Tracy Brabin

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivering a speech where he announced NHS England will be abolished. PIC: Oli Scarff/PA Wire

Starmer says transport plan will turn North into 'economic superpower'

The FCA is expanding its office in Leeds. First opened in 2022, the FCA’s regional office in Leeds is now a base for over 300 employees, with around 100 more people expected to be welcomed into the additional space this year. (Photo supplied by FCA)

FCA to expand office in Leeds

Leeds Corn Exchange. Picture: Stevie Campbell

'World-class' Leeds Corn Exchange reveals record visitor numbers

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Mayor requests urgent meeting after axing of Leeds-based NHS England

Lord David Blunkett has said IPP sentences are the 'biggest regret' of his career.

Lord Blunkett to submit Yorkshire rail review to Government

The Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin and Deputy Mayor Alison Lowe OBE at the launch of the Police and Crime Plan.

How we can prevent more young lives being lost to knife crime - Tracy Brabin

As predicted, there were a number of calls for a better public transport system in Leeds for 2025. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority announced plans for a new mass transit system last year, with Mayor Tracy Brabin saying she hopes to see work start on the scheme by 2028

Public backs mass transit tram routes between Leeds and Bradford

TransPennine Express managing director Chris Jackson in Leeds. Credit: TPE

Exclusive £11.5bn plan 'will give North a rail network to rival Elizabeth line'

A Northern Rail train service.

Long route to getting rail network in North back on track

TransPennine Express has revealed it “won’t be able to run trains between Huddersfield and Dewsbury” this Sunday, September 29, as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) completes major work at Mirfield and Ravensthorpe.

Analysis TransPennine Route Upgrade shows North can deliver major rail projects

Emily Victoria is a child sexual abuse survivor.

Why I am sharing my story as a victim of child sex abuse - Emily Victoria

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, making an announcement on West Yorkshire bus reform last year. PIC: James Hardisty

West Yorkshire budget to focus on mass transit and bus franchising

The Shambles will remain open as usual. This year, the Shambles Market has also been nominated for the Great British Market of the Year Award.

Chancellor in talks with mayors over granting tourist tax powers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves at Davos. Credit: Kirsty O'Connor/Treasury

Rachel Reeves champions investment in Leeds at World Economic Forum

Rachel Reeves has been championing investment in Leeds at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as the Government announced new reforms to try and drive regional growth.

Ralph Blackburn

Graham Vidler is the chief executive of the Confederation of Passenger Transport. PIC:

Why we should not get too hung up on bus regulation in Yorkshire - Graham Vidler

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened further floor space at its existing base at 6 Queen Street, Leeds. First opened in 2022, the FCA’s regional office in Leeds is now a base for over 300 employees, with around 100 more people expected to be welcomed into the additional space this year. Pictured is chief executive Nikhil Rathi. (Photo supplied by FCA)

FCA to hire 100 extra staff in Leeds office

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, making an announcement on West Yorkshire bus reform last year. PIC: James Hardisty

Franchising is a chance to rebuild Yorkshire’s buses - Dr Maya Singer Hobbs

A Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture event that took place last year. PIC: James Hardisty

Tourism is one of Yorkshire’s strengths that needs to be better leveraged

Robbie Moore is hoping to move his constituency out of the control of Bradford Council.

Bradford safeguarding officials reject MP's call grooming gang inquiry

A Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture event that took place last year. PIC: James Hardisty

Bradford 2025 is a chance for the city to look towards a bright future

Arriva bus services are set to run across Leeds and West Yorkshire this week for the first time since drivers went on strike on June 6. Picture: PA.

Bus service cuts 10 times higher in deprived areas, study finds

Buses at Leeds Bus Station picture in 2023. PIC: James Hardisty

Cuts to bus provisions in deprived areas fly in the face of common sense

The Coastliner between Leeds, York and Whitby was under threat earlier this year, but the £2 fare scheme has been a huge success on the route

Bus fares rise from £2 to £3 as cap increased

​Flying high: Mashood Akmal established Aeroservices in 2008 and it now operates in more than 100 countries offering a range of services.

Aviation innovation hub is set for take-off

Vehicles drive through floodwater on Victoria Embankment in central London. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Devolution is already helping protect communities from flooding - YP Letters

From: Cllr Tyler Callum Wilson-Kerr, Aberford & District Parish Council, Leeds.

The Yorkshire Post Letters

Buses at Leeds Bus Station. PIC: James Hardisty

Better busses are key for places like Morley - Mark Sewards

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves talks to Yorkshire Port Westminster correspondent Ralph Blackburn

What Rachel Reeves being quizzed on East Yorkshire's missing £300m demonstrates

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, Councillor Anne Handley Leader, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Matt Jukes, chief executive of Hull City Council

Fourth mayor for Yorkshire 'will be final piece in devolution jigsaw'

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, announcing West Yorkshire bus reform earlier this year. PIC: James Hardisty

Tracy Brabin has failed to fix West Yorkshire buses - Yorkshire Post Letters

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Tracy Brabin unveils £7bn growth plan to bring 33,000 jobs to region

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, making her announcement on West Yorkshire bus reform earlier this year. PIC: James Hardisty

Bus firms 'interested' in replacing routes cut by Arriva West Yorks

A tram in Dijon, France, a transport system Louise Haigh is keen to emulate. Credit: PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP via Getty Images

This French city is the model for West Yorkshire's transport system

A row of terraced houses is pictured in Leeds. Credit: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

More than 1m people across region pushed into poverty due to housing

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Health sciences sector has a pivotal role in region's economy: Tracy Brabin

Oliver Coppard speaking at the National World Advanced Manufacturing Conference 2024 held at The Cutlers Hall in Sheffield

Yorkshire mayors handed millions to deliver Labour's 'Get Britain Working' plan

Tracy Brabin in Huddersfield bus station. Credit: WYCA

Tracy Brabin reveals increased bus fares for West Yorkshire next year

Tracy Brabin has confirmed bus fares will be capped at £2 until March 2025

Bus fares in West Yorkshire to remain at £2 until March 2025

Tracy Brabin is the Mayor of West Yorkshire. PIC: James Hardisty

Culture drives economic growth and job creation - Tracy Brabin

First of 3,500 leaky dams installed for National Trust and Yorkshire Water joint conservation scheme in the South Pennines Baitings Reservoir in West Yorkshire, contractors can be found standing in ditches, stacking stones to make what look like dry stone walls with a gap in them.

How 'leaky dams' in Yorkshire could be the key to holding back floods

Arriva Bus

Arriva confirms bus service cuts across Yorkshire due to driver shortages

Bradford Interchange

New bus station to replace Bradford Interchange to take five years to build

Arriva Bus

Mayor warns Arriva bus service cuts are 'imminent' due to driver shortages

Chancellor Rachel Reeves had to deal with the dire legacy inherited from the Conservatives while also making the kind of changes for which Labour governments are elected (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

Analysis What the 2024 Budget means for Yorkshire

A Northern Rail train at Dewsbury Train Station in 2023.

Fury as Northern warns of reduced train timetable over Christmas

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, spoke at the launch of the new report, which took place at The Lowry in Salford.

Report outlines plan to unlock money and opportunities for creative industries

Arriva Bus

Wakefield Council to ‘take on’ Arriva over bus service cut threats

Arriva Bus

Wakefield Council to ‘take on’ Arriva over bus service cut threats

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard takes a selfie at the Council of Nations and Regions. Credit: SYCA

First Council of Nations and Regions is 'statement of intent'

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire & Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of Nashville

West Yorkshire Mayor agrees new US partnership to boost health-tech sector

EY marked the opening of its new Leeds office with a launch event. Tim West, office managing partner at EY in Leeds, said: “This is a significant move for EY in Yorkshire and I was proud to welcome colleagues and local businesses to our new premises last night." (Photo by Bevan Cockerill/EY)

EY opens new Leeds office at Wellington Place

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts the first roundtable of regional English mayors with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley and Steve Rotheram. (Photo by Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Angela Rayner to meet with metro mayors in Newcastle

Ad Feature West Yorkshire trade mission goes Stateside

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner meeting elected 'metro' mayors at 10 Downing Street (South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard attended online as he has Covid). Picture: Number 10 photostream

Yorkshire mayors to join Labour's Council of Nations and Regions

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