Yorkshire Post
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Northern Trains to be praised for performance but network investment much needed
The turnaround of Northern Trains is to be applauded. There has been plenty of criticism levelled at the operator in the past, a lot of it justified.
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Paedophile who worked at nursery jailed for two years for faking job references
A paedophile jailed for faking references to land nursery roles was found to have forged further documents after his arrest, and land another job.
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Trail hunting ban ‘will damage the farming community’
A hunt which can trace its roots back 194 years has emphasised North Yorkshire’s farming community will be damaged if trail hunting is banned.
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Here's how to avoid being a target for romance fraud: Sarah Coles
Trust, optimism, compassion and a need for human connection make you a great romantic partner. Unfortunately, they also make you a prime target for romance fraudsters. Now that almost one in ten people meet their partner online, it means millions of people are at risk of being targeted, so it helps to know what to look for.
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Robbers who crashed into boulder after knocking cyclist from e-bike jailed
One of the men was found by police pretending to be asleep in the boot.
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Stairfoot roundabout: Humane treatment pledged for rabbits during £30m revamp
Wild rabbits occupying green space on a busy Barnsley roundabout will be treated humanly during a £30m improvement scheme, the council has pledged.
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Real Markets organisers in Halifax forced to cancel Sunday event due to wind forecast
A prediction of wind gust speeds this weekend has forced organisers of Real Markets in Halifax to cancel their event on Sunday.
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Freddie Gilroy: One of Scarborough’s most recognisable statues could be moved
One of Scarborough’s most recognisable statues could be moved to a new location as part of a £50,000 plan to save the artwork.
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Thirsk Market Place footway works to begin as £3m improvement scheme continues
The second phase of footway improvements around Thirsk Market Place is due to begin on Monday (October 26).
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Watch moment 20-year-old worker riding pallet truck is hit by forklift in Yorkshire
This video shows the moment a young worker riding a pallet truck is hit by a forklift in a Yorkshire warehouse.
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Six men charged after theft of ‘high-value’ Pokemon cards from warehouse
Six men have been charged in connection with the theft of high-value Pokemon cards from a warehouse.
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Whitby Abbey won't be lit up this weekend as storms Austen and Boelo hit
Whitby Abbey will not be lit up this weekend as part of the Illuminated Whitby event due to the storms set to hit over the coming days.
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Boy left with 'life-changing injuries' after challenging adult urinating in public
A 14-year-old boy has been left with life-changing injuries after being attacked by an adult who he challenged about urinating in the street.
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Lord Dave McCobb: 'It’s an outrage, and our part of Yorkshire deserves better'
Less than a minute will be shaved off rail journeys between Hull and Leeds following a £1bn investment in battery-electric trains, which could take until the end of 2034 to deliver, it has emerged.
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Government's 3-day emergency kit advice explained: What you really need at home
From 36 litres of water for a family of four to cash, emergency radios and phone chargers, here's how to prepare for three days without essential services.
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Bradford Interchange: “Serious concerns” raised over newly announced plans
“Serious concerns” have been raised over the newly announced plans for a new rail station at Bradford Interchange.
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'It changed how we style hair forever'. Now this Yorkshire hair tool brand offers clever ‘no damage’ AI tech hair irons
GHD is a Yorkshire company that changed the way we style our hair forever. It celebrates 25 years of revolutionising how we style our hair – and now it is bringing AI into the salon and the home, as CEO Jeroen Temmerman tells Yorkshire Post Fahion & Beauty Editor Stephanie Smith.
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Buses to replace trains between Leeds and York to assist rail improvement works
From this weekend there will be buses to replace trains between Leeds and York to assist Transpennine Route Upgrade improvement works.
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'I lost my mum when I was five, now I help children facing adversity'
The Principle Trust is marking 15 years of supporting children in Yorkshire experiencing adversity. Founder Mike Davies speaks to Laura Reid.
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Daily weather forecast for Yorkshire this weekend when the clocks go back one hour
As we head into the weekend when the clocks go back one hour, here is a daily weather forecast for Yorkshire.
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Discover how Opera North making the arts accessible across Leeds and Yorkshiree
Singing out loud and proud: Opera North shows Yorkshire Runs on Heroes.
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Frustration as plan to get rough sleepers in farm jobs hits ‘dead end’
A councillor in Doncaster has expressed his frustration at a lack of support from officials for his plan to help homeless people in the city centre into work. v.1
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Scarborough HMO growth sparks fresh tourism concerns
SCARBOROUGH’S future as a seaside resort has been questioned by councillors amid fresh concerns about the growth of HMOs and supported accommodation in parts of the town.
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The standards of television shows have plummeted over the years - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: David Quarrie, Lynden Way, Holgate, York.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Airport loan twice approved by councillors will be scrapped
A multi-million pound loan twice approved by the City of Doncaster Council will be scrapped if the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) approves the purchase of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, papers have revealed.
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How the Government can start winning back the trust of the countryside at next week’s Budget - Johnnie Furse
There aren’t many who consider the relationship between government and countryside to be a positive one. Over the past two years, we have seen more than 27 damaging policies that have hammered rural Britain, from the Family Farm Tax to proposals to restrict game shooting and ban trail hunting.
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Hull Fair: Parents warned about counterfeit squishy toys
More than £10,000 worth of dangerous fake toys and illegal prize giveaways were seized from rogue Hull Fair stalls following a major swoop by safety inspectors.
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Throw the book at anti-social passengers who play loud music on public transport - Ismail Mulla
Travelling on public transport can tell you a lot about the state of society. If buses and trains are kept clean and run on time, then it’s a clear indicator of not only well run services but also of the civility of passengers.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council applies to install approach lighting
The City of Doncaster Council has applied for planning permission to install approach lights at Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
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Farm on the M62: Toll of waste that spreads like a virus - Jill Thorp
The slightest sprinkling of frost greeted us this week, just the finest of coatings covering the long damp grass in the shadows. It was gone once the sun was up, casting its warmth across the land but the familiar tingling in my finger ends reminded me that winter is on its way. We’ve had some glorious sunsets and equally glorious sunrises where the sky has been scorched with scarlet hues; perhaps not the best sign if the old adage of red sky at morning is anything to go by.
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'I was bullied out of the Army over my sexuality - I deserve full compensation'
Currently LGBT-plus veterans who were constructively dismissed are only eligible for a partial payment.
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Frustration in East Yorkshire over rail connectivity needs to be addressed
Yorkshire has long been held back by poor public transport and the public here is not willing to accept token gestures to improve the network. The Government won’t get away with trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the electorate.
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Bright future for rare Yorkshire wildflower meadows as volunteers take over lease
The fields may not look much to the motorists who drive past them in their thousands every day.
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Labour’s approach of working with France to tackle small boat crossings is paying off - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Jessica Goetia Brooking, Saxley Court, Havant, Hampshire.
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Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright among recognised for TV series Riot Women
TheALLBRIGHT has launched a new annual list of women over 40 who have made their mark in the past year - and Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright is on the list for Riot Women.
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‘I live this life where all my anecdotes sound like a lie but they’re true’
Lucy Beaumont is never off TV, but one place you won’t find her in future is on quiz shows. As the Hull comic goes on tour, she tells Janet Christie why.
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Chinooks and military aircraft to be used to tackle wildfires on moorland
The Prime Minister is leading the first Wildfire Resilience Summit today.
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The Aberfan disaster suggests there is likely to be little policy change following the Covid Inquiry - Daxa Patel
This week the nation marked 60 years since the Aberfan disaster, when a colliery spoil tip collapsed and crushed 144 people, including 116 children, in the Welsh village of Aberfan.
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Sheffield woman fears she is being “poisoned” by diesel emissions from trains
A Sheffield woman is worried that she is being “poisoned” by diesel emissions from trains on the rail line next to her home.
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Is Northern Trains finally on the right track as passenger numbers jump?
After years of being a byword for unreliable services, rail operator Northern is seeing passenger numbers rise and has even more ambitious targets for the future. Commercial and customer director Alex Hornby speaks to Chris Burn about the company’s new approach.
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Reform council leader breaks silence as historic posts unearthed
The leader of Kirklees Council has responded after historic “racist” tweets were posted from her former social media account.
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Pc Sharon Beshenivsky killer given second life sentence for gun conspiracy
One of the men convicted of killing police officer Sharon Beshenivsky has been handed a second life sentence for his role in a gun conspiracy.
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Man jailed after victim threatened with knife to throat during terrifying burglary
A man has been jailed after a homeowner was woken by intruders who held a kitchen knife to his throat during a terrifying burglary in Scarborough.
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15 Wallace & Gromit collectables and gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday
The studio behind Preston legends Wallace and Gromit are celebrating a milestone anniversary this year.
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Guy Fawkes: The story behind Yorkshire man involved in failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605
Guy Fawkes is known for his involvement in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - here is his background and connection with Bonfire Night.
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‘Flabbergasted’: Leeds Bradford Airport boss slams WYCA over station delays
The boss of Leeds Bradford Airport has said he has been left “flabbergasted” by delays to West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s plans to build a parkway station to serve passengers.
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Two men found guilty following retrial over death of 'good Samaritan'
Two men have been found guilty of murder and manslaughter following a retrial over the death of a 26-year-old man who intervened to help a teenage girl being assaulted in Sheffield.
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Andy Burnham confirms infrastructure spending changes in Budget to help North
The Prime Minister’s announcement followed a “situation room” meeting with England’s metro mayors.
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Car demolishes monument in Yorkshire market town crash
A town has been rocked by a collision that has demolished its historic market cross.
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Steve Backshall: 'We have a morbid fascination for deadly wildlife'
Adventurer Steve Backshall tells Laura Reid about some of his close encounters with the world's deadliest predators and why young people are his most important audience.