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Professor Tom Moore, head of archaeology at Durham University, holding up a decorative copper alloy finial

Iron Age hoard discovered in Yorkshire could unlock ancient secrets

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HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, is now in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard home

National Lottery Open Week is back and it's bigger than ever

Footage released by Warwickshire Rural Crime Team shows the moment a lorry driver smashed into the 5ft-tall William Gladstone memorial cross in Lea Marston, Warwickshire, in August 2024.

Watch: Moment trucker smashes into 1905 memorial causing £40k damage

Medical student Becca Heritage who lost limbs to meningitis has had a rare hand transplant to help her become a doctor, February 20 2025. Release date February 23 2025. A medical student who lost limbs to meningitis has had a rare hand transplant to help her become a doctor. Becca Heritage had been enjoying her first weeks at University of Southampton when she became ill. Doctors later discovered she had meningitis in November 2018 - a diagnosis that would change her life forever. Her parents were told to expect the worst - but medical staff were able to save her life by amputating both legs and most of her fingers. Tom Wren / SWNS

Medical student who lost limbs to meningitis has rare hand transplant

An aerial photo showing the extent of the ancient replanted woodland in Chapeltown, Sheffield, which was cleared, despite a Tree Preservation Order being in place. Photo: Sheffield City Council

Trees in ancient woodland cut down to make room for farm

Rotherham Council is to dispose of a number of items from his museums service

Council to dispose of hundreds of historic objects in bid to streamline museums

Train travelling through the Dales. (Pic credit: Keighley and Worth Valley Railway)

Half term in Yorkshire: How to travel through Yorkshire Dales railway stations

The Duke of Edinburgh has his photograph taken with Gurkhas and their families during the Attestation Parade in Pokhara, on day four of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's trip to Nepal.

Prince Edward meets Gurkhas as they prepare to head to Yorkshire

Ad Feature Final chance to help Bramley Baths reach fundraising target

A serious embankment failure has occurred on the Severn Valley Railway leaving the track impassable at one location along the 16 mile route.

Aerial footage shows aftermath as landslip collapses onto railway

South Bay in the sunshine. (Pic credit: Richard Ponter)

The Spa, Scarborough: History of Yorkshire coast entertainment venue

Sheffield Magistrates' Court

Three men appear in court charged with raping girls in Rotherham

Luxury Yorkshire hotel joins Leading Hotels of the World group

One of Yorkshire’s most luxurious hotels has joined The Leading Hotels of the World group - making it the only one in England outside of London.

Jonathan Pritchard

Wensleydale Railway train 45212 Nigel Cockburn.

Wensleydale Railway: Yorkshire railway to host mince pie train service

Subway launches new limited-edition merch line including T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and a Tote Bag

Subway swaps sandwiches for streetwear with first merchandise range

A freshly served up plate from Lavang, Sheffield.

Yorkshire's Indian restaurants named among the top 100 in the country

Class 47 diesel locomotive at Wensleydale Railway.

Wensleydale Railway: Yorkshire station welcomes Class 47 locomotive

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'Hyde Park Picture House holds a special place in the hearts of many'. PIC: Ellen Hunter

Heritage creates a sense of place - Helen Featherstone

Antler luggage is on sale

Antler iconic luggage brand launches early Black Friday sale from £99

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Heritage at Risk. Calverley Old Hall, Calverley, Leeds. General view of the house from the south-east, showing the Great Hall on the right-hand side, the Chapel on the left and the Solar in-between. Historic England Archive

Heritage at risk: Seven historic sites under threat in Yorkshire

TRAILBLAZER: Arthur Wharton

Sheffield United's Arthur Wharton celebrated with new film

All Saints' Church, Thornton-le-Dale

Thornton-le-Dale: Merging history with classic English charm

Tucked in the lush landscape of the North York Moors National Park, Thornton-le-Dale is more than just a pretty face in the Yorkshire countryside.

Rachael Grealish

Ripon Spa Baths is to be restored to its former glory

Grade II-listed spa baths to be restored to former glory in £2m scheme

The abandoned car which had to be removed from Cleethorpes beach

Car left abandoned on beach removed in early hours operation

Alexa Chung wears Barbour X Alexa Natalie trench coat, £349; Barbour X Alexa Gail cardigan, £299.

There's more to Barbour than wax jackets so check out this Alexa Chung edit

The beach at Runswick Bay nestled between Sandsend and Staithes.

Sandsend: Discover dramatic cliffs and sandy shores rich in history

Fish & Forest: Fresh flavours with family roots in York's heritage

Celebrations as it was announced that Bradford has been named the UK City of Culture 2025, by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries live on BBC's The One Show.

Bradford City of Culture 2025 events revealed

The curtain goes up on Barnsley Civic's stunning £3.5 million transformation

Ad Feature Barnsley Civic raises curtain on £3.5m revamp with free party showcase

The Yorkshire Post reporter Liana Jacob on a diesel train from Pickering to Goathland.

Pickering to Goathland: I travelled on a heritage train and learned two lessons

The National Picture Theatre undergoing its renovation in Hull

Yorkshire cinema bombed in Second World War being renovated - 80 years on

North Yorkshire Moors Railway will have artefacts on display

11 free things to do in Yorkshire during Heritage Open Days 2024

Middleham: The town steeped in royal history and racing heritage

Redmire Station. (Pic credit: Wensleydale Railway)

Wensleydale Railway: Yorkshire line where Vera filmed set to reopen

Michelle Collins of Wakefield Council. Picture: John Clifton

Wakefield's heritage can be the framework for our future: Michelle Collins

Barnsley Civic will reopen its iconic Eldon Street entrance on Saturday, September 14.

Ad Feature Barnsley Civic's Eldon Street entrance to reopen after £3.5m revamp

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

The Red Arrows performing before the British Grand Prix in 2018 (Photo: Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Royal Mail celebrates Red Arrows with new stamps - how to get them

Castle Cornet, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey launches new historical routes ahead of D-Day

The stage for concerts under construction at The Piece Hall this week. PIC: Jim Fitton

Piece Hall not immune to challenges impacting heritage - Nicky Chance-Thompson

Reindeer Inn, Overton, Wakefield

Heritage groups object to demolition of 18th century village pub to build houses

Residents of Stratford-upon-Avon are blighted by antisocial behaviour along South Green Drive and Cottage Lane, just a stones throw from Anne Hathaway's Cottage.

Watch: Drug gangs create misery on posh Shakespeare heritage street

Sheffield Town Hall

How Sheffield plans to celebrate its heritage such as Robin Hood

Thornborough Henges are described as the 'Stonehenge of the North'

'Stonehenge of the North' reunited for first time in 1,500 years

The White Swan, Greenhill.

Village of the Week: Beauchief tells story of Sheffield's proud industrial past

John Symons Home, in Park Row, Hull

Bid to protect two historic buildings could stop one of them being demolished

Syima Aslam MBE from the Bradford Literature Festival. Allan McKenzie/ AMGP.co.uk

Supporting Northern culture and heritage can provide economic boost

Nazra Alam co-managed to Sanquhar Post Office since 2015 (SWNS)

World's oldest Post Office is saved

‘Nothing Compares’: Sinéad O’Connor documentary will arrive on TV later this month

‘Nothing Compares’: Sinéad O’Connor documentary is coming to TV

Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su have revealed someone attempted to break into their home whilst they were on holiday (@davidesancli - Instagram)

Former Love Island winners announce shock split

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