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The bike ride which takes you past some of Yorkshire's most iconic monuments
This week’s route enjoys the delights of the rural haven sitting almost equidistant from Wakefield, Huddersfield and Barnsley.

David Lonsdale, Vanessa Hehir and Tricia Penrose at the rally. (Pic credit: Heartbeat Vehicle Rally)

Heartbeat Vehicle Rally 2025: Heartbeat actors to attend Yorkshire village event

A geodesic dome (radome) under construction at RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire as part of the United States Air Force's Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS), on October 4, 1962.

Incredible photos show what was inside the 'golf balls' at RAF Fylingdales

Jordan Thomson, owner of Love Cheese in Gillygate, York

Gillygate, York: Traders speak out a year on from air quality schemes

How a bedroom in the HMO could look. Credit: Hull City Council / Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson.

Plan to create mammoth 122-bed HMO on at former four-star Yorkshire hotel

Cleveland Police confirmed a body had been found in the search for missing Jacob Ker

Body found in search for missing teenage boy

Front Wc, Royal Parade, Filey. Align Property

Plans to demolish seafront public toilet in Filey’s conservation area

Dr William Beer is almost halfway through his challenge.

'Here's why I'm running 52 marathons this year' says Yorkshire CEO

Mike Sproat, Miles Owen, Rachel Hawes and Amanda Owen on Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales. (Pic credit: Channel 5)

Life in the Dales: Great North Air Ambulance to feature in Channel 5 show

A19 near Escrick

Motorcycle left in ditch after crash between van and biker

Stoneferry Road in Hull

Motorcyclist, 42, who died in Yorkshire crash is named by police

Darren Stringer

Police name motorcyclist, 37, who died in Yorkshire crash

Total Warrior's Great Northern Mud Run at Bramham Park, near Leeds.

Total Warrior Leeds 2025 Braham Park challenge in pictures

A high dive into the bathing pool at the South Cliff, Scarborough in June 1917.

Yorkshire nostalgia: Photos show Yorkshire in June in early 20th century

Fundraising is taking place in memory of Elemie Wainwright

Thousands raised in memory of Elemie to restore park she loved

Sheriff Hutton Road, between Sheriff Hutton and Strensall

Man dies after crash between pick up truck and Land Rover

A serving West Yorkshire Police officer, who was reported missing, has been found dead.

Police find body in search for missing Yorkshire police officer

Yorkshire Belle at Flambrough

‘Who needs Barbados when you've got Bridlington?’ Here are Brid's hidden gems

Robert E Fuller joined the team to help clean the Yorkshire coast. Credit: Robert E Fuller

'I joined the extreme litter picking team tidying up Yorkshire's coast'

Mike's Carpets founder Mike Smith has died aged 79

Mike’s Carpets founder famed for TV adverts has died aged 79

Susan Pape's holiday home at Royal Crescent Court.

Pensioner faces loss on holiday flat after council tax hike on second homes
A pensioner has told how her dream of owning a holiday home has turned into a nightmare because of a council tax blitz on second homes.
Jack Fifield

Peter Easterby was more than just a racehorse trainer, says Jo Foster

'Peter Easterby was far more than a trainer - he was a mentor and an icon'

E-bike rider flees after seriously injuring pedestrian in Leeds crash

Darley Street Market in May 2025

Details revealed for opening weekend of new £30m street market in Yorkshire

Zoe Lister is the woman behind the voice of the Jet2 advert

'I'm the voice of the Jet2 ad - that song has become the soundtrack to my life'

Musician Gregor Spence, who plays tuba. Photo: Charlie Chan

'Brass band music sends shivers down my spine'

Jade Harrison after the fairground accident in October 2019.

Woman who was catapulted from fairground ride at 60mph 'lucky to be alive'

Stoneferry Road in Hull.

Motorcycle rider, 42, dies in late-night Hull crash with car

Director Danny Boyle on the set of Columbia Pictures’ 28 Years Later. Photo: © 2025 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Danny Boyle on 28 Years Later partially filmed in Yorkshire

The crash happened on Eastholme Bridge in Halsham

Biker, 27, dies at the scene of crash in Yorkshire village

Coun Karen McGowan spoke at homelessness at Sheffield city Council's housing policy committee. Picture: Sheffield Council webcast

Sheffield woman “told to make herself homeless to get council help”

Arianna, Athena, and Jasmine with their mother Sophie

The ‘pink empire’ you have to book a year in advance to attend
A viral beauty brand, who broke records after selling over £1.5 million of products in a single TikTok live, has since launched an equally popular pink wonderland-themed shop with bookable events.
Sophie Mei Lan

Design by Cinnamon Clark who collaborates with Leeds band Until Joy and has won the Burberry Award at Leeds Beckett University. On the catwalk at the Fashion Alliance North UPNorth showcase at LBU’s Leeds School of Arts. Photo: Rod Leon. Hair by Gareth Vance (Leeds) and Charlotte Woolley (Harrogate); make-up by Sofia Pergouli, Georgia Kirby, Abby Parkin, Amelia Humphery, Faith Emanuel.

Is London the centre of UK fashion? These talented young designers think not

Plans look set to be approved for a new park to be created next to the River Aire in Castleford.

Plans for new riverside park in Castleford unanimously approved

Charlotte Bradman got rid of most of her possessions and turned her back on conventional living to set up home in a campervan.

'I turned my back on conventional living and found freedom in my campervan'

Big Summer Weekender singalong summer fun with Dave and residents at HC-One’s Aberford Hall Care Home during Care Home Open Week

Ad Feature Big Summer Weekender celebrates community at Aberford Hall Care Home

Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan, 33, whose body was discovered on January 23 2020 in the bedroom of his baracks at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.

Delay in finding soldier's body at Yorkshire barracks 'unforgivable'

Duggleby Stephenson paintings specialist Holly Hammond with the silouhette image

The vicar from Beverley who became the Regency era's fattest man

John Robert Mitchell, the 70-year-old man from Catterick Garrison who sadly died in last week's collision at Colburn

Tributes to man who died after crash between mobility scooter and military truck

Ms Ford, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, died in Sheffield on June 11 aged 59, according to Sheffield Coroner’s Court, where an inquest was opened and adjourned on Wednesday morning.

Grandmother who died from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy named

York Minster, Lads 'n Dads in Pudsey, and Frozen Custard Crumble from the Shambles Market

20 places in Yorkshire that have had a boom in interest due to TikTok

Sarah White, Costume & Textiles Specialist at Tennants Auctioneers at Leyburn, with the Vivienne Westwood 'Voyage to Cythera Collection' Harris Tweed 'Savile' Jacket, A/W 1989/90 , Nude Leggings, A/W 1989/90 - Estimate: £2,500-£3,500 plus buyer’s premium. Picture: James Hardisty.

Huge collection of Vivienne Westwood designs to go under the hammer

Yorkshire Ambulance Service emergency vehicles, pictured at Barnsley Hospital

Grandmother dies from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy in Morocco

Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Dan Cohen

'Why I'm documenting my time as Lord Mayor of Leeds on TikTok'

Father pays tribute to ‘amazing’ son from Yorkshire who died in Snowdonia mountain fall

Yorkshire sisters drown in Snowdonia during trip with friends

Anita Hall's son Michael Hall with Max and one of the paintings for sale. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Yorkshire artist's beautiful paintings sold to help the charity she loved most

Haris Azam has Juvenile Batten disease.

'Families raising disabled or ill children are being driven into debt'

A visit to Matilda The Musical was part of the trip. Picture: Manuel Harlan

I live in Yorkshire but love London - taking my kids reminded me why

From Caribbean shores to York’s historic heart: New Rum & Chocolate Tours launch at York’s Chocolate Story

York's Chocolate Story launches new rum and chocolate tours

Police Scotland announced the arrest this afternoon. Pic: Steve Leath

Woman, 79, left with shattered eye socket after midnight bat attack

File photo dated 07/03/06 of Kim Woodburn at the Television and Radio Industries Club (TRIC) Awards, at Grosvenor House, central London. TV star Kim Woodburn, who rose to fame presenting How Clean Is Your House?, has died at the age of 83 following a short illness, her manager said. Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Kim Woodburn: TV personality who presented How Clean Is Your House? dead aged 83

Kim Woodburn has died aged 83

TV legend Kim Woodburn dies after ‘short illness’

Permission Homes has applied to Wakefield Council to build 'high quality' homes on 4.5 hectares of agricultural land off Mayfields Way, South Kirkby.

Plans submitted to build more than 100 'high-quality' homes next to cricket club

Police were called out to a man injured at the supermarket.

Police name cyclist, 81, who died following serious Bridlington crash

Clipper Race First Mates Millie Apperley and Otto Kulow. Credit: imagecomms 2025

Yorkshire pair ready for the high seas in yacht race

Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London.

MPs call for water reforms over 'failing' companies

Visitors to the Cow and Calf Rocks enjoy the view as low cloud shrouds the town of Ilkley. Credit: Mark Bickerdike Photography

'The Cow and Calf is 10 minutes from my door - the view is simply exhilarating'

Karl Bushby in Nevada.

Yorkshireman on final leg of world's longest walk

Dead and dying crustaceans previously washed up on the beach near South Gare, Redcar. Picture/credit: Sally Bunce.

Inquiry into sea life die-offs prompts ‘disrespectful’ Government claim

Jane Richardson, of Monk Fryston, Leeds, has led a Smartphone Free Childhood movement at the local village school, Monk Fryston Primary persuading over 60 parents to sign a pact not to buy their children smartphones. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 17th April 2025.

Why Yorkshire's parents are saying no to phones for kids

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