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A 20 mph traffic speed sign. Reducing speed limits to 20mph has been a big topic of debate.

We need to look at the benefits of 20mph zones - Dr Alan Billings

Sir Michael Parkinson attends a media conference at the Sydney Theatre Company on February 1, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Parky's family 'will remember him as a father after public mourning subsides’

Sir David said he thought when he was controller of BBC Two that Sir Michael was the “best freelance interviewer in the business”. Pictured is Sir Michael Parkinson during filming of the Graham Norton Show at The London Studios, south London.

Parkinson’s northern accent was ‘very refreshing’, says Attenborough

Lee Anderson doubled down on his comment by implying that the people he told to return to France were “not genuine asylum seekers”.

Minister backs calls for migrants to 'f*** off back to France'

The Government must listen to the victims of modern slavery, according to Greg Wright (Library image of House of Parliament by Press Association)

Why Government must listen to the victims of modern slavery: Greg Wright

Melvyn Bragg has criticised the BBC. Picture: Simon Hulme

Melvyn Bragg right to hit out at BBC's depiction of working classes: Jayne Dowle

Sir Paul McCartney

The Beatles to release ‘final record’, says Paul McCartney

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen caused confusion yesterday when he claimed that Teesworks Ltd had "never" been owned by the public, despite a public body that he chaired owning a 50% stake between July 2020 and December 2021.

Ben Houchen claims publicly owned company was 'never owned by the public'

Simon Pegg graduated from the University of Bristol in 1991 with a BA in theatre, film, and television. He transitioned into stand-up comedy before starring in TV comedy series such as Black Books and Spaced. He is perhaps most well-known for his portrayals in the ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ films; Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End.

Simon Pegg discusses struggles with alcohol on Mission Impossible set

The BBC headquarters at New Broadcasting House is illuminated at night. PIC: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

The BBC seems to exclude regions in our own country - David Blunkett

BBC Desert Island Discs composer’s house for sale: See inside Eric Coates’ 5-bed house on the market for £775k

Five-bed house belonging to famous English composer for sale for £775k

Drones fly in the shape of a dragon over Roald Dahl Plass and the Wales Millenium Centre during the Coronation Concert on May 7, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Polly Thomas/Getty Images)

Coronation Concert's drone show was fine-tuned at 'secret location in Yorkshire'

Rylan Clark has landed a role on long-running BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers.

Rylan Clark set to star in Eurovision-themed episode of The Archers

Rev Richard Coles on Sky Arts Book Club

BBC Radio 4’s Richard Coles ‘forced to quit popular show’

Gabby Logan appearing on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. Ms Logan said she assumed "a lot of responsibility" following her brother's death at the age of 15. The 49-year-old presenter, who became one of the first female sports anchors to break into terrestrial television, said the tragedy also led her to "take chances" including an early start in radio.

Gabby Logan discusses the heartbreak of her brother's death

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) joins members on the picket line outside London Euston train station, in a long-running dispute over jobs and pensions. Picture date: Tuesday January 3, 2023. PA Photo. Train passengers have been warned to expect significant disruption this week as rail workers take further strike action in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The RMT union has announced its members at Network Rail will take strike action on January 3, 4, 6 and 7. See PA story INDUSTRY Strikes. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

End of rail strikes in 'touching distance' claim negotiators

Alfie Moore
Picture Tony Briggs

Meet the former policeman Alfie Moore who swapped the beat for stand-up

RETRANSMITTING AMENDING LOCATION

Sir Jeremy Fleming, director of GCHQ, delivers the third annual Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Security Lecture at The Science Gallery in London. Picture date: Tuesday October 11, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Ukraine. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

China is the “real long-term threat” to the UK, the head of GCHQ has said

File photo dated 16/03/20 of Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, who has warned Britain's economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis will be tougher than expected, saying a fresh wave of money creation methods will be needed.

World economic bodies warn UK over its financial path

File photo dated 19/04/22 of people protesting outside Maritime House, in Dover, after P&O Ferries sacked nearly 800 workers without notice on March 17. The Insolvency Service has determined P&O Ferries will not face criminal proceedings over its actions in firing almost 800 workers earlier this year. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Fury as P&O Ferries avoids criminal action over mass sackings

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as the host of TV show University Challenge.

BBC University Challenge host revealed as Amol Rajan
Paxman announced on 16 August the he was stepping down from University Challenge after 28 years

Liz Truss addresses MPs that are supporting her bid for the Tory leadership.

Liz Truss says she wanted Boris Johnson to continue as Prime Minister

Customers are "concerned" about the economy.

Customers at Lloyds bank with persistent debt problems jump by almost a third

Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), during the royal visit to Rwanda.

Boris Johnson told to quit by former Tory leader following by-election defeats

Rail strikes are set to begin tomorrow.

Government involvement in rail talks would 'confuse things', claims Minister

Ryanair warns it will cost more to fly to Europe this summer - here’s why

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has said getting through airports will be “challenging” this summer. He said there are “pinch-points” at airports such as Heathrow and Manchester, where he said “too many people” have been sacked.

Ryanair CEO says getting through airports will be “challenging” this summer

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is the Conservative MP for Richmond. Picture: PA/Aaron Chown

Easingwold 'not comfortable' with tax affairs of Sunak family - YP Letters

Government intervention is required over the rising costs of food production, the NFU has suggested.

'Extreme urgency' required over soaring costs of food production, NFU boss warns

Lady Anne Glenconner who has said the Queen knew "from a very young age" that she would become a monarch (Photo: PA Wire/Isabel Infantes)

Queen ‘set a wonderful example by her father’, childhood friend says

The BVA has issued a statement about the mysterious dog virus spike. (Pic credit: Richard Ponter)

Mystery dog vomiting virus in Yorkshire prompts response from The Yorkshire Vet

Dogs falling ill with ‘mystery’ vomiting bug - the signs to watch out for

The Prime Minister's former director of communications James Slack who has apologised for the "anger and hurt" caused by a leaving party held in Downing Street the night before the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

Ex-No 10 staffer James Slack apologises over latest Downing Street party

Jacob Rees-Mogg has reportedly called for the National Insurance rise to be cancelled.

Ministers resist Jacob Rees-Mogg's call to scrap National Insurance hike

The US has cut the isolation requirement from 10 days to five providing people are not showing symptoms (Photo: Getty Images)

Calls to cut Covid self-isolation to 5 days after US makes rules change

Business leaders have called for further support for the hospitality sector due to concerns that the new Omicron Covid variant led to a drop-off in trade in the run-up to Christmas (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Business leaders call for further support for pubs and restaurants amid concerns...

An estimated 1.7 million people in the UK had Covid-19 in the week ending December 19, the highest number since comparable figures began in autumn 2020, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said.

Covid infection rates hit a new record high

Chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency Dr Jenny Harries

'Glimmer of Christmas hope' from findings Omicron is milder form of Covid

Members of the public wearing face masks as they walk along Oxford Street in London

More than 78,000 coronavirus cases confirmed today

Half a million birds have had to be culled to prevent the spread of bird flu (image: Shutterstock)

Dozens of bird flu cases recorded across UK amid ‘largest ever’ outbreak

The UKHSA has projected that should Omicron continue spreading at its current rate, there could be between 80,000 to 90,000 UK cases per day by the end of December (image: Getty Images)

UK Omicron Covid cases ‘doubling every three days’ top scientists say

Labour peer Melvyn Bragg has launched a strong defence of the BBC in the House of Lords.

Let’s get behind BBC in its hour of need – Melvyn Bragg

Various government ministers have spoken up about Christmas and whether Covid guidelines should be enforced, including Boris Johnson. (Pic credit: Leon Neal / Getty Images)

Can I socialise this Christmas?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people not to cancel Christmas parties or school nativity plays this festive period (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson urges people not to cancel Christmas parties or nativities amid Om...

Christmas lockdown should be avoided as Covid winter wave ‘unlikely’ - what Prof...

Yorkshire author Joanne Harris

Joanne Harris says social media helped her cope with cancer treatment

Mary Berry with her Sunshine Cake a recipe from her new series Love to Cook . Picture/BBC/Sidney Street/Endemol ShineUK/Craig Harman.

Mary Berry returns to our screens with a new cooking series

The Army were recently called up to ease the fuel distribution crisis.

True statistics behind HGV driver shortages – Yorkshire Post Letters

Asda is one of the retailers imposing a £30 cap on petrol. (Pic credit: Bruce Fitzgerald)

This is why petrol stations aren't capping the spend limit on fuel for customers

Miles Jupp.

Miles Jupp on his first novel ahead of Ilkley Literature Festival appearance

Pippa Greenwood on her vegetable plot. Picture: PA/Pippa Greenwood

Gardening expert Pippa Greenwood reveals what vegetables to plant this autumn

Liam Williams, creator of TV comedy series Ladhood. (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes).

Liam Williams on Ladhood and growing up in Garforth

Students, wearing face masks to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, work on computers in the Social Learning Zone at the University of Bolton (Photo by OLI SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

University students ‘face lectures ban unless they are fully-vaccinated’

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak arrives to deliver his 'Mansion House' speech at the Financial and Professional Services Address, previously known as the Bankers dinner, at Mansion House in the City of London on July 1, 2021. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Rishi Sunak should remember pensioners are taxpayers too: Yorkshire Post Letters

Travellers returning to England from holidays abroad are being warned of travel disruption and long queues at airports when restrictions begin to ease (Photo: Shutterstock)

Travellers returning to England warned of “disruption” and long airport queues w...

New Covid cases “could go as high as 100,000” a day after restrictions in England ease on 19 July, said Health Secretary Sajid Javid (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid cases ‘could go as high as 100,000’ a day after restrictions lifted in Eng...

Former business secretary Conservative MP Dame Andrea Leadsom. PIC: PA

Dame Andrea Leadsom - People have become used to being on furlough

Scientists have warned more data is needed before restrictions can be lifted (Photo: Getty Images)

Warning June lockdown lifting 'should be delayed by a few weeks' due to signs of...

An LNER Azuma train at Harrogate station

Travellers warned to expect 'prolonged disruption' due to cracks issue

The war memorial in Keighley. Picture: Tony Johnson.

A Keighley accent on BBC Radio 4 feels like a big moment - Nick Ahad