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Assisted dying: 'If this was earlier my husband would still be alive'
Campaigners are celebrating MPs voting in favour of a “transformative” assisted dying bill, which they say “respects choice at the end of life”.

People enjoy the weather on the beach on the hottest day of the year. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Met Office issues yellow storm warning on hottest day of year

Joe Root of England celebrates yet another century (Picture: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Kevin Sharp on the making of Joe Root, England’s double record run-scorer

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Yorkshire Heritage

Musician Gregor Spence, who plays tuba. Photo: Charlie Chan

'Brass band music sends shivers down my spine'
Musician and radio broadcaster Hannah Peel has been hosting a series of programmes exploring the world of brass banding, including here in Yorkshire. Laura Reid reports.
Laura Reid

Ian Smith, Vice President of the Middleton Railway Trust in Leeds with the charity's latest acquisition, a historic working scale model of its very first steam locomotive, 'SALAMANCA'. Photograph by Tony Johnson. 28th May 2025.

Volunteers at Yorkshire heritage railway to get miniature piece of history

A vase decorated by JB Priestley in 1933 and sold at auction following his death in 1984 has been donated to the University of Bradford's Special Collections. The Wedgewood vase is recalled in the Bradford-born author's 1934 work English Journey but disappeared into a private collection after his death. Pictured archivist Julie Parry. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

JB Priestley: Bringing a piece of literary history home to Bradford

Plaque unveiled by Mayor Ros Jones and Matthew Delaney, great-grandson of Joe Duddington, driver of Gresley's record-breaking Mallard locomotive.

Council unveils plaque at Yorkshire station in memory of railway pioneer

Sarah White, Costume & Textiles Specialist at Tennants Auctioneers at Leyburn, with the Vivienne Westwood 'Voyage to Cythera Collection' Harris Tweed 'Savile' Jacket, A/W 1989/90 , Nude Leggings, A/W 1989/90 - Estimate: £2,500-£3,500 plus buyer’s premium. Picture: James Hardisty.

Huge collection of Vivienne Westwood designs to go under the hammer

Opinion

Kim Leadbeater joins supporters in Parliament Square in London after a vote in parliament for her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Why I support Kim Leadbeater’s bill on assisted dying - Paula Sherriff

I have so many wonderful memories of my grandparents; my Gran and my Nan were both spirited, dominant women who taught me so much about the importance of living...

Paula Sherriff

Instead of getting the support they needed, what they were subjected to was “pure exploitation”, as Naz Shah, the Labour MP for Bradford West says. PIC: James Hardisty.

SSB Law saga has piled injustice on top of injustice

Vet Julian Norton.

Discovering my old map has given me a nostalgia boost - Julian Norton

More needs to be done to get working class children into cricket The Yorkshire Post

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson during a visit to a school in Essex. PIC: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire

Labour’s VAT on private schools is an own goal - Sarah Todd

Kim Leadbeater makes a statement in the House of Commons, London, on the third reading of the assisted dying Bill, ahead of a debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Commons. Picture date: Friday June 20, 2025.

Assisted dying: this could not be more profound

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. PIC: Suzanne Plunkett/PA Wire

What’s the quid pro quo in the US trade deal? - YP Letters

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport pictured in 2022.

Rival airport hits out at plan to give DSA 'unfair' £90m public subsidy

File pic of a red squirrel taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 30th September 2024

Detective work leads to discovery of a new red squirrel colony

Tim with grain that is bagged for animal feed Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

The wheat farmer who hasn't sold a single grain to a merchant for two years

The Rockingham Arms in Towton

The historic pub looking to the future after being taken over by four couples

Lifestyle

Coopers of Helmsley. Picture: James Hardisty.

'I live in the most exciting food destination in the UK - this is why'
Elaine Lemm lives in an area that is teeming with quality eating establishments and was happy to find one on her doorstep that is quietly, and successfully, goi...

Metal artist, Darrell Olsen, of Kippax, Leeds, creates cutlery sculptures such as iridescent parrots, a beautiful stag's head, general garden birds, like Robins plus animals such as Hedgehogs and Highland Cattle. Picture: James Hardisty.

The sculptures made out of cutlery

Barratt Developments is building 380 two, three, four, and five bedroom homes across its Wolds View and Stewarts Reach developments, under its David Wilson and Barratt Homes brands. Picture: Jon Corken

Step inside Barratt’s eco upgrade as housebuilder creates homes of the future

Rosie Jones as Emily in Pushers Pic Channel 4/James Stack.

Rosie Jones: 'My new sitcom Pushers is more relevant than ever'

George Egg’s baked bean dahl recipe. Photo credit: Matt Lincoln/PA

'My recipes include unusual combinations and ingredients - but it works'

Toxic blue-green algae poses a life-threatening risk to dogs. (Photo: PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

This is how dangerous blue-green algae could be to your dog

The latest facelift has given the Picanto some bold styling, but it's still a charming little car

Kia Picanto review: Could this be the last of the great city cars?

Travel and Staycation

Kids surf free at Lost Shore Surf Resort throughout July

Free surf lessons for kids at Europe’s largest inland surf resort this July

Enjoy a pre-flight bite and a drink in peace with airport lounge access – no business class ticket required.

How to get airport lounge access from just £11

Top 10 items you pack when going abroad, TUI River Cruises reveals

LNER train crews verbally abused and intimidated.

Watch: LNER train crews 'verbally abused and intimidated'

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Prince William's birthday: Will he ever reconcile with Prince Harry?

A technical fault has caused multiple trains to be stranded near Loughborough Junction in today’s sweltering heat, leaving passengers stuck without power or air conditioning.

Stranded passengers evacuated after train breaks down

Farmfoods has confirmed that everything in its Derbyhire store will be sold at half price on Sunday as it shuts its doors for good after over two decades.

Supermarket launches closing down sale with 50% off

Business

Marcus Stuttard, head of Aim and UK primary markets at the London Stock Exchange, urged the Government to reinstate “financial incentives” for Aim investors after last autumn’s Budget revealed plans to slash inheritance tax (IHT) relief on Aim-listed stock from 100% to 50% from April next year. (Photo supplied by LSEG)

AIM boss’s plea to help stop exodus of firms
The boss of London’s junior stock market has called on the Government to help halt an exodus of companies listed in the City as he warned over the impact of its move to cut inheritance tax relief on Aim shares.
Greg Wright

Morrisons has today updated investors on Q2 trading for the 13 weeks ended April 27 2025. (Photo supplied by Morrisons/ Ian Stratton)

Morrisons delivers growth in like-for-like sales

After months of work, M&S Pudsey’s foodhall transformation has been revealed. (Photo by M&S)

M&S Pudsey: First look at expanded food hall

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has posted falling sales amid a “challenging” UK market and a major restaurant overhaul. ( Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Whitbread posts falling sales amid 'challenging' market

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has pulled out of the bidding process for Revolution Beauty, after the cosmetics retailer told shareholders it had been exploring a possible takeover. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Frasers Group pulls out of bidding process

Imperial Leather and Carex soap firm PZ Cussons has trimmed the top end of its profit guidance and announced plans to sell its half of a Nigerian oils business. (Photo by Jeff Moore/PA Wire)

PZ Cussons narrows profit guidance

Library image of the Leeds skyline. Based in Leeds, Mighty Drinks is one of the UK’s fastest growing dairy alternative brands, with its specialist range of pea protein and oat milks. (Photo by Greg Wright)

Administrators appointed to Mighty Drinks

Country and Farming

Britain's Fittest Farmer Competition. Credit Farmers Weekly

Great Yorkshire Show to host Britain's Fittest Farmer heat
Being fit to farm will be in the spotlight at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show to highlight the importance of both physical and mental wellbeing.
Stuart Minting

Craig Bentley and Rachel Mudd, farm a grassland farm across 350 acres with dairy herd, sheep and show cattle. Pictured with son Matthew and daughter Isla. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

The Yorkshire farming family which has agricultural shows in the blood

Stott Hall Farm - the farm in the middle of the M62.

A worrying future for our son on the farm on the M62 - Jill Thorp

The recent High Court ruling could be a turning point in the fight against factory farms, campaigners have said.

Court ruling a turning point in fight against 'harmful spread of factory farms'

A Morrisons store

Morrisons is setting the green example for others - Stuart Minting

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Your World

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Virtual reality brings new worlds to Bradford classrooms
An innovative project from Bradford College will use immersive technology to boost engagement and li...

Approximately 1,000 of Yorkshire's property community were at Elland Road for this year's event.

Yorkshire's property industry on track to raise £100,000 for charity
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Andrew Peacock has been appointed by way to develop its B2B PR offering.

Wakefield-based Andrew Peacock appointed by Sway PR following significant growth
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Property

Woldside is a breathtaking, bespoke built family home, located in the highly sought after village of Bishop Wilton.

Fabulous architect-designed new home in sought-after village for sale at £1.19m

The average house price in the UK fell by 2.7 per cent between April 2025 and March 2025, the latest figures show

The biggest house price losers, as one area sees £23K wiped from value

It can cost as little as £10 to enter draws for both houses at the moment - and Wowcher is offering more tickets for the money

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15-year-old Charlie Benson go-karting

15 year-old go-karter prepares for Formula 4
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With its rolling green hills, waterfalls and scenic walking routes, the Dales are ideal for a sunny day out. Head to Malham Cove or Aysgarth Falls and find a spot to relax with sandwiches and strawberries in hand.

The ten best ways to enjoy the weather in Yorkshire this weekend

The Piece Hall has become a well-known gig venue in recent years. Picture: Ellis Robinson

Halifax's Piece Hall reveals £700,000 loss

Director Danny Boyle on the set of Columbia Pictures’ 28 Years Later. Photo: © 2025 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Danny Boyle on 28 Years Later partially filmed in Yorkshire

Toni in Love Island series 12 episode 7

Real reason Love Island won’t air a new episode tonight

Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace which began production during the 2008 Hollywood writers' strike.

A classic Daniel Craig Bond film is on TV - full cast

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Politics

The landmark bill, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, sets out plans to give adults with a terminal diagnosis of six months or less the legal right to end their lives.

Analysis Many questions still need to be answered on assisted dying
At 2.15pm yesterday, MPs took one of the most consequential votes of their career - quite literally a matter of life or death.
Ralph Blackburn

Darley Street Market in May 2025

Details revealed for opening weekend of new £30m street market in Yorkshire

Kim Leadbeater joins supporters in Parliament Square in London after a vote in parliament for her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Assisted dying law takes step closer after historic MP vote

Michael Gove has said Rotherham Council sought to prevent publication of a 'tragic' story about the Rotherham grooming scandal. Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire

Gove: Rotherham Council sought to block 'tragic' grooming story

Catterick Garrison

MPs 'extremely disappointed' by lack of plan for defence spending

MP Kim Leadbeater gestures at a press conference in the Houses of Parliament in London, about the forthcoming Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Third Reading debate. Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Yorkshire MPs change stance ahead of historic assisted dying vote

Plans look set to be approved for a new park to be created next to the River Aire in Castleford.

Plans for new riverside park in Castleford unanimously approved

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