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Losses for Stagecoach's rail department, which runs the Sheffield Supertram, rose from £0.5 million to £1.5 million.

Stagecoach revenues hit £773.2m despite losses on Sheffield Supertram
Transport operator Stagecoach has seen its revenue rise to £773.2 million for the first half of the financial year despite widening losses in its department which runs the South Yorkshire Supertram network.

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  • 1Property developer Citu acquires historic former 1930s department store
  • 2Council dismisses 'rumour' Spark:York is paying below market rent
  • 3Police name man who died after house fire in Yorkshire
  • 4Northern says new tech could reduce train delays caused by fallen leaves
  • 5Holiday park’s retrospective application for dozens of pitches refused

    • People

    The Henry Jenkins Inn, Kirkby Malzeard

    Relief after conversion plan at historic Yorkshire Dales village pub is rejected

    Neighbours Hazel Rowley and Alan Wright have campaigned to stop the closure of the Halifax bank branch in Normanton, Wakefield.

    Neighbours campaign to save Yorkshire town’s last bank branch

    Wavin Edlington

    Residents oppose plans for temporary storage warehouse for plumbing company

    Ace recovering with the RSPCA waiting to be rehomed

    Abused dog faces lifelong trauma as former owner receives 10 year animal ban

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

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

    James Holberry, of Huddersfield, is a professional dog groomer.

    How Yorkshire dog groomer overcame spinal injury

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

    Yorkshire's Alan Titchmarsh reveals favourite Christmas houseplant

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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

    Crime

    Scores of dangerous attacks took place on Northern's estate last year

    Northern adds 600 CCTV cameras after 69 dangerous attacks and incidents in 2022

    Rebecca Rees-Hughes: An inquest found the 37-year-old had been unlawfully killed

    Student stabbed to death after partner discovered she was having an affair

    A man who died in a collision on the A15 yesterday (Tuesday 6 December) has been named by his family as 35-year-old Tom Cooper. Humberside Police.

    Family name 35-year-old man who died after HGV crash on A15

    Police at the scene of a murder investigation at Leighton Road, Gleadless, Sheffield. Picture: David Kessen, National World

    Arrested man released on bail as suspected murder investigation continues

    Gang including 14-year-old suspected of raid on Meadowhall Apple store with 19 iPhones stolen

    Gang including 14-year-old charged after raid on Meadowhall Apple store

    A64 crash: Driver dies after crash with horse box on outskirts of York as animals treated

    A64 crash: Driver dies after crash with horse box on outskirts of York

    Yorkshire Heritage

    Gordon Shield and the new Market Weighton Canal Trail at Newport bridge. Picture Bruce Rollinson 27 November 2023.

    Discover 18th century locks, wildlife and the Land of Nod on new canal trail
    It promises wildlife encounters, 18th century canal locks marooned in agricultural fields - and even a visit to the Land of Nod.

    The derelict former Crimea Tavern pub, on Savile Road, Castleford.

    Council plans to spend £1.2m to buy then demolish derelict former pub

    St Peter's House is the former General Post Office for Bradford

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

    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

    Barclays bank, Scarborough.

    'Electronic bird deterrent' approved for Scarborough town centre

    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

    Politics

    Former prime minister Boris Johnson giving evidence at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

    Boris Johnson apologises to families of Covid victims

    Picture James Hardisty.

    Passengers back plan to bring West Yorkshire buses under public control

    A developer has lost his appeal after being refused permission to turn the former Avondale Fisheries, in Wakefield, into a house share for 14 people. Residents began a campaign to stop the scheme in August 2022.

    Plan to turn Yorkshire chippy into house share for 14 people turned down

    A CGI image of the proposed building

    Yorkshire village high street to be recreated in miniature at role play centre

    Transport

    New markings on the approach to Barnes Way roundabout in Kingswood, Hull. Picture is from Donna Clifford/Hull Live

    Roundabout markings lead to drivers entering in wrong direction

    Doncaster is offering free parking for Christmas shoppers this year

    The town centres where you can park for free while doing your Christmas shopping

    One man has died and three women were injured in the collision on the A15 near Barnetby Top.

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

    The A64 has been closed by North Yorkshire Police at Towthorpe crossroads.

    A64 closed in both directions in North Yorkshire due to serious crash

    Teesside International Airport

    Publicly-owned airport reports lower losses than expected

    Copmanthorpe level crossing

    Network Rail withdraws plans for footbridge over level crossing

    Weather

    Flooding is expected in three Yorkshire areas this week

    Residents warned to 'act now' as flooding expected across Yorkshire

    A holiday home and a cliff damaged at Skipsea during the tidal surge

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

    Vehicles at a standstill due to the snow in Ambleside cc Julie Coldwell

    Community unites to aid stranded travellers in snow chaos over weekend

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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

    Health

    Inhealthcare technology is to be used to assist patients in West Yorkshire.

    Inhealthcare wins NHS contract to help Yorkshire patients avoid hospital
    A Harrogate-based company is to assist people across Yorkshire receive healthcare at home rather than requiring hospital treatment after winning a major NHS contract.

    National Trust handout photo of the Sun Monument at Wentworth Castle Gardens, Yorkshire. Issue date: Tuesday December 5, 2023.

    Monument honour for ‘one of the overlooked heroines in the history of medicine’

    Marli Barnes

    Mother of son left in coma after bike crash has Christmas message for parents

    Chris Kamara with Roberto Carlos at a charity event in 2022.Photo credit: Anthony Devlin/PA

    Chris Kamara: My commentating became ‘car crash TV’ after speech disorder

    Ice-cream and cotton candy flavoured vapes sold on B&M sweet aisle

    Ice cream flavoured vapes being sold on sweet aisle in Yorkshire store

    Education

    Chris Hoyle, with his son Oscar and wife Danielle Hoyle. Pic credit: Chris Hoyle

    Father pleads to council for help as he can’t send son to school down the road
    “I am your child and I am asking for your help,” pleaded a York father addressing his local council’s children scrutiny committee about primary school allocation.

    In the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, two Yorkshire universities have emerged as frontrunners in the UK, out of more than 1,400 institutions for 2024, showcasing their steadfast commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

    Every Yorkshire university ranked in the QS World University Rankings

    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

    A person walks through snow above the Hole of Horcum at the North York Moors National Park, as scattered weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the UK as temperatures plunged below freezing overnight. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings through Saturday morning for the northern coast and southwest of Scotland, as well as southwest and the eastern coast of England.Danny Lawson/PA Wire

    Heavy snow affects schools across region with delayed starts and closures

    Conservative Howdenshire ward's Coun Victoria Aitken speaking at East Riding of Yorkshire Council's full council

    Disabled children have to go home to use the toilet due to school works backlog

    Ripon Grammar School

    The Sunday Times Parent Power 2024: Hull comprehensive named best in the country

    Bewerley Park grounds

    Outdoor education centres saved 'from the jaws of death' with £4m investment

    An aerial photo of Scarborough College.

    Eight Yorkshire schools named among UK's best for cricket by The Cricketer

    Business

    Leeds-based XBM Limited is set to create 45 new jobs after purchased a building set to become its new head office. Picture Bruce Rollinson

    Leeds printing firm set to create 45 new jobs as it moves to new headquarters

    The Long Live the Local campaign is calling for the government to support the ‘people behind the pint’ across the UK. Picture: Pavel Siamionov - Adobe Stock

    Support the ‘people behind the pint’ urges British Beer and Pub Association

    Will you be doing your Christmas shopping in person or online this winter?

    Yorkshire shoppers favouring physical stores over online buys: Helen Morgan

    Openreach's full fibre broadband is expanding in Yorkshire.

    Openreach announces 13 more Yorkshire locations for full fibre rollout

    David Hendry offers his expert insight

    Understanding the legal landscape around internet cookies: David Hendry

    Foresolutions services key sectors including aviation, construction, retail, utilities and housing.

    Harrogate-based Mobile Tornado strikes new deal with workforce tech provider

    UK News

    The British Library was targeted by hackers in October

    British Library says customer data was posted on the dark web after cyber attack

    A complaint was lodged after father Nicolas Stebbing made comments about climate change to Community of the Resurrection’s congregation in Mirfield.

    Priest told he will not be disciplined for climate change comments

    Channel 4's hit show The Great British Bake Off (Photo: Mark Bourdillon/Love Productions)

    Channel 4 commissioning fewer shows during 'really tough year'

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    Yorkshire businesses concerned they will lose thousands during rail strikes

    UK Trending

    Jools Holland will return to BBC Two for his Annual Hootenanny 2023.

    How to watch Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny 2023 and full line-up

    Fancy watching something a little different this Christmas? Look no further.

    Christmas Day 2023 - Alternative watch guide

    Many consumers don't use retailers who charge to return items

    World

    The Menzi Muck picks and scans each boulder to be placed in the correct position, Circularity Park in Oberglatt, Eberhard. © Gramazio Kohler Research, ETH Zurich, Eberhard AG

    Robot excavator builds a six metre high, 65 metre long dry stone wall

    The only surviving critically endangered Amur Leopard cub born in Europe this year takes its first steps into its reserve at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster. Danny Lawson/PA Wire

    Critically endangered leopard cub takes first steps at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

    The death toll in a powerful earthquake around Marrakesh has more than doubled to 632 people, with a further 329 injured as authorities assess the damage, Moroccan government officials said. Residents stay out at a square in Marrakesh on September 9, 2023, after an earthquake. (Photo by FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)

    Moroccan earthquake death toll rises to 632, government says

    Geoff Dunn and his blue and yellow Porsch

    Retired Yorkshire DJ paints £40,000 Porsche blue and yellow to support Ukraine

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