Yorkshire Post
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Man jailed for making mosque death threats after Manchester synagogue attack
A man who made death threats to two mosques in the wake of the Manchester synagogue attack has been jailed for more than two years, prosecutors have said.
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Dealer sent thousands of texts advertising drugs for sale in Yorkshire market town
A drug dealer who sent thousands of bulk text messages advertising his illegal wares for sale in a Yorkshire market town has been jailed.
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'You were thrown in at the deep end and if you weren't very good, you'd sink' - Retired Old Bailey judge draws on barrister career for new novel
Paul Worsley is a King’s Counsel who sat as a Judge at the Old Bailey for a decade. He tells Laura Reid about his novel showcasing life at the Bar through his protagonist.
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York Museum Gardens cancels event as weather conditions expected to leave lawn ‘drenched’
The Evening in the Gardens event was set to take place this week at York Museum Gardens but due to the upcoming thunderstorm warnings they have made the ‘difficult decision’ to cancel it.
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Police not ruling out link between A66 crash and fatal house fire
Police are not ruling out a possible link between a fatal house fire near Middlesbrough and a crash on the A66 less than two miles away that killed seven people.
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Child among two dead in Middlesbrough house fire as police make murder arrests
A child is among two people who were killed in a house fire in Middlesbrough as police have made two murder arrests.
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Egton Show: Best pictures from 135th agricultural show in pretty Yorkshire village
The weather may have turned slightly this week – but the sun was still shining on one of Yorkshire’s agricultural shows this week.
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This historic North Yorkshire country estate is hosting a lovely two-day shopping fair
The Yorkshire Pop-Up is back at the Stables and Walled Garden at Hutton Wandesley Estate in the Vale of York.
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Linton-on-Ouse: Town council objects to military base asylum plans 50 miles away
Plans to house asylum seekers at a former North Yorkshire military base have been formally opposed by a town council 50 miles away from the site.
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When Dolly Parton said she might move to South Yorkshire
As the music world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, stories of the country music superstar’s philanthropy and legacy have been shared by fans from the UK, US and beyond.
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Plans for large coastal clifftop house near Filey refused over concerns about safety
Plans to build a large house at a clifftop location on the North Yorkshire coast have been refused over concerns about safety and its impact on neighbours.
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Palestine Action trials show importance of juries - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Dave Roberts, Morley, Leeds.
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Robber jailed for murder of Sharon Beshenivsky died in prison of natural causes
A man who was found dead in prison less than a year after he was convicted of murdering police officer Sharon Beshenivsky died from natural causes, a coroner has ruled.
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Ofgem price cap: how much are my bills set to rise?
Rising energy bills have been branded “difficult” by Prime Minister Andy Burnham after Ofgem raised its price cap by 4 per cent to a three-year high and analysts forecast a further 9 per cent hike from January.
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Middlesbrough house fire: Police murder investigation as two killed
Police have launched a murder investigation after two people died in a house fire in Middlesbrough.
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Yorkshire Grade II listed church to be given new lease of life through £122,760 grant
A historic church in Cold Kirby that was recently designated as a Grade II listed building by Historic England will now be given a new future through a National Lottery Heritage Fund of £122,760.
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Yorkshire events set to finish in September
From flowerpot sculptures to wildflower picking, summer has brought a flurry of events to Yorkshire.
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Clacton by-election was not a reflection of EU support - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Brown, Cleckheaton.
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Andy Burnham considering extra funding to tackle wildfires
Andy Burnham has indicated he is prepared to put more investment into climate resilience and tackling wildfires, after the epidemic of blazes that has scorched Britain this summer.
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Calls for 'proper devolution' to make planned tram network a reality
Campaigners are urging new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce “proper devolution” to ensure West Yorkshire finally gets a tram network.
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The gains have been privatised and costs socialised of the water industry - Tracy Brabin
In the gothic auditorium of St George’s Church in Leeds, I sat alongside a hundred others in complete silence while a mother, Julie Maughan, spoke about her daughter. Heather Preen was just eight years old. Twelve days into a family holiday in Devon, the Preens went for a walk along the beach. Heather contracted the most aggressive strain of E. coli there is and, two weeks later, she was dead.
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Champion seagull impersonator from Yorkshire says birds get a bad press after squawking to victory
Britain's newly-crowned champion seagull impersonator has insisted the birds are "much misunderstood".
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Labour told taxes need to be shifted from young to older property owners
It comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to rule out tax rises in the Budget, telling ITV News hat he “won’t be unrealistic” about the state of the public finances.
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Would it hurt Andy Burnham to smarten up his appearance? - Sarah Todd
Half asleep on Monday morning, the initially muffled sounds of the television news reporters filled the room. They were talking about the holder of our nation’s highest office, the Prime Minister, arriving in Ukraine for his first overseas visit since taking over the reins.
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Yellow weather warning issued for thunderstorms across Yorkshire this week
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the region this week.
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Hiker's almost accidental climb of 40 Yorkshire mountains may set a new world record
A simple challenge to climb all the mountains in the Yorkshire Dales was to prove more than Christian Stocker anticipated when he realised just how many there actually are.
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Grade II-listed Yorkshire farmhouse dating back to 1600s set to be restored
Proposals to restore part of a historic Yorkshire farmhouse and convert two barns into new homes have been submitted to planners.
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The Government needs to deliver both short and long term economic growth
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has so far restricted his boat to gentle waters but soon he is going to have to sail further out and confront the stormy seas swirling around Britain.
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Baiting of police officers highlights Britain’s law and order problem
Britain needs to face up to the fact that it has a major crime problem. The Police Federation’s comments that young people were “baiting police officers” with dangerous driving is indicative of a wider collapse in law and order.
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Barnsley is already showing the potential of AI as Britain’s first Tech Town - Andrew Western
Six months ago, when we named Barnsley as the UK’s first Tech Town there were some naysayers. People who couldn’t see how, or even why, we’d want to plot Britain’s AI future, in the heart of South Yorkshire.
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Potential £9 million investment into Halifax building – but is it necessary?
Potentially up to £9 million might be obtained to help restore and bring back into use a much-loved Halifax community centre – but councillors have been asked “but is it necessary?”
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Wine bar wins licence battle after fears it would disrupt ‘peace and quiet
A proposed wine bar in Mirfield has had its licence approved despite fears that neighbours would no longer be able to enjoy “peace and quiet” in their own homes.
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Exciting plans pitched for Batley’s ‘best shop in the world’
A plea has been made to build five maisonettes above what locals have dubbed “one of the best shops” in the world.
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Drunk driver fled crash leaving passenger with life-changing injuries
A 23-year-old man has been jailed for three years after driving dangerously while under the influence of alcohol and causing a crash in Hull that left his passenger with life-changing injuries.
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Motorcyclist dies in crash on major Yorkshire road
A motorcyclist has died following a crash on the A1246 near Selby, with police now investigating the circumstances.
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Stranger who tried to kill woman with bottle was stopped by public, judge hears
A woman who was attacked by stranger who tried to kill her with a broken bottle as she walked home from a meal out was saved by members of the public who had to knock the man unconscious to make him stop, a court has heard.
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Farmers warned to 'remain vigilant' to foot and mouth amid bluetongue outbreak
The calls come with at least 618 confirmed cases of bluetongue and more than 2,200 suspected cases, which are waiting to be tested.
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'Abominable' man jailed for arranging to rape child after explicit messages to decoy
A Hull man has been jailed after arranging to meet someone he believed was offering a one-year-old child for him to sexually abuse.
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'Dangerous duo' admit attack that left man and woman with serious head injuries
Two people have pleaded guilty to attacking a man and woman with weapons outside a Hull home, leaving both victims with serious head injuries.
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A66: Five more people - including 16-year-old boy - arrested over fatal crash
Five more people have been arrested following investigations into events surrounding the crash on the A66 in which two police officers and five people in a Volkswagen Passat died, police have said.
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'Hold your nerve': Yorkshire MP's message to Andy Burnham on public control of water
Andy Burnham promised greater public control over water and other utilities, such as energy, before entering Downing Street.
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Train operator warns of bank holiday weekend disruption as workers stage walkout
A train operator has warned of disruption to its services over the bank holiday weekend because of a strike by workers in a dispute over safety.
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How Yorkshire business is taking advantage of viral wedding social media trend
Brides across Yorkshire have been joining in with a viral trend ahead of their wedding - burying sausages to ward off bad weather.
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Heartbeat star David Lonsdale to unveil new visitor experience at Yorkshire attraction
The World of James Herriot attraction will be opening its new visitor experience, unveiled by Heartbeat star David Lonsdale.
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New Thorpe Park station would be a waste of money - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Martin J. Phillips, Tinshill Lane, Leeds.
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Leeds United and Rangers co-owner sentenced to two days in US jail
Leeds United and Rangers co-owner Jed York was sentenced to two days in jail and fined a total of £873 after being arrested for two criminal charges in Ohio on Sunday.
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The Clacton by-election was an egotistical abuse of democracy - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Bryn Glover, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon.
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York Minster 'continuing city leadership' as solar panels installations break records
Solar panels fitted to the roof of York Minster have been celebrated after a record-breaking period of installations.
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Colourful dog-themed art trial installed in Yorkshire park
A colourful dog-themed art trail has been unveiled in a historic Yorkshire park.
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A59 at Kex Gill finally reopens after decades of disruption caused by landslips
A new section of road on the A59 has opened to motorists after decades of landslip disruption between Harrogate and Skipton.