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CHAMPION: John Higgins is keen to enjoy what would be a first-ever success at York’s Barbican Theatre, having never previously won there ahead of the ongoing UK Championships. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Higgins out to end his barren run at York's Barbican

Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Picture credit: Damon Smith/PA.

Hong Kong travel review: Why there's a bright future ahead of Hong Kong

Rotherham Golf Club's Ben Schmidt plays his tee shot on the 16th hole during day six of the final stage of DP World Tour Qualifying School at Lakes Course, Infinitum on November 14 (Picture: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Ben Schmidt ready to take first steps on DP World Tour adventure

The boss of Mulberry has said he needs to "rebuild the business" as the luxury handbag maker revealed that sales plunged by almost a fifth over the past half-year. (Photo by Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire)

Mulberry boss says he needs to ‘rebuild’ business

Models walk the runway at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week September 2024 at on September 16, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Burberry needs time to recover from recent chequered past

Asian hornets are identifiable through their orange head and almost entirely dark abdomen, which displays fine yellow stripes and a yellow or orange segment near its base. Photo: PA

Yorkshire beekeepers call for more resources to tackle Asian hornet

Tata Steel in Port Talbot pictured in September. PIC: George Thompson/PA Wire

Why there are question marks over electric arc furnaces - Yorkshire Post Letters

Shipley Market Square

Granite from China to be used on project to revitalise Shipley's Market Square

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she arrives at a campaign rally. PIC: AP Photo/John Locher

Election will reveal our essential nature as a nation - William Cooper

The UK's last coal-fired power station was shut down in September. PIC: UNIPER/PA Wire

Britain is leaving itself vulnerable with its pursuit of net zero - YP Letters

Falling admissions are likely to be “the new normal,” according to David Hayes vice president of Sheffield University and College Union (UCU).

Falling student numbers could become "new normal," union warns

A stack of Christmas presents. PIC: Lewis Stickley/PA Wire

Why we need to take a step back from Christmas consumerism - YP Letters

Expedia Group unpacks the eight noteworthy travel trends for 2025 - including Detour Destinations, JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) Travel and One-Click Trips.

Ad Feature Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo reveal the top travel trends for 2025

Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, the UK's last remaining coal-fired power station was shut down recently. PIC: UNIPER/PA Wire

History teaches us why we can’t afford to cling onto fossil fuels - Andy Brown

The future is like a different country. They will do things very differently there. Nothing is certain in life except death, taxes and change. It is therefore rarely a good idea to advocate sticking with existing technology for as long as possible in the hope that others will also move slowly.

Andy Brown

Library image of President Xi Jinping of China attending a working session on food and energy security during the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. Recently, Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged officials to do more to get growth back on track.(Photo by PA Archive/PA Images)

China unveils measures aimed at countering property market downturn

Current and Former Olympic and Paralympic Athletes at the launch of the ‘Find Your Greatness'

Prepare to 'Find your Greatness' as search for UK's future athletes gets underwa...

Elon Musk (photo: Getty Images)

What Canada's new tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars means for Tesla

Solar panels on the roof of a property. PIC: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Clean energy is our only path to energy security long term - YP Letters

The UK’s manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace for more than two years last month as inflationary pressures for firms and customers showed signs of easing, according to new data. (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire)

'Manufacturing sector grew at fastest pace for more than two years last month'

IN THE RUNNING: Sheffield's Yasmin Harper on her way to a fifth-place finish in the 3m Springboard Final at the Aquatics Centre, Paris Olympic Games in France. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Harper targets LA 2028 after memorable Paris 2024

Helen Hill is co-founder, educator and designer at Be The Future IMMERS[ED].

The doom and gloom approach to climate change is not working - Helen Hill

Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher, right, of Team Great Britain react after competing in the Men's Synchronised 3m Springboard Final (Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jack Laugher wins fourth Olympic medal alongside City of Leeds clubmate Harding

Richard Hunter shares his expert insight

US interest rate cut in September is looking increasingly likely: Richard Hunter

Mark English, managing director of Rockcity in Hull, plans to expand the business with a new climbing hold manufacturing factory in the city to bring the operation in-house. Picture: Tom Arran

Yorkshire climbing centre to provide holds for Paris Olympics

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump with JD Vance. PIC: AP Photo/Paul Sancya

Why Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance is worth listening to - William Cooper

Donald Trump announced on Monday that his vice presidential pick is Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Trump has chosen a one-time critic who became a loyal ally as his running mate.

William Cooper

Woodsmith Project. Photo: Anglo American' Ian Forsyth

Problems deepen for firm behind Woodsmith Project as it cuts diamond production

Building blocks: Dan Bradbury of Wakefield in action on his Open Championship debut at Royal Liverpool last year. He returns to the Open at Royal Troon with pressure cranked up a little. ( Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Dan Bradbury hoping to control the fine margins as he returns to The Open

Union flag and the flag of the People's republic of China. PIC: Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA Wire

Labour needs a clearer, more long-term China strategy - Sarah Kuszynski

Pylon up close

Clear election result stabilises commercial energy market but price rises could ...

A rocket successfully lifts off from a space base in Xichang, in China's southwestern Sichuan province on June 22, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images)

Space rocket crashes after accidentally launching

Richard Hunter shares his expert insight

Revaluation of tech stocks like Nvidia is an emerging trend: Richard Hunter

A photo taken at a climate change protest. PIC: Alamy/PA

Political parties need to face the realities of climate change - Andy Brown

This photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows a poster for the new iPhone 15 at an Apple store in Shenyang, in China's northeastern Liaoning province. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)

Apple iPhone sale surge in China adds to positive outlook for tech giant

Solar panels on the roof of a property. PIC: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Net zero is the future that we need to harness - Yorkshire Post Letters

Defra is being urged to resolve the ongoing suspension of a pork export licence to China affecting a Yorkshire company. Picture: Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA Wire

Defra accused of 'lacking interest' in restoring pork exports to China

Cup of tea.

Watch: Tea expert explains how to make the perfect cuppa

Burberry has blamed a global slowdown in demand for luxury goods for a sharp dip in profits, as wealthy shoppers tightened their belts after rises in the cost of living. (Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

Burberry's profits fall following slowdown in demand for luxury goods

A preschool age child playing with plastic building blocks. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Pay mothers an allowance to care for their children - Yorkshire Post Letters

People walking their dogs at Hook Moor Wind Farm, near Leeds. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

China would not be investing in green tech if it didn’t make sense - YP Letters

Baby camel Sally trots around her paddock.

Watch: Baby camel trots around paddock and bonds with mum and dad

A hedgerow on a farm. PIC: PA/RSPB

Why biodiversity is on the decline in Yorkshire - Andy Brown

A general view inside the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield ahead of the semi-finals on Friday (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Council issues update on future of snooker's World Championships in Sheffield

Ding Junhui in action against Jack Lisowski. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Ding Junhui suffers familiar Crucible feeling after a day of theatrics

Ronnie O'Sullivan in action on day five of the 2024 Cazoo World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, which has been warned it could lose the tournament after 2027 (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA)

Money talks as Barry Hearn threatens to take snooker away from Crucible

James Mason meeting with business owners at the Karachi Chamber of Commerc

What I learnt about opportunities for Yorkshire from visit to Pakistan

Kai Xue (centre) with the team from the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, who has been cured of a rare and complex medical condition after what doctors called a "world-first" treatment. Photo credit: UHNM/PA Wire

Teenager cured of rare condition thanks to 'world-first treatment'

Tony Teasdale, 67, and his wife, Elaine, 67 who won Race Across the World are spending their retirement completing a "gap decade"

Yorkshire winners of Race Across The World spend retirement on 'gap decade'

UN staff remove United Kingdom flags from a podium. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Why we need to do away with the concept of sovereignty - Yorkshire Post Letters

Foreign secretary Lord David Cameron speaks to the media.

China sanctioned by UK following cyberattacks on democracy

Prudential has revealed a rise in profits for the past year as it hailed "early progress" in the firm's recent growth strategy. The insurance and asset management giant said adjusted operating profits grew by 6 per cent to £2.27bn in 2023, compared with the previous year. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Prudential reveals rise in profits and sees progress in growth strategy

Currys has increased its annual profit outlook after investor hopes of a takeover tussle were dashed last week when two suitors walked away from bid talks for the electricals chain. (Photo by Currys/PA Wire)

Currys: Retailer raises profit outlook after two suitors walked away

A thousand Chianti Classico wines, open and ready for tasting

We attended one of the wine events of the year in Italian railway station

Beckie Hart is regional director, Yorkshire & Humber at CBI

Net Zero Investment Plan could help UK outsmart likes of EU and China

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