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Qari Asim: Why people from every background can take pride in St George’s Day

Under the shadow of Brexit uncertainty we are living in a time where there are more questions than answers about what the future holds for our country. The split of ‘leave’ and ‘remain’ runs through families, communities and organisations across the nation. St George’s Day is therefore a chance to reflect on what values our country holds close and those which bind us together.

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Plans have been submitted for the new Goole train factory

'Rail village' plans could create another 200 more jobs at new train factory in Yorkshire

Up to 200 more jobs could be created on top of the 700 already announced at a new train factory in Yorkshire.

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What you need to know if you live in West Leeds ahead of the May 2 elections

Of all the sections of the city, West Leeds probably has the biggest political mix.

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'Recovery plan' lifeline as fate of under-threat Yorkshire Dales school looms

CAMPAIGNERS battling to save a rural school in the Yorkshire Dales have been thrown a lifeline to prevent its closure after councillors were given the option of backing a new recovery plan.

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Transport Secretary Chris Grayling accused of 'sinking to new low' after asking rail officials to hold off on revealing delays to infrastructure scheme

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling was today accused of "sinking to a new low" after The Yorkshire Post's revelation that he told rail chiefs not to go public about delays to a vital infrastructure scheme until after a Commons debate.

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Donald Trump's wife Melania will join him on the visit to the UK

Donald Trump to visit UK in June

US President Donald Trump is to make a state visit to the UK in June, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

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Builders on the emerging Athersley estate take a break during the 1950s, with 'prefab' homes in the background

Barnsley’s legacy of council housing will be marked with a centenary celebration as new homes emerge

In 1919, Britain was still reeling from the previously unimaginable losses of World War One and the words of Lloyd George’s ‘land fit for heroes’ speech, made months earlier, were still ringing in the country’s ears.

People

Poll: Which comedian would you vote for as Prime Minister?

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, who played a fictional president on Ukrainian TV, was voted in as the country’s actual president in a landslide victory on Sunday (April 21).

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There are 40 charging locations in the city and the council confirmed 14 of them are out of action.

More than a quarter of electric charging points in this Yorkshire city are broken

More than a quarter of electric vehicle charging points in York are currently broken - and one of them has not been working for at least a year.

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The text-to-give initiative was announced in November 2018 as a way for people to donate to rough sleepers. Stock image.

Campaign to help homeless in Yorkshire city raised just £336 since launch five months ago

A fundraising campaign to help the homeless launched by City of York Council has raised just £336 since it was launched five months ago.

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The MP has apologised after being photographed with a mojito in a can drink on a train in London

Diane Abbott apologises after drinking mojito on TFL train

Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott has apologised "sincerely" for drinking a mojito on public transport in London.

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Smoke billows from the Notre Dame as Parisian firefighters rush to the scene.

David Behrens: Tragedy at Notre-Dame is a reminder of our shared history

THE last time the front page of The Yorkshire Post looked as it did on Tuesday morning was that dreadful day in 1984 when York Minster burned down. “God’s house in flames” was the dramatic headline.

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More than 5,000 asylum seekers are accommodated in Yorkshire - but none in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire leaders still waiting to hear from Home Office over plan to accommodate asylum seekers

Political leaders in rural North Yorkshire are still waiting to hear back from the Government over whether Whitehall officials will agree to a proposal that would allow asylum seekers to be accommodated for the first time in England's largest county.

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Exclusive: Chris Grayling told transport chiefs not to reveal delays to vital rail scheme until after Commons debate with Labour MPs

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling asked rail officials to hold off making a public announcement about a delay to a vital infrastructure project until after a Commons debate where his department's record was scrutinised by MPs, The Yorkshire Post can reveal.

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Dr David Lowe of Leeds Beckett University. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Leeds Beckett academic Dr David Lowe: ‘People are not stupid, they will see through far-right’

With three decades of front-line experience behind him, ex-police officer David Lowe now guiding students at a Yorkshire university. He spoke to Rob Parsons about how the country’s growing far-right threat can be tackled.

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Ron McMillan has resigned as chairman of Welcome to Yorkshire.

Welcome to Yorkshire chair confirms resignation after council leaders demand change

Welcome to Yorkshire chairman Ron McMillan has resigned from his post after admitting local council bosses who fund the embattled tourism agency are demanding “a significantly revamped board to take the business forward”.

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Two investigations have been ordered following Gary Verity's departure from Welcome to Yorkshire.

Gary Verity scandal: Every expense claim by Welcome to Yorkshire bosses in last six years put under investigation

Every expense claim by current and former members of Welcome to Yorkshire’s senior management team and board made in the past six years will be scrutinised by forensic accountants in the wake of ex-chief executive Sir Gary Verity’s scandal-hit departure, it has been announced.

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Coun Ahmed said the alleged remarks had upset him.

Police probe 'hate incident' over alleged racial slur against Wakefield councillor Nadeem Ahmed

West Yorkshire Police have recorded a "hate incident" over offensive remarks allegedly made about a senior Wakefield councillor on social media.

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Good news for those in Leeds who want to get on their bike - the council is once again looking to set up a bike-share scheme.

Leeds cycle scheme revival backed by council decision-makers

Leeds could soon have its very own fleet of “Boris bikes”, as the council is looking to partner up with a company to revive a proposed bike-share scheme in the city.

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Serious crash closes A171 between Whitby and Scarborough

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