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'Rishi Sunak's Government would do well to look at regulating new builds in local areas not just to meet local needs, (which are often missed or ignored) but to ensure that modern green energy production is at the forefront of new developments'. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

How Net Zero targets are being frustrated by nimbyism - Yorkshire Post Letters

The M1 is closed heading northbound at junction 47

Yorkshire motorway closed during rush hour due to multi-vehicle crash

Firefighters were called to the scene

Fire crews battle building fire overnight in Yorkshire

Two of the skeletons found in the cemetery

Roman and Saxon cemetery with remains of 60 people found in Yorkshire

Labour's Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a speech on Labour's plan for a stronger economy. PIC: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

One Yorkshire devolution opens the way to a better life - YP Letters

Wilton Developments has secured a detailed full planning consent for a major logistics and industrial building on its Leeds 500 scheme on the M1 north of Garforth.

Around 600 jobs set to be created on major logistics and industrial development

Jamie Austin (left), with his son Henry. Photo credit: Jamie Austin/PA Wire

Father to run the length of the M1 after spending hours driving to hospital

Liam Williams in Ladhood. Photo: BBC/Natalie Seery

Writer and comedian Liam Williams on Ladhood and teenage years in Garforth

Northern has issued fines to more than 100 fare dodgers

Northern clamps down on people dodging train fares in Yorkshire

Police

M1 collision: Northbound carriageway closed near Leeds after serious crash

Members of the Beechwood Vets team. Back row, left to right, practice manager Kelly Mann, deputy head nurse Kerry Nicholson, head receptionist Andrea Gaunt and, front, clinical director Louise Mallinson with Freddie the Labrador.

How a £1.4m veterinary practice will serve thousands of pet owners across Leeds

James Atkinson, from Leeds, died after eating just one slice of pizza. His parents have pushed for an inquest into their son's death, who they said was always "so careful" with his peanut allergy.

Inquest opens into death of Leeds man who died after eating slice of pizza

James Atkinson moved from his home city of Leeds to Newcastle to study and work

Leeds man died aged 23 after allergic reaction to pizza he ordered via Deliveroo

The Michelin Ginetta Junior championship Rookie Cup

Motor racing brand Ginetta has two rare opportunities to join its Yorkshire team

Cafe2U has a growing network of mobile café vans, serving thousands of customers in “non-traditional” locations such as office parks and community events.

Leeds-based Cafe2U to launch 100 electric vehicles over next five years

“Our core values have remained constant: being kind, compassionate and caring in everything that we do.”

Ad Feature This Yorkshire company has made care its priority for over 50 years

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

Liam Williams on Ladhood and growing up in Garforth

A care home in Garforth has been told by a watchdog that it must improve

Garforth care home told to improve after inspection showed safeguarding concerns

Simon Hulme's images of Sandal Castle have prompted praise from a reader.

Paper’s photographers capture Yorkshire at its best – Yorkshire Post Letters

Team Arlo was formed to raise £1,000 for Anthony Nolan in the end their target exceeded £9,000

‘Team Arlo’ up for top award after cycling from Leeds to Liverpool for Anthony N...

Boris Johnson needs to prioritise the defeat of Covid-19 and Brexit, says one reader.

Boris Johnson must prove he cares about North – Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Stuart Clark, Aberford Road, Garforth.

Edward Naylor, chief executive of Barnsley-based Naylor Industries.

Naylor increases profits but warns of £5m Covid sales drop

Tissue Regenix

Tissue Regenix to relocate its Leeds head office and manufacturing base

The new Extra service station off the M1 at Skelton Lake

These are the food and drink outlets coming to new Skelton Lakes services

Georgia Morgan with her two children Amelia and Jacob

Leeds nursing couple's emotional reunion with their children

Overnight closures are planned on the M1 in Leeds as part of a junction upgrade.

Overnight closures on M1 in Leeds as four months of roadworks begin

The Rt Rev Paul Slater, Bishop of Kirkstall, is responsible for churches in the Leeds city area. Picture: Tony Johnson

Technology will be key to 'a new emergence' of Christian church from coronavirus

Annabel Makin-Jones runs a 'no waste' policy with her range of drinks and now jams made from her own strawberry crops.

Strawberry farmer Annabel Makin-Jones champions sustainability and no waste

Recent years have seen the return of doorstep milk deliveries.

Memories of my childhood milk rounds and ponies in Leeds

The Whitley family have drawn a chalk obstacle course to spread a bit of joy to their neighbours. Pictured is Sam Whitley, her husband Matthew and two children Macey and Mya.

"Spread a little happiness": Family in East Leeds create obstacle course for soc...

Would a return of barges help manage rivers like the Aire to combat flooding?

Flooding proves the need for lock keepers to return to manage our swollen rivers

Sheila and Peter Garforth who have been living on Green Lane, Skipsea for 20 years

'We're second class citizens' say clifftop homeowners
People set to lose their homes from coastal erosion are being treated like “second class citizens” compared to those who get flooded, residents of one of Yorkshire’s worst hit communities say.

Would Leeds West MP rachel Reeves be a good leader of the Labour party in succession to Jeremy Corbyn?

Labour should elect a moderate leader like Leeds MP Rachel Reeves to succeed Jer...

The late Jo Cox remains an inspiration to Anna Cale.

Culture writer Anna Cale explains why the late Jo Cox is her Yorkshire hero

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt on last week's TV debate.

We don’t need daily photographs of Boris Johnson or horrific TV debates – Yorksh...

New Yorkshire Seniors champion Johnny Lawrence (Moor Allerton) with Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs' president Kevin E Tucker (Picture: Chris Stratford).

Moor Allerton's Johnny Lawrence is the new Yorkshire Seniors champion

Bridlington is one of six stations which could see access improvements.

The Yorkshire Post says: The scandalous five-year wait for disability access at ...

An aerial view of the proposed fracking site at Kirby Misperton.

YP Letters: Be wary of health risks linked with fracking

The market square with shops, a pub, coffee shop and bistro.

Care village that could banish cries of 'don't put me in a home'

Should the whole country get behind Theresa May over Brexit?

YP Letters: Back May or risk derailing our chance of good Brexit deal

Howden Minster. Picture: Terry Carrott

Bike route: All roads lead to next year's Tour

Fulford's Jonathan Plaxton watches a shot on his way to a 9&7 singles win (Picture Leaderboard Photography).

Yorkshire overcome bad weather to move within sight of first English Senior Men'...

Howzat! Former Garforth eyesore bowled out by Â£1m new homes development

Pressure is growing for Yorkshire devolution.

YP Letters: Devolution must not cost us diversity

The Gascoigne Arms

Thug must pay Â£6,000 compensation over Leeds pub car park assault

Leeds United Ladies FC

Leeds United Ladies return - Leeds Ladies FC teams up with Elland Road club agai...

The old Stocks Bricks site in Garforth, which is earmarked for development for housing.

Video: HSE investigation begins as Leeds boy, 13, remains in hospital after fall...

Barwick Road, Crossgates. Picture: Google.

Officers now searching Leeds ring road after firearms incident

The opening of the Cycle Superhighway in Leeds, but is it a waste of money?

YP Letters: Spending thousands on cycle lanes in ... to benefit the few

Prime Minister Theresa May turns on the Downing Street Christmas tree lights with the Prime Minister Christmas Card Competition winners (left to right) Jade Winsor (11), Isabelle Milnes (5) and Sophie Brazil (11), in central London.

YP Letters: Remember the Christian message in season of goodwill

Morrisons' performance

Morrisons to work directly with local growers in trials

Firefighters have been at the scene in Micklefield since Saturday.

Smoke from Leeds landfill fire 'is not toxic'

Firefighters have been in action

Fire at land-fill site

MP in dentist's chair as Genix celebrates 10 years in Yorkshire

Latest club news from around the county.

Yorkshire golf: Garforth denied second 8 to 15 League win on the spin by doughty...

Former Mayor of London Boris Johnson stands in front of Clifford's tower in York, where he was travelling on the Vote Leave campaign bus ahead of the EU referendum in June. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

They may have egged him on, but they didn't egg him

Chancellor George Osborne watches pupils during a netball lesson at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School in Garforth, Leeds, on the day after he delivered his Budget Statement.

Osborne: I'll do what it takes on flood defences

BalbyAcademy of Sport's Laura Morrison.

Yorkshire golf: Balby Academy's A and B teams sweep into British Schools and Col...

Andrea McKenna.

Leeds councillor who misused disabled parking badge is asked to stand down

Guitar firm celebrates 50th anniversary