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‘Cliff edge’ fear for poor parts of Yorkshire in EU funding row
YORKSHIRE’S poorest areas are facing a funding “cliff edge” that could see them lose up to 50 per cent of vital regeneration money over the coming years, MPs have warned.
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Inquiry into police chief who led Savile probe
A SENIOR West Yorkshire Police officer who led an inquiry into her force’s dealings with Jimmy Savile is being investigated over her business relationship with serving and retired colleagues.
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A winning smile from Jess on day running with joy
ATHLETE Jessica Ennis enjoyed her second Super Saturday in a year when she tied the knot her with childhood sweetheart Andy Hill.
Cameron makes case for going it alone as fresh row with Tory backbenchers looms
Further cracks in the coalition emerged last night after David Cameron hinted the Tories could try to govern on their own as he looked to quell growing unease on the Conservative backbenches.
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Fighting birds from Pakistan smuggled into Leeds airport
BORDER officials have foiled two attempts to smuggle fighting birds from Pakistan into Leeds Bradford Airport.
Yorkshire cities among the top 10 in welfare spending league
FOUR of the top 10 areas for welfare spending are in Yorkshire costing the taxpayer around £10bn a year, according to a new report.
Sport
SportsTalk: Bradford City cap memorable season, our manager of the year, and the return of Magic Weekend
Saluting Bradford City for a triumphant season and our pundits name their managers of the year. Download to your iPod or listen online to this Yorkshire Post podcast.
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Dickov named new Doncaster Rovers boss
Doncaster Rovers have named former Oldham boss Paul Dickov as their new manager.
City slickers
Bradford City joint-chairman Julian Rhodes believes the club’s promotion to League One is “the start of something big” for the Bantams.
Bradford City 3 Northampton Town 0: Bradford finally on the way back up after years of pain and hurt
IT was a day the city of Bradford had waited more than a decade to enjoy.
Exclusive: Doncaster set to reveal Appleton as new Rovers manager today
MICHAEL APPLETON is favourite to be named as the new manager of Doncaster Rovers this afternoon.
Kirke signs new two year deal with Rhinos
LEEDS Rhinos forward Ian Kirke has agreed a new two year contract with the club.
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Lord’s blitz as Broad inspires England to triumph video
Stuart Broad produced an irresistible spell of new-ball bowling to kickstart New Zealand’s collapse to 68 all out as England won the first Investec Test by 170 runs.
Business
FirstGroup cancels dividend after West Coast fiasco
BUS and train operator FirstGroup today announced a £615 million fundraising and cancelled its dividend after plans to turn around the business were derailed by the West Coast mainline fiasco.
Torres pumps up volumes after striking deal with French group
TORRES Pumps, a South Yorkshire-based engineering business, has signed a 10-year exclusive deal to supply pumps to a French company, which makes refuelling vehicles for civil and military aircraft.
Cranswick reports “positive” year
UPMARKET sausage maker Cranswick saw its annual profits rise eight per cent in a “positive” year for the business.
Ryanair sees profits jump 13 per cent
LOW-COST airline Ryanair boosted annual profits by 13 per cent today but warned that the recession across much of Europe will dampen growth this year.
Retail failures push shop vacancies to a record high
SHOP vacancies in the UK have surged to a new high of 11.9 per cent, with the figure reaching 14.1 per cent in the North and Yorkshire, as retail failures including Comet and Jessops knock holes in shopping centres.
Makeover impact still awaited as M&S profits set to fall
MARKS and Spencer is expected to unveil a slide in annual profits tomorrow – a week after its new fashion team showed off the ranges they hope will help buck the decline.
Lifestyle
Bay of plenty
In search of a top-notch seaside staycation with his family, Richard Mulligan heads to Carbis Bay.
Gorillas in our midst
Rwanda still conjures memories of a genocidal civil war but Louise Healy finds so much more on her silverback safari.
Tank warfare
The cost of driving on the Continent this year has soared, due to rising petrol prices. Jeremy Gates reports.
Goodbye to the gnome
Most gardens have a bit of sculpture among the plants. It could be a thoughtfully-placed statue, an interesting urn, even an unfashionable gnome, but it’s there somewhere, if you look closely.
Wholly moley
The moles are on the move, and that’s bad news for anyone who takes pride in their lawn.
Building to rent will bring us back to the future
A Yorkshire property expert is part of the government’s new Build to Rent taskforce. Sharon Dale asks if it will revolutionise rentals.
Audio & Video
SportsTalk: Bradford City cap memorable season, our manager of the year, and the return of Magic Weekend
Saluting Bradford City for a triumphant season and our pundits name their managers of the year. Download to your iPod or listen online to this Yorkshire Post podcast.
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Lord’s blitz as Broad inspires England to triumph video
Stuart Broad produced an irresistible spell of new-ball bowling to kickstart New Zealand’s collapse to 68 all out as England won the first Investec Test by 170 runs.
Video: Second body found inside gas blast house video
A SECOND body has been discovered in the remains of a terraced house which was destroyed by a suspected gas blast.
PM facing revolt on gay marriage video
THREE prominent Conservative Party activists in Yorkshire were among more than 30 to sign a letter urging David Cameron to abandon gay marriage legislation that was handed in to Downing Street yesterday.
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Bond to the rescue... Aston Martin owners toast link with famous spy video
James BOND has smashed up a few Aston Martins in his time, but vintage car owners gathered yesterday to celebrate how the spy came to the legendary British brand’s rescue.
Bereaved father calls for boat safety law video
A man whose son was killed by a runaway speedboat 13 years ago is calling for Government legislation to be introduced to prevent further tragedy.
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