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A Booths spokesman said: "We believe colleagues serving customers delivers a better customer experience and therefore we have taken the decision to remove self-checkouts in the majority of our stores." (Photo supplied by Booths/Carl Sukonik)

Booths supermarket puts staff back behind the tills

Conal Henry shares his expert insight. Picture: Darren Kidd/Press Eye

Rural communities must not be left behind in broadband rollouts: Conal Henry

NEMSA – the North of England Mule Sheep Association – has taken its use of social media to new heights with both live action video and drone footage in a series of breed-promoting features involving farmers across Cumbria, Northumberland, Co. Durham and North Yorkshire and a ground-breaking link-up with three fellow sheep breed societies.

Sheep farmers sharing best practice via drones and YouTube

BBC Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton

Helen Skelton on friendship with Cannon Hall farmers the Nicholson brothers

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech on the plans for net-zero commitments in the briefing room at 10 Downing Street. PIC: Justin Tallis/PA Wire

PM’s net zero bonfire represents cheap political expediency - YP Letters

Odds revealed for The Great British Bake Off 2023 winner

People walk in the rain and wind from Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee on September 16, 2023 in Bar Harbor, Maine. Formerly a hurricane, the storm was downgraded, but forecasters say it will remain large and dangerous. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Hurricane Lee: Heavy rain set to hit Yorkshire this week

Josh Kayode, who has joined League One side Carlisle United on loan from Championship outfit Rotherham United. Picture: PA.

Striker signed by Carlisle on loan from Rotherham was wanted by Stevenage

James Donaldson applauds Rhinos' fans at the end of last week's win over Warrington. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com.

Double delight for Donaldson: Rhinos man granted new deal and testimonial

What were dilapidated farm buildings have been transformed into a holiday barn complex

Yorkshire expertise was exported to create this holiday barn complex in Cumbria

Owner, Linda, outside of The Stripey Badger during ACGAS filming. (Pic credit: Linda Furniss)

The Stripey Badger: Yorkshire bookshop owner creates shrine to Channel 5 show

Jess Gillam. Picture: Robin Clewley

Jess Gillam: 'You’re trying to create the same space, in a way'

UK road trips: Top 10 places to explore this summer

Bradford City midfielder Adam Clayton is blocked by Carlisle United rival Owen Moxon in the league fixture between these sides in March. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Midfielder on tough life lessons and learning to love football again at Bradford

WE GO AGAIN: Defender Sam Stubbs admits the pain of play-off semi-final defeat is harsh, but is confident Bradford City can clinch promotion from League Two under manager Mark Hughes next season. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images.

City player doesn't hide after play-off blow - & follows his father's example

Bradford City's Matt Derbyshire celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final second leg match at Brunton Park, Carlisle. Picture date: Saturday May 20, 2023. PA Photo. See PA Story SOCCER Carlisle. Photo credit should read: Will Matthews/PA Wire.

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Bradford will be 'even better' in 23-24 as City make recruitment pledge

Bradford City midfielder Alex Gilliead evades Carlisle United rival Owen Moxon in City's league game against the Cumbrians in April. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Bradford chief identifies key Carlisle danger in play-off second leg

Carlisle United manager Paul Simpson applauds the fans ahead of the Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final first leg match at the University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford. Picture date: Sunday May 14, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Bradford. Photo credit should read: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

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Why Carlisle boss was upset after his side's first-leg loss at Bradford City

head-shot of Matthew Freckelton.

North Yorkshire Mayoral candidate pledges to bring £600m of investment

Fashion retailer Joe Browns is celebrating its strongest year to date with sales and profit up 20.9 per cent and 4.1 per cent respectively.

Fashion retailer Joe Browns hails strongest year to date

Robin Hood's Bay

Yorkshire named as the best place in the UK to go on holiday
Yorkshire has beaten Cornwall and the Scottish Highlands to be named the most desirable UK tourist destination for 2023.

The hydrogen project will be built on Northern Gas Network;s decommissioned gas storage site of Bowling Back Lane in the heart of Bradford. It will deliver one of the UK’s largest low carbon hydrogen production facilities with a clear objective of using renewable energy to power an electrolyser which will produce clean hydrogen.

Bradford low carbon hydrogen facility shortlisted for government funding

'Local authorities should arrange introductory courses for composting techniques and growing simple salad crops like radish, salad leaves and tumbling tomatoes in colleges and schools out of term time'. PIC: Adobe Stock

What we can do to reverse the degradation of soil - YP Letters

Joe Browns plans to open ten stores across the UK by the end of 2024 creating 200 jobs.

Joe Browns plans to create 200 jobs by opening 10 stores across the UK

Eleanor Williams has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison

Eleanor Williams jailed after fabricating sexual abuse claims

A car drives through floodwater (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Over 110 flood warnings issued across England as heavy rain set to hit

An aerial view of the former Woodhouse Colliery site where West Cumbria Mining (WCM) have been given approval to once again extract coal. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Coal mine to be subject to legal challenge from environmental group

'This decision sacrifices the country’s legally binding net zero targets to alleviate Tory party divisions.' PIC: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Development of a coal mine in Cumbria beggars belief – Yorkshire Post Letters

Alok Sharm said: "A decision to open a new coal mine would send completely the wrong message and be an own goal." PIC: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images

Opening a new coal mine is an own goal by the Government - YP Letters

The new coal mine in Cumbria (West Cumbria Mining)

First new UK coal mine in 30 years given approval by ministers

The leather-bound special 15th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone - published exclusively for the competition in 2012.

‘Rarest’ Harry Potter book ever seen could fetch £10,000 at auction

Maranatha House, Maulds Meaburn, £550,000, has four bedroms, a paddock and outbuildings, www.fineandcountry.com

Latest areas in Yorkshire Dales National Park offer value for home buyers
It is just over six years since the Yorkshire Dales National Park grew by almost a quarter by extending its boundaries to cover new areas of Cumbria and a smidgen of Lancashire. That extra 161 square miles of glorious upland landscape now has the added protection that a national park designation brings.

Helen Skelton. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

Helen Skelton catches up to Strictly favourite Hamza Yassin as odds drop

The historic property, in Skiddaw Forest in the Lake District, is around 90 minutes away from the nearest village. Pic: RightMove

Hate people? ‘Most remote’ house in England up for sale

Yorebridge House, Bainbridge, near Leyburn. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Top 50 Boutique Hotels: Four Yorkshire hotels named among top boutique hotels

The Brocken spectre Chris Randall spotted while walking in the Lake District, Cumbria

Walker captures moment he spotted a "ghostly figure" hiking alongside him

COP26 President Alok Sharma was demoted from Cabinet last month by Rishi Sunak (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Ministers should think again over Cumbria coal mine, warns climate tsar

Leeds Rhinos' Richie Myler

Helen Skelton’s estranged husband Richie Myler takes children to watch rugby

The Sun Inn, in Kirkby Lonsdale, was named in the 46th edition of The Good Hotel Guide as one of the best dog-friendly hotels.

Charming inn at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales named as best dog-friendly hotel

Jacques O'Neill left Castleford Tigers earlier this year. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Jacques O’Neill offered route back into rugby league with Cumbria

One-month-old Hen Harrier chicks pictured, as more than 100 rare hen harrier chicks have fledged in England this year, the highest number for over a century, the Government's conservation agency said.

Hen harrier chicks fly the nest with highest numbers for more than a century

Jack Peat (right) meets Gary McSheffrey and Rovers' players after his marathon journey to Barrow. (Photo: Doncaster Rovers).

Yorkshire football superfan's 12 hour, 700 mile trip - only to see them lose

Melvyn Bragg taken by Liam Nolan.

Melvyn Bragg talks about his childhood in new memoir

A deserted Robin Hood's Bay on Easter Saturday, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Coast to Coast walk from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay to become national trail

David Richards is CEO of WANdisco.

Why British universities are facing their own 'Kodak moment' - David Richards

Lee and Helen Kuchczynski celebrate their win

EuroMillions-winning couple’s first purchase is £17 back-scratcher

An artist's impression of what the SMR power station could look like. Sites have been shortlisted for a new factory to supply the eventual power station.

Yorkshire sites shortlisted as potential new home of new Rolls-Royce factory

Artist's impression of how the STEP building could look Source: UKAEA

‘Huge economic benefits’ if region wins race for fusion energy plant at Goole

Ryedale was the most sparsely populated area in Yorkshire

Three of England’s four most sparsely populated areas are in Yorkshire

Frank Hunter with one of his goats

Farm of the Week: Goat herd keeps Dales farm afloat at 1,000ft above sea level

ENTERING THE VILLA: Jacques O'Neill will become Love Island's newest contestant on Sunday night. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Jacques O'Neill: Who is the Love Island contestant and Castleford Tigers player?

Attermire Scar, Yorkshire Dales National Park. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

North Yorkshire named UK’s second best destination for rural getaways

A glamping pod in Cracoe, near Skipton. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

North Yorkshire named in the top three best places for glamping in the UK

The River Wharfe in Ilkley. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

How to combat waterways shamefully polluted by sewage - Tim Farron

Richard Graveling, Head of Education at Pebbles, said: “Elements of what has become Adapt Learning came about through necessity during Covid- 19 lockdown."

Pebbles invests £30,000 to 'transform education' with Adapt Learning model

This Yorkshire seaside town has been named the third most beautiful escape in the UK. (Pic credit: Oli Scarff / AFP via Getty Images)

This Yorkshire seaside town named the third most beautiful escape in the UK

Warren Burrell of Harrogate Town (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Harrogate Town stop the defensive rot at AFC Barrow

Matt Baker is a Countryfile presenter.

BBC’s Countryfile programme is now anti-farming – Yorkshire Post Letters

Flood water in York, Yorkshire, after the River Ouse overtopped its banks. The Environment Agency has urged communities in parts of the West Midlands and the north of England, especially those along River Severn, to be prepared for significant flooding until Wednesday following high rainfall from Storm Franklin. Picture date: Tuesday February 22, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Storms. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

UPDATE: weather warnings issued for snow, wind and possible lightning across Nor...

Should the owners of second homes in national parks face new tax surcharges?

How to tackle rural housing crisis – Yorkshire Post Letters