A view across Saltaire. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Yorkshire locations named among The Telegraph’s greatest villages in Britain
The Telegraph has named its 30 greatest villages in Britain and three of them are in Yorkshire.

Five Things To Read

  • 1Grimethorpe: Incident 'not related to terrorism' but drugs arrest made
  • 2Pit village's community spirit praised after 130 homes evacuated
  • 3Woman, 40, admits dangerous driving over collision which killed cyclist
  • 4Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen announces a £1 cap on bus fares for under 21s
  • 5Glamping site near historic village in North York Moors faces opposition

    • News

    Today's Headlines with Sophie Mei Lan Malin

    View more

    Puzzles

    Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

    SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

    WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

    Yorkshire Heritage

    One of the historic buildings at Ripon Barracks

    Bid to save historic military buildings from development at barracks
    Efforts are being made to save historic 20th-century military buildings when the 1,300-home Ripon Barracks scheme is developed.
    Thomas Barrett

    Barry Hines who wrote the book of the film Kes in April 1970

    New book looks at what Kes means to Yorkshire 50 years on

    The Grade II-listed former bank could be turned into a mueum to Edward Elgar. Credit - Historic England

    Plan to create museum to Edward Elgar in Grade II-listed former bank

    The Red Squirrel enclosure at the Yorkshire Arboretum, Castle Howard, Malton, marks 1 year since it opened.Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

    How baby red squirrels born at Yorkshire Arboretum are saving their species

    Grassington Players is staging a revival of A Rite Kwik Metal Ta-Ta, one of Yorkshire playwright David Halliwell's darkly comic forgotten masterpieces on May 9-11 at The Octagon theatre in Grassington. Letters from the archives are pictured Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

    On the trail of a forgotten Yorkshire playwright

    Opinion

    A file photo dated of a hospital ward. PIC: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

    Patients continue to be left in pain as NHS waiting lists numbers won’t budge

    Patients would be forgiven for asking if anything in the healthcare system works anymore. Earlier this week experts warned that patients were being forced to play “pharmacy bingo” – travelling from shop to shop to find their treatments – amid a rise in medicine supply shortages.The Yorkshire PostThe Yorkshire Post
    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a cabinet meeting. PIC: Paul Ellis/PA Wire

    Why is the Tory party making it easier to steal land from farmers? - YP Letters

    Therese Coffey speaks during the second day of the Conservative Party Conference on October 2, 2023 in Manchester, England. PIC: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

    Government Ministers cannot be trusted to protect nature reserves - YP Letters

    How can voters trust politicians if they flip flop like Lord HouchenThe Yorkshire Post
    The Yorkshire Post
    Tracy Brabin was re-elected as Mayor of West Yorkshire. PIC: Steve Riding

    I will never take for granted being elected West Yorkshire Mayor - Tracy Brabin

    Professor Mark Mon-Williams, Professor of Psychology in the University of Leeds’ School of Psychology and Child of the North report series editor.

    Childrens' mental health crisis is a major concern - Mark Mon-Williams

    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to the media. PIC: Henry Nicholls/PA Wire

    Rishi Sunak has his head buried in the sand - Jayne Dowle

    Most read this week

    Properties on Bawtry Road have a plot size that is on average eight times larger than the footprint of the house

    Street in Doncaster named the most expensive in Yorkshire by The Times

    John and David Ledgard outside their parents' former home in Dewsbury earlier this year. It has now been confirmed they will receive all the money they are owed.

    Brothers whose family home was 'stolen' get lifechanging LBS payout

    Bucharest is just one of 2 new routes that Ryanair will operate to/from Leeds Bradford Airport this summer, alongside an exciting new route to Marrakesh which begins tomorrow (03 May) with 4 weekly flights.Danny Lawson/PA Wire

    Leeds Bradford Airport: First flights on new routes take off

    Warmsworth junr school closure with Mrs Green holding key. Peter Tuffrey collection

    The small Yorkshire village transformed by pit opening

    Lifestyle

    Dorothy Koomson

    'I was rejected by everybody' says author Dorothy Koomson

    Max Halley and the That’s How We Spring Roll sandwich. Picture credit: Jonathan Brady/PA.

    Sandwich aficionado shares his latest recipes for sarnies with a twist

    The Hotham Arms in Goole

    One of the most visited, most celebrated and most profitable pubs in Yorkshire

    Jenny Roberts Millinery Chapeau! Collection Soft Pink Asymmetric design.

    Royal Ascot: Top Yorkshire milliner showcases 2024 special occasion headwear

    Christine Austin's top wines of the week

    'Perfect for sunny days' - Christine Austin's top wines of the week

    Charlwood Hearing Care open days to showcase new hearing technology

    Ad Feature Charlwood Hearing Care open days to showcase new listening technology

    Free nature event for all the family in Harrogate

    Free wildlife and gardening event for green-fingered families in Harrogate

    Travel and Staycation

    The Harrogate Arms Café at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. Pictured Kathy O'Neil. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

    Unique 'pot-to-plate' experience at RHS Harlow Carr's new café

    Chef Joshua Overington has become the newest Yorkshire michelin starred chef at Myse restaurant. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

    Yorkshire hotels named best in the region by travel experts

    Castle Howard's head chef Nathan Richardson-Kelly

    My Yorkshire: Castle Howard's head chef Nathan Richardson-Kelly

    We tried out at the new lifestyle and well-being cruise from P&O

    We tried out the new wellbeing and lifestyle cruise from P&O

    Latest from NationalWorld.com

    Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware at around 11.50am on Thursday (May 9).

    Man arrested after woman fatally stabbed

    Described as the “godmother of stuntwomen” Jeannie Epper has died at 83

    Hollywood legend dies

    A man has been charged after driving on the wrong side of the road on the A9

    Man drives on wrong side of road

    Business

    Broadcasting giant ITV has revealed a 16% plunge in revenues from its production arm after taking a hit from last year’s US writers’ and actors’ strike.(Photo by Ian West/PA Wire)

    Love Island broadcaster ITV reveals fall in revenues from production arm
    Broadcasting giant ITV has revealed a 16 per cent fall in revenues from its production arm after taking a hit from last year’s US writers’ and actors’ strike.
    Greg Wright

    TSB has said it is closing 36 branches and cutting 250 jobs across the business. The branch closures will start in September, and continue through to May next year. The job cuts will be in the fraud operations department of the bank, central operations and staff who work at the branches earmarked for closure. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

    TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs

    Library image from Liberty Steel of one of its steelwork operations. (Photo by PA Media)

    LIBERTY Steel to consult on mothballing plant with more than 120 staff

    JD Wetherspoon has said soaring demand for Guinness from younger punters and recovering demand for ale helped the UK pub chain to higher sales over past three months. (Photo by Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

    Pub giant JD Wetherspoon reports growth amid Guinness boom and ale recovery

    Yorkshire Building Society has renamed a range of savings accounts to make them "customer friendly" by spelling out more clearly what they do. The new names are the Easy Access Saver, Easy Access Isa, the Everyday Saver and the Everyday Isa. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

    Building society renames savings accounts to make them 'customer friendly'

    Energy giant BP has revealed lower-than-expected profits in the face of lower oil prices and weaker refining margins than this time last year. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

    BP reveals a fall in profits in the face of lower oil prices

    The South Yorkshire-based precision engineering technology company Advanced Manufacturing (Sheffield) Ltd is celebrating after the announcement that its 100-strong team has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise Innovation. (Photo by Greg Harding Photography & Video)

    Dynamic Yorkshire businesses are recognised by the King's Award for Enterprise

    Country and Farming

    Farmer confidence in England and Wales has collapsed to an all-time low with more than four-fifths saying they have been negatively affected by months of wet weather.

    Naive and foolish for UK to rely on food imports warns NFU boss
    Farmer confidence in England and Wales has collapsed to an all-time low as all areas of the industry say they will have to decrease production next year following months of wet weather.
    Emma Ryan

    The Rare Breed Survival Trust says that British Pig Association data shows declining numbers overall for the Priority category pig breeds, including the Berkshire pig.

    Aftermath of avian flu puts all native poultry on the most at risk register

    Racehorses make their way through Middleham, North Yorkshire to the gallops on the edge of the village

    Village of the Week: Middleham means kings, castles and the racing industry

    Farmer Richard Murray Wells from Ness Hall, Nunnington, North Yorkshire, pictured on their man-made wetlands which used to be the site of wheat fields before they moved over 60,000 tonnes of top soil to help reduce flooding

    Farm of the Week: Cricket bat willow growers who have given land to floodplain

    Abigail Wagstaff, Westfield Farm Sutton on the Forest, York with Vicki Clayton and dog Pixxie

    How a group of Yorkshire countrywomen are working to reduce suicides in farming

    Sport

    Taking their chances: Leeds Rhinos, in action against Loughborough Lightning at the First Direct Arena in Leeds recently, need to find a ruthless streak (Picture: Ben Lumley/England Netball)

    No excuses from Rhinos as Leota demands greater accountability in top four quest

    NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Shane Duffy of Norwich City looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Millwall at Carrow Road on August 20, 2023 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

    Norwich player charged with drink driving after crash ahead of Leeds play-off

    Former Leigh half-back Ben Reynolds has crossed the river to join Hull FC. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

    Hull FC cross divide to sign Reynolds as Hull KR raid Castleford for replacement

    Huddersfield Town head coach André Breitenreiter, pictured at the final whistle after the Terriers' heavy home loss to Swansea City. Picture: Tony Johnson.

    AB on Terriers fans deserving 'honest boys' as talks continue over his future

    FANFARE: Captain Barry Bannan says the Sheffield Wednesday supporters are a powerful force

    Bannan says Owls' early Rohl performances key to keeping fans 'on bandwagon'

    Willie Peters embraces captain Elliot Minchella after the win over St Helens. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

    Warrington v Hull KR - Willie Peters urges calm as Rovers chase elusive away win

    Barnsley's Sam Cosgrove (left) celebrates scoring the Reds' third goal of the game during the Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final, second leg at Bolton. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

    Barnsley were not ready to be promoted back to the Championship - Leon Wobschall

    POSITIVE: Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann

    McCann sending Doncaster out to beat Crewe, not simply get through to final

    Brodie Croft is pushing to be back for the next game against St Helens. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

    Rohan Smith provides injury updates on Brodie Croft and Riley Lumb

    Top stories from 3addedminutes.com

    Roy Keane's 'spoilt brat' attack on Haaland feels hypocritical - and more like a grudge than honest analysis

    Roy Keane's 'spoilt brat' attack on Haaland feels hypocritical

    Dubious marketing and a miserly mark-up – why Liverpool’s new kit should annoy the fans

    Why Liverpool’s new kit launch should annoy the fans

    Mario Balotelli

    The footballing stag party from hell

    Must Read

    Completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

    Bridlington carers complete three peaks challenge and raise £3,500

    Imo Buddy

    Extreme athlete aims to reach new heights in 3 Peaks world record attempt

    National World

    Local opticians recognised for its sustainability efforts

    Property

    Councillor Jeffery opens new show home in Wakefield

    Council leader opens showhome at new Wakefield development

    Rigg House West sits in sublime spot in the Yorkshire Dales close to Hawes

    For sale: a beautiful home in the Yorkshire Dales dark skies zone

    Ad Feature Luxury Yorkshire firm throws celebration event

    What's On

    Geology Rocks Returns This Weekend. Photo JMA Photography, NCMME.

    Ad Feature Geology Rocks: Explore world beneath your feet at coal mining museum
    Geology Rocks - a celebration of the world beneath our feet - returns to Yorkshire’s National Coal Mining Museum for England this Saturday.
    Graham Walker

    Jessica Gunning (Martha) and Richard Gadd attending a gala screening of Love Lies Bleeding at the Prince Charles Theatre in central London. PA, Lucy North

    Baby Reindeer, Piers Morgan and Martha - unmissable

    The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa). Credit: BBC Studios/Bad Wolf/James Pardon.

    'He’s a flirty guy': What fans can expect from the new Doctor Who

    National World

    Lawyers support key lung cancer patient 'Information Day' in Bradford

    Scarborough Seafront

    What's On: The Yorkshire Coast is home to a bumper lineup of events this Spring

    Geology Rocks Returns This Weekend

    Explore the world beneath your feet at National Coal Mining Museum

    Baby Reindeer: Jessica Gunning and Richard Gadd attending a gala screening of Love Lies Bleeding at the Prince Charles Theatre in central London. Spending on digital subscriptions has jumped annually, buoyed by shows such as Baby Reindeer and Ripley, according to Barclays. Issue date: Tuesday May 7, 2024.

    WATCH: Baby Reindeer fans, brace yourselves

    Politics

    Barnsley MP Dan Jarvis

    Yorkshire MP brands immigration policy ‘extortionately expensive gimmick’
    A Yorkshire MP has slammed the government’s immigration policy, branding it an ‘extortionately expensive gimmick’ during a debate in the House of Commons.
    Danielle Andrews

    Removal of wate from Beverley and Barmston Drain and the Holderness Drain in East Yorkshire

    3,000kg of waste - including 50 trolleys and motorbike - pulled from waterways

    Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

    Labour needs to 'rebuild trust' with Muslim voters, says Rachel Reeves

    Oil is still visible in the water at the Calder and Hebble Navigation after an oil leak was reports on May 3.

    Investigation launched after oil leaks into canal and river in Yorkshire

    Ben Houchen reflects after being announced as the Tees Valley Mayor at the highly anticipated 2024 election for Tees Valley Mayor. Credit: James Hind/Teesside Snapper

    Ben Houchen says Rishi Sunak is to blame for Tory 'chaos'

    Peregrine falcon have nested at the gasworks for many years. (Photo: RSPB)

    Northern Gas Networks to do ‘everything’ to keep falcons safe during demolition

    Protestors stormed an awards ceremony at University of Sheffield (Yorkshire Post)

    Protestors storm awards ceremony at university shouting 'free Palestine'

    UK Trending

    Deer runs across busy main road causing car to swerve.

    Watch: Deer runs across busy main road causing car to swerve

    Police hiding in bushes jump out in front of scrambler bikes.

    Watch: Police hiding in bushes jump out in front of scrambler bikes

    Three Asiatic lion cubs play outside for the first time.

    Watch: Three Asiatic lion cubs play outside for the first time

    Piers Morgan questions Baby Reindeer’s ‘real-life’ Martha in trailer.

    Piers Morgan questions Baby Reindeer’s 'real-life' Martha in trailer

    Ivor Ward, 98, at work in EM Pharma.

    Watch: Britain’s oldest worker, 98, says his job “keeps me young”

    Ian Gilheaney was jailed for 2 years and 4 months after leading police on a 'hair-raising' chase around the streets of Accrington

    Watch: 'Hair-raising' police chase like something out of GTA