Yorkshire Post
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Man jailed over cover-up of fatal shooting of 20-year-old victim in Sheffield
A man has been jailed for attempting to cover up the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old in Sheffield two decades ago after admitting perverting the course of justice.
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Police seize 15 Leeds e-bikes in immigration crime crackdown
Police have seized 15 e-bikes in Leeds as part of a crackdown on organised immigration crime across West Yorkshire.
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Tributes left and school in mourning after beloved Yorkshire headteacher dies
Tributes have been left outside a school following the tragic death of its headteacher.
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Andy Burnham to hold meeting with mayors ahead of Budget
The Prime Minister likes to hold “situation room” briefings with his former colleagues, the mayors.
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Historic Yorkshire estate undergoes major transformation into luxury resort location
The historic estate Aldwark Manor located near York and Harrogate has undergone a major transformation across its hotel, golf course, spa, restaurants and leisure facilities.
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Were cycle lanes through Headingley really needed? I’ve used them at rush hour and they’re empty - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Richard Watson FRICS, Adel, Leeds
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Emmerdale and Star Wars actor Tony Pitts to appear at first Staithes International Film Festival
The North Yorkshire coastal village of Staithes is no stranger to the big and small screen, featuring in the likes of psychological period drama film Phantom Thread, Countryfile, children’s TV series Old Jack’s Boat and Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing. Now, it’s hosting its first film festival, featuring an appearance from Sheffield-born former Star Wars and Emmerdale actor Tony Pitts.
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Grieving Hillsborough family urges Andy Burnham to back 'Hicks Rule' amendment
The Hicks family have been campaigning after daughters Victoria, 15, and Sarah, 19, were among the 97 Liverpool supporters crushed to death in the Hillsborough disaster.
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Student police officer found with indecent images of children two months after joining force
A former student police officer in Yorkshire has admitted possessing indecent images of children.
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'Businesses at risk' - Row erupts over plans for new takeaways in York
A row has erupted over the latest plans for new takeaways in York.
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Corridor care is a problem that is not going away in the NHS - Jayne Dowle
Our local hospital’s A&E department recorded its busiest day ever earlier this month, with a total of 450 people attending, setting a new daily record. And this is only October, the start of autumn, not the depths of winter.
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Acquiring Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s freehold sends a powerful message - Dan Fell
There have been plenty of big moments during the long campaign to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). These have included significant funding announcements, to-the-wire council meetings, and engagement with the country’s most senior politicians.
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Occupants of unauthorized Traveller site in Yorkshire village plan High Court appeal
The occupants of an unauthorised Traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside are planning to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in a bid to remain on the land, it has emerged.
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Why Armed Forces accommodation needs to be a priority
The need for Britain to bolster its defence capabilities has never been more apparent. The war in Ukraine and the stop-start conflicts in the Middle East means no country can turn a blind eye to defence, not least nations in Western Europe. Especially as US President Donald Trump has indicated that America will no longer underwrite the security of its allies.
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The Hicks Amendment is an opportunity to build on Hillsborough Law
The Hillsborough disaster and subsequent cover–up that followed spoke volumes of the imbalance between ordinary people and the power structures in this country. Not only was there a lack of truth and accountability but when the truth did emerge there was a lack of correction of the public record.
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‘Targeting the bereaved’ - Opposition to council plan to scrap empty home tax discount
A senior councillor has publicly opposed his own cabinet’s proposal to scrap a council tax discount on empty homes.
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Sheffield shortlisted in the final four for UK City of Culture 2029
Sheffield has been shortlisted as the next UK City of Culture for 2029 as bids are whittled down to the final four.
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Cleveland Police had highest rate of complaints across England and Wales, IOPC says
The police watchdog put the rise in complaints down the artificial intelligence (AI).
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Teen caused £10,000 damage during 90mph police chase through Halifax
A teenage driver who caused £10,000 damage after leading police on a 90mph chase through Halifax has been sentenced.
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Police seize vehicles in major Yorkshire immigration crime operation
Six people have been arrested and more than 600 vehicles searched during a major police operation targeting organised immigration crime across Yorkshire and the Humber.
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MoD defers almost £2bn in funding for mouldy and damp military accommodation
The Defence Committee recently said that the quality of service personnel homes is “shocking”, revealing that mould and damp was driving people out of the Armed Forces.
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Heartbeat was the best of TV, here’s why I believe it can be revived - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: William Loneskie, Justice Park, Oxton, Lauder, Berwickshire.
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'Appalling' - 'Vermin' fears as rubbish overflowing from York bin prompting action call
Rubbish overflowing from York bins has sparked vermin fears and a call for action to tackle the issue.
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Doncaster care home in special measures as concerns raised over staffing
A care home in Doncaster has been placed in special measures amid concerns over low staffing.
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Events shine a light on the importance of community - Carl Les
Double booked one day this last week which was disappointing as I also had a couple of light days. One was a quick trip to Escrick near Selby to see the exhibition on the proposals for Heronby, a new settlement of 3,500 houses, which was also online. However it was useful to see the information boards, and hear explanations offered.
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Teen whose dad was killed in one-punch attack 'disgusted' by killers' sentences
A teenager whose dad was killed by one punch says she is "disgusted" by the prison sentences given to his killers.
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Interest rate hikes expected after inflation rises to highest level in 2026
Families and businesses are facing Bank of England interest rate hikes in the coming months, economists said, after inflation rose to the highest rate in almost a year.
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New interim chief exec to take over at West Yorkshire Combined Authority
An experienced local government and regeneration figure is set to become interim chief executive officer at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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National Wealth Fund invests £2bn in Yorkshire and Humber since launch
The Leeds-based National Wealth Fund has to date helped drive £2bn of public and private finance into the Yorkshire and the Humber economy, creating and supporting over 4,900 jobs, according to new figures published by the organisation.
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Football coach allegedly worked with children despite being banned
A man has been charged by police after allegedly coaching a youth football team in Yorkshire despite being banned.
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New viaducts could be built for new Bradford Interchange station, says Transport Minister
New viaducts may need to be built in Bradford if the planned new rail station at Bradford Interchange is to be a through station, according to the Secretary of State for Transport.
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Wimpole: “Abundance” of wildlife with 5,000 species recorded
A country house and farming estate in one of the driest and most nature-depleted parts of the country has secured an “abundance” of wildlife with more than 5,000 species recorded, the National Trust said.
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Hull East MP Karl Turner has Labour whip restored on 'probationary basis'
Karl Turner has had the Labour whip restored on a “probationary basis” after apologising for “the offence I may have caused colleagues” following public disagreements about Government plans to curb jury trials.
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Hundreds back call to stop parking bans in York roads
Hundreds of people have backed a call to stop proposals to ban parking in some York roads going ahead.
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Killer denied parole for refusing to reveal where victim's body is hidden
A convicted murderer has lost his bid for freedom after refusing to disclose the location of the body of a woman he killed 30 years ago.
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority appoints interim CEO amid devolution drive
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is set to appoint Mike Palin as an interim chief executive, while it searches for a permanent successor to Ben Still.
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Honley Male Voice Choir: Marking 90 years with commemorative rehearsal
MEMBERS of a Yorkshire male voice choir are preparing for a special commemorative rehearsal at the venue where their group first practised 90 years ago.
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US company reveals why it chose Yorkshire town for Space Test North centre
The boss of an international space business has revealed why they chose Keighley for a £9m investment in space technology.
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Gallery dedicated to David Hockney reopens at Bradford's Cartwright Hall
A gallery dedicated to the late David Hockney, which was one of the final projects the artist was involved in, has re-opened in Bradford this week.
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Yorkshire bodybuilder, 33, dead after collapsing on stage during competition
A Yorkshire bodybuilder has died after collapsing on stage at a competition in the West Midlands.
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Rural councils demand action from John Healey in Budget after feeling 'neglect'
John Healey is set to announce his first Budget as Chancellor next week.
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Board papers raise more questions over Doncaster Sheffield Airport reopening plans
The move by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and the adjacent Innovation Quarter employment land is a bold one.
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Sheffield and South Yorkshire have a distinctive contribution to make to tech - Ben Miskell
Sheffield and South Yorkshire have always been places that make things, solve problems and turn ideas into industries. From engineering and advanced manufacturing to university research, innovation is part of our identity. Today, the city and region are emerging as one of the UK’s most exciting technology economies.
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How the Chancellor can back the grafters and get young people into employment - Sarah Todd
A week today and a lad who spent his childhood growing up in Yorkshire will be delivering his first budget. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey was born in Wakefield but the family moved around a lot because of his father’s work with the prison service.
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'I’m not sure whether to laugh, cry or sit with a cup of tea and let it sink in'
Doncaster-born Wayne Sables admits that his route towards a career as a film maker and digital expert is perhaps an unconventional one.
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Why climate resilience is just as important as tackling climate change
The impact of climate change can no longer be brushed off as a concern for other parts of the world. This summer provided the most vivid evidence of why Britain must become more climate resilient.
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This Leeds cafe has a sauna you can use on your lunch break
Sauna culture has taken the UK by storm, and in recent years, a number of venues have opened across Yorkshire.
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Ban barbecues and fund fire-fighting planes - how to stop wildfire epidemic
This year has already seen a record number of wildfires, breaking last year’s record.
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Bus replacements scheduled as Yorkshire railworks start this weekend
Network Rail has warned passengers of disrupted journeys as engineers complete railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line over coming weekends.
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'Steep hill' could deter older users at Yorkshire library's new location
Richmond Library will reopen at its new home next month, although concerns remain that the relocation could make the service less accessible to some of its regular users.