Yorkshire Post
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Outdoor gigs stopped at Yorkshire village pub as part of beer garden bar plan
Plans to open a beer garden bar at a village pub have been given the go-ahead after councillors were assured that outdoor live music would no longer be allowed at the venue.
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Library service ‘doesn’t know’ how many of 100,000 fines have been paid
A council which operates more than 40 libraries across North Yorkshire does not know how many people are banned from its sites.
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‘Unsightly’ historic steps to be repaired after delays
‘Unsightly’ and ‘hazardous’ Grade II listed steps in North Yorkshire will be repaired and renovated by the council after plans were given the go-ahead.
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Too many East Yorkshire communities left cut off, new transport survey finds
Far too many East Yorkshire communities are being left cut off, according to a new transport survey.
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Sheffield Trees: some good people need a little help...
Friends of this newspaper in Sheffield who trusted The Yorkshire Post to partner with them in a ferocious campaign to protect the street trees in the Steel City from a city council that was hell-bent on destroying them, will recall the battle all too well.
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Energy prices forecast to rise to highest level for three years amid inflation hike
Household energy prices are set increase again to the highest level for three years heading into winter, according to new forecasts.
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All the best pictures as the Queen braves rain to enjoy a day at the races in York
The Queen braved some of the first heavy rain in weeks to attend the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York Racecourse.
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Plans submitted to turn part of golf course into 'small' holiday park
Plans have been submitted to turn part of a golf course into a “small” holiday park.
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EasyJet confirms date for its final flight from Leeds Bradford Airport
EasyJet has confirmed it is scrapping flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) from the start of next year.
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Teenager jailed for raping two girls after convictions upheld on appeal
An 18-year-old has been jailed for raping two girls after they were forced to give evidence for a second time when he appealed against his convictions.
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Demand growing for eco-friendly interiors, says Yorkshire firm
The founder behind a Yorkshire-based sustainable interiors firm has said that demand is growing UK-wide for more environmentally friendly means of fitting out commercial spaces.
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Child rapist jailed thanks to 12-year-old girl's 'incredible bravery'
A child rapist who plied a 12-year-old girl with drugs and alcohol in a ‘horrific’ sex attack has been jailed.
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Chancellor to lead growth strategy from No10 North, Burnham says
The Prime Minister’s plans to hand responsibilities for economic growth to the new No10 North are not a demotion for Chancellor John Healey and the Treasury, Angela Rayner has said.
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'Much-loved' grandfather dies after being hit by car in Aldi car park
A 77-year-old man has died after suffering life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car in an Aldi car park in Brighouse.
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Transpennine Route Upgrade to take big step towards Huddersfield station transformation
Customers will soon be benefiting from a major transformation to Huddersfield station overseen by Transpennine Route Upgrade.
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'You don't mess about, do you?' Watch biker's arrest after 2am police chase
A 20-year-old who drove into oncoming traffic in an off-road police chase around Middlesbrough on a stolen off-road bike has been spared jail.
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Residents fighting 130-home development next to ancient Yorkshire woodland
Concerned residents have shared their worries over a possible housing development next to an ancient woodland in Doncaster, which experts have said contains rare plants and endangered animal species.
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Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen ‘excited’ to be judge at York dog competition
York Museum Gardens will host its inaugural Dog Show in September with Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen as the judge.
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Library service ‘doesn’t know’ how many of 100,000 fines have been paid
A council which operates more than 40 libraries across North Yorkshire does not know how many people are banned from its sites.
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The British establishment consistently persecutes those who do the right thing - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Otto Inglis, Crossgates, Fife.
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Charlie Connelly: 'It's unadulterated goodness - that's why Shipping Forecast has captured hearts'
Charlie Connelly explores the places behind the voice of the Shipping Forecast in his touring stage show. He speaks to Laura Reid about the national institution.
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A stable climate is a national asset worth protecting, not a partisan cause - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Julian Briggs, Sheffield.
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Will there be thunderstorms in Yorkshire today? Percentage chance for major cities
There is a likelihood of thunderstorms occurring across the UK today - could it reach your area?
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Masked burglars caught 'red-handed' after homeowner spots attempted break-in
Two masked burglars caught ‘red-handed’ trying to break into a Yorkshire home with bolt cutters in the middle of the night have been jailed.
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Why Doncaster Sheffield Airport is unlikely to survive - Chris Broome
With the severity of climate change becoming more obvious – at least to most of us – concern about its impacts are growing. So any consideration of plans to expand airport capacity should include a thorough examination of their climate impacts.
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'Ridiculous' - Yorkshire grooming gang victim hits out over early release of offender
A victim of a Bradford grooming gang says it is “ridiculous” that one of her abusers is being released on Monday, after serving only half of his sentence.
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England v Pakistan can be a reminder of why test cricket belongs in Yorkshire
Cricket is woven into the fabric of this great region, whether it is fans following the fortunes of Yorkshire County Cricket Club or the latest international involving England.
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Cohabitation reform: The law needs to catch up with modern family structures - Siobhan Jeffels
As a family lawyer, working with separating couples is a routine part of my day-to-day role. Today, however, a growing part of my caseload is supporting separating unmarried couples who have had near identical experiences to their married counterparts. For example, building a home together, raising children and sharing their finances.
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Seagull wedged in front of car after being hit on A1(M)
A lucky seagull survived being smashed into by a car along a motorway before travelling for several miles stuck in the vehicle's grille.
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Met Office invites public to name storm - after Shaun The Sheep characters
The Met Office has invited the public to choose between two favourite characters from the Oscar-winning animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit to be a future storm name.
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Farming champion warns the summer’s ‘bad harvest’ will have longer-term impact
Bad harvests during hotter summer months will have a knock on effect for farmers, Doncaster’s new farming and nature recovery champion has said.
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Plans for mortuary storing up to 700 bodies in York defended
Plans for a mortuary storing up to 700 bodies in York have been defended by the company behind them.
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Teen helps to catch 53 stone bluefin tuna in Whitby for first time in 90 years
A teenager was part of a crew who landed a giant 53 stone (338kg) bluefin tuna in Whitby for the first time in 90 years.
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Yorkshire beaches you can reach on the train ahead of sixth heatwave
With the UK set for its sixth heatwave, Yorkshire beaches are looking as tempting as ever.
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Sheffield street tree fundraising campaign aims to link up rich and poor city suburbs
Sheffield campaigners are raising money to fund street trees, linking up two contrasting suburbs of the city.
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Yorkshire MP celebrates victorious disabled bus campaign
Andy Burnham has credited Harrogate and Knaresbrough MP Tom Gordon for his campaign to end time restrictions on disabled bus passes.
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Kevin Hollinrake: send migrants to Rwanda not Linton-on-Ouse
The Conservative Party Chairman has offered to work with Andy Burnham to deport asylum seekers to a “safe third country” instead of turning a North Yorkshire military base into a migrant camp.
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The Government alert over wildfire risks was the right thing to do - Sarah Todd
It would be churlish not to comment positively (don’t fall off your chairs) on the recent Government alert. It was absolutely the right and proper thing to do to send out the mobile phone emergency message warning about the extremely high risk of wildfires nationally.
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Russia will ramp up 'grey zone' attacks on UK without greater deterrence - expert
Moscow said there would be “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.
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Train fares set to increase by more than four per cent next year
Regulated train fares in England could increase by more than four per cent next year.
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Mayor welcomes new powers to crackdown on rogue retailers to improve high streets
The ‘unchecked spread’ of vape shops, betting shops and rogue businesses is set to be tackled by new government powers announced by the Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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Why free all day bus travel for disabled passengers is to be welcomed
Public transport is not just about getting people from one place to another. A reliable network can transform towns, cities and villages. It can boost productivity and help deliver economic growth, connecting people to opportunities.
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Fundraising hero Jacob to become a teenager at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro
For most 13-year-olds, a trip to the cinema with friends or perhaps a special birthday tea is enough to celebrate becoming a teenager.
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Farming Minister 'feels faint' in Lake District meat processing plant
Stephen Morgan felt ill when stepping into a food processing plant’s meat storage facility in the Lake District.
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WATCH: Dangerous drivers in Yorkshire caught by police using drone technology
Officers in North Yorkshire have used drones to catch dangerous drivers on a stretch of road in Selby.
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Three new Flying Scotsman mainline trips announced including York to Scarborough date
The Flying Scotsman will travel from York to Scarborough in September and October.
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Multi-million pound footbridge to link two Yorkshire villages across one of busiest Leeds roads delayed due to rising costs
A council has delayed plans to construct a multi-million pound footbridge to connect two Yorkshire villages.
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Teacher at Rotherham school 'locked pupil in room to hide their relationship'
A teacher who encouraged a pupil to take drugs, had her sit on his knee and hid her in a cupboard at school has been banned from the profession.
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Six arrested in Yorkshire over thefts of cargo from HGVs across the country
Six people have been arrested following a series of raids across Leeds following an investigation into the theft of cargo from lorries across the UK.
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Roof tops are the best place to put solar panels - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Stephen Watson, Whincover Grange, Farnley, Leeds.