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Temple Newsam House in 1972

History of much-loved mansion known as 'the Hampton Court of the North'

The shift from private to public ownership of Temple Newsam House and estate in the early 1920s was a good one.

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Cllr Gilbert checked the bar and saw it had been rotten away so he wanted to replace it.

19th century Sheffield landmark featured in an Arctic Monkeys song gets repaired

Water voles have faced habitat destruction and predation - leading to their vast decline in number.

Water voles bounce back on Yorkshire's most northerly chalk stream

The inspector said it would have a harmful effect on the character of the area

Plans for drive-thru Starbucks plan near Beverley rejected

Food For Cowboys in Hull

The restaurant with just five tables which is the coolest in the East Riding

Crime

Police footage show Ronnie Coleman, Rooco Carr, and Brandon Hollingworth flee from officers.

Bungling burglars jailed after filming themselves at scene of their crimes

Sir Keir Starmer (left) has fired a broadside in the wake of comments made by X owner Elon Musk

Analysis Any new inquiry into grooming gangs must have victims at its centre

Alexis Jay OBE on August 26th 2014 at Rotherham New York Stadium. She led an independent investigation into child abuse in Rotherham, South Yorkshire between 1997 and 2007, finding that at least 1,400 children had been victims of abuse.

Long read: how decades-long grooming gang scandal hit headlines again

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Postcode lottery of support for grooming gang victims is 'woeful'

The members of the grooming gang in Keighley

Members of grooming gang who targeted teenage girls in 1990s jailed

Exclusive Rotherham grooming victim says new inquiry must probe wider system

Yorkshire Heritage

Bridie Rimmer designer and founder of Luxe Rebel Leather Co, at her workshop in Melmerby, near Ripon. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

The Yorkshire fashion designer making leather jackets for stars around the globe

Yorkshire designer Bridie Rimmer is a determined woman with a mission to challenge a male dominated industry, encourage sustainability and shine brightly in the world of leather. Having learnt a craft handed down through the generations, her passion for sewing, creating and making clothes has led her to setting up her own business.

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Burley-In-Wharfedale.

The cotton spinning Yorkshire village that offers a grand entrance

Alex Brummitt is pictured with the stunning 540-year-old manuscript filled with beautifully illustrated tips on how to stay on the right track throughout the year is going on display in Leeds. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 6th January 2025

Book of Hours: Stunningly illustrated 545-year-old book goes on display in Leeds

Abbey House Museum in Leeds photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson

Protest planned to save treasured heritage gem at risk of closure

Visitors climb the 199 steps in August 1931. (Pic credit: Fox Photos / Getty Images)

Whitby: History of Yorkshire coast town that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula

David Allot in the cellars that have never been open to the public. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

The Yorkshire stately home slowly revealing its many secrets

Wensleydale Creamery: Yorkshire village packing plant to close

Filming of the All Creatures Great and Small 'Christmas Special' in Grassington. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Yorkshire Dales history: Origins of villages where popular TV shows were filmed

Politics

Rachel Reeves who has witnessed a turbulent start to the year for London's financial markets, but is to be provided a boost as UK economic growth is set to accelerate this year after it missed forecasts in 2024, the International Monetary Fund has said.

UK economy to grow by 1.6 per cent this year, IMF predicts

Shambles in York

What hotels, businesses and politicians think about York's tourism tax proposals

Queensway Primary School, located in Coppice Wood Avenue, Yeadon,

Yorkshire primary school faces threat of closure for second time in three years

Entrance to Helmsley's Riccal Drive

Authority given go-ahead for new new HQ despite residents’ concerns

Transport

Northern wants to introduce 450 new trains onto its network in the next 10 years

Northern set to replace trains dating back to 1980s

A runner makes their way through fog on a frosty morning. (Pic credit: Justin Tallis / AFP via Getty Images)

Yorkshire weather forecast: Yellow weather warning issued for parts of region

A646 diversion in Todmorden

Major route connecting Yorkshire and Lancashire to remain closed for two weeks

A19 traffic: Major delays with road to be closed for hours after serious crash

A19 traffic: Major delays with road to be closed for hours after serious crash

During the work Hull Trains will run only two trains per day in each direction, rerouted to St Pancras instead of King’s Cross.

East Coast Main Line disruptions could impact Yorkshire passengers

Leeds Railway Station. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

More than two million train tickets on sale with huge discounts

Weather

Warming hands.

Watch: Eight yellow cold health alerts in place across the UK

Sun at Roundhay Park in Leeds. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Yorkshire weather forecast: When will it be sunny in the region?

The limestone pavement at top of Malham Cove. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Yorkshire walks: Best places to enjoy a stroll in the region in January

Health

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Babies' deaths at Leeds hospitals could have been prevented, BBC investigation f...

An investigation has found at least 56 babies and two mothers who died in hospitals in Leeds over the past five years could have had their deaths prevented.

Victoria Finan

Urgent warning to pet owners as dog chews linked to illness.

Urgent warning to pet owners not to feed dogs these chews from China

Blue Monday usually falls on the third Monday in January.

How to beat Blue Monday - tips to look after your mental health

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

The one thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

The viral skincare trend involves rubbing a banana peel on your face, with influencers claiming it has a 'natural Botox effect'

Skin expert warns against trying this viral beauty hack

Education

Queen Margaret’s School for Girls, York is set to open its doors to Year 6 students from September 2025

Top Yorkshire private school to open prep provision for Year 6 pupils

One of Yorkshire’s top private schools has announced it will accept Year 6 pupils for the first time from September.

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From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Three new teacher strike dates have been announced

New teacher strike dates for February 2025 announced

There are a number of popular apps to help you learn everything from songwriting to playing the piano

Apple's 5 top-rated apps to help learn music or a new instrument

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. Credit: James Manning/PA Wire

Universities will have to introduce code of conduct for free speech

Many of South Yorkshire's top secondary schools will be familiar names to parents

South Yorkshire's 16 best state secondary schools, from latest results

The new T level available from this year will focus on the marketing industry

Everything you need to know about the new T Level launching this year

Principal Mrs Young with Year 7 students (left to right) Adetokunbo, Prince, Enjuan and Lily.

Garforth's fabulous Ofsted

Business

There are several pitfalls to avoid when organising a holiday

How to avoid costly holiday pitfalls that could ruin your travel plans for 2025

Unclaimed Lottery millions - you could be sitting on a winning ticket

Everyman, which runs four venues in Yorkshire, has announced that it has seen an increase in revenue despite being ‘heavily’ impacted by 2023’s writer and actor strikes.

Everyman sees revenue rise despite ‘heavy’ impact of writer and actor strikes

The lodges would be built on a field near Northallerton. Photo: Google.

Thornton-le-Beans: Controversial plans for holiday park set to be thrown out

William Hill’s parent company has said its turnaround plan is working, and forecast that its online business will help profit surpass market expectations for 2024.(Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

William Hill parent company turnaround ‘working’ as profit set to beat forecasts

Left to right; Tom Lamb, Towngate PLC, Iain Mcphail, Knight Frank, Mark Rhodes, Lawcris Panel Products Ltd

Towngate secures Leeds lease for £100 million distributor Lawcris Panel Products...

UK News

The BBC logo is seen at BBC Broadcasting House. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Labour ‘considers’ radical TV licence fee shake-up

Karl Johnson drove from Las Vegas to Los Angeles for a holiday

Yorkshireman arrives on holiday in LA amidst lethal wildfires due to high winds

Sophie Mei Lan Malin and Victoria Reddington at Sixes, Headingley

Being teetotal means I know the best spots in Yorkshire to enjoy without a drink

Dippers brave the cold water in the plunge pool at White Wells on Ilkley Moor 1st January 2025. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

New Year’s Day in Otley and Ilkley: People take the plunge in tradition

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Waterside Primary School in Nottingham which will never open.

Watch: ‘Immaculate’ brand new net-zero 'ghost school' will never open

Drink driver blows three times legal limit after breaking down.

Watch: Drink driver blows three times legal limit after breaking down

Melvin Eley at his barbershop in Stechford, Birmingham.

Watch: Meet the barber, 76, who has been cutting hair for 65 years

World

Alsatian Antis with his master Vaclav Bozdech and aircraft

Antis: The story of one man and his incredible war dog

Tulip Siddiq has left the UK government

Tulip Siddiq resigns as City Minister after corruption allegations

A view from Israel into Gaza. Credit: AFP via Getty Images

UK 'cannot assess' if Israel is upholding international law in Gaza

French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, center, flanked by his daughter Marine Le Pen, and Bruno Gollnisch, arrives for a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of Joan of Arc, within the party's traditional May Day march Saturday May 1, 2010, in Paris.(AP Photo/Jacques Brinon, File)

Jean-Marie Le Pen obituary: French far-right politician dead at 96

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