yorkshire enters DROUGHT after region suffers one of the driest summers
The Environment Agency has officially declared that Yorkshire has entered drought status.
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Drought declared in Yorkshire as reservoirs and rivers run low
The region joins all of central, southern and eastern England in drought status
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UK firm in £85 million liquidation - over 600 jobs lost
Over 600 jobs have been lost as a recycling firm with sites across the UK is in a £85 million liquidation.
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Bradford smokers urged to quit for good as Stoptober campaign returns
SMOKERS in Bradford are being urged to quit for good as part of the Stoptober national campaign