Yorkshire Post
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Young farmers need help to fight isolation threat
The chairman of Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs has said the organisation is “more relevant than ever” as those producing food become increasingly isolated while performing their daily tasks.
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From farm to firewood at Humberton
Exactly a century ago today, nineteen year-old ‘Tut’ Sowray was walking his family’s stock twenty miles from Lamb Hill, between West Tanfield and Masham, to set up on their then newly-tenanted farm at Humberton, near Boroughbridge, where the fourth generation to farm here, David Sowray, farms today with his wife Rachael, albeit now with several other strings to their bow, and the fifth generation too.
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Man 'seriously injured' after entering tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man has sustained “serious injuries” after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, police have said.
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I visited the world's tallest student tower that costs £410 per week for top floor views
It takes less than a minute to travel from the ground floor to the top of Yorkshire’s newest skyscraper – a 45-storey student accommodation tower near the arena in Leeds.
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Families pay heartbreaking tributes to two teenagers killed in crash
The families of two 19-year-old men who died in a crash in Rotherham have paid emotional tributes to their loved ones, describing the devastating impact of their deaths.
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West Yorkshire Police officer convicted of sexual assault
A West Yorkshire Police officer has been convicted of sexual assault after standing trial.
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'Dangerous duo' attacked man and woman with machete and hockey stick
A “dangerous duo” attacked a man and woman in Hull, leaving them with serious head injuries, the city’s Crown Court heard.
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'Frustration' over York river safety prompts call for action to 'save lives'
There is an urgent need to make York’s River Ouse safer following incidents on one of its bridges which has repeatedly closed due to emergencies, a leading local politician has said.
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Alison Hammond’s panic attack experience hits close to home: Christa Ackroyd
Alison Hammond is to the outside world the most confident of confident women. At the top of her game, she has never looked better or been more successful. And in a world that churns out what is so often expected of women on TV, and in life, in terms of looks, personality and character, she is quite simply a breath of fresh air.
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Jeffrey Archer obituary: The author turned 'nearly man' of British politics
Jeffrey Archer, who has died at 86, pursued a vivid and erratic political career, dogged by scandal and beset by obstacles, which ended in July 2001 with the ultimate disgrace of four years’ imprisonment for perjury and perverting the course of justice.
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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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Archaeological efforts to find Cpl Clarence Watson’s remains show the importance of remembrance
The mission to find the last missing serviceman, 82 years after a US aircraft crashed into a hill above Holmfirth during the Second World War, is a reminder of the importance of remembrance.
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New Calendar Girls? Yorkshire WI group turn to biking for Ladies in Leather calendar
Meet the new Calendar Girls – a Yorkshire WI group who have chosen motorbikes and biker outfits to attract younger members and raise funds for charity. Laura Reid reports.
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The murky RAF Fairford incident may have just taken a headache away for Andy Burnham - Patrick Mercer
The wires are still buzzing with rumour and counter rumour about the ‘incident’ at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire a few days ago. Fairford and a handful of other airfields have always been high on the target list of any of Britain’s enemies because they play host to nuclear tipped US aircraft and it’s a fair bet that when tensions are high security will be even tighter around these sites than normal.
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Ministry of Defence warns 23-turbine Yorkshire Dales wind farm could interfere with military radar
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has warned that the turbines from a proposed wind farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales would cause unacceptable interference with military radar systems and could pose a danger to low-flying aircraft.
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Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire: The fairest Burton village of them all?
A hatful of villages in Yorkshire, stretching from Burton in Lonsdale, about ten miles from the Irish Sea, to Burton Pidsea, a few miles from the North Sea, have names containing Burton, Old English for fortified farmstead.
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WATCH: Drug dealer jailed after 130mph chase ends in crash and taxi driver injured
A drug dealer who reached speeds of more than 130mph while fleeing police on the A1(M), before crashing into a taxi and seriously injuring its driver, has been jailed.
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Why was North Yorkshire’s bid to become an AI growth zone knocked back?
The Government needs to come up with a clear explanation of why North Yorkshire’s bid to become an AI growth zone has been knocked back. If the Government wants to empower communities then it needs to be transparent when bids such as this are impacted. It can’t just simply point at the published bid criteria and say that “all bids are assessed on their individual merits”.
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Energy and enthusiasm at the Labour Party conference was palpable - David Blunkett
So, the party conferences are over. As I've noted on previous occasions, these gatherings may have made no impression whatsoever on the general readership – who, whilst having a passing interest in current affairs, might not be tuned into the internal rallying cries of these annual get-togethers.
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‘Ease the burden’: John Healey urged to cut taxes on high street shops
Chancellor John Healey has been urged to “ease the burden” on high street shops in this month’s Budget.
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'Every effort to minimise costs' - David Skaith rules out flying business class for trade visit to India
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed whether he will fly business or economy class on a trade visit to India.
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Man, 79, dies after serious crash involving two cars on Yorkshire road
A 79-year-old man has died following a serious crash involving two cars near Otley, with several roads closed as police investigate.
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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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Drought declared in Yorkshire due to low water levels after scorching summer
A drought has been declared in Yorkshire due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers following prolonged dry weather in the spring and summer, the Environment Agency said.
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Judge ‘cannot be sure’ ex-MP cleared over Covid test firm knew of false results
A judge who cleared a former Labour minister over his role in a fraudulent Covid-19 testing firm said he “could not be sure” he knew the business was providing false negative results.
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North Yorkshire councillor quits Green Party saying ‘the party has left me’
A prominent North Yorkshire councillor has quit the Green Party declaring that the party has changed direction and no longer shares the priorities that attracted him to it.
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Red lines are hindering Britain getting an EU deal like the one Canada is set for - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Packham, Chair, Leeds for Europe, Roundhay, Leeds.
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'I was the roughest' - Beth Mead on having to play football with boys in Yorkshire
The Manchester City and England footballer says the women’s game is getting “better and better” as she looks back at her time growing up playing football in Yorkshire.
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Farm on the M62: From happy cattle to teary farewells - Jill Thorp
We’ve had some beautiful weather recently, with warm skies flooding the valleys and hilltops, a last-minute flurry of sunshine, and mild evenings.
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Exploring behind the scenes for North Yorkshire artists' Open Studios
An artist’s own studio is not just their place of work, painted in pretty colours, but a safe space to inspire and a sanctuary to unleash even the most vivid of imaginations.
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Boy, 5, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash
A five-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash involving a car in Keighley.
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Alpamare, Scarborough: Waterpark buyer lined up as council approves 99-year parking deal
Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
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‘End of an era’ as veteran councillor announces retirement after 53 years
One of the country’s longest-serving councillors will step down at the next election after more than five decades in local government.
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Otley: Police close road after fatal two-car crash in Yorkshire
A busy road in West Yorkshire is closed after a fatal crash between two cars.
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Andy Burnham has got it wrong on the sell off of council homes - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Alan Mumby, Leeds.
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Husband kept wife’s body in freezer after killing her with hammer, court hears
A husband killed his wife with a claw hammer and then searched for escorts and emptied their bank accounts while her body was stored in a chest freezer, a court heard.
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Ann Widdecombe killing ‘inextricably linked’ to Farage terror plot, court told
The killing of Ann Widdecombe and targeting of Nigel Farage’s home by an alleged extreme left-wing terrorist were “inextricably linked”, a court has heard.
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Man's body found in wooded area near Scarborough
Police have discovered the body of a man in a wooded area in Scarborough after a member of the public alerted officers.
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‘So, so wrong’ – Councillors concerned over new planning rules
A cross-party committee of councillors in Doncaster has expressed concerns over new planning rules introduced by the Government.
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Harrogate MP backs calls for broader investigation after rape and abuse claims at Army college
Allegations over rape and abuse claims at army colleges including in Yorkshire should not be treated as isolated incidents, MPs warn, amid calls to widen investigations.
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Sleep deprivation should not be worn as a badge of honour, politicians should prioritise rest - Kate Harry
For years, politicians have treated sleep deprivation as a badge of honour. From Margaret Thatcher's infamous confession that she only slept four hours a night to stories of late-night negotiations, early-morning interviews and punishing schedules.
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Almost two dozen people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at traveller site
Twenty-three people have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside following claims that a court order banning further development has been ignored.
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Why pain suffered by women continues to be overlooked - Daxa Patel
A major international study published this week revealed a gender pain gap and found that women report more pain than men across every part of the body examined. Researchers analysed self-reported pain data from more than six million people across 118 countries at 11 different sites of the body. Women reported a higher prevalence of pain.
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Ann Widdecombe suspect to appear at crown court charged over Farage terror plot
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe is set to appear at crown court charged over a terror plot at Nigel Farage’s home.
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The lesson regional mayors need to learn from the Manchester City scandal - Ismail Mulla
Confession, I am a Liverpool Football Club fan. It’s an inheritance from my father who grew up watching the likes of King Kenny, John Barnes and Ian Rush delight fans every weekend. When I started watching them in the mid 90s, Liverpool were a shell of their former self.
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Wildfire figures show why Britain needs to adapt to climate change and not just fight it
The fact that England has seen the second highest year on record for the number of wildfires this year is an illustration of why the dangers of climate change cannot be ignored. It is no longer an issue that impacts far flung places in other parts of the world but one that the whole of Europe including Britain needs to confront.
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Cost-of-living support needed but where is the money going to come from?
The Chancellor’s upcoming Budget is going to require not only fiscal prudence but also bold decisions that help ease the burden on families that continue to be squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis.
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North Yorkshire Police loses almost 250,000 hours to sickness in one year
Almost 250,000 working hours were lost to sickness at North Yorkshire Police last year amid concerns over comparatively high levels of long-term absence.
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Sheffield stalker called and messaged ex 94 times in one hour
A dogged stalker called and messaged his harangued ex 94 times in one hour - “tracking” her where abouts by hacking Facebook and Apple accounts and using Vinted to badger her when he was blocked on other platforms.
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Man, 67, fighting for life after serious crash involving lorry
A 67-year-old man remains in a critical condition in hospital following a serious crash involving a car and a lorry in Wakefield.