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A mother’s mission for her son... and the struggle she won over six decades
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‘We were shoulder to shoulder in battle and we are in rehabilitation as well’
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A growth industry born out of fear of our children failing crucial exams
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College strikes right chord to make a positive change for disabled people
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‘Call me Linda’... health chief picks up litter and rolls up sleeves for £1bn task
If the going isn’t good, don’t rush to be the retiring type
First Ferguson, now Beckham, two top figures in their field are retiring – but we should think carefully before following suit, says Grace Hammond.
A mother’s mission for her son... and the struggle she won over six decades
Joyce Fieldhouse has spent six decades fighting to make life better for her son and other vulnerable people. She tells Jayne Dawson her remarkable story.
Footfall goes up as Trinity opens, but so do the ‘To Let’ signs
The first major retail scheme in Yorkshire in years has drawn 4m visitors in just eight weeks. But at what cost to existing high streets? Neil Hudson reports.
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‘We were shoulder to shoulder in battle and we are in rehabilitation as well’
Captain Ibrar Ali of the Yorkshire Regiment is one of the soldiers joining Prince Harry on a very special expedition this autumn. Chris Bond met him.
As darkness falls, a chance to keep visitor numbers rising
Although more of us are enjoying our visitor attractions – many of which are conveniently free or inexpensive in this era of austerity – those same attractions are experiencing a squeeze on funding because of austerity measures.
‘I’d got my son and I wanted to live... I wanted him to grow up with a mum’
BRCA genes are called tumour suppressor genes as they control cell growth, but when they contain abnormalities or mutations, they no longer function normally and the risk of breast and ovarian cancer increases.
Enterprising charity means business in helping start-ups
A new charity helping people from different backgrounds to set up their own business launches in Leeds today. Chris Bond reports.
A growth industry born out of fear of our children failing crucial exams
For some parents providing private tuition for their kids is a necessity, not a luxury. Small wonder the industry’s now worth £6bn a year. Aisha Iqbal reports.
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Youngsters play key role in helping parents with technology
Technophobic parents are turning to their children for help – a move which may protect youngsters from online dangers. Grace Hammond found out more.
College strikes right chord to make a positive change for disabled people
Henshaws College in Harrogate helps young visually impaired and disabled people and has opened a new media and IT centre. Chris Bond reports.
Sad loss of a visionary who secured a Yorkshire film classic
Bryan Forbes, who died this week, was the driving force behind The Railway Children despite never setting foot in Yorkshire, says Tony Earnshaw.
‘Call me Linda’... health chief picks up litter and rolls up sleeves for £1bn task
Linda Pollard now has one of the biggest jobs in Europe, let alone the UK. Katie Baldwin found out what makes her up to the challenges ahead.
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Painful secret of gardening pundit laid bare at Chelsea
TV and radio horticulture expert Chris Beardshaw will unveil an ‘arthritis garden’ at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. Grace Hammond found out why.
Lunch and architecture set to restore our long-lost sense of neighbourliness
Everyone needs good neighbours, but how do we get to know them? Sharon Dale looks at how we can create communities in our busy and insular world.
1 commentWhy eco-friendly solar farms could be the new enemy of the rural landscape
It is anticipated that by 2025 around 2.5 per cent of the world’s energy will come from solar power.
Sales soar, but the car industry isn’t in the fast lane yet
IT wasn’t just a 14.8 per cent rise in new car sales which raised the spirits of the industry, this week’s new figures also represented the 14th consecutive month of positive sales. According to statistics produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), it was also the strongest April for sales since 2008.
Video: Inside Yorkshire’s smallest brewery video
Micro breweries are booming on the back of real ale’s recent renaissance. Jonathan Brown discovers a tiny venture taking on the drink industry giants.
Read all about it... rise of the festivals books city a fresh role in literary life
Leeds has seen a boom in book festivals in recent years putting it firmly on the literary map. Chris Bond reports.
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How music could hold the key for managing memory loss
As the number of dementia sufferers soars, Grace Hammond reports on a musical way of dealing with the condition.
Jamie Peacock: ‘I wanted to win for my father. I want him to remember me in the best possible way’
Leeds Rhinos star Jamie Peacock tells Rod McPhee why personal heartache has inspired him to play the best rugby of his career.
Dangers lurk when the digital world is their playground
As research shows increasing nunbers of toddlers are using the internet, Sarah Freeman asks how young is too young to be online?
Pagans shed light on the dark image of a faith in nature and the individual
As pagans mark one of the most important weeks in their calendar, Rod McPhee met Britain’s oldest pagan society, Leeds-based Pentagram
4 commentsA great night out that feeds the appetite for new thinking
WHEN June Cohen, director of American company TED Media, was looking around for a TV show format to showcase lectures from the organisation’s conferences, she was told that the talks did not have mainstream appeal.
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Football’s high finance means money is name of the game
Football is an increasingly lucrative business for those at the top. But what is success worth? Chris Bond looks at the financial stakes.
‘I don’t have to fear the police here... it’s still strange they don’t have guns’
York University is the only one in the UK to offer human rights activists a fellowship that provides a safe haven and adds to their skills. Sheena Hastings reports.
Birthday celebration as elderly icon looks forward to future
An iconic Yorkshire building is nearing its 150th anniversary. Juliette Bains looks at Leeds Corn Exchange.
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Moments in time: precious archive puts world of our forefathers back into focus video
The National Media Museum has one of the biggest and most important photographic collections in the world. Chris Bond finds out more.
Stop blaming musicians and take a look at the real problems
From Elvis to the Rolling Stones, moral panics are nothing new. But, says Mark Casci, we may finally be on the verge of an outbreak of common sense.
Kieran Preston: My life of public successes and private tragedy: the journey of transport chief
Despite a backdrop of family heartbreak, he’s helped remould transport in West Yorkshire and across the region. Rod McPhee met Metro boss Kieran Preston.
Time to face up to ‘bizarre’ loopholes on cosmetic procedures
Regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures is long overdue, say experts. Sheena Hastings reports.
Building future growth out of our heritage
English Heritage believe that historic buildings can provide new homes for businessess and boost economic growth. Chris Bond reports.
Gareth Malone’s quest for a new choir
Gareth Malone will soon be back with another series about the addictive power of song. Sheena Hastings reports.
How Yorkshire welcomed forgotten evacuees
In 1940 Yorkshire became home to those fleeing Nazi rule in Guernsey. Gillian Mawson remembers the Second World War’s forgotten evacuees.
Do we need to learn a French lesson in our nursery schools?
Education minister Elizabeth Truss reckons French nursery schools do their job better and teach children manners. Sheena Hastings reports.
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Hard choices and uncertain futures... the words of protest at welfare reform
The Government’s welfare reforms are beginning to bite across the region and thousands of families will be affected. Caroline Mortimer reports.
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Put the risks in perspective and let children play outside
With playing out in danger of becoming an historical curiosity, Grace Hammond asks is it time to reclaim the streets?
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Behind the scenes at the Hepworth Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield is in the running for a coveted museum of the year award. Chris Bond speaks to some of the people working there.
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When the going is good for stars making a graceful exit
As Olympic gold medal hero Sir Chris Hoy announces his retirement from cycling, Chris Bond asks is there an art to stepping down gracefully?
‘I wish to find peace... I want the dignity of dying at home with loved ones around’
After two decades in chronic pain, Paul Lamb has just one last request. He wants help to die with dignity. Sarah Freeman reports.
Video: A century of Jewish life in Yorkshire video
A new exhibition in Leeds celebrates the work of Jewish artists in Yorkshire. Sheena Hastings reports.
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