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Joe Wilson, who was a Year 6 teacher at Listerdale Junior Academy in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, went on the secret holiday on Thursday May 18 and Friday May 19 2023.placeholder image

Teacher at Yorkshire school ‘pulled sickie’ to go on stag do

Estoril's Yanis Begraoui is reportedly of interest to Leeds United. placeholder image

Leeds United 'monitoring' 18-goal hotshot ahead of summer window

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Best picture as teams compete in international jousting competition

National Express owner Mobico has named the boss of its Spanish Alsa business as its new chief executive amid a rocky time for the coach and bus group. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)placeholder image

National Express owner promotes head of Spanish arm to top job

Families are booking last minute March sunshine breaks as search interest surgesplaceholder image

Last minute travel deals surge

The quieter side of the Algarveplaceholder image

'I visited the 'other' side of the Algarve - it was hugely rewarding'

Craving some sunshine? It's the best time of year to book a holiday - and these deals are amazingplaceholder image

Loveholidays sale launches holidays from just £17 per person per night

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'My new friends and I tasted Sir Cliff Richard's wine'

Jet2 are to start operating from Gatwick next yearplaceholder image

Jet2 launching flights and holidays from Gatwick airport

Asda has some cracking wines in its own brand range, says wine expert Christine Austin. Photo credit: Chris Radburn/PA Wireplaceholder image

'I'm a wine expert and I'm so impressed by Asda's offerings'

Host Jason Manford on stage during The Olivier Awards 2019 . (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)placeholder image

Jason Manford coming to Yorkshire

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Lydia Woodward-Pollitt from Huddersfield represents UK at International Scout ev...

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Five volunteers from Bradford represent UK at International Scout event in Portu...

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Six Scout volunteers from South Yorkshire represent UK at International Scout ev...

Dominic Jones, a policy student from Barnsley, Evie Booth a student from Doncaster, Abi Bullock, a student from Tickhill, Harry Ogley, a student from Doncaster, Liam Foster, a student from Sheffield and Jay Brown and Engineer Apprentice from Sheffield are currently with nearly 500 UK Scouts on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure, known as World Scout Moot, in Portugal.

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9000 Scouts from around the world gather in Portugal for the World Scout Moot.placeholder image

Liam Doody from North Yorkshire represents UK at International Scout event in Po...

Joe is looking forward to meeting people from around the worldplaceholder image

Linda, Laura, Joe, Keith and Matthew from Yorkshire represent UK at Internationa...

The black-tailed godwit is a large, long-legged, long-billed shorebird.placeholder image

The striking birds which are making a comeback in Yorkshire

ON THE FRONT FOOT: Rotherham United manager Matt Hamshaw (left) and his assistant Dae Tonge (right) have seen leaders emerge in early pre-season (Image: Kerrie Beddows)placeholder image

Dale Tonge sees Rotherham United leaders emerging

Rotherham United manager Matt Hamshaw.placeholder image

Boss makes 'brutal' Rotherham United pledge plus transfers admission

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Gig review: Panda Bear at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

Employees stand inside a supermarket without lights in Burgos on April 28, 2025, during a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian peninsula and the south of France. (Photo by CESAR MANSO/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

UK should follow the US in rejecting net zero: David Nabhan

Javvad Malik shares his expert insightplaceholder image

UK's renewable energy revolution is at risk from cyberattacks

Heath told how his yacht was attacked by three orcas in 2022 - leaving him and his crew terrified and causing £24k of damage.placeholder image

Yorkshire sailor who feared for his life warns orca attacks could turn deadly

The Squad from Henry's Gym York at the Porto Box Cupplaceholder image

York Boxing Gym strikes gold in Portugal

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What has caused power outages in Spain and Portugal

Footage shows a train station in Madrid deserted and in darkness as a power outage hits Spain and Portugal.

Jessica Martin

Smoke rises from the MV Solong cargo ship, as a tug boats stand off in the North Sea, off the coast of Withernsea. PIC: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Questions need to be answered about the North Sea crash

IN THE THINKING: Doncaster Rovers goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe is on the longlist for the England Under-21 squad (Image: DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Doncaster Rovers game in doubt as Grant McCann plays it cagey on injuries

You could hit the jackpot and have a holiday in Dubai for just £99 - or it might just be a beach holiday in Spainplaceholder image

This £99 mystery holiday deal includes Barbados, New York, or Dubai

Kayleigh Castle's pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago.placeholder image

Huddersfield woman ends engagement and goes on pilgrimage in her Crocs

Vicky Bennett, 60, a former Miss Blackpool, with daughter Tabitha Bennett, 20 - Miss Blackpool 2024.placeholder image

I won decorated beauty pageant 40 years after mum was crowned champion

Morgado do Quintão vineyard. Picture credit : Algarve Tourism Bureau/PA.placeholder image

Move over golf and beach holidays - Algarve is perfect for an off-season break

Escape the cold this half term!placeholder image

Last-minute February half-term escapes from Leeds Bradford airport

Primark has cut its sales forecasts after the high street chain’s UK shops were knocked by “cautious” shoppers and unfavourable weather. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)placeholder image

Primark cuts sales targets due to weak UK shopper demand

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Yorkshire golfer ready to shoot for the stars in ‘unofficial Major of junior gol...

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P&O Cruises offers Black Friday holiday savings up to £400 per cabin

The sunsets at Pine Cliffs are unmissable and it is obvious how the resort got its name.placeholder image

'My stay at Portugal's luxury resort was perfect from start to finish'

Porto has lots of unmissable restaurants including Golden Catchplaceholder image

Portugal: 7 Stunning restaurants in Porto for a truly unique night out

The Yeatman's wine spaplaceholder image

'I spent 72 Hours in Porto - it should be Portugal’s no 1 destination'

Stay at the Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club in Portugalplaceholder image

Bargain breaks: Holiday firms share Black Friday deals

Jet2 is flying more places this summerplaceholder image

Jet2 expands Summer 25 programme from Leeds Bradford Airport

Asian hornets are identifiable through their orange head and almost entirely dark abdomen, which displays fine yellow stripes and a yellow or orange segment near its base. Photo: PAplaceholder image

Yorkshire beekeepers call for more resources to tackle Asian hornet

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Granite from China to be used on project to revitalise Shipley's Market Square

Illegal drugs worth £33m that were seized by a Royal Navy warship from traffickers in the Middle East. PIC: Ministry of Defence/PA Wireplaceholder image

Why a paradigm shift is needed when it comes to illegal drugs - Dr Jason Aldiss

Golfing couples are on the riseplaceholder image

New data shows holidays for golfing couples are on the rise

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Leeds Bradford Airport: Easyjet pilots strike planned in October

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What I thought of Hull's new Portugese restaurant

Todd German from SeaLife Scarborough and Scott Blacker from SeaLife Blackpool releasing Nazare a loggerhead sea turtle into the sea off the coast of Horta in the Azoresplaceholder image

Watch moment loggerhead sea turtle is released back into the wild

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New UK law will enforce right to switch off as 84% of Brits can't escape work du...

UK holidaymakers are being warned of “numerous flight cancellations” that are set to hit airports in Portugal this week. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Flight cancellations to hit airports in holiday hotspot

SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON: The former England manager is pictured managing his boyhood team Liverpool during a LFC Foundation charity match between Liverpool FC Legends and AFC Ajax Legends at Anfield on March 23, 2024placeholder image

Sven Goran Eriksson: Former England manager dies after battle with cancer

Paul Spiers, who was denied a crowdfunded trip by his employer, enjoys a free holiday to Portugal.placeholder image

Watch: Cleaner denied crowdfunded trip enjoys free holiday to Portugal

Leeds Bradford Airport: Holidaymakers face huge delays as popular destination ravaged by firesplaceholder image

Holidaymakers face huge delays as popular destination ravaged by fires

Road sweeper Paul Spiers, with Lisa Knight who organised the holiday fundraiser.placeholder image

Watch: Cleaner denied crowdfunded trip “over the moon” to win holiday

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