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Artist's impression of part of the new road layout

Contractors appointed for congestion-busting road scheme in Yorkshire

Eleanor Temple, chair of R3 in Yorkshire and a barrister at Kings Chambers in Leeds, said: “Despite gloomy forecasts for the UK economy, this month’s research does appear to show a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel." (Photo supplied by R3)

'Yorkshire recorded largest fall in insolvency-related activity'

Barry Alston shares his expert insight. Picture: Joshua Scaife

Keeping data in the UK will help prevent data security breaches: Barry Alston

Broughton Hall, near Skipton. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

North Yorkshire named one of the most exciting places to visit in Europe

Paddy McLaughlin of York playing in last season's FA Trophy Semi Final against Bromley (Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Paddy McLaughlin and Minstermen chasing FA Cup third-round dream

Londonderry

How hit TV show Derry Girls is helping Northern Ireland city's renaissance

Bradford Council said its reliance on these workers is one of the “main reasons” for its financial troubles, as the bill is expected to reach £30m this year.

Government asked to consider ban on agency social workers

Job done: Dan Brown of Northallerton celebrates winning the ISPS HANDA World Invitational at Galgorm Castle in Northern ireland, which sets him up for two big tournaments to end the year and an exciting 2024 ahead. (Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Yorkshire golfer Dan Brown eyeing mental improvements on DP World Tour

How to tackle data security breaches: Barry Alston

TV presenter Eamonn Holmes. Photo: PA

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As well as heavy rain, Storm Babet will bring some very strong winds and large waves near some eastern coasts too. Gusts around 70 mph are possible in eastern and northern Scotland from Thursday. Met Office warnings will continue to be reviewed as the forecast develops (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Here's when Storm babet will hit Yorkshire

Eamonn Holmes, with his wife Ruth Langsford, after being awarded an OBE for services to broadcasting. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Eamonn Holmes talks mental health ahead of Yorkshire appearance

Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

FIFA and UEFA announcements show brazen world of modern football - Stuart Rayner

Parts of the UK will experience highs of 26C this weekend, with experts describing the October autumn weather as "unusual". (Credit: Getty Images)

Scotland hit with amber flood warnings as 'heatwave' approaches south

BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell is retiring after 47 years.

‘Awful’ BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell retires

The RNLI has warned that conditions around coasts could be treacherous as Storm Agnes prepares to hit the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

'They really championed me': Nathan Carter returns to Leeds venue

Wetherspoons will introduce a much welcomed price slash on several items for a limited time in January.

Wetherspoons to make huge price change which will delight punters

Chris Heaton-Harris is the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. PIC: Parliament

Peace central to NI realising its economic potential - Chris Heaton-Harris

Covid and flu jabs are being rolled out early

Covid and flu jabs: Roll-out of Covid and flu jabs begins early

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to the media during a visit to a science event at the International Manufacturing Centre at the at University of Warwick. PIC: Chris Furlong/PA Wire

Return to the EU’s Horizon research programme is a welcome relief - The YP says
It is a welcome return for the UK to the European Union’s £85bn Horizon research programme following a breakthrough in negotiations.

A mother-of-four from Northern Ireland has become the latest person to die after undergoing a gastric sleeve operation in Turkey in order to lose weight.

Mum-of-four, 32, latest to die after Turkey’s gastric sleeve op

A woman and her friend flew to Northern Ireland for a day trip - and it cost less than a train ticket to London. Rebecca Kellett, 37, surprised her pal Lauren Priest, 31, with the overseas trip, which included a picnic and a visit to the filming locations of “Game of Thrones.”

Woman plans overseas daytrip for £61 - here’s how she did it

Sealed with a kiss: Dan Brown kisses the trophy after winning the ISPS Handa World Invitational at the Galgorm Castle Golf Club in County Antrim (Picture: Peter Morrison/PA Wire)

Yorkshire's Dan Brown defies world ranking of 384 to win on DP World Tour

Yorkshire is showing some house price resilience

Why Yorkshire house values are among the most resilient in the UK

Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd speaks to media about the data breach

Major data breach reveals retails of 10,000 police staff

Storm Antoni has caused high winds and rain across the UK this weekend

When will the rain stop?

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

Storm Antoni is set to hit parts of the UK with 60mph gusts of wind in parts

‘Biggest storm of the year’ to hit UK today with 60mph winds

'Everyone should have access to affordable good food'. PIC: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos.

Urgent “do not eat” warning issued for supermarket salmon product

Pedestrian stand under umbrellas while looking at Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben from the Southbank by the River Thames, in central London, on July 31, 2023 on a gloomy and rainy summer day.

UK weather: July 2023 ‘one of wettest on record’, Met Office say

Labour will not pursue further devolution of tax which could see mayors reinvest money that is raised locally, Lisa Nandy said. PIC: Hollie Adams/Getty Images

Fiscal devolution won’t work because England has been balkanised - YP Letters
From: Gareth Robson, Kent House Road, Beckenham.

Sheffield's Danny Willett in action at the Open at Hoylake (Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Danny Willett needs more rounds under his belt to gatecrash play-offs

The Northern Lights will be visible in parts of the UK tonight

UK stargazers can catch the Northern Lights tonight - here’s how

The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for the UK

Met Office issues multiple weather warnings as storms set to batter UK

More than 60 locations are to open up ‘banking hubs’ in a bid to address the recent rapid closures of high street branches.

Banking hubs: Full list of 67 areas where new sites will open in UK

A heavy downpour sends visitors running for cover on the first day of the Great Yorkshire Show. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Great Yorkshire Show 2023 weather forecast: Hourly forecast for Harrogate today

DEPRATED: Former Barnsley manager Michael Duff

Barnsley manager search: 'Innovative, tactically flexible' coach 'front-runner'

The Cloughmore Stone was hurled by the giant FinnMcCool, or so the legends say (Photo: Amber Allott)

Explainer County Down: embrace the outdoors where legends come to life

Clutch performer: Young professional Oli Sullivan in action on the Clutch Tour earlier this season. The 23-year-0old who plays out of Phoenix in Rotherham tees off in Open qualifying at Lindrick on Monday (Picture: Andy Crook)

Open qualifying - Oli Sullivan taking different route to Hoylake

Lightning flashes in the night sky over south London. A weather warning is in place for thunderstorms today (Sunday, June 18) across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Thunderstorms set to sweep UK as Met Office warns of ‘flash flooding’

RSPB Bempton Cliffs is home to thousands of seabirds.

RSPB keeps close eye on Bempton Cliffs colony amid rising cases of bird flu

Summer Solstice 2023: what is it and when is it?

Upcoming UK bank holiday’s

Bank holidays 2023: When is the next UK bank holiday?

Steve Talbot, partner and Head of North Global Employer Services at BDO, commented: “The latest initiative from HMRC clearly shows that enforcement action is not off the table when it comes to ensuring every worker is paid the National Minimum Wage." Picture: Jay Cain

Senior figure at BDO says firms must understand NMW responsibilities

Warning as most common day to have severe heart attack revealed

The £50 polymer note from the Ulster Bank, which entered circulation in June 2022, features people and places in Northern Ireland.

Two UK banknotes among world’s most beautiful - full list of winners

Sheffield, England, 11th March 2023. Oliver Norwood of Sheffield Utd in action during the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture credit should read: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Key midfielder to remain at Sheffield United as Blades linked with Norwich trio

The four MPs who claimed driving fines on expenses revealed

Unsealed FBI documents reveal IRA plot to kill the Queen

IRA plot to kill Queen in San Francisco in 1983 revealed by FBI

Thunder and lightning is set to hit Yorkshire this afternoon (Photo by GREG WOOD/AFP via Getty Images)

Met Office issues warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Yorkshire

As Covid-19 restrictions lift across the UK, many will be flocking to beer gardens to enjoy the bank holiday (Photo: Shutterstock)

Why do we have bank holidays?

The number of deer in the country is at its highest for 1,000 years. The government has consulted on ways to manage numbers and has introduced an assurance quality scheme to encourage consumer confidence in venison.

Deer management will help government meet tree planting targets

Met Office says when hot weather will hit after bank holiday washout

76 bank branches across the UK are set to close this month.

Full list of 76 bank branches to close across the UK in May

Here is the Met Office's weather forecast for Coronation weekend.

UK set for wet weather over coronation weekend - Met Office forecast

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill confirms she will attend coronation

Northern lights. (Pic credit: Mohammad Saleh)

Where are the best places in Yorkshire to view the northern lights?

The event was first held in Leeds in 2022.

Leeds will host UKREiiF for third year in 2024, organisers announce

Noel Hanna, who conquered Mount Everest numerous times has died in Nepal after returning from the Mount Annapurna summit point. Picture by Mourne Mountain Adventures Facebook

UK climber who scaled Everest 10 times dies in Nepal expedition