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Councillors promise to “create long-term plan” to restore cherished park
Kirklees councillors have promised to “create a long-term plan” to restore the “cherished” Wilton Park after visitor concerns that it was not worthy of its Green Flag award.
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Best rail-friendly hikes in Yorkshire perfect for the holidays
With warmer weather and school holidays underway, August is a popular time for hiking in Yorkshire.
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Man dies after car hit barrier on M180 as police launch appeal
A man died after a car collided with a barrier on the M180 in Doncaster in July, police said.
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'Standards are not enough': families call for national inquiry into maternity care
In Leeds, the deaths of at least 56 babies and two mothers over the past five years may have been prevented.
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Fossil fuel producers should pay for wildfire helicopters, Zack Polanski says
Next week is the anniversary of the start of the Langdale Moor Fire in North Yorkshire, the largest wildfire in the country last year.
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Convicted child sex trafficker returned to UK after international manhunt
A convicted child sex trafficker who fled during his trial has been extradited back to the UK after being tracked down in Switzerland following an international manhunt.
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Man jailed after disorder died by suicide following racism accusation, jury finds
A 61-year-old man who was found dead in his cell two months after he was jailed for his part in disorder outside an asylum seeker hotel died by suicide as he waited for an adjudication for alleged racist comments, a jury has found.
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'I’ve seen things that need to change and thought, what can I do about it?' Yorkshire model challenges ageism
North Yorkshire model and campaigner Annie Stirk has won the Exceptional Achievement Award at the 2026 Silver Marketing Awards.
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Thanks to wonderful NHS staff at St James's Hospital during my cancer treatment: Letters
John Cole, Baildon, Shipley.
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Yorkshire’s oldest independent bookshop that is often compared to the TARDIS
Holman’s Bookshop has carved itself a reputation in Whitby - originally as a newsagents - since 1920 and has often been compared to the TARDIS.
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Watch: Police uncover huge £1.7m cannabis farm in rural Yorkshire
Police in Yorkshirer have uncovered a £1.7 million cannabis farm after a raid.
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New vote on rejoining EU would be democracy in action: YP Letters
Peter Packham, Chair, Leeds for Europe, Roundhay, Leeds.
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Family pay tribute to 'beloved and beautiful' girl found dead in Arbroath
The family of nine-year-old Minnie Merriman, who was found dead at an industrial estate while her family were camping in Arbroath, have described her as “beloved, absolutely incredible and beautiful”.
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‘Does it work?’ New Strictly host Emma Willis becomes face of M&S Beauty as it launches new skincare products
TV presenter Emma Willis, host of the BBC’s flagship show Strictly Come Dancing when it returns next month, is the new face of M&S Beauty skincare range Formula.
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Search for missing 13-year-old ends after body recovered in Hornsea
A body has been recovered following an extensive overnight search for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming off Hornsea.
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Man charged in connection with death of Yorkshire girl, 9, in Arbroath
A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old child in Arbroath.
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Yorkshire couple call metal detectorist mid wedding after losing ring on beach
A bride was forced to call in a metal detectorist at her wedding - after her ring flew off her finger mid-ceremony.
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Vale of York: Campaigners launch legal challenge over services decision
Campaigners opposing the proposed Vale of York motorway service area (MSA) have launched a High Court challenge against North Yorkshire Council’s decision to approve the scheme.
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Jeremy Clarkson's 'thank you letters from benefit claimants' idea should go even further: Sarah Todd
NOW, The Yorkshire Post weekend edition remains an institution in our family. But being away from home – a very rare occurrence – meant that with no YP we had to make do with The Sunday Times.
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Rapists and 'serious' child sex offenders will no longer be released early
The Government apologised to the family of Pc Andrew Harper as two of his killers remain eligible for early release.
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Pennines partnership key to road and rail improvements - The Yorkshire Post says
The Yorkshire Post has long held the view that working with our partners over the Pennines is key to seeing the North of England thrive.
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Farmers need help after extreme heat - The Yorkshire Post says
Yorkshire is not officially in a drought – but a journey across the region’s precious rural plains reveals what an agonising summer it is proving for our farmers.
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Police searching for 13-year-old boy missing in sea off Yorkshire coast
A search and rescue operation is under way to find a teenage boy who got into difficulty in the sea off the East Yorkshire coast, police have said.
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Paintings, pop-up beach and Rapunzel: Nostell Priory set for summer of fun
Families are invited to engage with Wakefield’s Tudor history in a new way by exploring a famous painting of Thomas More at Nostell via interactive games and activities.
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App-based businesses must not ignore Europe’s accessibility wake-up call: Jason Crispin
The digital economy does not stop neatly at national borders. A UK business can sell into Europe through a phone, a checkout page or a booking app, often without opening an office overseas.
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Pop-up campsite planned on land earmarked for holiday cabins near Richmond
A pop-up campsite could be opened on land earmarked for a controversial holiday park near the banks of the River Swale.
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Wildlife Trust issues warning after fires destroy Sheffield nature reserve
The Wildlife Trust has urged people to remain vigilant after a series of suspected deliberate fires destroyed wildflower meadows and threatened homes.
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Middlesbrough drug dealer sentenced after police drone spots park deal
A drug dealer who was caught on a police drone carrying out a crack cocaine deal in a Middlesbrough park has been sentenced by the courts.
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Yorkshire businesses encouraging visitors to enjoy old school skill - of postcard writing
It is considered by some to be a dying practice, but now more than 180 North Yorkshire businesses are inspiring visitors to rediscover the joy of holiday postcard-writing.
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Best places in Yorkshire to watch biggest partial solar eclipse visible from the UK in decade
Yorkshire residents are preparing to look to the skies to witness the biggest partial solar eclipse visible from the UK in more than a decade.
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'Amazing technology': Yorkshire carbon capture firm seeks new investor after Sheffield trial
A Yorkshire carbon capture company previously backed by Drax and bp has conducted a successful trial of its technology at a Sheffield household waste site as it seeks new investors.
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Leeds United welcomes 'hero' Ukrainian boys football team to city
Since the Russian invasion began, Leeds has been twinned with Kharkiv, a city in north-eastern Ukraine just 20 miles from the Russian border.
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Farmers urge Government to help with water shortages
Yorkshire is one of the few parts of the country not in drought, but the hottest July on record has meant that less than a millimetre of rain has fallen in the last month across much of the region.
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Andy Burnham is inadvertently proving mayors are a sham: Yorkshire Post Letters
Gareth Robson, Kent House Road, Beckenham.
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Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival organiser to face court over alleged offences - including Si King Facebook posts
The organiser of last year’s cancelled Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival has been charged with a series of offences in connection with the event including allegedly failing to correct social media posts wrongly advertising an appearance by Hairy Biker star Si King.
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Huddersfield Town FC Accu Stadium plans for 141-bedroom hotel
Massive plans for Huddersfield Town could be underway with a 141-bedroom hotel addition.
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‘We will end up just losing’: Council asked to fund urgent repairs to Knottingley Town Hall
Roof repairs are urgently required at Knottingley’s 19th Century town hall building, a councillor for the area has said.
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Final touches made to plans for Huddersfield Premier Inn revamp
A Huddersfield Premier Inn has submitted its final tweaks for plans to build more hotel rooms, a breakfast room, and a new car park.
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Demolished Sheffield pub could be replaced by block of 21 flats
A demolished former pub in could be replaced by a three-storey apartment block of social housing.
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£2.5 million cremation upgrade plan approved in North Yorkshire town
A multimillion-pound project to replace two cremators in North Yorkshire has been given the green light.
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Sheffield City Council found to have failed man’s care needs
The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman have upheld a complaint against Sheffield City Council for failing to meet a man’s care and support needs.
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Doncaster father died trying to save daughter swept into sea, inquest hears
A father tried to save his daughter after she was dragged into the sea, but they both drowned, an inquest has heard.
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Martha Crossley: Plaque honours remarkable Halifax businesswoman and philanthropist
A plaque honouring remarkable businesswoman and philanthropist Martha Crossley has been unveiled in Halifax.
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Green councillor who beat Sheffield Council leader in May stands down after 3 months
Walkley councillor Andy Davies said: “I was not prepared for the huge weight of expectation and obligation
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Leeds man among four arrested over 'atrocious' illegal waste dumping
Four men have been arrested over “atrocious” illegal large-scale dumping of waste at a site in Wigan, the Environment Agency said.
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Andy Burnham tells victims he wanted to 'go further' on prison early release
The Government has announced that rapists, child sex offenders and some grooming gang perpetrators will be exempt from the early release scheme, designed to tackle overcrowding in jails.
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How The Hotel Inspector helped revive Yorkshire farming and camping business
Following Breaks Fold Farm’s appearance on The Hotel Inspector the owner has made changes to help revive her camping business.
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Draft environmental approval for controversial gas rig plan in North Yorkshire
A planned gas drilling rig on the North Yorkshire coast has received draft approval for an environmental permit to explore for gas.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Mayor Jones issues update on opening
The reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport is continuing “at pace,” Mayor Ros Jones has said, but there’s no update on the crucial lease renegotiation.
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"Tyler Clarke blew up our lives": Burglar who sexually assaulted 94-year-old woman in her own home jailed
A Doncaster burglar who sexually assaulted a vulnerable and elderly woman in her own home has been jailed after incriminating forensic evidence led to his capture and conviction.