Yorkshire Post
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Mother of murdered man welcomes new Government knife bin in Doncaster
The mother of Ryan Theobald has joined local political figures in welcoming a new ‘knife surrender bin’ at Doncaster Fire Station, following her son’s death.
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Why university Clearing should not be viewed as a setback - Gillian Murray
Every summer, thousands of young people across the country receive their exam results and begin making decisions that could shape the course of their lives. For many, that journey leads through Clearing.
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£1m cycle lane grant will provide upgraded traffic lights on main road
Doncaster Council will use part of a £1million cycle lane grant to make a number of improvements to a busy main road into the city centre, the deputy mayor has revealed.
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Plans submitted for new traveller site in North Yorkshire countryside
A new traveller camp in the North Yorkshire countryside would address a shortage of sites, says the applicant.
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Linton-on-Ouse: Housing asylum seekers needs to be about suitability
Housing asylum seekers must not result in asylum centres being imposed on ill-equipped villages in the name of fairness.
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Plans revealed for housing development on 24 acres of Yorkshire farmland
Plans are being drawn up for another large housing development on farmland on the edge of Brayton, near Selby, despite residents’ concerns about the impact of more homes on the village.
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Police appeal over 'racist, sexual and misogynistic' graffiti on A64
Police have issued an appeal for information relating to ‘racist, sexual and misogynistic’ graffiti which has appeared along a ten-mile stretch of the A64 in North Yorkshire.
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Sheffield Sharks and Sheffield Hatters bring back experienced British players
Experience and an understanding of how Atiba Lyons wants his team to play are behind the Sheffield Sharks’ decision to bring 37-year-old Mike Ochereobia back for a third season.
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Villagers hit out at council over ‘neglected’ and ‘dangerous’ pavements
Residents in Yorkshire have complained about ‘dangerous’ and ‘neglected’ pavements in their villages.
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Developer 'reviewing options' after councillors defer decision on 1,500-home plan
The developer behind plans for a major new community at Eggborough says it is reviewing its options after councillors deferred a decision on the scheme for a second time.
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'His reputation across Yorkshire is immense': Dalesman legend's son publishes novel based on father's life
WR Mitchell, editor of The Dalesman, rubbed shoulders with Yorkshire’s finest. His son, David, has used his father’s story for a debut novel. John Blow reports.
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Police name man who died after stabbing on Yorkshire coast
A man who died following a stabbing on the Yorkshire coast has been named by police.
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Danby Show 2026: Best pictures as children take centre stage at historic agricultural show
The Danby Show is one of Yorkshire’s most historic agricultural shows having first been held in 1848.
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Police investigating 'unexplained' deaths of two people in Yorkshire
Police are investigating after the ‘unexplained’ deaths of two people in West Yorkshire earlier this week.
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Dealer who hid drugs in a baby car seat jailed after being caught with cocaine again
A drug dealer who previously hid his illicit wares in a baby’s car seat has been jailed after being found with cocaine again.
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Burnham considering disposable barbecue ban over wildfire epidemic
Several North Yorkshire politicians have already called for a ban on disposable barbecues after the devastation caused by the Langdale Moor fire last year.
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Watch as helicopter tracks 100mph police chase involving stolen car
This video shows the moment police track down a driver who hit speeds of 100mph while being chased by officers.
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Former church to be converted into community centre and offices in Wakefield
Plans have been approved to convert a former church into a community centre and offices.
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Meet the Yorkshire man taking on a brutal ultramarathon where many entrants don't make it to the finish line
Just 40 per cent of the race’s total participants actually completed the Altra 13 Valleys Ultra last year. But Leeds man Ryan Morris is determined to make it to the end of the mammoth ultramarathon across the Lake District, whilst raising money to support a Yorkshire children’s hospice.
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Watch semi-pro footballer driving BMW at speeds of up to 190mph on roads around Leeds
Connor Charlton drove his BMW at speeds of up to 190mph on roads around Leeds.
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From Clarkson's Farm to Yorkshire: Natural flood management entering the mainstream
Natural flood management is rarely the subject of mainstream television.
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Water burst closes busy cross-Pennine road with work underway
Drivers are warned to plan for delays on a main cross-Pennine route, with work to remedy a water burst which has closed the A646 at Hebden Bridge for two days still ongoing.
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Yorkshire Water says customers should try and avoid using hosepipes - despite no ban
Earlier in the summer, under-fire chief executive Nicola Shaw told The Yorkshire Post: “I absolutely do not expect to have a hosepipe ban in Yorkshire this summer.”
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Why the Glorious Twelfth is more than just the start of the grouse shooting season
It’s the Glorious Twelfth, start of the grouse shooting season, but those who manage the land have told of the ever-growing challenges that they face… from the climate to government intervention.
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Northern Rail routes through Yorkshire to be disrupted due to extreme heat reaching 34C
With temperatures soaring above 30C across the UK - Northern Rail has reduced services going through Yorkshire.
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Residents voice outrage at plans for solar farm on South Yorkshire green belt
Rotherham and Doncaster residents have voiced their objections to plans for a new solar farm on green belt land.
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Rekha Mistry: Gardeners’ World star to talk at city flower festival
Sheffield’s first flower festival is bursting into bloom this month – and will help fund free gardening sessions to improve women’s mental health.
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Hour by hour weather forecast for Yorkshire as temperatures set to soar to 34C
The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme Heat warning for parts of southern and eastern England, as well as the Midlands - here is an hour by hour weather forecast for Yorkshire.
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Heatwaves show that the climate crisis is not a distant threat - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Nicholas Knox, Langley Park, Durham.
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Friends group to continue pushing for transformation of 'secret garden'
The fierce determination of a group of Sheffielders to transform an unloved part of a city park into an area of natural beauty has seen them challenge Sheffield City Council relentlessly.
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What’s the point of devolution when it doesn’t cover the NHS? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Gareth Robson, Beckenham.
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East Barnby Outdoor Centre: Council chiefs set to vote on closure
More than 70 years of residential stays at East Barnby Outdoor Centre could end after council chiefs were advised to cancel planned investment in the centre and use alternative facilities.
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Predator went to Sheffield station with pack of Viagra to meet ‘14-year-old’
A 74-year-old man who went to Sheffield station with a pack of Viagra to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old girl has been jailed following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.
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Police appealing for dog walkers and public to help indecent exposure investigation
Detectives investigating an incident of indecent exposure are appealing for dog walkers and members of the public in the Tadcaster area to come forward.
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Partial solar eclipse: Events and places in Leeds to watch the rare event tonight
Yorkshire residents are deciding where to watch the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening (August 12).
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Former police officer admits multiple counts of misconduct in public office
A former West Yorkshire Police officer has admitted to multiple counts of misconduct in public office.
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Cricket fans call for new pitch at Sheffield park in deprived city area
Sports fans have asked for better cricket facilities at a Sheffield park in a deprived city area set to benefit from £20m in improvements.
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"I run a Northern sauna company - there are three things every wild swimmer should know"
As the weather warms, Yorkshire residents are looking for refreshing places to go wild swimming.
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Why is our new Prime Minister already swanning off on a holiday? - Sarah Todd
Holidays have been on your correspondent’s mind. These reflections were, of course, prompted by our new Prime Minister swanning off on a holiday after being in the country’s top job for a fortnight.
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Milk supply being impacted as Yorkshire braces for another heatwave
Milk, fruit, vegetable and grain supply are all likely to be significantly impacted by the ongoing drought, experts warned yesterday, as the country prepares to go into its fifth heatwave of an already record-breaking summer.
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Altofts: Appeal hearing to be held over 164-home plan refusal near Wakefield village
A developer has appealed a decision to refuse planning permission for 164 homes to be built near a Wakefield village.
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Britain needs a long-term strategy on tackling extreme weather conditions such as drought
The Government can no longer afford to be passive to the threat of drought, with almost three-quarters of England in “flash drought” as a dry start to August follows the country’s driest July on record.
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Social care is not a burden, it is an economic driver - Gillian Smith
Andy Burnham’s recent commitment to reform adult social care is welcome and long overdue. For decades, social care has been recognised as one of the biggest challenges facing public services, yet meaningful reform has repeatedly been delayed.
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Homelessness reached its most severe levels in decades this year - Louise Reed
Homelessness across all indicators reached its most severe levels in decades this year, and as the founder and chief executive officer of Focus4Hope I see the impact first-hand.
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Failure on prison capacity has spread across multiple governments, the solution is rehabilitation
The failure to provide sufficient prison capacity has now spread across both Conservative and Labour governments.
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How to book a Michelin-starred getaway in Sheffield for under £140
Foodies now have the chance to book a Michelin-starred getaway in South Yorkshire for under £140.
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Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
You could see up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid meteor shower.
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How to make pinhole projector for solar eclipse as stocks run low on special glasses
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
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More than 120 homes to be built on site of former Lloyds Bank
Building work is set to start on an affordable homes scheme in Leeds after the city council gave planning permission.
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'I run a dog bus - here are three ways owners can turn their dogs into better travellers'
Travelling with dogs is becoming increasingly popular.