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Forestry Commission puts Sheffield Council's tree-felling scheme under investigation

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The Yorkshire 'chimney' that's the tallest folly in the world

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Yorkshire has a wide selection of beautiful beaches, ranging from tranquil secluded spots to popular beaches

10 of the best beaches in Yorkshire according to TripAdvisor

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Trains in Yorkshire have been hit with delays and overcrowding

Extent of delays and overcrowding on Yorkshire trains revealed in damning passenger survey

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The Yorkshire Post says: Why won’t you act, Mrs May? Damning verdict of rail users

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How Yorkshire railway volunteers ran their own line for 50 years - and why they need a new generation to keep it alive

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Airbus warning over UK future is a wake-up call' for Brexit negotiations

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Retro: Bettys biggest refurbishment saw opening of cafe shop

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Finn Brigham on the Alchemist Table at Barley Hall in York. Picture by Simon Hulme

Medieval potions are stirred up for a spell as exhibition is launched

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Bill Carmichael: Remoaners rage at rise of Jacob Rees-Mogg

Politics More Politics >>

Crowds arrive in Parliament Square in central London, during the People's Vote march for a second EU referendum. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo

Thousands march in London to demand referendum on Brexit deal

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Pictured Katie, 13, and Thomas, 10, Dunn, of Crossgates, Leeds, with Rifleman Connor Severns.

VIDEO - Red Arrows-style scooter displays to mark Armed Forces Day in Leeds

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Many trains have been cancelled or delayed recently.

YP Letters: Busy station needs extra platforms

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Chris Grayling's record as Justice Secretary is now in the spotlight.

YP Letters: Emasculation of Probation Service by Chris Grayling led to more offending

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The Empire Windrush arrived in Britain in 1948.

YP Letters: Did we really need post-war migrant labour?

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Conservative MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough Andrew Jones.

Andrew Jones interview: 'No hint of a raised voice' in the Treasury before high-pressure Budget

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Chris Grayling has been frequently described as Macavity for his no-shows.

The Yorkshire Post says: Grayling no show. Macavity Minister to miss rail summit

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Chris Grayling accused of ‘running scared’ as he pulls out of northern transport conference

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Patrick Mercer: Nato looks set to be Trumped by angry president

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Government 'tree champion' makes Sheffield saga a priority after 'unprecedented' protests

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Forestry Commission puts Sheffield Council's tree-felling scheme under investigation

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Crime More Crime >>

Leeds Road in West Yorkshire where the attack took place

Two arrested after man attacked with machete inside car on Leeds Road

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Chris Grayling's record as Justice Secretary is now in the spotlight.

YP Letters: Emasculation of Probation Service by Chris Grayling led to more offending

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Sissons Road, where the stabbing took place

Man arrested after police called to stabbing in Leeds

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Photos of the incident from Cleveland RPU/Twitter

Two arrested after high speed police chase in Yorkshire leaves force car damaged

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Cyclist seriously injured in Ilkley crash

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Public chase car dashcam thief down the street after Audi break-in behind Leeds city centre pub

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'Monster' jailed for 12 years for rape and sexual abuse of children he lured to Doncaster golf course

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Gang of four jailed for conspiring to rob business of thousands in takings

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Transport More Transport >>

YP Letters: Busy station needs extra platforms

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Chris Grayling has been frequently described as Macavity for his no-shows.

The Yorkshire Post says: Grayling no show. Macavity Minister to miss rail summit

Opinion
Graeme Bandeira's latest cartoon.

Tom Richmond: Tories could pay dearly for their attitude to the North

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Should a third runway be built at Heathrow Airport?

YP Letters: Heathrow third runway won’t benefit North

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Theresa May is under renewed pressure over the state of the region's railways.

The Yorkshire Post says: Why won’t you act, Mrs May? Damning verdict of rail users

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Education More Education >>

Harrogate leads UK with new cancer treatment school

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PIC: PA

Should mobile phones be banned in school to crackdown on naughty behaviour?

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Culture Secretart Matt Hancock says pupils should be banned from using mobile phones at school.

The Yorkshire Post says: Mobile menaces. Should schools ban phones?

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Poorer children are less prepared for school, say Action for Children. Picture:: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

MP backs campaign to fight to keep ‘vital’ children’s centres

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Health More Health >>

Cancer fight Leeds dad’s London Marathon run bid

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File photo dated 20/3/2018 of Alfie Dingley, as his mother Hannah Deacon has appealed to Theresa May to intervene and grant a licence so his epilepsy can be treated with cannabis oil.

YP Letters: Politicians are naive over legalising cannabis

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Doctors now recognise the health benefits of parkrun events.

The Yorkshire Post says: Pound for pound. Why park cuts should be a non-runner

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Denise Craven (left) speaks to Prince Charles while Julie Crossman (bottom right) speaks to the Duchess of Cornwall during their royal visit to the Sir Robert Ogden Centre.'Credit: HDFT

Harrogate leads UK with new cancer treatment school

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Andy Howarth with son Gav, and wife Helen

Family’s labour of love helps change homeless people’s lives

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Environment More Environment >>

A large red damselfly, photographed by Richard Burkmar.

Yorkshire’s wetlands are prime spots to witness nature’s aerial acrobatics

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A young swift ready to fledge at Mr and Mrs Hoare's cottage. Picture by Edmund Hoare.

New hatchlings boost Sedbergh’s efforts to save the swift

Environment
There have been years of protests against tree-felling work in Sheffield.

Government 'tree champion' makes Sheffield saga a priority after 'unprecedented' protests

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Analysis More Analysis >>

At its highest point, the Yorkshire Wolds village of Fridaythorpe lies about 170m above sea level. Pictures by Gary Longbottom.

Life in Fridaythorpe, the village on top of the Wolds

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The hares star in the Mister Finch exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Mister Finch and his magical exhibition

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Weekend interview: Sir Ranulph Fiennes

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The secretive Leeds fairytale artist who won't give his real name

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Opinion More Opinion >>

The Darren Gough column: Why I’m a fan of VAR at the World Cup

Opinion
Many trains have been cancelled or delayed recently.

YP Letters: Busy station needs extra platforms

Opinion
Chris Grayling's record as Justice Secretary is now in the spotlight.

YP Letters: Emasculation of Probation Service by Chris Grayling led to more offending

Opinion
The Empire Windrush arrived in Britain in 1948.

YP Letters: Did we really need post-war migrant labour?

Opinion

Campaigns More Campaigns >>

Jo Cox

£20m loneliness fund 'exceeded expectations' says minister

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Minister for Loneliness Tracey Crouch, during her visit to Batley in April.

£20m loneliness fund will ‘build on Jo Cox’s legacy’

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Hannah Robertshaw

Therapeutic dance sessions to reduce isolation in care homes

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Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Rosemary Murphy OBE

Rosemary Murphy, early years innovator

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