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Karen Oliver Spry, hub manager at North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub. Picture by Allan McKenzie/AMGP.co.uk

Role of community energy schemes praised by North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub
The hub manager at North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub has described the major benefits of community energy schemes, as she said the group was seeing communitie...

Northern Powergrid is responding to Storm Boelo

Thousands without power as Storm Boelo batters Yorkshire

Doncaster has the lowest five-year business survival rate in the UK, according to new research. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Doncaster has lowest five-year business survival rate in the UK, research finds

Unit 1 in Hudson Court, Great Northern Way, York Business Park, subject to plans to be converted into a mortuary. Picture is from Google Street View

Mortuary plans given green light in York

London and the South East have significantly outperformed the rest of the country. Here, students, including Gina Stancheva, (centre, who received a D*DD grade in BTEC Art and Design Practices (Fashion)) celebrate their BTEC and T-Level results at Barking & Dagenham College, Romford. Hundreds of thousands of students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are receiving grades to help them decide whether to progress to university, an apprenticeship or work.

Yorkshire falls further behind London as A Level attainment gap grows

Dry grass as heat health alerts are set to come into force. PIC: Ian West/PA Wire

Britain needs a long-term strategy on extreme weather

21 Degrees Director Kyle Findley, CEO Rory Mason, Head of PR Jon Corbett & Director Zac Evans. Credit 21D

Yorkshire agency strengthens leadership team with appointment of Head of PR

Unit 1 in Hudson Court, Great Northern Way, York Business Park, subject to plans to be converted into a mortuary.

Mortuary storing up to 700 bodies could be coming to York

John Tordoff, executive chairman of JCT600, said: "Reaching 80 years is a significant achievement and reflects the contribution of generations of colleagues, customers and partners who have supported the business over the years." (Photo supplied by JCT600)

JCT600 celebrates 80 years in business

Cooper Euan Findlay pictured by Jonathan Jacob.

'I love to photograph things that people don’t normally see'

Harrogate Carnegie Library pictured in 2021. PIC: Gerard Binks

Provision of libraries often a polarising debate - Carl Les

Sir Richard Harpin is part of the new partnership.

Richard Harpin to help schoolchildren learn about starting businesses

JCT600 executive chairman, John Tordoff.

JCT600: Yorkshire-based automotive retailer hails 'strong' results

A man reads a book while sunbathing.

Heat health alert: What does it mean and how to stay cool

Kim Johnston shares her expert insight

Hydrogen can power a new chapter for The Humber

Russ Hall, managing director of Banks Homes, and Aisling Ramshaw, sales and marketing director of Banks Homes.

Inside Banks Homes’ plan to build 400 houses by focusing on quality over volume

Door-to-door luxury coach holidays from the North East

Ad Feature Door-to-door luxury coach holidays from Yorkshire and the North East

Annual house price growth halved in April compared with March, as rises in living costs have led to more caution among some households, according to an index. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

House price growth slows, says Halifax

Northern train. (Pic credit: Northern)

Northern timetable changes to be implemented in May for Yorkshire passengers

The five winning looks at the The L'Oréal Colour Trophy Semi Final in Leeds.

New must-have hair styles as Yorkshire’s top hairdressers gather on stage

Jason Kenneally is rejoining EY

Finance expert rejoins EY in senior Yorkshire role
EY has appointed a new financial due diligence leader for Yorkshire and the North East who is rejoining the firm after working for chemical company Croda International.
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Rotherham United manager Lee Clark (Image: James Hardisty)

Rotherham United v Barnsley: Boss draws derby inspiration from Tyne-Wear days

10 postcodes housebuyers are targeting in the North this spring

The Sunday Times has named its Best Places to Live in the North and North East for 2026

Sunday Times names 8 best places to live in the North and North East

Stonebridge Homes says its target is to build 600 new homes a year.

Housebuilder sets out plans to support 1.5m new homes target

Rylstone farmer Will Shuttleworth has spoken about the horror of losing 17 lambs in a dog attack.

Farmer’s ordeal after 17 lambs killed in dog attack

Martyn Kendrick, Regional Director for Yorkshire, Scotland and North East at Lloyds, said: “Lloyds Banking Group is proud to make £2.5 billion of new finance available to local firms in Yorkshire, helping them grow their businesses, invest in innovation and create new jobs. Whether it’s supporting a small company taking its first step into exporting, or a larger firm scaling up to meet growing demand, we’re committed to helping businesses turn their potential into growth.” (Photo supplied by Lloyds/SWNS)

Lloyds announces £2.5bn new finance commitment for region

Debjani Raffan is Regional Head for Scotland, Northern Ireland, North East, and Yorkshire at UBS Global Wealth Management.

Wealth creators must develop ‘liquidity, longevity and legacy’: Debjani Raffan

Track renewal. (Pic credit: Network Rail)

Major railway upgrades to affect services between York and Newcastle in March

A piggy bank on a pile of coins. PIC: Nicholas.T. Ansell/PA Wire

OAPs are closer to poverty than many realise - YP Letters

Kate Myall on her 80th birthday with two of her sons.

'There have been some very good authors who have done this in the past'

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A buyer in London may need to save for up to nine years, compared with around four to five years for buyers in parts of northern England, including Yorkshire.

First-time buyers in Yorkshire need £15,400 deposit, study shows

Planning secured for 14-storey student scheme in city centre

A view of houses in south east London. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

London now worst for loss-making property sales

Placards at the resident doctors picket line outside Leeds General Infirmary. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

The impact of the resident doctors strike will be felt into the new year

Dr Tim Noble, who has been suspended from his role as medical director at Doncaster Royal Infirmary for more than a year, flagged up concerns about bullying, harrassment and a toxic culture at DRI, his union says. (Photo: DBTHT).

Leading hospitals condemned over ‘unacceptable’ exclusion of doctor

Historic hospital reborn as vibrant new community

The 'flonrover' in action. Credit: Jasper Schofield-Linnell

How this Land Rover is tackling the problem of ‘leaves on the line’

Amber cold weather health alert issued in Yorkshire as temperatures could plunge to -10C Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Amber cold weather health alert issued in Yorkshire

Autumn breaks have never been so affordable

These 80 hotels are offering rooms for £50 - full list of locations

The 39-year-old was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and driving while disqualified.

Watch the moment police stop driver and find knife and Class A drugs

It comes as stubble is most popular in the West Midlands

Leicester is the moustache capital of the UK

Kim Johnston shares her expert insight

Government should rethink cuts to advanced apprenticeships

Organ plea from family of girl, 5, who died while waiting on list

Teesside University. (Pic credit: Google)

The Times Good University Guide 2026: Where are Yorkshire universities ranked?

Dave Broadbent, chair of R3 in Yorkshire

Yorkshire and Humber sees both start-up and insolvency-related activity fall

Yorkshire solicitors Milners' Private Client team has been ranked among the top 3% in the UK

Yorkshire solicitors ranked in top 3% of UK law firms for customer satisfaction

Julian Pearce shares his insight. Picture: David Lindsay

Doncaster Sheffield Airport has potential to soar

Sam Jamieson is starting a new role with JLL

JLL hires Cushman & Wakefield partner to lead Yorkshire office

Alistair Wright and Jo Burke with another of their horses on the farm in Swainby, North Yorkshire

Yorkshire family devastated after young horse electrocuted by fallen pylon

Lumo is proudly based in Newcastle, serving customers on the East Coast Mainline

Get your name in lights: Lumo invites good luck messages for iconic Great North ...

Middlesbrough community unites for MND fundraising effort in honour of resident

Middlesbrough community unites for MND fundraising effort in honour of resident

Dave Broadbent, chair of R3 in Yorkshire and a partner at Begbies Traynor in York and Teesside, said: “It’s encouraging to see a steady increase in start-up activity in Yorkshire and the Humber, which suggests there’s confidence among entrepreneurs and an appetite to bring new products and services to market." (Photo supplied by R3)

Yorkshire reports rise in business start-ups, says R3

An image from a LEGO Build & Talk event.

NSPCC and the LEGO Group host Build & Talk online safety events for families thi...

Bainland Lodge retreats: I didn't know paradise awaited me

Dan Dickinson, Practice Leader for Grant Thornton UK in Yorkshire and the North East

Resilient Yorkshire businesses remain positive about economic outlook, but brace...

NFU County Chair Andrew Sewell, NFU President Tom Bradshaw and MP Robbie Moore.

NFU raise sector concerns and US trade deal threat at Driffield Show

Sandy Jarvis the chef behind Michelin guide restaurant Bavette, in Horsforth, Leeds. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

10 restaurants in Yorkshire named Best Local Restaurants 2025

Sea life die off at Saltburn, Cleveland. (Credit: Paul Thompson)

Renewed call for support to fishermen affected by shellfish die-offs

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