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    Yorkshire Heritage

    The former Bridge House Hotel at Catterick Bridge

    Plan to turn Grade II-listed 17th century coaching inn into homes gets backing
    A plan to give “a new lease of life” to a landmark 17th century coaching inn which was wrecked in a fire a decade ago has received the backing of a leading racecourse.
    Stuart Minting

    NYMR Whitsun. (Pic credit: North Yorkshire Moors Railway)

    North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Events taking place at Yorkshire heritage railway

    The Church of St. John the Baptist, Adel

    The Yorkshire church with carvings of Satan and a monster swallowing a man

    Signatures from the 70th Anniversary event on a piece of fuselage.Picture Bruce Rollinson

    The iconic bomber the Canberra's 75th birthday

    Sir Tony Cragg, acclaimed British-born sculptor, who is having a major exhibition at Castle Howard starting in May next to one of his works Industrial Nature (Aluminium 2024). Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty.

    Meet renowned sculptor Sir Tony Cragg

    Opinion

    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. PIC: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire

    Has anything improved under the past 14 years of Tory rule? - YP Letters

    From: MK O'Sullivan, Victoria Street, Allerton Bywater, Castleford.The Yorkshire Post LettersThe Yorkshire Post Letters
    New houses being constructed on a development in 2020. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

    You’ve heard of NIMBYs but are they the real problem? - Bartek Staniszewski

    There are concerns of struggling borrowers potentially being preyed on by loan sharks. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

    Help available to those trapped by illegal money lenders - Mark Fleet

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    Sarah Lancashire as Catherine Cawood in Happy Valley. PIC: BBC/Lookout Point/Matt Squire.

    Happy Valley showed why broadcasters should back northern talent - Jayne Dowle

    An early visualisation of a HS2 train. PIC: HS2/PA Wire

    Lackadaisical infrastructure delivery is clearly a drag on the North’s economy

    Puffins pictured on the water on the Bridlington coastline. PIC: Simon Hulme

    The Government is right to stand up to the EU over the ban on sandeel fishing

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    Properties on Bawtry Road have a plot size that is on average eight times larger than the footprint of the house

    Street in Doncaster named the most expensive in Yorkshire by The Times

    John and David Ledgard outside their parents' former home in Dewsbury earlier this year. It has now been confirmed they will receive all the money they are owed.

    Brothers whose family home was 'stolen' get lifechanging LBS payout

    Bucharest is just one of 2 new routes that Ryanair will operate to/from Leeds Bradford Airport this summer, alongside an exciting new route to Marrakesh which begins tomorrow (03 May) with 4 weekly flights.Danny Lawson/PA Wire

    Leeds Bradford Airport: First flights on new routes take off

    Warmsworth junr school closure with Mrs Green holding key. Peter Tuffrey collection

    The small Yorkshire village transformed by pit opening

    Lifestyle

    The local community enjoying the new Hartburn Grange play park

    Housing developer hosts celebrations in grand opening of new play park in Stockt...

    ‘Disney On Ice present Road Trip Adventures’ skates in to venues across the UK in Autumn/May 2024.

    Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures: tour dates and tickets

    Viking Longship Beyla near the Albrechtsburg Castle along the Elbe River in Meissen, Germany. Image: Viking Cruises

    Viking river cruise: stunning views and a relaxing sail along the elegant Elbe

    Vitesy introduces the only natural and sustainable air purifier in the market today, Natede Smart.

    The only natural and sustainable air purifier in the market today

    Inside Sojo Bistro.

    Sojo Bistro, Acomb: Sisters open new affordable cafe and wine bar in Yorkshire

    Credit: Caddick Construction, Vida Court

    Vida Healthcare invites compassionate individuals to join its dementia care team

    Outside seating at Banyan in Leeds city centre.

    Banyan, Leeds: I tried the new bottomless brunch menu at popular Yorkshire bar

    Travel and Staycation

    Tan Hill Inn. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

    Yorkshire’s famous pub Tan Hill Inn named among best places to stay in the world

    A view across Saltaire. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

    Yorkshire locations named among The Telegraph’s greatest villages in Britain

    The Harrogate Arms Café at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. Pictured Kathy O'Neil. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

    Unique 'pot-to-plate' experience at RHS Harlow Carr's new café

    Chef Joshua Overington has become the newest Yorkshire michelin starred chef at Myse restaurant. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

    Yorkshire hotels named best in the region by travel experts

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    Model and actress Roxanne Rosedale who appeared in the Marilyn Monroe movie The Seven Year Itch, has died at 95.

    Breaking Hollywood actress dies

    Jeffrey Epstein's 'little black book' is up for auction, containing the contact details of celebrities and business giants. Picture: Alexander Historical Auctions

    Jeffrey Epstein's 'little black book' goes up for auction

    The stunning northern lights dazzling skies above Knaresborough this month.

    Northern Lights to return

    Business

    Yorkshire Tea grew its market leading position in both value and volume, with a 36.7 per cent value share of the black tea market. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

    Global demand for Yorkshire Tea helped business grow sales to almost £300m
    Rising demand for Yorkshire Tea around the world helped Bettys & Taylors Group to grow sales to almost £300m despite ‘challenging’ conditions.
    Lizzie Murphy

    BT profits fell by nearly a third last year despite rising sales revenue on the back of broadband price hikes and a multi-year cost-cutting plan across the business. (Photo by BT Group/PA Wire)

    BT profits fell by nearly a third last year despite rising sales revenue

    Anglo American is to 'slow the development' of a major new mine in Yorkshire

    Anglo American to delay opening of £7bn Whitby fertiliser mine scheme

    Paul Scott, CEO of Renew, commented: “I am very pleased to report we have delivered another record trading performance in the period. Our success in delivering sustainable growth is testament to the hard work of our dedicated colleagues and the resilient and differentiated nature of our high-quality, low-risk business model as well as the mission-critical nature of our work." (Photo supplied by Renew)

    Renew sees a healthy pipeline of merger and acquisition opportunities

    Broadcasting giant ITV has revealed a 16% plunge in revenues from its production arm after taking a hit from last year’s US writers’ and actors’ strike.(Photo by Ian West/PA Wire)

    Love Island broadcaster ITV reveals fall in revenues from production arm

    TSB has said it is closing 36 branches and cutting 250 jobs across the business. The branch closures will start in September, and continue through to May next year. The job cuts will be in the fraud operations department of the bank, central operations and staff who work at the branches earmarked for closure. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

    TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs

    Library image from Liberty Steel of one of its steelwork operations. (Photo by PA Media)

    LIBERTY Steel to consult on mothballing plant with more than 120 staff

    Country and Farming

    Whitby Gin co-founders, Jessica Slater and Luke Pentith taking inspiration and ingredients from the coastline.

    Couple who swapped corporate careers to make gin by the sea looking at next move
    A Yorkshire couple who went on holiday in Scotland seven years ago returned home with a spirited idea for a better work-life balance. Having met while studying at Loughborough University, Jessica Slater and Luke Pentith had both settled into corporate jobs, splitting their time between London and Manchester.
    Emma Ryan

    Farmers have been warned of a “very high” probability of a new strain of bluetongue being brought in through midges blown over from Europe.

    Fears over dangerous livestock disease hitting UK with no vaccine in place

    Police in Wakefield are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with serious injuries on Moor Road, Featherston

    Police appeal after man found with stab wound following disturbance

    Sharon Lawlor from Sheep Sanctuary at Tranmire, near Whitby.

    Meet the vegan living in Yorkshire farming country

    Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright.

    Yorkshire Game and Country Fair: Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright guest of honour

    Sport

    WELCOME: Michael Duff poses for photographs at Huddersfield Town's Canalside training ground

    Duff on 'firesale' talk, rival interest and nipping 'agendas' in the bud

    Matty Russell has linked up with the Rhinos. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

    Leeds Rhinos dip into loan market to sign Warrington winger amid injury crisis

    Mikey Lewis is hoping to get his hands on the Challenge Cup trophy this year. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

    Mikey Lewis fuelled by Challenge Cup heartbreak ahead of Wigan showdown

    GOODBYE:. Oliver Norwood (far left) is leaving but Sheffield United still hope to keep the versatile Ben Osborn (centre)

    Blades players with nine promotions between them given chance to say goodbyes

    FAN: Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan with his manager and fellow thirty-something Danny Rohl

    Barry Bannan on moment Danny Rohl stunned Owls dressing room into admiration

    All eyes on a win. Yorkshire head coach Ottis Gibson. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

    “We need a win pretty soon” says Yorkshire CCC head coach Ottis Gibson

    Michal Helik celebrates his equaliser for Huddersfield Town in the Championship game against Middlesbrough in December. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

    Huddersfield Town defender clings onto his Euro 2024 finals dream

    "NOT WORKING": Jon Newsome does not want to see Georginio Rutter leading the Leeds United attack on Sunday

    Leeds v Norwich: Jon Newsome on importance of setting right mood before kick-off

    Former Barnsley head coach Daniel Stendel, who has been linked with a return to his old club. Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images.

    Former Barnsley FC manager emerges as Oakwell candidate alongside ex-captain

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    UEFA's Euro 2024 rule change is meant to help referees - but it risks throwing them under the bus instead

    UEFA's new Euro 2024 rules make sense - but the timing doesn't

    The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Everton star fights to stay top as Palace and Liverpool youngsters shine

    The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Everton star fighting to stay top

    Manchester United's leaking roof was the perfect metaphor for a club in decline

    Man Utd's leaking roof was the perfect metaphor for a club in decline

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    Enchanted Fairy Forest returns

    SHARON STARTING THE COLLECTION

    York Slimming World members donate slimmed-out-of clothes for charity

    HHY - Darren Harley, Part Exchange Manager

    Harron Homes appoints new Part Exchange Manager

    Property

    For sale

    Sales and rental markets in the North are stronger than the South

    The Methodist church up for auction

    Yorkshire Methodist Church up for auction but buyer must demolish it

    The sitting room in the duplex apartment above the bar

    For sale: home with business abutting the Dales with great price and 4 day week

    What's On

    Disney On Ice present Road Trip Adventures

    Ad Feature Disney On Ice 2024 festive dates at Utilita Arena Sheffield
    Disney On Ice's spectacular new show will skate into Yorkshire's Utilita Arena Sheffield just days before Christmas - making it the ultimate early gift for all the family!
    Graham Walker

    PA file photo of TNS Sports Pundit, Rio Ferdinand, ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, second leg match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester on April 17, 2024. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA.

    Rio Ferdinand: We need to teach kids it’s OK to feel sad sometimes

    Racegoers at the first day of the Dante Festival at York Racecourse.

    Photographs from York Racecourse on day one of the Dante Festival

    Jane McDonald attends The British Soap Awards. (Pic credit: Anthony Devlin / Getty Images)

    With All My Love 2024 tour: Jane McDonald to perform at these Yorkshire venues

    Simone Rocha one-shoulder bow satin top, £975, Harvey Nichols.

    Victoria Leeds launches VIP catwalk with parties at The Ivy and Harvey Nicks

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    Jools Holland heads to East Yorkshire this summer with his Rhythm & Blues Orches...

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    Politics

    The North York Moors National Park Picture: Chloe Minting

    Hope for glamping plans in the North York Moors
    A landowner in the North York Moors has been told his ambition to launch a glamping site close to one of the national park’s most popular villages could become a reality with a scheme that is more sympathetic to the protected area’s unique landscapes.
    Stuart Minting

    Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and airways. Pictured: A Google Maps image of Sheffield Children's Hospital.

    Rise in whooping cough cases in Yorkshire sparks calls for NHS vaccine

    Peter Finlinson, from Marske, east Cleveland, who is on the Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council. Picture/credit: Teesside Live.

    Yorkshire councillor branded 'tinpot dictator'

    The National Infrastructure Commission have said a "do nothing" scenario north of Handsacre Junction, Staffordshire where HS2 is now planned to stop is "not sustainable".

    Time running out to build the infrastructure we need, government advisors warn

    2Excel has advertised for a pilot working out of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. (Photo: 2Excel).

    Aviation firm hints at Doncaster airport re-opening as it advertises pilot job

    A protest in Marske involving residents concerned about the housing development. Picture/credit: Mike Sidgwick.

    'More transparency needed' about archaeological finds

    Sir Simon Clarke, the Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland. Picture/credit: Peter Reimann/Teesside Live

    Russian-linked donations accepted by Tory MP ‘properly and legally declared’

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    Kavan Conroy captured on CCTV riding a moped in JD sports.

    Watch: 'Reckless' yob enters JD Sports riding a moped

    A stunning rural home worth £3m is up for grabs in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw in aid of Prostate Cancer UK charity.

    Watch: Look inside £3m prize-draw mansion with swimming pool

    Tesco is the UK's largest retailer by sales and market share with hundreds of Extra superstores, smaller supermarkets and Express convenience outlets.

    Tesco is issuing a product recall for their sandwich pickles

    Millions of Brits suffer from 'holiday choice paralysis'

    An example of some of the fires started by household batteries

    Shocking video shows laptop burst into flames as battery catches fire

    Pavements were torn up and parts of the road surface was washed away after over 40mm of rain fell in just an hour, in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

    Flash flooding causes severe road damage as storms continue