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View east of proposed Burniston drilling site and, inset, William Fox, CEO of Europa.

Campaigners vow to fight appeal by Europa Oil & Gas over drilling
Campaigners say they will fight an appeal by developers over the refusal of planning permission to drill for gas in a North Yorkshire village.

Director of Woodbank Garden Centre at Harden near Keighley Chris Corry in the penny arcade with over 100 vintage and rare machines dating from the 1920s. Photograph by Tony Johnson.

'I visited a Yorkshire garden centre with a hidden vintage arcade'

Businesses rally to support The Rotisserie Club after PETA stunt

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Yorkshire Water chief executive Nicola Shaw pictured at the company's Killingbeck site near Harrogate. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

Inside Nicola Shaw's tumultuous time in charge of Yorkshire Water

Nicola Medalova is set to become CEO of Yorkshire Water

Who is new Yorkshire Water boss Nicola Medalova?

Nicola Medalova is set to become CEO of Yorkshire Water

Exclusive Yorkshire Water to end controversial off-shore payments with new CEO

icola Shaw pictured at Yorkshire Water's Killingbeck site near Harrogate. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

Departure of Yorkshire Water boss won’t come as a surprise

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The property has kept sight lines to York Minster, giving stunning views across the city

Inside the award-winning penthouse with views of York Minster

Ruth Hansom has just been named chef of the year. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

The award-winning chef making waves from her Yorkshire restaurant

A 999 call handler talked parents through the birth of the baby

Listen: 999 conversation as call handler helps parents deliver baby

Pulp, the latest icons from Sheffield's rich and varied cultural diaspora are honoured with their own Legends Plaque outside Sheffield Town Hall. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Pulp: Sheffield music legends inducted into city's Walk of Fame

Rotherham United manager Alex Bruce. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Millers boss on job talk plus clarification on player absence

Sheffield RUFC at Sale

'Taking us some time' - Sheffield RUFC coach admission ahead of crunch period

Will Gardiner is CEO of Drax Group

Drax data centre plan 'is transformational'

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A lost village appears at Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire, due to low water levels due to the lack of rain in 2026.

Dramatic new video shows lost village underneath Ladybower

Residents of Birdsedge celebrate winning the Postcode Lottery

Second Yorkshire village wins £1m on Postcode Lottery in a week

Katy Phenix, 33, her partner Josh Moore, 35, children, Hetty, 6, and Teddy, 11, moved to Fair Isle, Scotland, along with three dogs, and four cats.

'We moved from North Yorkshire to the UK's most remote island'

Yorkshire Heritage

Planned upgrades of the auditorium include installing new lighting and increasing capacity from 493 to 510 seats. Image: AOC Architecture

Theatre Royal boss says upgrade will secure venue for future generations
The chief executive of Theatre Royal Wakefield said a major upgrade planned for the venue would secure its future for generations to come.
Tony Gardner

Paul 'Piglet' Middleton on a Slate Train.

Steam Train Diaries: Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton returns to More4 series

The Golden Lion - L-R Ailsa Antwis, assistant manager, Jo Wray, general manager and Sam Chambers, team leader.

The Golden Lion: One of Yorkshire’s oldest pubs to reopen with changes

A wildflower display created as part of the Walls in Bloom Project in Station Rise, York.

'Exceptional heat' prompts changes to York walls wildflowers display

Atkinson Grimshaw House

The home of Yorkshire painter famed for atmospheric streetscapes

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Opinion

The period around Bonfire Night can be a stressful time for many animals and their owners. Picture: Alamy/the Press Association

Bonfire Night firework 'celebrations' are out of control: Sarah Todd

With a birthday a few days later, November 5th was always a favourite night of the year as a child.

Sarah Todd

Sarah Davidson shares her expert insight. Picture: Rebecca Holmes Photography

Healey's cost-of-living measures look piecemeal

Drax: £20bn opportunity will bring jobs and prosperity to North Yorkshire - but chiefs hint at speed being of the essence (photo: PA)

Drax: £20bn AI plan - a generational opportunity to reindustrialise the United K...

Why Budget 'breathing space' doesn't apply to everyone

Alan Lazenby

Pavement parking on a road.

Delivery robots could block pavements - YP Letters

Prime Minister Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street. PIC: Carlos Jasso/Press Association

Why is PM revisiting the issue of Brexit? - YP Letters

Education Secretary Lucy Powell delivers the keynote speech at the Confederation of School Trusts annual conference. PIC: Ben Birchall/the Press Association

Takeaways from Education Secretary’s speech - Matt Bromley

Lifestyle

House of Bread in Frizinghall

'I visited a Polish bakery that went viral for its queues'
Fresh pastries from a local bakery might be a wholesome start to the weekend, but for this venue, I probably should have set an earlier alarm.

Author Matt Coyne says his latest novel was inspired by his childhood in South Yorkshire.

Matt Coyne on new novel: 'It is a love letter to my childhood'

Dressed in a chef outfit, PETA campaigns manager Reuben Skeats pretended to spit-roast blood-smeared dolls while interacting with shocked passersby.

Owners of newly-opened chicken shop 'shaken' by grotesque PETA protest

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been described as ‘better than on TV’

Strictly Come Dancing Live tickets an ideal Christmas present for fans

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

Beauty fans can win freebies in early Black Friday deal

Travel and Staycation

Leeds Bradford Airport.

Leeds Bradford Airport rail link ‘is key to unlock more growth’

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

Family Christmas holidays from £179 with Santa visits and festive fun

The entrance to the proposed campsite.

Estate owner hoping to create pop-up campsite launches planning appeals

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

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The OPI x M&M'S Holiday Advent Calendar features 12 mini nail polishes in a range of fun chocolate-inspired limited edition shades and it's currently £7.50 cheaper.

OPI collabs with popular chocolate brand to launch advent calendar

Stacey Solomon, pictured with her husband Joe Swash, has spoken out about media intrusion into her family life, claiming photographers' behaviour make her feel 'stalked'.

Stacey Solomon says media attention leaves her feeling 'stalked'

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Business

M&S has revealed that profits more than doubled over the past six months amid a revival following last year’s cyber attack, but warned that it faces an “onslaught of cost headwinds”. (Photo by Mike Egerton/Press Association)

M&S profits more than doubled over past six months
M&S has revealed that profits more than doubled over the past six months amid a revival following last year’s cyber attack, but warned that it faces an “onslaught of cost headwinds”.
Greg Wright

Library image of Leeds city centre. Leeds-based Smoothwall has acquired Securus Software Limited. (Photo by Greg Wright)

Leeds-based Smoothwall acquires Securus Software

From left Paul Phillips, CEO, Victoria Watt, registered manager and Chris Brown, recruiter at Springfield Healthcare. (Photo supplied by Springfield Healthcare)

Springfield Healthcare strengthens homecare business

Metir has conditionally raised £1.78 million and appointed former Avacta CEO Dr Alastair Smith as chief executive officer, effective 9 November. (Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

Environmental testing company names new CEO

Drax, Brookfield and Radiant, Brookfield’s UK-headquartered AI infrastructure platform, announce a new strategic partnership to jointly develop, deliver and operate data centre capacity at Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire. (Photo supplied by Drax)

Drax : £20bn partnership to deliver data centre

Asda has appointed David Potts CBE as Group CEO. (Photo by: Jamie Lashmar/PA Wire)

Asda appoints former Morrisons boss David Potts as group CEO

Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has said it is “cautious” about consumer sentiment and inflation after revealing a slump in profits. (Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

Primark owner cautious over consumer confidence

Country and Farming

Robin bird searching for food at a nature reserve in Leeds. Credit: Martin Goff

Yorkshire wildlife photographer captures birds stocking up for the winter
A wildlife fan has captured pictures of birds searching for food ahead of winter.
Dean Murray

Anti gas rig demo at Scarborough Town Hall.

Gas company launches appeal against Scarborough drilling rig refusal

Farmer Nick Taylor, moving his French breed Charmoise sheep.

Farm serves up a prize result

Julian Norton pictured with his Jack Russell, called Emmy.

Test was as easy as pie - Julian Norton

Almost three-quarters of Yorkshire is under agricultural management.

Why wildlife could increase on farms

Your World

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Councils must base bridge repair decisions on evidence
A structural repair specialist has warned that councils must base decisions on restricted bridges on...

Roy Shelton

Cyber expert warns small businesses are falling behind on security
Doncaster-based expert Roy Shelton says too few smaller firms are assessing risks or preparing for c...

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Leeds-born ex-England footballer played through fibroid pain
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Campaign for funeral officiant standards gains cross-party MP backing

Three 10-year-old girls bring music to Beverley care home with concert

All-female Sheffield company puts South Yorkshire on the global AI map

Property

Mark Manning, Managing Director of Leeds estate agency Manning Stainton

Mark Manning wins Property Personality award as he sets sights on further growth

Brass Nappa House, Low Row, Richmond. Picture: Robin Jessop

Inside a characterful Swaledale house with views across national park

Ad Feature Planning a bathroom renovation? 7 things to consider before you start

What's On

The Woolpack in Emmerdale

Emmerdale writer hails soap as ‘best continuing drama’
Emmerdale writer Yassmin Abdel-Magied has hailed the soap as “the best continuing drama” for its “interesting” storytelling, after being named among this year’s Bafta Breakthrough talents.
Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment Reporter

Wellbeing practitioner Emma Longbottom wants to start a 'rest revolution'.

'I'm a wellbeing practitioner and I want to start a revolution'

Steel City Survivors by Neil Anderson – standard and signed collector’s editions, with profits supporting homeless young people.

Steel City Survivors celebrated in new book – buy here

Bellowhead. Picture: Sandy Butler

Bellowhead: 'It’s such a joyous experience being onstage'

Jalen Ngonda performing in Leeds

Review: Jalen Ngonda and Brooke Combe at O2 Academy Leeds

Jalen Ngonda performing at O2 Academy Leeds. Picture: Finn Byrne

Gig review: Jalen Ngonda & Brooke Combe at O2 Academy Leeds

John Cooper Clarke. Picture: Jody Hartley

Review: John Cooper Clarke at Leeds City Varieties

Politics

Chief Executive Nicola Shaw had led Yorkshire Water for four-and-a-half years.

Call for Yorkshire Water to return to public ownership after pollution incidents
North Yorkshire Green Party councillors have called for Yorkshire Water to be brought back into public ownership following the resignation of its chief executive amid criticism of the company’s environmental performance.
Joe Willis

Rotherham Hospice cares for over 1,700 patients a year and needs to raise over £6 million a year to continue their Outstanding care.

Hospice leaders issue plea to John Healey over £2m shortfall in financing

The Sheffield Local Plan that could consume 800 acres of land on 14 green belt sites in order to build 3,500 homes by 2039 to meet demand.

Delayed Sheffield Local Plan could be hit by Labour-Green Zionism row

Left to right: Trevor Hicks, Andy Burnham, Jenni Hicks, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC, Nia Williams. Credit: Caoilfhionn Gallagher

Campaigning Hillsborough family meet Andy Burnham at No10 North

The waste site at Hacking Lane in South Elmsall

Operator loses legal fight to extend life of 'putrid' Yorkshire waste site

Taylor's Sports Bar and Grill.

Otley Run venue appeals against bar permission refusal

Civic Office, Doncaster. LDRS photo

New councillors tell peer review they did not expect to be elected

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Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

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Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

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