Yorkshire Post
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'Start again' on SFI after 'Glastonbury ticket scramble' for money, Defra told
The main application window for the £233m Sustainable Farming Incentive slammed shut in just over five hours.
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The Green Party’s identity seems uncertain under Zack Polanski’s leadership - Daxa Patel
Has the Green Party lost more than its green credentials under its leader Zack Polanski? That is the question I have been pondering following the party's deeply controversial decision to adopt a policy declaring that Zionism is racism.
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Plans to add hydrogen and carbon capture to waste incinerator challenged
Concerns about a lack of public scrutiny have been raised over plans to add hydrogen production and carbon capture facilities to a major North Yorkshire waste incinerator without a new planning application being filed.
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Devolution must not overlook the needs of rural areas in Yorkshire
The drive towards devolution across England is a good thing. Putting more power into the hands of communities can make a big difference when it comes to tackling the inequalities that blight Britain, especially as the country has one of the centralised states in Western Europe.
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Crucial that energy suppliers and debt advice organisations work closely with people struggling to pay bills - Vikki Brownridge & Gary Booker
For households under financial pressure, an energy bill is rarely their only worry. It sits alongside housing costs, council tax, food, credit repayments and all the other regular payments competing for a household’s income.
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Rural areas being left behind by Andy Burnham's devolution agenda, MPs warn
The new report by an APPG and the CLA calls for a Rural Commissioner.
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The folly of the welfare sticking plaster is becoming abundantly clear - Ismail Mulla
Britain has no choice but to confront some of the cold realities that this country faces. Successive governments have failed to remedy the systemic issues that are not only holding the country back economically but potentially threaten to drag Britain down into a deep, dark, abyss.
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North Yorkshire town's rivers face 'inevitable' sewage if 150 new homes approved
Sewage concerns v.1
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Budget will have to reflect ‘tough time’, John Healey warns, as growth slows to 0.1%
The public should be prepared for a tough Budget in two weeks’ time which may not provide Government departments with extra cash to cover pay rises for doctors and nurses, John Healey has indicated.
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Councillor’s fears over City of Culture legacy after funding cut
A councillor has voiced concerns that Bradford's City of Culture legacy may be impacted - after Bradford Council withdrew cultural funding in order to reopen a recycling centre.
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Closure of Yorkshire gas storage site 'would risk UK's ability to keep lights on'
The closure of a Yorkshire gas storage site would risk the UK's ability “to keep the lights on” a union claims, as it called for government support.
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Witness liaision officers at South Yorkshire Police set to walk out over pay
Dozens of witness liaison officers working for South Yorkshire Police are set to go on strike after a unanimous vote for industrial action.
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Corgi's £230 Christmas gift could help bring legendary WWII plane back to life
Just 1,000 models are being produced in the initial run, with proceeds helping an ambitious project to get Britain's legendary 'Wooden Wonder' flying again.
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MPs are under more threat than ever, says Farage, five years after Amess murder
Nigel Farage has said on the fifth anniversary of the murder of Sir David Amess that MPs are “under more threat than they’ve ever been”.
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Former police officer sentenced over relationship with vulnerable crime victim
A former student police officer who abused his position of trust by pursuing an inappropriate sexual relationship with a vulnerable victim of crime has been handed a suspended prison sentence.
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Inspectors to probe Ben Houchen's Tees Valley over 'ongoing concerns' by Government
Teesworks, the freeport set up by Lord Ben Houchen, has been beset by controversy.
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Leeds pub temporarily closes during major transformation following a £230,000 investment
The Mustard Pot is the latest Marston’s pub to go through an extensive £230,000 refurbishment.
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MP demands answers over unspent £14.5m for Kirklees communities
Kirklees Council has accumulated more than £14.5m which was intended to fund improvements and support local services, and a local MP wants answers.
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Police seize 100 weapons in 24 hours as part of knife crackdown
Police seized more than 100 weapons and made 10 arrests in just 24 hours as part of a crackdown on knife crime along the Yorkshire coast.
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Rioter who flipped police car becomes 40th person convicted over disorder
A violent man who flipped a police car during the Harehills rioting has become the 40th person jailed over the disorder.
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Sheffield Council at risk of collapse over Labour Zionism ultimatum to Greens
Sheffield City Council is at risk of falling apart after the Labour Party ordered its local branches to end any power-sharing arrangements with the Greens, unless local councillors disavowed the controversial Zionism is racism motion.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park set to reopen following fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park will reopen on Friday, six days after visitor William Chapman was mauled to death by a tiger at the attraction.
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'I nearly died but liver transplant is giving me chance to take life by the horns'
Laura Reid speaks to three remarkable individuals from North Yorkshire who have recently been recognised for their contribution to local communities.
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Woman, 52, arrested in murder investigation following fatal A1(M) crash
A 52-year-old woman has become the latest person to be arrested in connection with a fatal crash on the A1(M) which left a 22-year-old woman dead and a man facing a murder charge.
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Why are people living on benefits going unchecked? - Jayne Dowle
Welcome to the great benefits swindle, a world where two million people living on benefits go unchecked, with the authorities having no idea whether they’re seeking work, still suffering from qualifying health conditions, or sitting on the sofa all day playing on their phones.
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How our Sheffield school gets pupils to say thank you and why we need to make room for gratitude in schools - Joanna Crewe
We rightly want young people to become confident communicators. We want them to speak up, express themselves and build strong relationships. But how often do we give them the opportunity to stand in front of their peers and say something genuinely positive about another person?
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Why flood resilience is becoming a financial issue
When people think about climate resilience, they often think about floods, droughts or extreme weather events. Increasingly, however, the impacts are being felt in boardrooms as well as communities, writes Sally Ashby, Financial Strategy Lead, Ousewem.
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Councillors demand answers over sewage discharges at Yorkshire beaches
Councillors have demanded that “somebody needs to be held to account” over an incident which led sewage to be pumped into the sea at Redcar and also complained of communication failures.
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Joint-up thinking needed on British agriculture and the countryside - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Auty, Sunnybank, Great Hatfield.
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Police appeal after three-way Guiseley crash leaves driver, 67, with serious injuries
Police have appealed for witnesses and footage after a three-vehicle crash in Guiseley left a 67-year-old driver with serious head injuries.
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Former North York Moors National Park headquarters put up for sale
A Grade II listed building that formerly served as the headquarters of the North York Moors National Park Authority has been put on the market with planning consent for conversion into five homes.
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'Cold water swims changed my life, now I hope it will help others'
There was a time when Guy Coates dreaded Mondays. The 33-year-old, from Harrogate, had followed his older brothers to university and eventually found himself working in the fast-paced, corporate world of management consulting in London. On paper, it was a good career. In reality, he was unhappy and unfulfilled.
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What sort of homes and communities do we want to leave to the next generation? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: David Ingham, Ripon.
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Budget 2026: Chancellor urged to ease cost of living with tax rises
The IPPR is urging the Government to look at tax rises to tackle the cost of living pressures.
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The sociable and noisy birds who work with others to raise their offspring
Sociable and noisy, during colder weather long-tailed tits can be spotted in flocks and work with others to raise their offspring. Andy Brown reports.
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Kirkstall Place: 85-bed care home plan for Leeds development
An 85-bed care home and assisted living complex could be built as part of a residential development in Leeds.
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Tory pledge to reduce inheritance tax is most welcome - Carl Les
The party conferences have run their course, grabbing headlines for public attention, but with some detail for different groups including local government. The real impact comes from the party in government, in the coming Budget, and the anticipated local government settlement that follows.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack victim 'had previous bouts of psychosis'
The family of a man who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park have expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services leading up to his death, an inquest opening has heard.
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'It's in black and white': Labour accused of betrayal over electric trains to Hull
Hull’s newest peer has accused the Government of dodging its promise to electrify rail links to the city through Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Questions about Northern Powerhouse Rail electrification plans for Hull need to be answered
Countless promises have been made to ensure the North of England is given the same economic opportunities afforded to London and the South East.
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Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to be opened
An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open on Thursday (Oct 15).
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Sharp: Technology firm launches new Leeds office with help from local firm Design Tonic
Technology firm Sharp has opened a new Leeds office, after interior design firm Design Tonic completed a major refurbishment of the city centre site.
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Work begins on £20m Huddersfield market revamp after price hike
Work on the £20m revamp of Huddersfield’s Grade II* Listed market hall has officially begun.
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Bingley Pool: Council rules out funding £8.6m reopening as campaigners face uncertain future
Bingley Pool will cost £8.6m just bring it back to use – and Bradford Council bosses now say the building has “no role in the Council’s future leisure strategy.”
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Bradford drug gang jailed for more than 100 years over £4.3m Class A drugs operation
Eleven men and one woman have been jailed for a combined total of more than 100 years after police uncovered an organised crime gang responsible for supplying huge quantities of Class A drugs across Yorkshire and beyond.
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Rapist jailed after subjecting woman and child to years of horrific abuse
A man who repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted a woman over several years, while also subjecting a child to physical abuse, has been jailed.
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Best photos from one of the largest travelling fairs in Europe based in Yorkshire
Here are some of the best photos from this year’s Hull Fair - one of the largest travelling fairs in Europe.
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Woman, 60, dies after altercation on bus as police make manslaughter arrest
A 60-year-old woman has died following an altercation on a bus, with another woman arrested on suspicion of manslaughter as police appeal for witnesses.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Mayor defiant after return dates for flights pushed back again
The Mayor of Doncaster has attacked suggestions that the recent projection that passenger flights will return to Doncaster Sheffield Airport in ‘Spring 2028’ are another ‘pushback’. v.1
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Yorkshire Water ordered to return £75m to customers over poor performance
Yorkshire Water has been ordered to return £75m to customers via lower bills next year after missing key targets on pollution and leaks.