Yorkshire Post
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Extra money for mayors is a recipe for disaster: Yorkshire Post Letters
Gareth Robson, Kent House Road, Beckenham.
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'Goes on until midnight': MP steps in after noise complaints from wedding venue
A Yorkshire MP has assured they are working with the local council after “ridiculous” noise levels were reported from a wedding venue.
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Scarborough: Decision due on major Station Gateway plan after years of planning
Plans for a major station gateway redevelopment on the North Yorkshire coast are set to be given formal approval by councillors.
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'Parents can provide a real world worth coming back to' - Yorkshire counsellor on preparing for under 16s social media ban
As a young people’s counsellor, Lisa Norfolk is already considering how the country’s children and teenagers may be affected by a ban on social media platforms for under 16s.
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East Midlands Railway workers set to strike in dispute over safety
Workers at East Midlands Railway (EMR) are to strike on Saturday in an ongoing dispute over safety.
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Rother Valley Country Park: Facilities 'temporarily closed' as statement released
Teams “working at pace” to complete inspections and assessments
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Men accused of using teenagers as Thailand-UK drug couriers, court told
Three men are accused of trafficking teenagers to Thailand as part of an international drug ring, a court has heard.
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Farm on the M62: The rumble across the Channel - Jill Thorp
The little guy returned home with tales of daredevil roller coaster rides, hours spent in an outdoor swimming pool and much to my dismay, a mass brawl. The school trip to Paris was a great success although no where near long enough and the food, according to his discerning taste buds was pretty uninspiring. The parents of the children on the trip had been made aware of an incident that had occurred and I’d dreaded the email stating that the little guy had been involved or worse, had been the instigator. Thankfully no names were mentioned and it was made clear there would be no repercussions and therefore the matter was closed.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council signs off on £7m contract for new airport radars
Top officials at Doncaster Council have signed off on a £7.4million contract for brand new radars at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, blaming funding uncertainty for the programme now being “off track”.
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Health alerts issued as temperatures expected to hit 30C next week
Heat health alerts have been issued for Yorkshire as temperatures are expected to climb back up over the weekend, potentially reaching 30C next week.
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Four jailed after Leeds revenge plot ended in friend's death
Four men have been jailed after conspiring to seriously harm a Leeds man in a revenge attack that ended with the death of one of their own group.
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Andy Burnham 'intervenes' after fears Bradford grooming gang could be released early
Some 5,000 people are expected to be released early under sentencing changes, after ministers excluded rapists and “serious” child sex offenders.
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Government ignores Yorkshire pleas to ban disposable barbecues over wildfire risk
Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume reiterated her calls for a public ban on disposable barbecues after the latest fire on the North York Moors.
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Man jailed for sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl on Boxing Day
A man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in an attack that left the victim struggling with the lasting impact of the abuse.
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Market operator looking at three new sites after announcing final closure date
The operator of a popular East Coast market is investigating new sites after announcing the last event will be held on October 25.
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Man jailed after using tracking app to kidnap ex-partner from York hotel
A man has been jailed after tracking a woman to a York hotel, assaulting her and kidnapping her.
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The way we treat each other says so much about our country: Daxa Patel
Why as a nation are we losing discernment on key issues such as the NHS, racism, and the erosion of respect? It beggars belief that we must raise this.
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Why we need to stop treating the NHS like a spent cigarette - Ismail Mulla
Nothing quite sums up British attitudes towards the healthcare system than the gaggle of discharged patients standing outside smoking a cigarette. No regard for their own wellbeing or that of the victims of second hand smoke, who are forced to walk through the toxic cloud that they’re emitting.
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Andy Burnham's social care pledge follows 13 years of broken politicial promises: Trevor Lyttleton
Andy Burnham has promised to reform social care and build a caring society. That commitment is warmly welcomed, but it comes with a warning drawn from 13 years of promises made and broken.
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No Yorkshire rivers, canals or lakes given 'good' rating by Environment Agency
The grading - which is published every six years - assesses the ecological status of waterways, and measures wildlife, water quality and habitat.
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Artists invited to bid for £17,000 public art commission in North Yorkshire
Artists in North Yorkshire could earn almost £20,000 for designing a new mural in a coastal resort.
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Call for urgent action to tackle flea treatment 'forever chemicals' pollution
The relationship between pet medication suppliers and regulators appears as murky as the waterways their flea treatments are polluting, a House of Lords inquiry has concluded.
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Special accolades planned for Yorkshire Post Rural Awards' tenth anniversary
With just four weeks left to enter this year’s Yorkshire Post’s Rural Awards its organisers have revealed they are planning “special accolades” to mark the prestigious event’s tenth anniversary.
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Man found guilty of fatally stabbing 20-year-old in Huddersfield street attack
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter after fatally stabbing a 20-year-old during a fight outside a Huddersfield address.
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Man, 78, suffers life-threatening injuries in Aldi car park crash
A 78-year-old man has suffered life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a car in the car park of an Aldi store in Brighouse.
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'A brain city to discover': Presenter Alex Zane on the ultimate setting for Trivial Pursuit takeover
Presenter and podcaster Alex Zane returns to his hometown for a city-wide Trivial Pursuit challenge. Benjamin Jackson and Dennis Morton find out more.
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Homes plans drawn up for former Leeds care home site
A former care home site could be turned into affordable homes after plans were drawn up by the council.
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Community mental health centres to 'destigmatise' accessing support
New Health Secretary Yvette Cooper made the announcement from Sheffield, where she visited one of the pilots for this scheme, in Gleadless Valley.
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'I'm off': Daughter's last words before plummeting from ninth-floor Leeds window
A devastated dad heard his heavily pregnant daughter say “I’m off” before she plummeted from a ninth-floor Leeds tower-block window.
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Farmer likely to die in prison after murdering man and hiding body in concrete-filled barrel
A former butcher who dismembered his victim then hid the body in a concrete-filled barrel has been jailed for at least 35 years.
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Rob Key should be sacked after ridiculous Joe Root and Stephen Fleming decisions: Letters
Peter Rickaby, Moat Way, Brayton, Selby.
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Calls grow for inquiry after reports of abuse and rape at Army Training College at Harrogate
Calls are growing for an independent inquiry after reports of rape and abuse against four young women at the Army Foundation College near Harrogate.
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Sheffielders have been let down by politicians and planners: Letters
Richard Pearson, Junction Road, Woodhouse, Sheffield.
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West End performer Emma Williams on why it's 'special' to be back in Yorkshire
Halifax’s Shibden Park has always been a firm favourite with Emma Williams and her family. The actor, voiceover artist and musical theatre performer grew up in Calderdale and spent many a summer laying on the grass watching the clouds go by.
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Watch moment Doncaster man sprints after own car after forgetting to apply handbrake
Wayne Anderson from Skellow had to chase down his rolling Jaguar E-Pace after he forgot to apply the manual handbrake.
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Equal pay claim lodged against Kirklees Council
The GMB is urging women to submit claims for potential pay discrimination, fearing they may have been “short-changed” by Kirklees Council.
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'Getting a job means being able to live life again’: Women's employment charity expands across Yorkshire
Smart Works Yorkshire is the new name for the women’s employment charity formerly known as Smart Works Leeds, marking its expansion into a larger centre and reflecting its growing reach across the region.
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Hedley Verity: Memorabilia from the golden age of cricket to be sold at auction
Memorabilia from the golden age of cricket is being sold in an online auction this week as Knights Auctioneers are selling the collection of former Yorkshire and England player Hedley Verity, as part of a Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia sale.
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From Swinton Bivouac and Scampston Hall to York centre, Joe Browns keeps its autumn fashion shoots local
As the Joe Browns AW26 womenswear and menswear collections launch online and in store, Yorkshire Post Fashion Editor Stephanie Smith finds out how the Yorkshire-based multi-channel lifestyle brand finds joy in sunshine (as well as the pelting rain).
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Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Hull crash
A 28-year-old motorcyclist has been left with life-threatening injuries after his bike crash into a lamppost in Hull.
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SeaGrown Ltd: Coastal farm shop and cafe could be turned into research site
An innovative North Yorkshire business is set to convert a coastal farm shop and café into a research site as part of a plan to hire new staff.
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Andy Burnham right to shine a light on woeful roads between Sheffield and Manchester: Jayne Dowle
Now that Andy Burnham has experienced for himself the perils of the Snake Pass, the major road carrying the A57 between Manchester and Sheffield, he can feel our South Yorkshire pain.
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Three bidders for running Shay Stadium invited to next stage
Three potential bidders for running Halifax’s Shay Stadium are being invited to submit their proposals in greater detail as senior councillors move closer to making a decision about its future.
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'How I kept my four children fed and entertained all summer holiday for just £450'
A single mother-of-four saves £650 throughout the school holidays - with "meticulous" meal planning and making the most of free local activities.
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Stockpile weapons with European allies to tackle defence funding shortfall, PM told
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) think tank has claimed that joint procurement with allies on equipment and munitions could save billions of pounds.
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I'm a Tory council leader - Burnham's devolution changes are a big step in right direction: Carl Les
The BBC’s “What do we get for the licence fee?” campaign is designed to be reminiscent of the comedy sketch about “What did the Romans ever do for us?” I appreciate the message, but it’s getting a little repetitive now.
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Yvette Cooper unveils walk-in community mental health centres
The new community centres - one of which will be in Hull - will offer walk-in support without requiring a referral with patients having to wait for months.
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Coroner voices concerns following suicide of 14-year-old Ollie Lee
A coroner has called for improved communication between mental health services following the suicide of a 14-year-old Barnsley teenager.
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Business schools already supporting 'good growth in every postcode' plan: Flora Hamilton
Andy Burnham has put a powerful idea at the centre of the national conversation; that growth - good growth - is built locally, and that support for business works best when it is delivered close to the firms it serves.
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Proposed parking charges at five Calderdale Council car parks scrapped
Parking charges which were set to be introduced at five Calderdale car parks have been scrapped, the council’s new leadership has announced.