Yorkshire Post
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'Essential' - Police issue doorbell camera advice to homeowners as burglar is jailed
Police in Yorkshire have issued advice to homeowners after a burglar was put behind bars following a string of offences.
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The costs associated with caring for adults in North Yorkshire - Carl Les
One of the major areas of expenditure for North Yorkshire Council, the largest in cash terms, is the money we spend on caring for adults. Adults of all ages and abilities, but especially those who are elderly, frail, and with vulnerabilities both mental and physical.
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Yorkshire rail route named worst in UK for thieves, and trespassing
A Yorkshire train route has been named as the worst in the UK for trespassing incidents - after rail bosses said thieves and vandals caused nearly five months of delays to passengers last year.
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Mystery bidder makes offer to buy major park and ride site in Yorkshire
A prime piece of development land off Minster Way in Beverley is now under offer, marking a significant step forward in the future of the prominent site.
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'They brought me comfort and a way to say goodbye: Cleveland Police spaniel's award after finding Middlesbrough woman's body
A stray spaniel who joined the police and became Cleveland’s first Victim Recovery Dog went on to help bring answers to six bereaved families searching for missing loved ones, and even saved a woman’s life.
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Pet owner who kept 84 dogs in 'squalid' home guilty of neglect
A pet owner has been convicted of neglect after 84 dogs were found living in ‘appalling’ conditions at his house in Doncaster.
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Why a break-up of the Union is now inevitable - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Iain Brocklebank, Glasgow.
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Girl, 16, critically injured after being found lying in Wakefield road
A 16-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital after being found with serious injuries in a road in Wakefield.
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‘Can this wool dress take me through work, travel, family life and special occasions for 90 days?’
On October 1, the first day of Wool Month, Sarah Turner, founder of Little Beau Sheep, will put on a little navy British wool dress and begin her mission to wear it every day for 90 consecutive days.
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Microsoft's plans to build data centre in Yorkshire spark environmental debate
An environmental debate is continuing over Microsoft’s plans to built a data centre complex in Leeds.
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Santa Express to return to North Yorkshire Moors Railway this winter - here are the dates
The dates for this year’s Santa Express event at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway have been announced.
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Man dead after house explosion near popular park as police update
Police have provided an update as they continue their investigations into an explosion which resulted in one man’s death in Rotherham.
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"Controlling" man admits murdering partner in Leeds in sustained attack
A man has admitted murdering his partner in a “sustained attack” in her home.
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UK government debt as a percentage of GDP is not as high as other countries - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: James Bovington, Horsforth, Leeds.
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ECB chief makes northern cricket pledge after Headingley Ashes snub
ECB boss Richard Gould has guaranteed there will be a northern Ashes Test in 2031, 2035 and 2039 after criticism of next summer’s schedule.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield greeted by crowds at Leeds Rhinos on day four of 7 in 7 challenge
Sir Kevin Sinfield was greeted by crowds of supporters as his 7 in 7: The Grand Finale challenge arrived at the home of Leeds Rhinos.
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Debate around North Yorkshire Council’s school transport policy is about the kind of rural North Yorkshire we want to build - Peter Lacey
Fairness is easy to promise on paper. Delivering it justly in the real world is much harder. When North Yorkshire Council changed its school transport policy in 2024, replacing catchment-based eligibility with a “nearest suitable school” model, the stated aim was greater consistency and fairness.
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Twitchers flock to Yorkshire to see female osprey as she makes trip south
An occasional visitor has been causing a stir at St Aidan’s nature park near Leeds.
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Two crashes on rural road which campaigners flagged to planning inspector just days before
A campaigner says two accidents in 24 hours at Leven Bank highlight the road dangers explained to a planning inspector just days earlier.
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Mother’s anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council’s school route over moorland
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the issues surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines on a computer-generated map.
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Batley could receive ‘Temu version’ of redevelopment plan, warns councillor
A local councillor says he does not want to see Batley left with the “Temu version” of its original Blueprint plan following a series of delays.
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'No one wants bad blood' - York restaurant given go ahead despite fears from parents with baby
Plans for a contentious new cafe and restaurant in York have been given the green light despite fears from a young family about late night noise.
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Council repaints 'L' on Pool Square street sign eight times after vandals strike
The road sign for Pool Square in Sheffield has been a consistent victim of vandalism over the last few years, struggling to keep its final letter from being painted over.
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Andy Burnham’s pensions gambit poses a risk to social care reform
There is no denying that Andy Burnham is serious about social care reform. In his first few months in office, Burnham has not shied away from the difficult conversation that so many of his predecessors never had the stomach to take on.
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Missing bus stops and no access: The Linthorpe Road cycle lane hangover
Four years after it was opened to the public and four months after work to remove it was “completed”, some issues still remain in relation to the deeply unpopular Linthorpe Road cycle lane.
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Yorkshire fish and chip shop named among top 40 in UK in National Fish and Chip Awards 2026
The top 40 fish and chip shops have been announced - and the Yorkshire-based The Fish Bank is one of them.
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'Life at the side of the road' - Traveller family could be forced to live on roadside if appeal fails
A Traveller family fighting enforcement action over an unauthorised site near Richmond has warned they could be left living at the side of the road if their planning appeal fails.
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How the Government got the sustainable farming incentive (SFI) scheme wrong again - Sarah Todd
As hosts of the television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Chris Tarrant and latterly Jeremy Clarkson have made a catchphrase of the line “fastest finger first” as contestants scramble under the studio lights to win the chance to step up to the hot seat.
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Offer made to buy former Yorkshire swimming pool site left vacant for five years
An offer has been made to buy Pontefract’s former council-run swimming pool building which has been vacant for more than five years.
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How Yorkshire can foster and retain regional talent in an increasingly technological world - Joan Concannon
As we navigate an era defined by rapid technological transformation and profound macroeconomic shifts, our region stands at a historic crossroads. The landmark devolution of powers across West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, York & North Yorkshire, and Hull & East Yorkshire offers an unprecedented, generational opportunity to align higher education, research, and skills deployment with long-term regional economic prosperity.
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Hoardings go up around Yorkshire site set for major revamp
The landscape of Bradford city centre is beginning to change, with hoardings placed around buildings that will soon make way for the long planned “City Village.”
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More than 120 homes to be built on ‘wonderful wildlife resource’ in Yorkshire
Plans for up to 126 homes on a Dodworth site described by a councillor as a “wonderful wildlife resource” have been approved after a divided vote.
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Plan to tighten rules on gun ownership revealed
People applying for a gun or shotgun certificate will have to declare their second homes under new rules.
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Yorkshire allotments where 'nature can thrive' could get protected status
An area of York held up as a haven for nature could be granted protected status.
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Green spaces cannot be overlooked in drive to build new homes across Yorkshire
Britain needs to build more new homes, there is no getting away from that fact. However, where to build these homes is the issue at the heart of the housing debate.
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'Appalling abuse' - Rapist jailed for 12 years after assaulting young girl
The man who subjected a young girl to what police have described as “appalling abuse over a prolonged period” has been jailed.
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'Remarkable temperatures' - Warm weather set to continue as reservoirs continue to feel the heat
We might be seeing darker evenings but the last of the summer weather may linger a while.
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Paedophile who preyed on young girl he met on gaming platform jailed
A paedophile from Yorkshire who targeted a young girl after meeting her on a gaming platform has been jailed for more than eight years.
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Major progress update as Huddersfield railway station gears up to re-open
A major progress update has been given as the closure of Huddersfield Railway Station enters its final week.
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'We just want people to have fun': The tennis-like sport taking Sheffield by storm
A racket sport crossed between tennis, badminton and table tennis is “snowballing” in popularity in Sheffield, thanks to a non profit focussed on making the sport as inclusive as possible.
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Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson observe wildlife in the Yorkshire Dales in Channel 5 show
All Creatures Great and Small actor Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson observe wild birds in the Yorkshire Dales in a new episode of Sam and Ade Go Birding.
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No stinger or deliberate contact to stop A66 crash car, says watchdog
A stinger and “tactical contact” were not used in the moments before a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough which killed two police officers and five young men, an initial investigation has found.
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TransPennine Express mourns the death of Huddersfield’s beloved station cat Bolt
TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the passing of Bolt, Huddersfield’s much-loved former station cat after a road traffic accident.
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'Patience is wearing thin': Andy Burnham told to act faster on social care reforms
The Prime Minister said plans for a national care service would be on the ballot at the next election.
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'I want women to feel confident', says this Yorkshire model who has launched a swimsuit for bigger busts
Yorkshire model Rachel Peru is on a mission to stop women feeling self-conscious in swimwear. “I want women to feel confident,” she says.
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Farmers left ‘in despair’ as ‘angry’ MPs hit out at handling of £253m farming fund
North Yorkshire MPs have hit out at the management of a £253m Government farming scheme that ran out of money in less than a day, leaving thousands of farmers ‘in despair’.
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'I let a lot more out than I thought - it seemed to want to come out': Andrew Davies on a life in scripts before Yorkshire date
Andrew Davies has written scripts for stand-out British film and television for decades, but has now released a book about himself. He talks to John Blow.
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Prince and Princess of Wales surprise Kevin Sinfield during 7 in 7 challenge
Sir Kevin Sinfield received a surprise royal welcome as the Prince and Princess of Wales joined supporters at Wakefield Trinity on the third day of his final 7 in 7 charity challenge.
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Mayors to hold Yorkshire Water to account under Andy Burnham's public control plans
Andy Burnham has unveiled plans for new laws to pave the way for public ownership of failing water firms, which would see greater public control over Yorkshire Water.
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Middleham Bridge: Repairs to cost £40,000 as council considers raising arch
Repairs to Middleham Bridge following a collision with an HGV are expected to cost around £40,000 — while longer-term plans could see the historic arch raised to reduce the risk of further strikes.