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Harrogate Spring Water has confirmed that it will appeal the refusal of its controversial expansion plans for its plant near the Pinewoods which would see the loss of trees at Rotary Wood. (Picture contributed)

Ministers urged to look nature laws over Harrogate Spring Water plan
The proposal for a new Harrogate Spring Water factory would see the potential loss of around 500 trees in Rotary Wood and Pinewoods.

Teenager sister Sarah and Victoria Hicks (left) were killed in the Hillsborough Disaster, and their death records still erroneously state they died quickly in 30 seconds, when evidence shows they suffered much longer. Their parents, Jenni and Trevor Hicks, today (February 26) met with South Yorkshire Police CC Laura Poultney, who personally promised to see the record corrected.

Grieving Hillsborough family urges Andy Burnham to back amendment

Solar panels on farmland

'Woefully out of date' - Life peer demands urgent reform of farm tenancies

Liz Carr speaks during a demonstration as campaigners for and against the Assisted Dying Bill gather at Old Palace Yard on September 11, 2026 in London. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

MPs vote down assisted dying plan after four-hour debate

These nine Sheffield schools and nurseries had fresh inspection reports published by Ofsted over the summer holidays and the first weeks of September 2026.

School closures at odds with housebuilding plans - Jayne Dowle

Sir Keir Starmer shares a lighter moment with Georgia Gould MP, the latter of whom is in receipt of urgent reform recommendations from a House of Lords scrutiny committee (photo, PA)

Young people's mental health crisis: Government caught navel-gazing again

Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime in West Yorkshire, Alison Lowe has issued an impassioned plea for adults to do more to protect young people from falling into knife crime.

Exclusive Alison Lowe interview: abuse survivor to take 'Leeds values' to Lords

Professor Alistair Boxall.

Concern over pets' 'forever chemicals' pollution

Hull Councillor Mike Ross, Liberal Democrat leader of Hull City Council.

Hull councillor and Grimsby entrepreneur appointed to House of Lords

Southwark Crown Court (John Stillwell/PA)

Yorkshire-born barrister accused of £2m tax dodge worked for Diana

The House of Lords during the debate for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: House of Lords/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Reform of the House of Lords long overdue - David Behrens

Sheffield peer Lord Mohammed with teachers and education workers lobbying for a ban on smartphones in schools.

Yorkshire peer calls for more action to cut cost of school uniforms

Helen Liu addresses guests during the Blockchain for Good Alliance Impact Leaders’ Summit at the UK House of Lords, sharing insights on advancing blockchain for societal impact.

Ad Feature Blockchain for Good Alliance hosts summit at the House of Lords

MP Kim Leadbeater joins supporters of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life Bill), during a demonstration at Parliament Square in London. PIC: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Peers standing in the way of assisted dying - YP Letters

Members of the Sheffield Pride of Place Partnership were in Westminster to highlight their findings.

Sheffield's plan for 6,500 new businesses revealed

Fly-tipping on the side of a rural road.

Seize the opportunity to end rural fly-tipping injustice - Johnnie Furse

Connor Mulhall is the Mayor of Wetherby Town Council.

Gen Z as good as Baby Boomers when it comes to governance - Connor Mulhall

A mountain of rubbish that was illegally dumped. PIC: Jacob King/PA Wire

Government needs to crack down on fly-tipping - Andrew Vine

Very low water levels at Baitings Reservoir last summer.

Government considers move to help farmers facing floods and droughts

Kim Leadbeater MP and Dignity in Dying campaigners in Parliament Square. PIC: David Parry Media Assignments/PA Wire

Lords resistance to assisted dying rooted in English elitism - David Behrens

Sisters Victoria, 15 (left) and Sarah Hicks, 19, who tragically died in the Hillsborough disaster. Credit: PA

Police to look at 'viable route' to correct Hillsborough death records
South Yorkshire Police’s chief constable has confirmed she supports a campaign by parents to correct the records around the death of their two teenage daughters in the Hillsborough disaster.
Ralph Blackburn

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaving 10 Downing Street, London. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

The PM must take a more pluralistic approach

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Peter Mandelson. PIC: Carl Court/PA Wire

Mandelson was a man reliant on favours - David Behrens

Sarah Hewitt shares her expert insight. Picture: McAuley Studios

Recent divorce ruling could prove momentous

Julian Pearce says Yorkshire is well-placed to benefit from the increasing commercialisation of space

New space race can be a major opportunity for Yorkshire

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater has led the legislation.

Assisted dying: North Yorkshire doctors back warning call

Jodie Hill shares his expert insight

Employers have power to create real change on autism

Rubbish dumped on the side of the road.

Wake up call over growing fly-tipping issue

It’s never been more important for landlords to get their ducks in a row and prepare for the changes that lie ahead, says Andrew Milnes.

How to maximise opportunities in the buy-to-let market

Louise Shackleton with her husband Antony. PIC: PA

Is it Christian to oppose assisted dying? - David Behrens

Robert Oates - Arbtech CEO

Homebuyers demand discounts on houses without green space

Kerry Ferguson, key client manager at Linley & Simpson.

What all landlords need to know know about Renters’ Rights Bill
The Government’s long-awaited housing reforms are now close to becoming law.
Kerry Ferguson

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater embraces a supporter of Dignity in Dying as they celebrate on hearing the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill last year. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Getting to grips with the Assisted Dying Bill in the Lords - David Blunkett

Kim Leadbeater joins supporters in Parliament Square in London after a vote in parliament for her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

'Risk' assisted dying law runs out of time in House of Lords

A Dignity in Dying campaigner in support of the assisted dying Bill celebrates in Westminster. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Fear the Lords will block assisted dying - YP Letters

The landmark bill, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, sets out plans to give adults with a terminal diagnosis of six months or less the legal right to end their lives.

Analysis Many questions still need to be answered on assisted dying

A third of medical professional believe beds are currently blocked by people in hospital who would be able to go home sooner

NHS bed blocking crisis fuelled by poor quality incontinence care

Dales Traditional Butchers

Dales butcher heads to House of Lords

Yorks Minster dominates the skyline with Ledal Bridge. PIC: Tony Johnson

Why it’s vital that the Government gets the Renters’ Rights Bill right - Miles G...

Johanne Spittle, Director, Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution FALA

The Renters’ Rights Bill and the impact on landowners with tenanted properties

State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords. PIC: Henry Nicholls/PA Wire

The House of Lords needs much wider reform - YP Letters

A screenshot of Sheffield life peer Lord Mohammed making his maiden speech in the House of Lords

Yorkshire's latest peer speaks about 'proud roots' in maiden Lords speech

The sunsets at Drax Power Station, near Selby, in 2020. PIC: Simon Hulme

Lords raises concerns with Drax government subsidy agreement

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner during a visit to a construction site in Cambridge. Picture: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Workers' rights changes 'could lead to job losses and price hikes'

The British Steel plant in Scunthorpe. PIC: Scott Merrylees

Hopes grow of renationalisation for British Steel as Parliament recalled

Nikhil Rathi will remain as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a second term after his current contract expires in September, the Treasury announced. (Photo by FCA/PA Wire)

Financial Conduct Authority CEO is reappointed

Lord Caine

Fulneck School closure raised in Parliament

Greencore colleagues

Greencore unites with global food sector to transform gender balance with landma...

Nick Grayson of Nether Haugh Farm, near Rotherham, with his family, Arthur, Carys and William. The farm is contesting the local food and drink class.

The 10 rural Yorkshire ventures among the best businesses in the North

County Hall in Northallerton.

Council's legal action over government funding could cost more than £250,000

Jennifer Marsden, lettings manager at Blenkin & Co, and Edward Hartshorne, managing director of Blenkin & Co. Picture: Matt Hillier

Blenkin & Co prepares for change as Renters' Rights Bill looms

Screen grab of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announcing in the House of Commons, London, that defence spending will increase to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027. Picture date: Tuesday February 25, 2025.

British Army, 'Be The Best' - Time to give our armed forces everything they need...

Union and European Union flags. PIC: PA

Youth mobility scheme with the EU would unlock opportunities - Lord Kirkhope

Lord Alan Sugar is a staunch critic of working from home. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Alan Sugar is wildly out of touch with reality of working from home

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner giving evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee at the House of Commons. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

The Government should go further to tackle bad landlords - Ben Cooper

Baroness Harris of Richmond.

Lords told of 'heartache and distress' caused by school transport changes

Former Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield

The new Yorkshire peers set to take their seats in the House of Lords

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell (left), and The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

Archbishop of York apologises for 'shameful' Church of England

Rachelle Atkin, The Yorkshire Marketing Company, outside The House of Lords.

Yorkshire marketeer celebrates small business sustainability a the House of Lord...

February 4, 2006: Deputy prime minister and Hull East MP John Prescott outside the city's first Decent Homes showhouse in Anson Road, Bilton Grange, after officially opening it.

John Prescott: All the best pictures following the former Hull MP's death

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