Homelessness

Burnsall in Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Photograph by Tony Johnson. 25th March 2026

'Deepening crisis': rural councils see huge rise in homeless families
New figures from the County Councils Network found record numbers of families are being housed in bed and breakfasts, hostels and expensive ‘nightly-paid’ accom...

A homeless person sleeping outside. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Realities of the homelessness crisis - Louise Reed

Human Appeal has been running its inaugural winter clothing collections for 10 years in a row, celebrating an increase of over 60% in donations.

Ad Feature Human Appeal celebrates record-breaking results from Winter Wrap Up

Voters of the awards will have the chance to win a donation to their favourite charity.

Ad Feature Voting opens for 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards with £100k prize fund

Sammi Shapero and Becky Joyce with the Damien Hirst poster which has been signed by the artist himself

‘I was duped by a fake Damien Hirst, until real artist saved the day’

Jaz Ampaw-Farr will confer upon her degrees later this month

Ad Feature Woman to receive two honorary degrees - after years of homelessness

Prince William and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown visited Sheffield today to celebrate the second anniversary of His Royal Highness' homeless prevention initiative Homewards.

Prince William meets pupils at Sheffield secondary school

Dan and Roy with the converted bus.

Iconic red bus transformed into quirky £50k two-bed apartment

A flock of Swaledale sheep graze on the fells. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Rural housing crisis 'tearing communities apart', charity warns

Ad Feature Green Bridge Community Housing - giving lives back to the homeless

For every gift sent, a donation is made to a local or national charity

Ad Feature This UK company is taking ‘gift giving’ to a new level

Ric Blenkharn, consultant at Bramhall Blenkharn Leonard. Picture: Jim Varney

Don't forget the homeless as we head into the new year

Prince William gives Ulster student ideal excuse for being late.

Watch: Prince William gives student ideal excuse for being late

A screen in BBC Broadcasting house, in central London, displaying presenter Huw Edwards. PA Photo by James Manning/PA Wire

Huw Edwards: A seedy online predator who should be in jail - Christa Ackroyd

Becky and Shelley Joyce

Why homeless people in Yorkshire need your help this Summer

Vet prescription fees could be capped as CMA launches an investigation

The problem of homelessness is also a business opportunity, in the nicest sense, says Bird Lovegod. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

A business model that brings benefits for homeless people: Bird Lovegod

A homeless person sleeping rough in a doorway. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

We should appreciate the roofs over our own heads - Jayne Dowle

A homeless person sleeping in a tent. (Pic credit: Carl Court / Getty Images)

Strategy to end homelessness in Barnsley over the next five years to be reviewed

Christa Ackroyd

Christa Ackroyd: Prince William can still feel for the homeless

The Royal family has released a new image of Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Louis for Father’s Day

Breaking Royal Family release sweet new image of family for Father’s Day
The Royal family has released a sweet new image of Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Louis for Father’s Day
Chelsie Sewell

The Real life roomset at IKEA in Bristol (photo: Tim Gander/PinPep)

‘Cramped and dangerous’ rooms coming to some Ikea stores - here’s why

Chris Evans donates Jaguar owned by the late Queen for Red Nose Day

The blue Billy Chips that will be available at participating Central Co-op stores - Credit: Billy Chip

Co-op stores to sell poker chips to donate hot drinks to the homeless

Colin Robinson, landlord of The Chestnut Tree Inn in Worcester, is cooking Christmas dinner for homeless and lonely people in the city.

Free Christmas dinners for the homeless thanks to kind pub landlord

support: Tim Renshaw, chief executive of The Cathedral Archer Project, with Sharon. Photo: CAP

Sheffield charity marks three decades of transforming lives for homeless people

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker is backing Batley & Spen MP Tracy Brabin's bid to become West Yorkshire mayor.

Dr Who star Jodie Whittaker backs Tracy Brabin’s West Yorkshire mayoral bid

Charities have warned the return of rental evictions will lead to a rise in homelessness.

Week Ahead: Homelessness warning as rental evictions begin again

Sheffield Eagles double try-scorer Joel Farrell (Picture: Steve Ellis)

Nomadic Cup victors Sheffield Eagles have more worries than coronavirus

What can be done about homelessness?

Homelessness is a personal and political tragedy that needs addressing – The Yor...

Stock photo of a rough sleeper. Photo: JPI Media

Revealed: 70 people died on Yorkshire streets last year

Leeds-based homelessness charity Simon on the Streets annual sleepout fundraising event, at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Leeds law firm BW Legal supports sleep out to raise awareness of homelessness
Leeds law firm, BW Legal has become the first headline sponsor of Simon on the Streets' annual sleep out event.
Greg Wright

A survey counted 33 rough sleepers in Leeds City Centre last November.

Leeds Council deputy leader says rough sleeping stats hide "hidden homeless" pro...

Coun Debra Coupar.

People will be sleeping on the streets of Leeds until we fix addictions and ment...

At home: Andy Howarth intends to continue helping homeless people into work. Picture: Simon Hulme

Andy Howarth: The former policeman still fighting the good fight despite persona...

The band MP4 were formed by Parliamentarians - Kevin Brennan, Sir Greg Knight, Ian Cawsey and Peter Wishart.

MPs use musical talents in aid of charity's bid to help the homeless

Rough sleepers 'incredibly vulnerable' to modern slavery, Leeds charity warns

Rough sleepers 'incredibly vulnerable' to modern slavery, Leeds charity warns

Archbishop of Canterbury shares a joke with released hostage Terry Waite when he returns to RAF Lyneham November 22, 1991 after being held for more than four years in captivity in Beirut. PA.

Homelessness in spotlight. The week that was. August 14 to August 21, 1991

Idea to transform car parks into overnight homeless accommodation

Scheme wants to transform Yorkshire car parks into overnight accommodation for h...

Homelessness must be tackled by politicians and the property community, says Ric Blenkharn

Politicians and property sector must act to banish homelessness

Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

YP Comment: Student's inspiring journey

Alan McGee, Oasis guru, has backed Musicians Against Homelessness

Bands and singers sought to perform at Musicians Against Homelessness gigs

Councils spending more than Â£2m a day on temporary accommodation for homeless f...

YP Comment: Homeless crisis for the young

Michael Morris looking foreard to a brighter Christmas

Homeless dad reunited with family this Christmas thanks to support group

Wentworth and Dearne MP John Healey

Healey promises Labour would end rough sleeping

New figures reveal the scale of homelessness in Yorkshire

Scale of Yorkshire homelessness revealed

Homelessness at 10-year-high down to dramatically rising rents

Homeless Leeds Support Group founders Marie Butler and David Hedley

Why it's taking volunteers on the streets to help those on society's fringes

Dozens of people come to the street kitchen at Mill Hill Chapel every Wednesday evening.

Exclusive: Homelessness in Yorkshire even worse than height of recession

York is facing a housing crisis, says local MP Rachael Maskell.

Rachael Maskell: York residents pay the price for housing crisis

A quarter of homeless people will be alone at Christmas, say Crisis. Photo: Ian West/PA Wire

Charity warns of ‘tragedy’ of loneliness among the homeless

A new approach to house design is required to limit damage caused by flooding.

YP Letters: Flood-proof homes could be the future

John Healey, MP

Expose the Government for housing failure, says Yorkshire MP

Steph Moon

Out of the kitchen and on to the street to support charity’s work

Corrina Young preparing food at St George's Community Hall, Harrogate.

‘Waste’ feeding Corrina’s hunger to help homeless

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Quintin Bradley: Anger of Generation Rent echoes protest of the past

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Labour promise to boost council coffers

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Councils join forces to tackle region’s hidden homelessness

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