Yorkshire Post
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Two brothers jailed after shotgun fired at building on busy Yorkshire street
Two brothers have been jailed after a shotgun was fired at a building in Barnsley, damaging a window in an attack described by police as reckless.
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Soldier and wife who met on military penpal site win dream 1940s wedding in Yorkshire
A soldier and his wife won a dream 1940s-themed wedding ceremony after finding love on a military penpal site.
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Rich of Kemi Badenoch to complain about constraint payments to wind farm operators - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Steve Jeffrey, Davison Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.
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Yorkshire spa hotel opens new restaurant named FYR Grill with an open-flame concept
Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa - owned by Thwaites - has opened a new experience restaurant named FYR Grill.
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Hundreds of Leeds staff to lose jobs as Paddy Power owner announces mass redundancies
Hundreds of workers in Leeds could lose their jobs as gambling giant Flutter prepares to cut around 1,400 jobs in the UK and Ireland in a restructuring programme blamed on higher taxes.
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Youth unemployment crisis is 'economic catastrophe and moral failure', Burnham says
The scale of youth unemployment is an “economic catastrophe and a moral failure”, Andy Burnham said as he pledged action to get young people off benefits and into work.
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Corner of Yorkshire: East Park which opened the day of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee
The creation of municipal public spaces became fashionable in the mid-19th century, the earliest example being the Derby Arboretum funded by a private benefactor. As the movement spread, Halifax saw the People’s Park open in 1857, London its Battersea Park in 1858, and Pearson Park was established in North Hull two years later.
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Woman pleaded "don't kill me" as armed raiders burst into home
Terrified victim says she was threatened while still in her bed early in the morning
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Man jailed for for using dogs to hunt and kill wild animals and leaving them injured
A man who used his dogs to hunt and kill wild animals before leaving them suffering with untreated injuries has been jailed and banned from keeping animals for life.
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Andy Burnham’s English degree may prove useful in a fractured Britain - Matt Bromley
It seems ironic that when the number of students studying English at university is plummeting, we welcome Britain’s first PM to have done so. Undergraduate enrolments in English dropped by nearly a fifth between 2019 and 2024 and several universities have started scrapping English courses due to low applicant numbers.
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'I visited the floating bookshop at Leeds Docks - and it's surprisingly spacious'
When waking to rain-splattered windows and chilly weather, nothing beats the feeling of curling up with a good book.
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A greater part of Andy Burnham’s credibility rests on delivering better railways for the whole of the North - Andrew Vine
The dismal saga of let-downs over better transport for Yorkshire has now become so long that I’ve lost track of just when the various promises were broken.
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Bradford has been held back as a result of it being a public transport blindspot, therefore a new station is to be welcomed
Bradford has long suffered as a result of poor transport connectivity. For a city with such a young population it is hugely damaging to the economic prospects of Bradford. Young people are unable to access opportunities as a result of the public transport blindspot that Bradford has become.
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Boat residents raise fears for wildlife as canal homes approved in West Yorkshire
Narrowboat residents warned councillors about the loss of wildlife habitats as plans to build 151 canalside homes were approved.
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End of life care is a measure of a compassionate society - Sarah Holmes
This year marks 25 years since joining Marie Curie and starting my career in palliative medicine. Over that time, I have had the privilege of meeting and caring for thousands of people living with terminal illness, their families and carers, as well as working alongside incredibly dedicated colleagues who support them every day.
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How Network Rail is using drones to help tackle extreme weather delays
Network Rail are introducing the use of drones to help tackle delays caused by extreme weather in Yorkshire.
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Number of profit warnings from Yorkshire firms lifts in third quarter amid ‘challenging’ environment
UK-listed companies in Yorkshire issued five profit warnings in the third quarter of 2026, up from the three recorded during the same period last year, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report.
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Arts and nature to be celebrated as Bradford builds on City of Culture year
Art and nature are being celebrated later this month in a city that is still clearly revelling in its success as a City of Culture. Steve Teale reports.
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West Yorkshire should copy France to build mass transit network, report finds
Mayor Tracy Brabin has staked her reputation on bringing trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford as part of a £2.5bn project.
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Attempted murder probe launched after man suffers life-threatening injuries in attack
A man and woman have been arrested after a 59-year-old man suffered life-threatening head injuries during a violent street fight in Bradford.
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'Serial perpetrator' of violence jailed after raping and abusing multiple victims
A man described by police as a “serial perpetrator” of violence has been jailed after being convicted of rape, controlling behaviour and a series of assaults against multiple victims.
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Oliver Coppard commits to revealing cost of buying DSA when deal is completed
Oliver Coppard has committed to revealing the cost to taxpayers of buying Doncaster Sheffield Airport once the purchase is completed - as the mayor insisted it is a “good deal” for all parties.
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Oliver Coppard's authority to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport for undisclosed sum
Doncaster Sheffield Airport is set to be taken into full public ownership in a deal that will see South Yorkshire mayor Oliver Coppard’s combined authority buy the land.
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Early release scheme slammed by region’s crime commissioner
The government’s controversial early release scheme has come under fierce criticism from the region’s crime commissioner, who is warning that national policy is turning the criminal justice system into ‘a mockery’.
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Two women and man found guilty of manslaughter after Army veteran was beaten to death
Two women and a man have been found guilty of manslaughter following the death of a 53-year-old Army veteran who was repeatedly assaulted during a violent confrontation in Hull city centre.
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Two jailed over death of father in 'devastating' attack outside working men's club
Two men have been jailed following the death of a much-loved father and grandfather who was viciously attacked outside a working men's club in Doncaster.
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West Yorkshire Police officer found guilty of raping woman before joining force
A serving West Yorkshire Police officer has been found guilty of raping a woman more than 20 years ago, before he joined the force.
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Woman sentenced after more than 40 dogs found living in squalor at allotment
A Sheffield woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence after more than 40 dogs were discovered living in squalid conditions at an allotment, with some animals having to be put to sleep.
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Bradford’s City Village: “The start of a new era” for the city
The beginning of work on Bradford’s City Village development is “the start of a new era” for the city, according to the Council Leader.
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Saltaire village car park closed ahead of work on college building
A car park in the centre of Saltaire has been closed ahead of work to build a new college building.
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'Our hearts are broken': Family tribute to teenager killed in Leeds crash
The heartbroken family of an 18-year-old pedestrian who died following a crash in Leeds city centre have thanked members of the public and emergency services who tried to save his life.
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Dramatic 140mph police chase after suspected Scotch Corner cable theft ends in crash
Two men have been arrested after a dramatic police pursuit involving speeds of more than 140mph ended with a car crashing into a hedgerow.
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A holidaymaker says this cabin backpack was the best-looking bag at the airport
One holidaymaker says this LOVEVOOK cabin backpack looked better than other bags at the airport. The 24-litre bag is now £19.98 in a limited-time deal.
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Bradford Interchange confirmed as site for city's new rail station
The Transport Secretary told The Yorkshire Post that the new station at Bradford Interchange would lead to more frequent trains, improved journey times and better reliability.
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The unanswered questions as deal to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport is announced
A major thorn in the side of the project to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has been the lease agreement with previous operator and landowner Peel Group. The public was rightly concerned about the agreement being skewed heavily in favour of Peel.
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'I ran to help victims of Bradford City fire - the smell that day will always stay with me'
Nurse Angela O’Neill ran to help victims of the Bradford City Fire four decades ago. Now, with an incurable cancer diagnosis, she’s hanging up her nurses uniform. Laura Reid reports.
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'God help us when and if it opens': Reform leader on moves to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Reform says they will call for an early election in a bid to put an end “dillydallying” over Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
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York road closures: 13 locations affected by latest traffic restrictions
A series of road and footpath closures have been announced across York, including restrictions for resurfacing, water mains repairs and railway maintenance.
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Rioter who took his own life in jail 'was frustrated about sentence'
A 61-year-old man who killed himself after being jailed for his part in disorder outside an asylumseeker hotel felt a “strong sense of injustice”, a Prisons Ombudsman’s report said.
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My List: Assistant director of Calendar Girls Abbe Robinson shares her list
Abbe Robinson has a long-standing association with Bingley Little Theatre and is currently the director for their latest production, Frozen. Abbe has been an assistant director on films including Calendar Girls, Asylum and Brideshead Revisited and was recently senior producer for Bradford City of Culture 2025 and was one of the creators of the re-staging of The Railway Children on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. She was the artistic director and producer of Light Night Leeds for nearly a decade, and she directed many short films for her own company, Mad Cat Productions. Abbe lives near Wakefield with her two children.
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Council scraps £1 sale of former pool and leisure centre to charity
Wakefield Council has scrapped plans to transfer ownership of a former public swimming pool and leisure centre to a community trust.
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Solar farm plans amended after concerns from residents and landowners
Plans for a 500MW solar farm in North Yorkshire could be changed following concerns raised by residents, landowners and other organisations during the examination of the scheme.
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Derelict former children’s home can be redeveloped into flats and houses
A derelict former children’s home can be redeveloped into flats and houses after standing empty for decades.
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Minister’s comments about ‘far right fantasy’ countryside show attitudes towards farming - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Auty, Sunnybank, Great Hatfield.
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Yorkshire is losing the businesses it can least afford to lose - Conrad Ford
Established businesses are the backbone of Yorkshire's economy. Employing between 5 and 249 people, they account for 34 per cent of private sector employment across Yorkshire and the Humber. Yet their numbers have fallen by almost 3 per cent since 2023.
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Whitby public toilets could return to council control after years of losses
Public toilets in Whitby could be brought back into public control as soon as next summer after years of losses, councillors have said.
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A drop of the ‘Finest’: Christine Austin's favourites from Tesco
All supermarkets have a range of own-label wines that they think are great quality and good value. Well, that is what they want us to think. That is why Sainsbury's has its Taste the Difference, Asda has its Exceptional Range, while Aldi has Specially Selected. Morrisons stepped a little over the line by labelling their range ‘The Best’ – a term I have to use when I recommend their wines, but it really does irk me, because some are very good, but perhaps not actually the best.
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Arrests in Leeds city centre for 'racially aggravated' offence after Nazi salute
Three people are in custody
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Britain should produce its own bio-diesel to undermine Putin and Trump - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Nigel Boddy, Darlington.
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Rosie Doonan: 'This album Quiet Fear is about life'
Nine years on from her last album, Rosie Doonan, the Wakefield-born, now Saltaire-based singer-songwriter, is back with a new collection of songs.