Mark Thomas

Hen Harriers are a species that are becoming more at risk of persecution says a new Birdcrime report released by the RSPB.

Figures for birds of prey killed illegally are 'tip of iceberg' says RSPB

60 hen harrier chicks have fledged from 19 nests, conservationists have said.

Rare hen harriers in Yorkshire play part in record year for breeding

The Bearded Vulture has been living on the moors above Sheffield.

Public flocking to see huge vulture will help protect it, say conservationists

Police stock

'Going on holiday' no excuse to travel say police set to issue fines and punishm...

Mark Thomas who is appearing at Theatre Royal Wakefield in March

Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us - Preview

paying respects: Sheffield Steelers players Jonathan Phillips, left, Ben OConnor and Robert Dowd wear the special tribute jerseys.

Sheffield Steelers set to pay fitting tribute before facing incoming Manchester ...

Justin Moorhouse is at the Square Chapel in Halifax on Saturday night.

Justin Moorhouse - comic with a Northern soul heads to Yorkshire

HEADLINE POET: John Hegley will be appearing at this year's festival.

Preview: Wakefield Literature Festival

Political parties should work together on devolution, argues Coun James Baker.

YP Letters: Parties must work together for devolution

Away from main drag: City of Culture events on Hull's fringe

'Culture for everyone' as top shows come to schools and clubs

Yorkshire Meatball Co.

Yorkshire meatball company signs landmark Tesco deal

Red is the colour

Remain supporters demonstrate during the March for Europe rally in Parliament Square, London, to show their support for the European Union in the wake of Brexit. Photo: Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire

Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker films video message as thousands join anti-Brexit rall...

Rhodri Thomas, an ecologist with the national park authority, on Curbar Edge . (Picture Scott Merrylees).

Birds of Prey in crisis in the Peak District National Park

The development of Media City in Salford

Outcry over council fining people for using bad language

Mark Thomas, comedian and political campaigner who is making a film and a show about the role the Labour Club in Wakefield.

Comedian Mark Thomas on how a Yorkshire shed gave him his big break

Lesley Joseph in Annie

Upcoming Events: Five things to see in Yorkshire over the coming weeks

Howard Read

Top 5: Pick of the best stage

Bempton Cliffs, near Bridlington, a nature reserve, run by the RSPB, is home to the only mainland breeding colony of gannets in England.

‘Reckless’ jetskier loses appeal against Bempton Cliffs ban

Tim Birch took this picture of the jetskiers

Jetskier is all at sea after ban to protect bird colony
The continuing “reckless behaviour” of a jetskier which could have caused serious harm to the country’s most important mainland seabird colony justifies a two-year ban on him riding his machine in the area, a court was told.

Pic: Jack Ashton-Booth

Peregrine falcons breed at York Minster

GB's players show their disappointment after missing out on a gold medal and promotion at the World Championships Division 1B tournament in Eindhoven. Picture: Colin Lawson.

GB have to settle for silver lining after defeat

AIMINGH HIGH: Sheffield Steelers' Mark Thomas, pictured with former team-mates Randy Dagenais, and Steve Munn who returned for his testimonial game on Turesday night. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Chance of ‘home’ final drives on Steelers to end Panthers’ Challenge Cup dominat...

OLD HAND: Sheffield Steelers' Mark Thomas. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Thomas humbled as former team-mates return for testimonial

Sheffield Steelers' captain Jonathan Phillips. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Complete performance required from Steelers

HIT: Sheffield Steelers ' Mike Forney plundered four goals against Dundee Stars on Wednesday night. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Panthers lie in wait for Steelers following four-goal blitz from Forney against ...

OPENER: Sheffield Steelers' Jeff Legue scored first for the visitors in Dundee on Thursday night. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Steelers return to winning ways ahead of Panthers test

Yorks iconic Bonding Warehouse

Warehouse goes on market with £2.4m price tag

Property deal will lead to more jobs

Steven Goertzen, centre, and Ashley Tait, right, celebrate a goal during their one season together at Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Former Steelers pair back on familiar ice

Rex Harrison.

Fishing for a new way of working together
When the RSPB told Filey fishermen to down their nets, they had some difficult choices to make. Five years on, Rex Harrison tells Sarah Freeman how the industry went back to basics.

Suspected illegal trapping leads to death of bird of prey

Chris Bond: Arts View

Sheffield Steelers' Mark Thomas helps out on the bench during the 7-1 win against Cardiff.

Play-offs offer chance for Steelers to salvage poor season – Thomas

Sheffield Steelers' Mark Thomas

Title still on radar for chasing Steelers

Unions call for fresh review as blacklisting scandal looks set to spread

Search is on to find the UK’s rarest nesting bird of prey

BACK FOR MORE: Mark Thomas has signed a new two-year deal with Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Thomas keen to help restore winning feeling at Steelers

Finnerty fumes as Steelers’ title rivals pull clear

No room for error by confident Steelers

Rare bird of prey found  poisoned

Blog - Steeler’s Spiel: Rod Sarich

Sarich gets paperwork in order to boost GB hopes

Hewitt makes huge strides to increase his value

Thomas back in the firing line for Steelers

£1,000 reward after bird of prey poisoned

Review: Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro!

Paedophile jailed for Facebook grooming of Huddersfield schoolgirl

Gough hopeful Stingrays deal is close

Anger as protected bird’s nest destroyed

Vital point for Steelers as race for title intensifies

Cruise disaster families look to experts for answers on safety

Crucial fortnight ahead for hopeful Sarich

Thomas looks for Steelers to hit back

Steelers are stretched by Fife but manage to secure double triumph

Steelers suffer further defensive blow as Ramsay returns

Steelers’ Sarich sidelined after kidney operation

Steelers let it slip before finally downing Panthers

Steelers defenceman Thomas wary of Blaze fireworks