Eric Morecambe

The Last Laugh re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes, starring Bob Golding as Eric Morecambe, Damian Williams as Tommy Cooper and Simon Cartwright as Bob Monkhouse.

The Last Laugh: Poignant show is sentimentally brilliant rib-tickler
There isn't enough laughter in the world. That may always have been true but never more so in 2025.

From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings: The Sculptures of Graham Ibbeson, is a unique trail that spans the museums indoor and outdoor spaces. It offers a fascinating journey through important moments in mining history while celebrating beloved performers all through the work of world-renowned sculptor Graham Ibbeson.. Graham is pictured with the sculpture of Ken Dodd. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

People's Sculptor Graham Ibbeson goes back to his coal mining roots

Ingleborough, of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Picture credit: Alamy/PA.

Why there are still so many things to enjoy about a holiday in the North

Christa Ackroyd

Christa Ackyord: Unwelcome reminder of rubbish times in the Seventies

Huddersfield Town's Danel Sinani celebrates scoring. Picture: PA

Luton Town 1 Huddersfield Town 1: Rivals locked in scramble to reach Wembley

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in Sheffield in 1971.

Morecambe and Wise’s Christmas gift – The Yorkshire Post says

Morecambe and Wise. (Pic: BBC)

Lost episode of Morecambe and Wise to be shown on Christmas Day

Morecambe and Wise in Sheffield, 1971.

Morecambe and Wise legend's Yorkshire-based son shares memories of comedy pair

London Spirit's Eoin Morgan pictured during The Hundred encounter at Edgbaston against Birmingham Phoenix. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

The Hundred: What is the point of cricket’s fourth format? – Chris Waters

Joni Mitchell in 2014. Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP.

Why Joni Mitchell's Blue remains a perfect album 50 years on - Anthony Clavane

Tommy Cannon (left) and Bobby Ball.

Obituary: Bobby Ball, comedian

Bevin Boys played a vital role during the Second World War.

Mining's Bevin Boys like Eric Morecambe were forgotten heroes of Second World Wa...

England batsman Ben Stokes and Jack Leach celebrate after hitting the winning runs after day four of the 3rd Ashes Test Match between England and Australia at Headingley.

Why Jack Leach is the kind of national hero who can inspire us all - Anthony Cla...

CHIN MUSIC: England's Brian Close takes evasive action from a short-pitched delivery. Picture: PA

Chris Waters – Why one of a kind Brian Close was perhaps bravest cricketer who e...

Doncaster Rovers' Matty Blair.
(Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Luton Town v Doncaster Rovers: Matty Blair aiming to be the nemesis of the Hatte...

Cameron McGeehan celebrates his goal for Barnsley against former club Luton. (Picture: Scott Merrylees)

Barnsley 3 Luton Town 2: Sunshine football sees Stendel's Reds maintain best sta...

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise with their wives, Joan Bartlett and Doreen Wise in the garden of Eric's home in Harpenden.

Fears behind the laughter on Eric and Ernie's anniversary

Sheffield Wednesday goalscorer Atdhe Nuhiu is shown a red card at Wigan Athletic following two cautionable offences (Picture: Steve Ellis).

Big match verdict: Discordant Sheffield Wednesday left flat after poor opening p...

Harold Dickie Bird and Graham Ibbeson with his statue in Barnsley. (JPress).

Why do we still want statues of our heroes?

Graham Ibbeson's statue of Morecambe and Wise, commissioned to mark the 75th anniversary of their first appearing on stage together in 1941.

Bring me sunshine: Morecambe and Wise is unveiled in Blackpool

Chris Waters: Courageous to the end – fond farewell to Yorkshire legend
I KNEW that he was dying.
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Cricket world mourns death of Yorkshire CCC legend Brian Close

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Man arrested over alleged attempt to  saw down and steal Morecambe statue

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Dreams of being a spitfire pilot for lawyer

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Ian McMillan: Hats off to teachers who’ve been a class act

Robert Powell in Black Coffee

Robert Powell uses his little grey cells for his latest role

Carol singers at Leeds City Station

The day when the IRA brought terror to festive shoppers

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Stage set for statue of singer and city’s ‘greatest export’

Little Ern – partner who did not get his fair share

From political icons to figures of fun, statues stand out

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Fans given first look at statue to immortalise city singing star

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Ant and Dec 'modern Morecambe and Wise'
Geordie duo Ant and Dec are a modern-day Morecambe and Wise, according to Eric Morecambe's son Gary.
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Bring me sunshine

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Victoria Wood in search of little Ern (...and little Eric)

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Trueman statue unveiled

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The spell of Pendle Hill

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Ernie's statue unveiled

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street wise: Ernie's statue unveiled

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street wise: Ernie's statue unveiled

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street wise: Ernie's statue unveiled

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street wise: Ernie's statue unveiled

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Still bringing sunshine... Ernie Wise statue unveiled in Leeds

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Forget the short, fat hairy legs...10ft statue of Ernie Wise to be unveiled

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Forget the short, fat hairy legs...10ft statue of Ernie Wise to be unveiled

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