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Gorgeous cottage for sale in a rural village close to rail links to Leeds
When Bethanny Ash and her husband Andrew moved to Yorkshire to work in Leeds nine years ago, they knew that city living wasn’t for them and so the search for a property with easy access to countryside and to rail links were top priorities.

Beechwood House in Leeds was the home of the Luptons for more than a century

Mansion that was seat of Princess of Wales' great-grandmother for sale

Researchers and authors Dr Florence Sutcliffe-Braithwaite and Dr Natalie Thomlinson

Yorkshire historian on women's different stances to the miners' strike

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1Every Yorkshire university ranked in the QS World University Rankings

2Man dies and three women injured after tanker overturns on A-road

3Grade II-listed General Post Office building in Bradford to close for renovation

4People, Planet, Pint: Group to hold ‘alternative’ COP28 events in Yorkshire

5Memories of 2013 tidal surge that caused worst flooding in Yorkshire since 1950s

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Yorkshire Heritage

Barclays bank, Scarborough.

'Electronic bird deterrent' approved for Scarborough town centre
The installation of an electronic bird deterrent system on a prominent Scarborough town centre building has been approved.

York artist Ric Liptrot who has produced his first calendar celebrating York's fantastic independent shops, pubs and cafes. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty.

Illustrator creates calendar celebrating artful charm of York's shop fronts

Ilkey Moor, pictured, homes hundreds of examples of rock art. Picture: Bruce Rollinson, 2020.

'Yorkshire is potentially the true heartland of prehistoric activity in the UK'

A blue plaque went up to remember ticket collector Ernest Barker. Author Richard Jones now wants to do the same for two other LNER staff

Campaign to honour George Medal heroes who saved wounded soldier

Nick Burrows, makes Coulton Mill Cyder in the Howardian Hills AONB, near Hovingham, photographed for The Yorkshire Post Magazine by Tony Johnson. His recipe follows the one written by William Lawson in Coxwold in the 1580's.

Meet the man making Yorkshire cider at an 800-year-old corn mill

Opinion

A general view of Stanley, Falkland Islands in 2012. PIC: PA

I fought in the Falklands, they should be British - Yorkshire Post Letters

From: Richard Godley, Meadowfields, Whitby.

The Yorkshire Post Letters

The Yorkshire Post Letters

Andrew Vine's local Halifax is closing soon

Banks lie when they say demand for in-person service is in decline - Andrew Vine

Stuart Andrew, Conservative MP for Pudsey, pictured in Horsforth Hall Park in 2017. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Britain is nation transformed since dark days of Section 28: Stuart Andrew

Hydrogen fuel for cars would be far better than electric - YP Letters The Yorkshire Post Letters

The Yorkshire Post Letters

Conservative MP and Rail Minister Huw Merriman is the latest in a long line of Conservative Transport Secretaries to make a promise to Yorkshire and the north - will he keep his promise, or be out on his ear like the last one, and the one before that, and the one before that?

Hip, hip hooray – another big fat promise by a Tory rail minister

File photo dated 10/07/23 of a general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said that a £15 rise in the BBC licence fee would be "high" amid reports that Rishi Sunak is set to block a 9% hike in the annual charge. The corporation is seeking to make £500 million of savings in the face of high inflation and a two-year freeze to the price of a TV licence, which provides most of its funding. Issue date: Monday December 4, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story MEDIA BBC. Photo credit should read: Lucy North/PA Wire

The BBC: evil in the wrong hands

File photo dated 18/06/20 of a Greggs sign.

Greggs visit gave me hope of avoiding cashless society: Yorkshire Post Letters

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Samuel West as Siegfried Farnon and James Anthony-Rose as Richard Carmody in gthe All Creatures Great and Small: Series 4 Christmas Special.

All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special: This is when it will air

Ilkley Manor House in winter

Visitors to dine in one of Yorkshire's oldest buildings for first time

Part of the light trail at Warwick Castle

The castle that's a perfect start to Christmas

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai, during the Cop28 summit. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Keir Starmer's praise of Margaret Thatcher is an unforced own goal: The YP says

Lifestyle

Yorkshire-born Alan Titchmarsh has revealed his favourite festive houseplant. Photo: Alamy/PA.

Yorkshire's Alan Titchmarsh reveals favourite Christmas houseplant

The Northside BIG Winter Van Sale includes two free service for any new or used Mercedes-Benz van purchased in December 2023

Ad Feature TWO FREE SERVICES: Northside BIG Winter Van Sale special offer

Part exchange can help you move hassle free

A guide to part exchanging your property for a new build home

Scenes from the Otley Christmas film for 2023

Residents of Otley from butcher to baker to pub landlord star in Christmas film

The three friends have kept the sandwich shop in Stamford Bridge going after the previous owners retired

Sisters and their friend save Yorkshire village sandwich shop from closure

Santas Grotto at Ingleborough Cave. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

Santa's Grottos in Yorkshire 2023: Where can I visit Santa and his elves?

Amy Garcia

High-profile Yorkshire women step out in glamorous style for Leeds charity ball

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Claudia Winkleman has announced she will be leaving her BBC Radio 2 show in the new year and revealed who will replace her

Claudia Winkleman announces she is leaving her BBC Radio 2 show

The Met Office has issued new snow and ice warnings across the UK this weekend as temperatures plummet below freezing. (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

New snow and ice warnings issued across UK as temperatures plummet

A new international appeal has been launch by Hampshire police after new developments were made regarding the body of a man found in Micheldever in 2017 (Credit: Canva/Hampshire Police)

Face reconstruction and new clues to mystery man found dead in barn

Business

The new campus is to be build GMI Construction

Leeds City College: GMI Construction Group picked to deliver new £27m campus
A £27m project to deliver Leeds City College’s new Mabgate campus has been won by GMI Construction Group.

Ellers Farm Distillery has announced a major investment by Ricky Gervais. (Photo supplied by Ellers Farm Distillery)

Ricky Gervais becomes co-owner of Yorkshire-based Ellers Farm Distillery

Tom Simpson shares his expert insight. Picture: Samuel Whitton

YBS Commercial Mortgages team sees host of investment opportunities: Tom Simpson

Halfords has reported a rise in sales and profits for the past half year but cautioned over softer demand for big-ticket products "in the last couple of months". (Photo supplied by Halfords/PA Wire)

Halfords cautions over weaker big-ticket sales as customers feel pinch

Rebecca Dransfield and Reece Morgan in the new Xupes area at Sandersons Department Store at Fox Valley

Sheffield department store Sandersons to open Xupes pre-loved designer handbag s...

Plans for the redevelopment of the Tetley building in Leeds have been revealed.

Plans unveiled to give iconic Tetley building another '100 years of life'

Tim Buchan, Zenith chief executive officer, commented: “I am very proud of how Zenith is performing against this tough economic backdrop. Our diversified
business with operations across commercial, corporate and consumer segments has meant that, during our first half we have been able to deliver more fleet growth, strengthen our cash position and win new customers." (Photo supplied by Zenith)

Zenith delivers increase in half year turnover against tough economic backdrop

Country and Farming

Baildon, Village of the Week.
The Parish Church of St John.
Picture Bruce Rollinson
17 November 2023.

The story of a Yorkshire moor that can be as wild in summer as it is in winter
Baildon Moor - in winter one of the wildest places in Yorkshire. In summer, still has potential to be one of the wildest places in Yorkshire.

Oliver pictured riding BLS Bailey where they finished in First Place in the Grade 4 Championship Dressage Class.

How horses helped changed the life Oliver and freed him from isolation

York farmer Angus Gowthorpe.

Farmers and scientists show how Yorkshire is planting seed for better farms

Jimmy Dickinson pictured at Longley Farm, Longley Lane, Holmfirth

Longley Farm: 75 years of Yorkshire family-run dairy business

Poultry farmer Edward Wilkinson at Herb Fed Poultry near Easingwold,

Farm of the Week: Herb-fed turkey rearers looking to future after avian flu cull

Sport

Chris Wilder is back at Sheffield United (Picture: Getty Images)

Wilder completes remarkable comeback after Heckingbottom is sacked by Blades

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Leigh Wood knocks out Josh Warrington during the WBA World Featherweight Title fight between Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington at Utilita Arena Sheffield on October 07, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Wood issues blunt message as he reveals Warrington rematch is 'likely'

Barnsley chairman Neerav Parekh.

Barnsley FC chairman on EFL charges plus January transfer window plans

TRAGEDY: Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson died after his neck was cut by an opponent's skate during a game against Sheffield Steelers on October 28 at Sheffield's Utilita Arena. Picture courtesy of Panthers' Images/EIHL Media.

Neckguards compulsory at Olympics and Worlds after Adam Johnson tragedy

MUTUAL AFFECTION: Steve Evans, back at Rotherham United as Gillingham's manager in 2021

Steve Evans re-emerges as Rotherham candidate with reports of Nathan Jones snub

Nowhere to hide: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom looks dejected at the final whistle after his side were thrashed 5-0 by Burnley, bringing an end to his reign at the Premier League club (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Heckingbottom worked wonders for Blades but was given no support - Stuart Rayner

Ronnie O'Sullivan with the UK Championship trophy. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

‘Grand Old Duke of York’ Ronnie can stay on top of the hill - Chris Waters

WE'LL MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights and Swindon Wildcats - seen here playing at Elland Road in October will meet at the Link Centre for the first time this season on December 17. Picture: Leeds Knights

Why Knights and NIHL National rivals need to be worried about Wildcats

MISSING: But Leeds United's Djed Spence is finally getting up to full fitness

How Djed Spence could change whole shape of Leeds

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The mysterious case of St. Cristiano Ronaldo and the overturned penalty

The mysterious case of St. Cristiano and the overturned penalty

Property

There are options for those who fall off the property ladder due to divorce

Options for getting back on the property ladder after divorce

Hargreaves Head House is set within 3.5 acres of land

Unique 340-year-old five-bed home in Yorkshire once owned by baronet up for sale

Price predictions

Property portal predicts what house prices will do in 2024

What's On

The Wardrobe in Leeds

New Year's at The Wardrobe, Leeds: Start time, line up and how to get tickets
As the clock ticks down to bid farewell to another year, the vibrant city of Leeds is gearing up for a New Year's Eve celebration like no other.

Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden. Picture: Kate Griffin

Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden: 'I think we’ve got similar boredom thresholds'

Signed Arctic Monkeys memorabilia is being auctioned to raise money for Meersbrook Bank Primary School in Sheffield

Arctic Monkeys helping to drum up support for Yorkshire school's new playground

The Fulford Arms in York

Yorkshire pub to be made more accessible for gig-goers thanks to funding

There are still more acts to be announced for the shows at The Piece Hall next summer, say organisers

British music icon is returning to Halifax to play at The Piece Hall

Madness wowed the crowd at The Piece Hall earlier this year. Photos by Cuffe and Taylor and The Piece Hall

All of the big names acts who will perform at Halifax's The Piece Hall in 2024

Loui Goodinson (centre) with fellow creative producers Ryan Widdowson and James Poulton.

Yorkshire teen vows to have a career in film and TV - despite his stage fright

Politics

Sheffield Clean Air Zone - charges for the first eight months totalled almost £3.3m

Sheffield buses fitted with faulty technology that is 'failing' to cut pollution
Hundreds of buses running in Sheffield do not meet the emissions standards for the city’s Clean Air Zone as they have been retrofitted with faulty technology, MPs were told.

Security guards stand outside the BBC headquarters at New Broadcasting House in London, England.

Editors call on BBC to halt aggressive expansion into local news

The site in Sutton-in-Craven

Plan to build six homes on 'wasteland' in North Yorkshire village approved

42 Esplanade, Scarborough.

Bid to create large guest house refused over ‘electronic monitoring’ plan

The £11.5bn upgrade is due to be completed by 2033

Passengers promised faster journeys as £3.9bn is announced for rail upgrade

Teesside International Airport

Publicly-owned airport reports lower losses than expected

Hambleton Grove Industrial Estate unit where the bar will be

Brewing firm could open new bar on industrial estate as part of expansion plans

UK Trending

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Home Alone is the UK's favourite festive film according to a recent study.

How to watch all the Home Alone movies over the Christmas period

Rightmove have released their forecast for 2024.

Rightmove forecast for property buying in the UK next year

A fare dodger who posted tips on TikTok about how to avoid paying for train journeys has been caught and fined more than £700 Picture: East Midlands Railway / SWNS

TikTok fare dodger fined - after telling followers not to buy tickets

Find out if you are eligble for Cold Weather Payments.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

Craig Gillett, 61, as Santa, runs Santa's Grotto Frome alongside his sister Clare Perry, 59, Mrs Claus but is facing eviction over planning permission Picture: Santa's Grotto Frome / SWNS

Santa faces eviction from grotto over planning permission row

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Best Christmas Experiences in Yorkshire

Screen grab from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Live Stream of former health secretary Matt Hancock giving evidence at Dorland House in London

Matt Hancock says "culture of fear" in Government stifled pandemic response

Redefining the care home experience – you can still enjoy the things you’ve always loved. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature This new Yorkshire care home offers ‘future-proofing, next-generation’ support