- Man released in missing woman probe
- Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute
- Police control rival demonstrations
- CCTV shows man 'jump' from ship
- Barton's Terry tweets under review
- Man arrested over teacher murder
- Miliband in call over NHS reforms
- William begins Falklands RAF tour
- Fire crews tackle Mayfair blaze
- Lottery couple defend benefit claim
- Navy 'sends submarine to Falklands'
- Towns regeneration contest launched
- New cancer cases 'up 30% by 2030'
- House price confidence 'improves'
- Britain braced for widespread snow
- Five held in Syria embassy protest
- Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier
- Rhyming plea over library closures
- Widespread snow looms for weekend
- PM picks up shopping on way home
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Snow alert extended to Sunday morning
MORE snow showers swept Yorkshire on Saturday evening as the first widespread big freeze of the winter threatened to cripple much of the country.
Exclusive: Yorkshire base set to lead fight against rogue terrorist nations
THE Government is lining up one of Yorkshire’s iconic air bases to be at the forefront of a global battle against rogue terrorist nations.
Snow update: Train cancellations and road closures
AFTER just one day of snow, and despite assurances that the authorities were “prepared”, transport ground to a halt in parts of Yorkshire, with trains cancelled and roads closed.
Exclusive: Government left floundering as council spurn weekly bin rounds
THE Government is battling to save its flagship weekly bin collection policy after Ministers were unable to name a single council which had committed to the scheme and all but one Yorkshire authority ruled themselves out.
Video: Partnership plan could bring 25pc cut in size for historic Leeds Market video
COUNCIL bosses could be asked to look at entering a “commercial partnership” to run the historic Kirkgate Market in Leeds and reduce its size.
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FULL-TIME WHISTLE: Wins for Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town draw and Barnsley beaten PLUS Sheffield United, Hull City, Doncaster Rovers, Rotherham United, Bradford City, Guiseley and York City fall victims of weather
Managerless Leeds United returned to winning ways in the Championship while Sheffield Wednesday leapfrogged rivals Huddersfield Town in the fight for promotion from League One.
Watford 2 Barnsley 1: Game was boring, moans Hill
Barnsley’s Championship trip to Watford was one of a select group of matches to beat the freezing temperatures but the Tykes came away empty-handed.
Scotland 6 England 13: Lancaster opens up with Murrayfield win
Stuart Lancaster’s reign as England head coach began with a nerve-jangling victory over Scotland in the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield, writes Nick Westby.
Bristol City 0 Leeds United 3: Redfearn delight at Whites victory
THE post-Simon Grayson era at Leeds United began with a victory as goals from Ross McCormack, Luciano Becchio and Robert Snodgrass punished an indisciplined Bristol City, writes Richard Sutcliffe.
2 commentsSheffield Wednesday 2 Yeovil Town 1: Megson blasts Owls’ ‘insipid’ first half
GOALS from Jermaine and Reda Johnson saw Sheffield Wednesday battle back to grab a Hillsborough win in the snow.
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Video: Partnership plan could bring 25pc cut in size for historic Leeds Market video
COUNCIL bosses could be asked to look at entering a “commercial partnership” to run the historic Kirkgate Market in Leeds and reduce its size.
Business
Growth in services sector eases fears of a double dip
Britain’s dominant services sector grew at the fastest pace in 10 months in January and firms became much more optimistic, a survey showed yesterday.
Asia sales spur on Electro
ELECTRONIC parts supplier Electrocomponents posted a 4 per cent rise in revenue for the most recent four months, spearheaded by growth in Asia.
Fitness First close to breach of bank covenants
The largest health club group in the world – Fitness First – is facing tough discussions with its lenders as it moves close to breaching bank loan terms.
Overseas boom sees Hamleys toy with further expansion
Hamleys eyed further overseas expansion yesterday after strong demand for toys based on Harry Potter and other films over Christmas left it on track for a record year.
Cash-strapped Game gets bank lifeline
Struggling computer games retailer Game has been handed a lifeline after its lenders agreed to revise the firm’s banking facilities.
Lifestyle
In conversation: Listen to author Louise Rennison
Teen heroine Georgia Nicolson conquered both sides of the Pond, and even made a splash in Hollywood. Now she returns to her spiritual home in Yorkshire, and her creator Louise Rennison talks to Sheena Hastings.
Recipes: Dine in for days with the roast that lasts all week
There was a time when families would live off their Sunday roast for the rest of the week. This not only minimised waste but ensured best value for money.
Torode and Wallace to shop around for top young chef
The stars of MasterChef, John Torode and Gregg Wallace, will be bringing their expert tasting skills to Meadowhall Shopping Centre next month to judge a ground-breaking competition to find Yorkshire’s best new culinary talent.
Interview: Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen is not the sort of actor you expect to be riddled with doubts.
Flashbacks bring art works to life for Hume’s exhibition
Gary Hume was one of the Young British Artists who emerged from the Freeze exhibition. Nick Ahad spoke to him about a new show in Leeds.
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In conversation: Listen to author Louise Rennison
Teen heroine Georgia Nicolson conquered both sides of the Pond, and even made a splash in Hollywood. Now she returns to her spiritual home in Yorkshire, and her creator Louise Rennison talks to Sheena Hastings.
Future of charity operating last Vulcan up in air over cash crisis video
ENGINEERS and fundraisers who spent years restoring the last Vulcan bomber to flight have been told they are facing redundancy as a chronic cash shortage threatens the future of the charity which runs the aircraft.
Country Week: Dozens of new virus cases confirmed. Is it an epidemic now?
CONCERN is mounting about the latest threat to British livestock to blow in from the Continent, borne by midges. Listen to informed debate, in our weekly programme for Yorkshire’s country communities.
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SportsTalk: Special editions - Leeds United sack Grayson | Six Nations preview
Tune in to a SportsTalk Special double header with a show on Leeds United and an episode previewing the Six Nations. Download to your iPod or listen online to this Yorkshire Post podcast.
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Elland Road fans video: New man can get us promoted this year, says Bates video
KEN Bates insists Leeds United can still win promotion this season after revealing the club’s lack of faith in Simon Grayson’s transfer dealings was a major factor in his dismissal.
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- Tributes to father as Children in Need comedy act turns to tragedy
- Doncaster Rovers 0 Cardiff City 0: Rovers are united in common survival cause, says Coppinger
- David Blunkett: Forget the rhetoric and snobbery, we need an education system to bring out the best in our children
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Sunday 05 February 2012
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