Yorkshire Post
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More than 700 solar panels to be installed on roof of York building
Hundreds of solar panels are set to be installed on the roof of a York building following a council decision.
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South Yorkshire Mayor objecting to Rotherham and Doncaster solar farm
The South Yorkshire mayor has joined Rotherham and Doncaster residents and local politicians in opposing the plans for a new solar farm.
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Giant Yorkshire ice cube factory working 24/7 during 'exceptional' summer
Europe’s biggest ice factory says the 2026 British summer has been “exceptional” as it continues to churn out tonnes of its frozen cubes to keep up with customers desperate for any relief from the relentless heatwaves.
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Paul Scholes banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding in Cleckheaton
Former Manchester United footballer Paul Scholes has been handed a six-month road ban after he racked up two driving convictions in the space of two days.
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Farrier’s dog fatally bit man on path after ‘right of way’ argument, court told
A man has appeared in court accused of manslaughter after his dog fatally bit a man on a footpath in an argument about a right of way.
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Morrisons in a muddle: what's the difference between a non-exec director and a shopping trolley?
Upon his passing in 2017, The Yorkshire Post recorded the death of Sir Ken Morrison as the loss of ‘the gentleman grocer who broke the mould.’
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The Yorkshire chemist and cosmonaut who became the first British person in space
Dr Helen Sharman, from Sheffield, is a chemist and cosmonaut who became the first British person and first Western European woman in space 35 years ago.
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History of Aysgarth Falls - the waterfalls formed after Ice Age where Robin Hood was filmed
Aysgarth Falls are three waterfalls surrounded by woodland and farmland that were formed following the last Ice Age more than 10,000 years ago - here’s the history.
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Why politicians should be encouraged to go on holiday - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Roger Backhouse, Orchard Road, Upper Poppleton, York.
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Quirkiest Yorkshire staycations with availability this August
Summer is passing fast, but for anyone feeling spontaneous, it’s not too late to book a Yorkshire staycation.
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Pleasure Island: Lidl, holiday lodges and hotels planned for former theme park site
The redevelopment of the former Pleasure Island theme park site in Cleethorpes will be back before councillors to decide on it “ideally as soon as possible”, a councillor has said – but only once due diligence checks have been completed.
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Bradford building firm fined after botched extension put family at risk of explosion
A Bradford building company and its director have been fined after botched extension work exposed a homeowner and her two children to the risk of gas leaks, fire, explosion and carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Plans submitted for next stage of 'urban village' development in Yorkshire
A development of 32 homes could soon be built on a site near Shipley – a decade after plans for a major housing scheme were approved.
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Hornsea Mere: The largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire which was bought for just £50
As the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire, Hornsea Mere is a popular destination for sailing, bird-watching and leisurely walks.
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Andy Burnham to focus on fly-tipping and local transport links on 'summer tour'
The new Prime Minister started with an announcement that eligible disabled bus passengers will get free transport all day, every day.
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'A brotherhood' - The Sheffield groups helping men with their mental health
Every Monday evening across Sheffield, groups of men meet up to get things off their chests and talk about how their week has been.
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KFC: Fresh details emerge over new drive-thru restaurant in Yorkshire
Fresh details have emerged about a new drive thru fast food restaurant which is set to open in York.
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Watch moment driver who caused 17-year-old boy to lose leg hits 100mph in 30mph zone
A man from Bradford who drove over 100mph in a 30mph zone and left a 17-year-old boy life changing injuries including the loss of his leg has been jailed.
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Government plans for extreme weather 'worst case scenario'
The National Fire Chiefs Council said 1,132 wildfires have now been recorded across England and Wales in 2026 so far – a record high for the amount between January and this time of year.
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Much-loved Yorkshire park reopened after three-year flooding alleviation work
A warm reception has greeted the re-working of a much-loved park to better defend properties against flooding while boosting wildlife – as scheme partners also have an eye on the heat.
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Popular York cafe which operates ‘at capacity’ to expand with takeaway next to York Minster
A popular cafe in York that operates at full capacity with long queues of visitors will be expanding with a takeaway next to York Minster.
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Hidden past of Yorkshire moors to be revealed with drone
It’s a far cry from Time Team days when archaeologists had no choice but to drag ground sensing equipment across rough ground to find out what lies beneath.
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Spaces at ‘super prison’ near York raise questions over plans to release prisoners early
The fact that prisoners are being released early because the Government says there isn’t enough yet the country’s newest “super prison” near York is still operating at hundreds of prisoners below its full capacity more than a year after opening is deeply embarrassing for the Government.
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There is nothing fair about the plan to dump illegal migrants on Linton-on-Ouse - Andrew Vine
According to our Prime Minister, the plan to dump 1,200 illegal migrants on a small village in the Yorkshire countryside is all about fairness. I’d beg to differ, and so would the residents of Linton-on-Ouse, near York, who face seeing the former RAF base on their doorsteps turned into one of the country’s biggest detention centres for asylum seekers.
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Allegations of sexual abuse at Army Foundation College Harrogate show the need for a culture change - Ahmed Al-Nahhas
As a lawyer who has spent most of his career representing survivors of sexual crime in the armed forces, I’m not at all surprised by the stories of rape, abuse and sexual harassment at the Army Foundation College Harrogate (AFC), reported widely by the BBC recently.
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Man due in court after being charged with manslaughter over dog bite death
A man is due to appear in court today charged with manslaughter following the death of another man who was bitten by a dog.
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Management at Morrisons need to ask ‘what would Sir Ken do?’
For the people of Yorkshire, Morrisons has long been viewed as more than just a supermarket. Even as it grew to become one of the largest grocers in the country, there was a strong connection between the business and the region.
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VW ID Buzz GTX: this review might not be for you
If you are a motoring aficionado, this review of the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz is probably not for you. Move along. Nothing to see here.
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How parents can help support their children awaiting their GCSE results - Matt Buttery
This week, many students across Yorkshire will be nervously awaiting their GCSE results. It’s a day many of us remember well, waiting anxiously to see if all that hard work has paid off.
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Here’s what you need to know about how Leeds University can improve financial skills
When people think about finance, they often assume it is the responsibility of accountants, finance directors or specialist teams, writes By Susanne Marchant, Head of Enterprise Programmes, Executive Education, Leeds University Business School
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Date of blood Moon partial lunar eclipse - why Moon will appear red and how to see it
A partial lunar eclipse - making the Moon appear red - will occur towards the end of August.
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Whitby's Endeavour replica must be moved due to sewage concerns, council says
The replica of Yorkshire’s most famous ship, Captain Cook’s Endeavour, will be removed from Whitby harbour due to financial problems and concerns about sewage.
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Man admits murder of woman in Kirklees before trial
A Kirklees man who inflicted fatal head injuries on a woman in Almondbury has pleaded guilty to her murder at a pre-trial hearing.
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Family pay tribute to murdered Sheffield man found dead in Barnsley
The family of a man who was found dead in Barnsley after being reported missing from Sheffield, have remembered a devoted family man with a "heart of gold".
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Former North Yorkshire private school 'sold to property developer'
A FORMER private school in North Yorkshire has been sold to a property developer over a year after closing its doors to pupils for the last time, according to reports.
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Man and woman charged in relation to illegal selling and marketing of knives on social media
A man and woman from Leeds have appeared in court charged with offences related to the illegal selling and marketing of knives via social media.
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'I've always been aware that people believe it's a sinking ship': Francis Rossi back on the road for Yorkshire dates
Francis Rossi is back where he belongs, on the road. He tells John Blow about life in Status Quo and still having the drive to rock and roll at 77.
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'Finding the monk’s testimony was a wonderful moment and I was hooked': Novel explores biggest rebellion of the Tudor period
A new novel explores the biggest rebellion of Tudor times. Grame Hammond reports.
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Flamborough: RNLI crews rescue dog after cliff fall and kayakers as warning issued
Flamborough RNLI volunteer crews have warned dog owners to keep their pets on leads after a dramatic rescue last weekend.
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Court round-up: Drug dealer's luxury life in Thailand ends and kidnappers locked up
A fugitive drug dealer who escaped prison and fled to Thailand, two men who kidnapped and attacked a friend, a child sex offender and a sports car dealership director are among those sentenced in the latest Yorkshire court cases.
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Charging double council tax on second homes is politics of envy - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: John Dearden, Almondbury, Huddersfield.
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Wakefield murder probe continues as police question arrested man
Detectives investigating the death of a 55-year-old man following an altercation in Wakefield have been granted more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder.
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In pictures: Dramatically low water levels reveal hidden landscape at Yorkshire reservoir
Striking pictures show the dramatically low water level at Baitings Reservoir in West Yorkshire, exposing large areas normally hidden beneath the water.
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Man charged in connection with Barnsley murder
A man has been charged in connection with a murder on on George Street, in Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley.
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Climate change is increasing the risk to British farming - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Sue Nicholson, Sidmouth.
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HMP Millsike 'super prison' still operating hundreds of places below overall capacity
HMP Millsike, on the edge of the East Riding of Yorkshire, opened in March last year to a cost of £400m.
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Man arrested after discovery of stolen police uniform and weapons
A man was arrested on Sunday (August 16) after officers found stolen police uniform and machetes inside a car.
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Police find drugs and guns in two cars hidden in Yorkshire ginnel
Police have uncovered guns and drugs which were hidden in a car and left in a Yorkshire ginnel for weeks.
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Illegal e-bike seizures more than double in South Yorkshire amid police crackdown
Police seizures of e-bikes have more than doubled in South Yorkshire as forces across the country crack down on illegally modified machines capable of dangerous speeds.
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What exactly will take the place of vape shops on our ‘hollowed-out’ high streets? - Jayne Dowle
Andy Burnham’s ambitious plan to revive our ‘hollowed-out’ high streets will only work if he balances the other side of the coin, supporting small businesses to fill the spaces left behind by all those vape shops.