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Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Tim Buchan, CEO of Zenith.

Yorkshire vehicle management firm announces year of 'record performance'

A general view of the Houses of Parliament in London. PIC: PA

Selby needs a break from the same old Westminster politics - Nick Palmer

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

North Yorkshire Council pays tribute to ‘excellent’ former Scarborough councillor who passed away in March

North Yorkshire Council pays tribute to ‘excellent’ councillor

Calling all Del Boy wannabes, a car believed to have featured in Only Fools and Horses is up for auction.

Only Fools and Horses: Del Boy’s iconic three-wheeler up for auction

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions video game in the works, Warner Bros confirm

New Harry Potter Quidditch video game in the works, says Warner Bros

A councillor said a parent only had one pair of school shoes so had to send their children to school on separate days.

The heartbreaking reason siblings were sent to school on separate days

Elf Bar vapes removed from shelves - 50% over legal nicotine limit

ROME, ITALY - JANUARY 12: Nicolo Zaniolo of AS Roma is challenged by Lennart Czyborra of Genoa CFC during the Coppa Italia Round of 16 match between AS Roma and Genoa CFC at Stadio Olimpico on January 12, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Leeds 'target deadline day swoop' for Roma star amid Harrison's Leicester links

Air India slapped with £30k fine after ‘inebriated’ passenger urinates on elderly woman

Airline slapped with £30k fine after man urinates on elderly woman

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates limbs

Speaker Sir Lindsey Hoyle speaks in the House of Commons. PIC: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire

This is what I would have said in Parliament before recess - Bernard Ingham

Andrew Baxter Centre (in red) with some of the Europa Worldwide Group senior team at Europacom 22.

Logistics firm Europa reports record turnover and triples profits

Police at Vickerman Street in Halifax after a teenage boy died last night

Teenager dies after police called out to area due to 'fireworks being set off'

Police pictured at the scene in Vickerman Street, Halifax.

17-year-old dies after police called out over ‘fireworks being set off’

Warning to UK drivers as four new driving laws come into force

Warning to UK drivers as four new driving laws come into force

NG Bailey have announced a return to profitability for the year ending 2022

NG Bailey announces return to profitability

W Denis has announced a digital partnership with Leeds United.

The Leeds firm which will be featured on hoardings at Elland Road this season

chorizo with potato

Central 42, Beverley review: 'Tapas-like' restaurant owned by Turkish chef
Central 42 has been open seven years but, whenever I’ve been in Beverley, I’ve given it a wide birth because I wrongly assumed it was part of a chain.

Baroness Kramer, Vice-Chair of the Loan Charge and Taxpayer Fairness All Party Parliamentary, said: “The next Prime Minister and Chancellor must stop ignoring the Loan Charge Scandal, a clear injustice that has tragically led to suicides."

Next Prime Minister must stop ignoring scandal linked to suicides, says Baroness

The family of Kay Mellor have thanked fans for their "wonderful words, messages and tributes" to the actress and scriptwriter after laying her to rest at a private funeral

Family of Kay Mellor thank fans for 'wonderful words' following funeral

A tied local election race was settled by drawing straws in North Yorkshire

Independent candidate wins Yorkshire seat after drawing straws with Labour rival

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak alongside his wife Akshata Murthy

Akshata Murty tax row: What is it, why does it matter and what happens next?

Phil Anderson said: "I’m delighted we can give Peter the opportunity to expand his services into England, as well as welcoming Philip to the team."

Scottish independent financial advisory expands into Yorkshire

Campaign launched to name Yorkshire park after comedy duo The Chuckle Brothers

Richmond Swimming Pool

Cost of controversial swimming pool revamp to rise by almost £500,000

Prime minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to head to Parliament for Prime Minister’s Questions (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson told to come clean over ‘BYOB’ Downing Street garden party

BHP managing partners Lisa Leighton and Hamish Morrison.

Accountancy firm promoted 114 employees throughout the year

Allegra Stratton resigned from her Government role after leaked footage of her joking about the Downing Street Christmas party emerged.

Decision on No 10 party complaint expected from police watchdog before Christmas

Richmondshire District Council wants to apply for a commitment order for people who haven't paid their council tax

Council plans to enact law which could see council tax debtors jailed
A local authority’s leading members have been warned against creating “council tax martyrs” by enacting a controversial law which enables people who owe council tax to be jailed for up to three months.

Team17 launched Overcooked 2 a couple of years ago.

Wakefield video game firm Team17 says trading was as expected in first half

Some of the UK's best selling cars are among those to underperform

New cars ‘up to 25% less economical than claimed'

Learners are advised to make sure they are properly prepared before booking their test

Five things for learners to consider before booking a driving test

Tommy Robinson has been accused of misspending supporter donations (Getty Images)

Tommy Robinson accused of misspending supporter donations

Ken Davy, non-executive chairman of SimplyBiz, said: "We are delighted to welcome David Thompson to the business."

SimplyBiz in Huddersfield names new chief financial officer

Sunrise Radio saw a 97 per cent reduction last year when the lockdown happened.

How independent radio in Yorkshire is on 'its knees' and why it needs support

Pupils from Harrogate Ladies' College their A level results. Elsa Thompson, who got two A* and one A, Amnelia Braithwaite the head girl, who got three As and Lucy Kendrick, who got A*and one A. Picture: Gary Longbottom.

Yorkshire's independent schools and grammars celebrate A Level results success

Adair Paxton is opening a new city centre office in Leeds

New city centre office opens for longstanding property business

(from left) Nick Simpson, branch manager Rob Corn and Will Linley outside Linley & Simpsons new flagship office in Hull, after the independent groups latest acquisition.

Estate agent Linley & Simpson on expansion trail with new deals

The Red House retirement village near Ripon

Ad Feature Living life to the full at The Red House retirement village in Yorkshire

Stewart Park in Middlesbrough was one of the parks that was closed by the council.

Millionaire mayor who closed parks in his town announces U-turn for VE Day

Stewart Park in Middlesbrough is one of the parks closed by the council.

Millionaire mayor who owns extensive grounds in Yorkshire refuses to open parks

Headingley: Headquarters for the Northern Superchargers.

Contracts for The 100 officially axed

Stock photo of a ballot box. Photo: PA

Who is standing in Yorkshire in the December 2019 General Election?

Yarm School faces challenge over its attendance policies for services

Independent school challenged over attendance policy for Christmas carol service...

The Jay Report revealed the scale of the abuse in Rotherham

Police watchdog urged to speed up investigation into force's response to Rotherh...

Andy and Tracy Rafter outside their shop on Middle Street South, Driffield

Yorkshire's independent shops walk off with awards

Clifford's Tower.

Court battle over York's '˜internationally important monument'

Natalie Sykes, the new chairman of the Young Director's Forum at the Institute of Directors.

IoD boss says '˜mistakes were made' on lack of women at Northern Powerhouse Conf...

Sports Direct chairman Keith Hellawell

Shareholders vent anger at Sports Direct'¨chairman with 54pc against reappointme...

Christmas shoppers in Leeds. Byline Darryl Calvert

Â£7.5bn Christmas shopping boost for independent stores predicted

Here's the most important news in Yorkshire today

5 things you need to know in Yorkshire today

The Palace Theatre in central London, with signage for the new Harry Potter and the Cursed Child production, which has now opened.

Pottermania: JK Rowling hails fans for keeping Harry Potter and the Cursed Child...

The stranger slapped the man across the face as he walked near a park with a friend.

Man slapped by stranger who tried to pick a fight near Bridlington park

Fracking rigs like this one are a common site in America.

YP Letters: Changing political landscape over fracking

David Young Community Academy. Picture Tony Johnson.

Exclusive: Investigation into Leeds school passes safety fears on to Ofsted

Meadow Foods launches wholesale brand

Labour leadership hopeful Jeremy Corbyn

Corbyn warns Labour MPs not to stand in the way of democracy