Victoria Finan
Victoria Finan
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A hen harrier

Hen Harriers: persecuted birds of prey still at risk in Yorkshire, charity warns

Police outside the Hessle Road branch of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull. A 46-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman who have now been released on bail, pending further inquiries, were detained on suspicion of prevention of a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position.It comes after 35 bodies were removed by police from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors on Hessle Road and taken to the mortuary in Hull. Picture date: Wednesday March 13, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Funeral. Photo credit should read: Dave Higgens/PA Wire

Police confirm all 35 bodies found at Hull funeral home have been identified

Gentleman Jack actress Suranne Jones and creator Sally Wainwright at the unveiling of the new Anne Lister statue by sculpture Diane Lawrenson, at The Piece Hall, Halifax in 2021

Anne Lister: Festival planned to mark Yorkshire's celebrated LGBT pioneer

Light Night is set to return again to Yorkshire's coastline

Light Night: Laser beams to light up Yorkshire coastline

Record Assistant Jo Faulkner pictured in the archive. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

A glimpse into the historic tales of derring-do and adventure

Tulip grower Judy Baker with an English florist tulip at the Wakefield & North of England Tulip Society Show held at Ossett War Memorial Community Centre

Why Wakefield is renowned for its English tulip growing tradition

King Charles’ close friend of 50 years gives rare insight

Lord Halifax has been a close friend of the King for more than half a century.

King Charles’ close friend gives rare insight into 50-year friendship

York, specifically the city’s Minster, has been singled out among cities in the UK for two official visits from the King and Queen since their accession.

How Charles III has shown his affection for Yorkshire since becoming King

Former Royal Navy Commander Eric Verge, 97, of Guiseley, near Leeds, was the Queens Colour Officer on The Mall, London, for the Queens Coronation on 2nd June 1953. Pictured Eric, with his military medals and far-right the medal issued to him for taking part in the Queens Coronation. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 3rd May 2023.

Meet the 97-year-old veteran who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's crowning

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will take a key role in the service as he will be one of just four who is set to witness the most sacred part of the coronation - the anointing of King Charles with holy oil.

Archbishop of York defends Homage of the People as he prepares for coronation

Twenty other harriers, including 15 birds that were part of satellite-tagged tracking projects, have also disappeared across Northern England in the past year.

Body of rare hen harrier found mutilated in Yorkshire Dales in sickening attack

The building of The WOW Barn on Cinder Moor, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, by over 300 Barn Raisers from across West Yorkshire women, girls and non-binary people including professionals in construction, architecture, engineering, building and STEAM, as well as novices and DIY enthusiasts over a 24-hour period. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date:1st May 2023.

24 hour barn raising in Leeds celebrated

Ilkley Carnival 2023. Pictured One of the Carnival goers carries a giant crown around the main ring of the showfield. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 1st May 2023.

Ilkley Carnival: 1000 children parade in Coronation themed gala

An illuminated tram for the 1911 coronation. A fascinating set of photos showing Brits celebrating coronations dating back more than 100 years have been unearthed ahead of King Charles' crowning ceremony. An illuminated tram, street parties and even a sheep being roasted are among the collection of images rediscovered by librarians in Leeds. The nostalgic gallery captures more than a century of the city’s coronation memories and shows how they have been celebrated through the years. Louise Birch, senior librarian at Leeds Libraries, said it was "fascinating to see how people had marked the occasion in their own way".

Coronation photographs from 1911 show Leeds citizens celebrating King George V

A memorial service held at Lund Park, Keighley, West Yorkshire, to mark the 40th anniversary of West Yorkshire firefighter Jeff Naylor who ran into a burning building and gave his life in a bid to save others. Pictured Laura Johnson, one of the children who had her life saved by hero firefighter Jeff Naylor. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 27th April 2023.

Memories of hero firefighter Jeff Naylor who died in line of duty 40 years ago

Gareth Southgate stunned pupils at Lawnswood School. Photo: Roger Moody

England manager Gareth Southgate faces a grilling from Leeds school pupils

The main street, one of Three Victorian streets which feature at the Abbey House Museum in Leeds photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson.

A journey back in time behind the scenes at one of Leeds' best kept secrets

The Trust runs foodbanks across the region including Leeds, York and Hull.

Foodbank handouts for people in poverty in Yorkshire shoot up over a quarter

The next stage of the Superfast North Yorkshire programme is targeting the most challenging areas of the county where it has previously not been viable to provide the improved internet connections.

Rural parts of Yorkshire Dales finally get access to superfast broadband

Rhiannon Lawrence-Francis, Special Collections Curator pictured with a book from the Shakespeare First Folios at the Treasures Gallery at Leeds University, Leeds. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 18th April 2023

Shakespearean anniversary to be celebrated in Leeds

Rachel Titherington-Kay with the memory tree at the Forget Me Not children's hospice, photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson. The charity is hosting an open day this weekend at Russell House in Huddersfield for visitors to look around the premises.

Inside the Yorkshire children's hospice changing lives for families

The King has long been known to be a fan of tea produced by the firm, which holds a Royal Warrant, and personally requested a visit to the company’s Harrogate headquarters in 2019.

King Charles recognises Yorkshire institution Bettys in Enterprise Awards

Ross McCarthy (right) with his family. His father Mike McCarthy (second right), is carrying out his late son's wishes by campaigning for better mental health support.

Former Look North presenter launches suicide awareness campaign

Wilder Humber - Oyster nets being secured to trestles at Spurn

Ambitious plans to rewild the Humber revealed

Some 49 per cent of 16-25 year olds surveyed by UK Youth said their mental health has been negatively impacted by the cost of living crisis.

Half of Yorkshire's youth struggling with mental health in cost of living crisis

Mr Sheerman, 82, who has been Labour MP for the West Yorkshire town since 1979, has already announced he will be stepping down at the next General Election.

Veteran Yorkshire MP Barry Sheerman takes time off after having kidney removed

Some 96 per cent of teachers in the region said they had seen an increase in the number of safeguarding referrals made within their school over the past year, with 57 per cent stating that increase was ‘significant’.

Increase in pupils at risk of abuse, teachers say

Campaigners outside Linton-on-Ouse Village Hall

How Yorkshire community took on Government asylum seeker plan - and won

Leeds-based piano firm Besbrode Pianos have donated a piano to Bradford Royal Infirmary for the benefit of patients and staff. Director of Estates and Facilities, Mark Holloway and Deputy Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals John Holden play the new piano on the concourse, photographed by Tony Johnson for the Yorkshire Post. 29 March 2023.

Piano to delight patients at Yorkshire hospital

York is one of seven sites that have received Government backing to win Unesco World Heritage status, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced. Unesco's World Heritage site system offers the opportunity for cultural and natural heritage sites to gain international recognition and promote themselves on a global stage. Issue date: Monday April 10, 2023. PA Photo.

The five sites that could become UNESCO World Heritage

The man in the CCTV image is described as white with a large beard, short possibly greying hair, and he was dressed in a long dark coat with a scarf, lighter trousers, and dark shoes.

Police release CCTV image of man in connection with York sexual assault

King Charles and Queen Camilla in Malton this week. The King has honoured the Yorkshire Regiment with the prefix "Royal" Photo: Simon Hulme

King Charles III gives Yorkshire Regiment new Royal name to honour service

King Charles and Queen Camilla Consort pictured after the Maundy Service, at York Minster. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 6th April 2023

King Charles and Queen Camilla in York: royal couple mark Maundy Thursday

Undated handout photo issued by Bibby Marine Ltd of the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge, a 222 bedroom, three-storey vessel, which can house up to 506 people. The Home Office has confirmed it has leased a barge to accommodate around 500 migrants in Portland, Dorset. Issue date: Wednesday April 5, 2023.

Asylum processing centres could cause humanitarian crisis, campaigners warn

The Archbishop of York, The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell talks to wandsmen Sylvia Sharp and Noah Thio who are taking part in the Maundy Thursday service at York Minster attended by His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort. Photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson. 4th April 2023

King Charles III: Archbishop speaks of excitement ahead of royal visit to York

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that £250m will be set aside to “transform the way we support the social care workforce,” - despite previously pledging £500m.

Government social care cuts "shame country," says Scarborough based leader

Graham’s Ices Ltd in York, run by Graham and Maggie Rush (pictured), has won one of the top awards at the National Ice Cream Competition 2023, for the second year in a row.

York couple celebrate Mr Whippy success at National Ice Cream awards

Governors at Eskdale School announced earlier this year that they planned to close the school at the end of this academic year due to it being undersubscribed.

Whitby mayor hits out at plans to close seaside town secondary school

Owner Jack McDaid at Casa hotel and events venue, Brighouse.

Council continues to fight to close down wedding venue involved in sewage row

Catterick, in Mr Sunak’s constituency of Richmond, is home to the largest British Army garrison in the world.

Catterick Garrison to be used for housing asylum seekers, minister says

Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery has teamed up with charity Human Milk Foundation (HMF) for the second year running to fund their biker scheme, which quickly transports donated breast milk to hospitals.

Yorkshire brewery fundraises for premature babies access to breastmilk

Ken Hainsworth (86) of Glasshouses Cricket Club, Glasshouses, North Yorkshire, who will soon be starting another cricket season with his teammates, having first joined the club in 1958. He is also the club's groundsman, and lives next to its playing field. His wife, son, and daughter, have all played for the club’s various mens and ladies teams. Ken said `The club has been my family'ss life for 63 years. I've no intention of retiring from playing. The retired overhead electricity linesman is an all rounder, both batting and bowling. `I have always been quick on my feet, so particularly enjoy fielding’ he added. He is pictured with his trusty bat, which he believes is older than himself. PICTURE Lorne Campbell / Guzelian

Yorkshire's "oldest cricketer" on 65 years at beloved village club

Lucy Worsley will be discussing Agatha Christie's disappearence

Harrogate's Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival full line up revealed

Head Verger Alex Carberry moves a chair known as the coronation chair, that has been in the possession of York Minster from circa 1550 and is part of the royal treasures from the Minster's historic collections, ahead of a new exhibition at the Minster, in celebration of King Charles III's forthcoming Coronation.

Exhibition to explore connection between the Monarchy and York Minster

Owner Jack McDaid at Casa hotel and events venue, Brighouse.

Closed-down restaurant owner defends himself amid sewage row