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Barnsley-born John Stones is back in the England squad for the upcoming World Cup 2026. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images).

FIFA World Cup 2026 and Hidden Treasures of the National Trust - TV highlights
Here are some of the TV highlights coming up from tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening matches and Hidden Treasures of the Nati...

Taylor Emmet staff at their Charity Office Walk

Taylor Emmet raises over £2,600 in successful Charity Office Walk

Taylor Emmet team during last year’s ‘Charity Office Walk’. Photo: Chapter II / Taylor Emmet

Taylor Emmet lace up for their annual Charity Office Walk

Katherine and Nina decided to take on the trek to fundraise after Nina's dad was diagnosed with dementia in 2024

Opticians set to hike 26 miles across Yorkshire’s coast for Alzheimer’s Society ...

The Yorkshire Beast team on the final stretch

Cyclists complete 1,100-mile charity challenge in seven days, raising over £54,0...

Team at Montagu Hall in blue

Montagu Hall Care Home Wear It Blue for Dementia Action Week Community Afternoon...

Mike Robinson, Senior Web Developer at Taylor Emmet

Taylor Emmet announces firm’s charities of the year

Some of the guests hadn't been on a train for many years

Hull Trains and Alzheimer’s Society partner for unique onboard experience during...

Chris Teal

My Yorkshire: Why there's no place like home for Chris Teal

Barnsley Independent Alzheimer's and Dementia Support (BIADS) runs both carer support and a daycare centre for those living with the disease.

Yorkshire dementia charity at risk of cuts as leader warns of funding crisis

Julie Goodyear as Bet Lynch in Coronation Street in March 1995

Julie Goodyear photo furore proves that only happiness matters - Christa Ackroyd

Martin Mansell, CEO of EnjoyTravel.com completing his Yorkshire Beast Challenge in 2024. (Pic credit: EnjoyTravel.com)

Yorkshire business owner to cycle 1,100 miles from Leeds airport to France

The numbers of people diagnosed with dementia has soared.

Signs of dementia as NHS urge families to look out for these symptoms

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DJH to take on the Three Peaks in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Dr Hilary Jones is supporting the Love Your Ears campaign in high street clinics across York

Dr Hilary Jones supporting Yorkshire high street test campaign to reduce dementi...

Local professionals enjoy a networking lunch

Local care home hosts professional lunch meeting

Hetty Richardson, a pupil at Foston CE Primary School

Local pupil has eyes on the prize for school library

Michelle (centre) will be pedalling for 24 hours to raise money for good causes

Care worker Michelle gears up for 24-hour charity cycle ride

Margaret Ferguson (second from left) hosted a highly informative community seminar

Alzheimer's Society and local care home host community seminar for Dementia Acti...

Ultra6 World Record Race Team: Martin Mansell, Ben Wood and Andy North

Care home firm to sponsor 'Yorkshire Beast' challenge in aid of Alzheimer's Soci...

Sir Jonathan Pryce CBE is an Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society. PIC: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Dementia is having an enormous impact on families - Sir Jonathan Pryce
From: Sir Jonathan Pryce CBE, Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society.
The Yorkshire Post Letters

Mark Shelton (barchester community team) and Margaret Ferguson (Alzheimer's Society)

Meadowbeck and the Alzheimer's Society supporting Dementia Action Week

Cup of tea

Raise a cuppa for charity this National Tea Day

Debbie Johnson and Paul Richardson

Charity helps woman care for late husband's cousin

Author Wendy Mitchell has died after documenting her battle with dementia. (Credit: Lorne Campbell / Guzelian)

Yorkshire author dies aged 68 after documenting her battle with dementia

Steve Pryce is remembered fondly at South Leeds Stadium. (Photo: Hunslet RLFC)

Hunslet legend Steve Pryce set for charity walk in Alzheimer's battle

Derek Brown, of Northallerton, has always loved the festive season but says Christmas is becoming increasingly difficult as his wife Margaret’s dementia progresses.

Charity highlights heart-breaking Christmas for people with dementia

ANNIVERSARY SHIRT: England captain Harry Kane wears a unique warm-up shirt ahead of the 150th anniversary heritage match against Scotland at Hampden Park

Look at the commemorative charity short England will wear ahead of Scotland game

Fiona Carragher is director of research and influencing at Alzheimer’s Society. PIC: John Angerson.

Investment needed to tackle inequalities in dementia diagnosis - Fiona Carragher

East Yorkshire woman Louise Bielby whose parents both died with dementia is using her appearance in a reality TV show to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society.

How Yorkshire woman is using TV appearance to support Alzheimer's Society

Alan Peacock.

Ex-Middlesbrough and Leeds strike Alan Peacock cuts ribbon at Alzheimer's Societ...

BT has gone back on its plans to scrap landlines from 2025

Victory for rural Yorkshire as BT makes u-turn on replacing landlines
BT’s u-turn on replacing landlines after fears it could leave vulnerable customers stranded without a signal has been hailed as a victory by a Yorkshire campaigner.
Victoria Finan

The Government is to scrap free lateral flow tests from April 1.

Families in Yorkshire face £70 a month cost to visit loved ones with dementia

Derek Brown, 71, is the full-time carer for his wife Margaret, 81, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2018.
Photo: Derek Brown

Campaigner fights for council tax law change after wife's dementia diagnosis

Some 4,686 fewer people in March 2021 than the year before have a dementia diagnosis, according to the Alzheimer’s Society.

Dementia diagnoses drop across region as England misses NHS target

Is the Government doing enough to support dementia sufferers and their families?

Dementia sufferers and the support they can expect – Helen Whately

The Government is under growing pressure to reform social care.

Dementia Action Week; time to end this social care lottery – Judith King

A rise of some 27 per cent of admissions has been blamed by the Alzheimer's Society on gaps in social care funding. The charity say that poor care is leaving vulnerable people unprotected from infections, falls and dehydration.
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"Avoidable" hospital admissions for dementia patients sharply rise

10,000 care homes with older residents have now been offered a Covid vaccine (Photo: Getty Images)

A Covid vaccine has been offered to all care home residents in England - what ha...

EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83

Care home residents will be able to join family and friends over Christmas - but...

Experts have warned that, without visits, elderly people could lose the will to live (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts warn a blanket care home visiting ban 'could risk premature deaths'

The study was led by the University of York with the University of Sheffield. Picture: PA

Scientists 'on the cusp' of repurposing liver drug for dementia

PA/Joe Giddens.

Constant negative thoughts could increase dementia risk, say scientists

Angela Rippon is the Alzheimer's Society ambassador.

How to stop online scammers preying on people with dementia – Angela Rippon

Angela Rippon is an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Make buses dementia-friendly says TV’s Angela Rippon – Yorkshire Post Letters

This is how to pledge your time in support of GMB’s 1 Million Minutes campaign

People who attend dementia day centres in Leeds have taken part in the project. Photo: Ant Robling

How historic collection of M&S piano music has helped reduce anxiety in people w...

One of the dementia-friendly sessions at The Hepworth Wakefield.

How a partnership between The Hepworth Wakefield and the Alzheimer’s Society is ...

Alison Wrigglesworth has a rare condition which means her immune system, rather than fighting off viruses and bacteria, attacks healthy tissues instead. Picture: Simon Hulme

Yorkshire mother's 40-year battle with rare condition where her body is under co...

Teresa Batty, a Side by Side coordinator for the Alzheimer's Society.

How crucial Alzheimer's Society service is making a difference to people with de...

Barbara Windsor. Picture: Henry Nicholls / SWNS.com

Dame Barbara Windsor calls on Boris Johnson to 'sort' dementia care ahead of 10 ...

The Alzheimer's Society is campaigning for greater support for dementia sufferers and their families.

We must redouble our efforts to help dementia victims – Alzheimer’s Society chie...

Alan Titchmarsh. Photo: PA.

Gardening can help people living with Alzheimer's says Alan Titchmarsh

These lanyards are bright green in colour and decorated with a sunflower design (Photo: RNIB)

This is what it means if you see someone wearing a sunflower lanyard

‘More research needed’ after global cost of dementia reaches £632bn

Line Of Duty actress Vicky McClure has worked hard to raise awareness of dementia. (Picture: PA).

Line of Duty star Vicky McClure leads a choir of voices to share message on deme...

Halloween displays at Haddlesey House near Selby

Ghostly goings-on as Selby home transforms into Halloween spooktacular

Knaresborough Town Council

Knaresborough Town Council become 'Dementia Friends'

Ray Wilson Photo: Myung Jung Kim/PA Wire.

Huddersfield Town fans take part in sponsored walk in honour of World Cup winner...

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