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A general view of Baitings Reservoir, in Ripponden, West Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Water given one-star rating as bosses' bonusses 'banned'
Bosses at Yorkshire Water will not receive regular bonuses this year, after the utility company was given a one-star rating by regulators.

Katy Phenix, 33, her partner Josh Moore, 35, children, Hetty, 6, and Teddy, 11, moved to Fair Isle, Scotland, along with three dogs, and four cats.

'We moved from North Yorkshire to the UK's most remote island'

Bragazzis, on Abbeydale Road announced today (October 29) that they had been forced to close down.

Bragazzis: Much-loved Yorkshire café announces closure after 23 years

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Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer’s disease, calling him “the most respected and beloved actor of his generation”.

Sir Patrick Stewart: Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes
Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer’s disease, calling him “the most respected and beloved actor of his ...

Moorhouse Lane in Oxenhope

Plan for nine homes on green belt land in Brontë Country dismissed

Prior to his Hollywood success, Corden caused a stir with a public row with Sir Patrick Stewart which resulted in the two exchanging verbal jabs on stage at the Glamour Awards in 2010.

Yorkshire-born Star Trek and X-Men legend Sir Patrick Stewart dies, 86

'I've reimagined what happened during Agatha Christie's disappearance'

A Whitby Goth Weekend event last year.

Halloween 2026 events: Spooky activities across the region’s coast

A guard on duty pictured looking out of a carriage leaving Oakworth Station on the first day of the annual Steam Gala weekend on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

Bonfire Night 2026: Firework displays and celebrations in Yorkshire

TGJones in Westborough, Scarborough.

TGJones closure date confirmed as Scarborough loses main Post Office

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A Range Rover has mounted a paved area and knocked down the Market Cross in Howden,

Car demolishes monument in Yorkshire market town crash

A drone image of the traveller site near Hillam.

Occupants of unauthorized Traveller site in village plan High Court appeal

Floral tributes at The Willows for Mrs Booth

Tributes left and school in mourning after beloved headteacher dies

The former Troutbeck Hydro, which hosted Jimi Hendrix in 1967, has been transformed into a residential care home, with interiors inspired by Ilkley Moor and a restaurant featuring a stained-glass roof dating back to 1901. (Photo supplied on behalf of Holden Grange)

Jimi Hendrix : Hotel which hosted gig enjoys new lease of life

Crime

Nicholas Akeroyd, aged 32, died in a single vehicle collision on Moor End Road in Halifax

"Life and soul of any party": Family pay tribute to father-of-three

Mark Wigley, 60, from Cudworth, deliberately ran over 45-year-old Liam Green in an incident on Rose Tree Avenue on April 3, 2026, after taking offence at his offering to mow his mother's lawn for £7.50 by assuming he was a "drug user pestering older women for money."

Breaking 'Arrogant' Barnsley dad who ran over and killed handyman jailed

A female pedestrian has died after being struck by a car being pursued by police in Leeds.

Female pedestrian dies after collision involving car being pursued

David Thompson, of The Square, Hillam, was sentenced today (Thursday 29 October 2026) at court to three years and eight months in prison. He was also made subject of a 10-year restraining order to protect the victim.

Head chef who threatened to chop ex-partner's head off jailed

Former church leader and wife charged over alleged sexual abuse

Former church leader and wife charged over alleged sexual abuse

Police launch search for man in connection with missing children

Yorkshire Heritage

The makers of TV drama Emmerdale are seeking to continue running popular visitor tours which generate millions of pounds a year.

ITV seeks to continue Emmerdale visitor tours in Leeds
The makers of TV drama Emmerdale are seeking to continue running popular visitor tours which generate millions of pounds a year.
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Freddie Gilroy Statue. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen, LDRS.

‘Absolutely shocking’ handling of Scarborough landmark slammed by councillors

The Yorkshire Museum, in Museum Gardens, York.

Yorkshire Museum: Action to stop 'threat' to one of UK's oldest museums backed

A Merry Bloody Christmas.

Yorkshire heritage railway introduces Christmas train with a twist

Canal & River Trust Trust volunteer, Clive Fearn poses for a photo on the canal trip boat as it passes through the Standedge Tunnel

Longest tunnel restoration celebrated with spooktacular trips in dark

12 Clifford Street, in York.

Leaks at 'poorly-maintained' historic nightclub building prompt repair plans

Atlantic salmon tackle Stainforth Force near Settle as they migrate upstream to their spawning grounds in the River Ribble. Photograph Tony Johnson.

Stunning photo shows salmon making journey up Yorkshire river cascade

Martin Rose is an illustrator, printmaker and art-educator based in West Yorkshire. He lives in Halifax and runs his studio, Martin Rose Illustration, in Pontefract. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Yorkshire artist's exhibition inspired by Civil War quote and local castle

Politics

RAF Linton-On-Ouse in North Yorkshire. PIC: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

How £150m Budget grant could turn village RAF base into asylum camp

DSA

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council has spent £29million on DSA reopening

Mayor Luke Campbell is helping champion an ambition that could one day see the Olympic and Paralympic Games hosted across the North of England.

Gold-medal winning mayor backs bid to bring Olympics to north of England

Widows' Fight campaigner Holly O'Connor

Yorkshire widow's joy as Parliamentary debate confirmed for bereavement support

Transport

A66. Photo: National Highways.

A66 upgrade to take nine years as North Yorkshire leaders voice disappointment

The plans for the refurbished Leeds station concourse. Credit: DfT

Pictured: £300m to turn Leeds into 'King's Cross-style station'

LDRS photo for use by all partners.

What Sheffield council leader thinks of Mayor’s plans to buy airport

Doncaster Chamber has welcomed the move to purchase Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Chancellor unveils £1.5bn borrowing facility to help airport reopening

Political leaders and business groups in South Yorkshire have campaigned to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport since it was closed by its owners in 2022 (Doncaster Sheffield Airport/PA)

'Massive gamble': Tories warn on Doncaster Sheffield Airport reopening

Leeds City Station.

Storm Boelo: Major train service delays from Leeds station

Weather

Louise Lee, 53, was at her daughter’s home in Redcar on Monday when powerful winds lifted her grandchildren’s trampoline off the ground.

Watch: Near miss as Storm Boelo sends trampoline flying over wall

A lost village appears at Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire, due to low water levels due to the lack of rain in 2026.

Dramatic new video shows lost village underneath Ladybower

Weather: Wrottersley Park Road, Perton.

Storm Boelo: Is there a weather warning for Yorkshire this week?

Health

Todmorden Air Dried Ham uses salt, sodium nitrate, and air drying to preserve the meat (Credit: Porcus)

Artisan sausage firm to sue council over 'catastrophic' investigation
Sausage makers are suing Calderdale Council for more than £500,000 over a ‘catastrophic’ food safety probe into their ham, high court filings have alleged.
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'We lost our son to suicide - his charity is helping other young men'

What is Nurosym? The wellness device featured in Netflix’s Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

What is Nurosym and how does the wearable wellness device work?

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Heather Hackney, 38, from York, welcomed research into leiomyosarcoma and said further study is important to help others like her in the future.

Woman diagnosed with rare cancer urges people to get checked

Education

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Bilsdale Midcable Chopgate Church of England Primary School. Photo: NYC.

North Yorkshire village school with eight pupils faces possible closure

Ripon Grammar School

Yorkshire school named best in the North by The Daily Telegraph

Catherine Thristan, Director of External Engagement (Partnerships and Executive Education),

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Daughter Bailey

Yorkshire mum 'unable to get childcare' for daughter with disabilities

An Ofsted banner (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Ofsted’s new inspections ‘a mess’ say school heads

Students at the heart of Sixth Form life at Heckmondwike Grammar School.

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Business

Yorkshire Water today announces that Nicola Shaw has decided to step down as Chief Executive following four and a half years leading the business.

Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw to step down

Barry Gamble shares his expert insight

Having an open mind can bring better results in boardrooms

David Richards pictured at the Cutlers Hall, Sheffield. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

How the UK can make AI safe, not slow

Christina Geary says Yorkshire could be better placed than other areas to overcome barriers AI brings for early-stage workers.

'Take the plunge' on hiring graduates in age of AI

The North Yorkshire Timber Company depot in Northallerton before its closure. Photo: Google.

Northallerton: New six-court padel centre with cafe and therapy rooms planned

Concerns have been raised about credit card customers being unable to repay their debts

'Will go mainstream': Warning as customers unable to repay credit cards

UK News

William Chapman death

Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger victim 'had previous bouts of psychosis'

Yorkshire Wildlife Park will re-open on Friday, October 16 six days after William Chapman was mauled by a tiger and died.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park set to reopen following fatal tiger attack

The crash happened on the A65 in Guiseley

Three-way Guiseley crash leaves driver, 67, with serious injuries

Altai the tiger

Yorkshire Wildlife Park confirms tiger Altai will not be euthanised

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Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

World

Volodymyr Zelensky and Andy Burnham shake hands outside 10 Downing Street, flanked by soldiers in red dress uniform

'Repair bridges': Burnham pledges to help Zelensky with Donald Trump

Bradley Townsend, from Barnsley, left, with Aiden Minnis, in what appears to be Russia or eastern Ukraine. Credit: YouTube/International Volunteers Association

'Yorkshire lad' is first Briton to die fighting for Putin in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a security council meeting in Moscow (Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool Photo/AP)

Exclusive Russia will ramp up 'grey zone' attacks on UK without deterrence

Shannon Lawrie, a student at Leeds Trinity University, is visiting her partner in Penticton, British Columbia, where the pair have watched the Bald Range wildfire grow and residents evacuated from nearby communities.

'A ghost town' - Yorkshire student caught up in Canadian wildfire crisis

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