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Council leader Fran Belbin issued an ultimatum that could end the existing joint administration at Sheffield City Council

Sheffield Labour to end power-sharing administration with Greens
The joint administration that runs Sheffield City Council is set to collapse, after Labour confirmed it would seek to end the power-sharing agreement with the Greens over the controversial “Zionism is racism” motion.

Mo Metcalf Fisher from the Countryside Alliance

'Sinister network' - Concerns raised over crime at Yorkshire heritage sites

Rev Mary Rolls pictured at St Mary's Church, Thirsk, Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

Historic church vandalised two years ago still working to fix precious windows

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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

Ryan Carr officially left Castleford in August. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

'Highly impressive' - Former Castleford coach Carr secures NRL return

Emmanuel Longelo is a key figure for Scottish outfit Motherwell.

Sheffield United 'looking' at defender ahead of winter transfer window

Ethan Ampadu could not prevent Leeds United slipping to a 2-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth.

Leeds United captain's admission after loss to AFC Bournemouth

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A Range Rover has mounted a paved area and knocked down the Market Cross in Howden,

Car demolishes monument in Yorkshire market town crash

A drone image of the traveller site near Hillam.

Occupants of unauthorized Traveller site in village plan High Court appeal

Floral tributes at The Willows for Mrs Booth

Tributes left and school in mourning after beloved headteacher dies

The former Troutbeck Hydro, which hosted Jimi Hendrix in 1967, has been transformed into a residential care home, with interiors inspired by Ilkley Moor and a restaurant featuring a stained-glass roof dating back to 1901. (Photo supplied on behalf of Holden Grange)

Jimi Hendrix : Hotel which hosted gig enjoys new lease of life

Yorkshire Heritage

Dozens of reports of Yorkshire stone thefts were recorded in Leeds in just one year

Dozens of thefts of Yorkshire stone reported in Leeds in just one year
Dozens of reports of Yorkshire stone thefts were recorded in Leeds in just one year, prompting the city council to set up specialist DNA marking techniques.
Ruby Kitchen

The Whitby Goth Weekend

The best pictures from Whitby Goth Weekend 2026

York station with Stirling Single no 5. Peter Tuffrey collection

The history of transport in Yorkshire from Iron Age roads to railways

Literary Archivist and co-curator of the exhibition Sarah Prescott in front of FW Murnau's silent classic Nosferatu (1922)

Yorkshire exhibition follows bloody trail of vampire stories throughout history

All Saint's Church, Newton-on-Ouse.

Hallmark of a mansion’s lasting legacy

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Opinion

Chancellor John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering his first Budget. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/Press Association

Why can’t politicians keep out of pubs? - Jayne Dowle

What is it with this Cabinet and pubs? Whilst disposable incomes plummet and the rest of us calculate whether we can actually go out at all, our senior politici...

Jayne Dowle

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/Press Association

Vital role journalism has to play in devolution - Andy Burnham

Butler Whites restaurant in Hull

Hull restaurant responds to recent Yorkshire Post review - Letters

Rethink needed to avoid mass food shortages - Andy Brown

Andy Brown

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visit Joff Youth Centre in Peacehaven.

I hope for her sake that Meghan Markle finds the answers soon - Christa Ackroyd

Mark Casci

SMEs happy to escape punitive measures in Budget - Mark Casci

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with the Norwegian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) to bring the Energetic Future Conference 2026 to the Humber. (Photo by David Hooper)

The Humber is ready, now we need clear and stable policy - Iain Harris

Lifestyle

Marie wears Art Disco 'Mermaid Club' T-Shirt, £30

The Yorkshire clothing brand taking inspiration from outdoor life on the coast
Autumn sky and sea colours, a sense of adventure, cosy evenings and community inspire a clothing brand taking its inspiration from the coast and outdoor life. E...

Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from just £2.99

'I ate at a 'new and improved' Hull restaurant - it was anything but'

Tim Spector's pappardelle. Picture credit: Extracted from Good Mood Food by Tim Spector (Jonathan Cape, 30)/Issy Croker/PA

Tim Spector: 'Caring for your gut health is more powerful than you think'

Dr Chris Rose inspects one of the watches Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

'We make watches that are total one-offs - they've been sent into space'

Renault 4. Picture credit: Renault.

'I drove the revamped Renault loved by the French countryside - it's excellent'

Liana Jacob at CrowdedHouse for the new autumn menu.

CrowdedHouse: ‘I tried the new autumn menu - it felt like a warm hug’

Travel and Staycation

Skipsea beach.

Yorkshire village named fastest growing UK destination for 2027

Downtown Las Vegas Skyline © Visit Las Vegas

Las Vegas: 'I visited Sin City once again - but this time I noticed a change'

Take part in creative classes as part of your autumn holiday

These £99 grown-up UK getaways offer activities for adults

Tenerife is a popular destination for winter sun

Last-minute cruise deals for Christmas markets and winter sun from £89

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Cottage vs robovac: The Eufy Omni E35 automatically detects changes between hard flooring and rugs, switching cleaning modes as it moves around the home.

10 products our reviewers want to see discounted for Black Friday

Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer’s disease, calling him “the most respected and beloved actor of his generation”.

Ian McKellen reveals warning he gave Patrick Stewart before Star Trek

Traitors is a flagship BBC show

BBC TV licence fee could top £200 as thousands stop paying

Business

Yorkshire Water today announces that Nicola Shaw has decided to step down as Chief Executive following four and a half years leading the business.

Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw to step down
Yorkshire Water has announced that Nicola Shaw has decided to step down as chief executive following four and a half years leading the business.
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Yorkshire Water chief executive Nicola Shaw pictured at the company's Killingbeck site near Harrogate. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Controversies over pay and performance at Yorkshire Water

Shell has revealed quarterly earnings nearly doubled as it continued to capitalise on soaring oil prices caused by the Iran war. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Shell criticised over bumper earnings haul

John Healey with his team of ministers.

'Supporting 140,000 jobs': £20bn boost for Yorkshire finance bodies

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has said support measures on business rates announced in the autumn Budget could cut its annual costs by as much as £60 million by 2029. (Photo by Jonathan Brady/PA Wire )

Premier Inn owner Whitbread set for Budget boost

A top executive of Lloyds Banking Group has criticised a hike to bank taxes as “unhelpful” to achieving UK economic growth, as he urged the Government to ensure it remains temporary. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Lloyds finance chief criticises increase to bank taxes

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with the Norwegian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) to bring the Energetic Future Conference 2026 to the Humber. (Photo by David Hooper)

Norwegian leaders forge economic ties with Humber

Country and Farming

Farmer Nick Taylor, moving his French breed Charmoise sheep.

Farm serves up a prize result
It all started with a shed in their garden and a desire to sell their own fresh produce to local people. Five years on, having switched to producing high end charcuterie from their outdoor pigs, farming couple Nick and Annabelle Taylor of Wass Farm, Ampleforth are now double Great Taste Award winners, the world’s largest food and drink awards, which they received recently.
Chris Berry

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

CLA president Gavin Lane.

Rural coalition issues warning

Kingofthefrontier on the way to winning the Oddschecker Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham racecourse.

Small stable's remarkable Cheltenham upset

Sport

Huddersfield Town’s Derensili Sanches Fernandes, who netted his seventh goal of the season at Bradford City on Saturday.

Terriers boss reveals half-time pep talk to star turn at Bantams
HUDDERSFIELD Town head coach Martin Drury revealed that he had to give a half-time pep talk to Derensili Sanches Fernandes on Saturday - and his words worked a ...

Jubril Okedina made over 100 appearances for Cambridge United in his first EFL spell.

Barnsley defender keen to 'explode' in new career chapter

WATCHING ON: New Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor (Image: Steve Ellis)

Matt Hamshaw on why Dave Challinor will enjoy life at Sheffield Wednesday

Bradford City chief and ex-Huddersfield Town manager Michael Duff.

'Take your medicine': Bantams chief's message after Terriers loss

Strong effort: Rotherham Titans’ Isaac Shaw set up their second try against Cornish Pirates with a bulldozing run.

No shame for Titans as proud unbeaten home record is ended by ambushing Pirates

PLACED: Hull City's Oli McBurnie scores from a free-kick (Image: Mike Egerton)

Hull City's pussy cat passivity a warning on how not to play it their way

Huddersfield Town head coach Martin Drury. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Boss on 'ruthless' Town + why his side wanted five goals and not three at City

CRUCIAL CHANGES: Sergej Jakirovic (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Sergej Jakirovic on passive Hull, precious point and players he did not pick

Daniel Farke's Leeds United were beaten 2-0 by AFC Bournemouth.

Leeds United boss backs Trafford after blunder in loss to Bournemouth

Your World

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
Jess Clarke says she suffered severe pain, sickness and fatigue during her playing career before dis...

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Campaign for funeral officiant standards gains cross-party MP backing
The Funeral Officiant Authority's campaign has secured the support of four MPs, who are calling for ...

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

Summer fair raises hundreds for Skipton care home

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

Bradley Walsh

The Million Pound Shot: Your reactions to Channel 4 'faux gameshow'
TV presenter Bradley Walsh hopes his new programme, a faux gameshow, has educated viewers about “the techniques of the gambling industry”.
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Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in The Diplomat – Season 4. Picture: Netflix, Inc./Erika Kuenka.

TV Pick of the Week: The Diplomat - review by Yvette Huddleston

Christopher Woodley as Denny, Kerry Washington as Abigail, Ben Affleck as Mark and Adriana Paz as Cecilia in Animals. Picture: Netflix, Inc./Warrick Page.

Film Pick of the Week: Animals - review by Yvette Huddleston

Halloween Howl with Avro Vulcan XH558

Iconic Vulcan bomber roars into life at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Bonnie Garmus.Picture credit: Lina Hildrum/Cappelen Damm/PA.

Bonnie Garmus: 'AI is grand scale theft which has been normalised'

Kings of Leon tickets selling fast for Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

SEX ON FIRE! Kings of Leon Scarborough tickets selling out - buy here

Rachel Scott watering her flowers.

The Yorkshire candle making business supported by Mel B

Politics

Brunswick Centre, Scarborough. Courtesy Numminen, LDRS

Scarborough regeneration set for £8m mayoral funding boost
An £8 million mayoral funding package aimed at kickstarting Scarborough’s regeneration is set to be approved next week.
Anttoni James Numminen

Jonathan Hobson and the S12 Green Belt group. Credit: BBC

Greenbelt build could go on for length of children’s whole primary education

On Wednesday October 28, John Healey presented his first budget announcing £100 energy payment scheme |Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty Images)

What the Budget means for Yorkshire

Chancellor John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering his first Budget. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/Press Association

Budget long read: John Healey facing questions over defence investment

John Healey

North-South divide in Budget's £100 energy support help hits Yorkshire

Tommy Banks.

Michelin-star chef says Budget will lead to 'closures and job losses'

Campaigners met with Shadow Ministers at the Linton on Ouse site on Friday to discuss the plans

Migrant camp 'recipe for disaster', shadow minister says

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