Wharfe

Water samples being collected from the River Nidd at Duffers Pool at Darley, near Harrogate. PIC: James Hardisty

Voters should remember Government failings on sewage - YP Letters

David Clayden, Chairman of the Nidd Action Group and Secretary of the Harrogate Fly Fishers' Club which was Founded in 1887. David is campaigning for the River Nidd to be granted bathing water status so that its water quality can be monitored. Pictured David Clayden, collecting water samples from the River Nidd at Duffers Pool at Darley, near Harrogate. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 29th June 2023.

Rising flow of fury on sewage in our rivers

Recent testing of water pollution in the River Nidd has shown the harmful bacteria E. coli is at ‘concerningly high’ levels

Raw sewage 'equivalent of 317 Olympic pools' dumped into Yorkshire river

Withernsea beach. (Pic credit: Gary Longbottom)

Yorkshire beaches with best and worst water quality grades

Buttertubs Pass. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

The most beautiful autumn drives in Yorkshire according to you

How is the water quality at your favourite beach?

The water quality at every designated bathing site in Yorkshire

Flooding in York city centre on Saturday February 19

Yorkshire flooding live: Latest updates

North Yorkshire firefighters helped residents to evacuate their homes [Image: North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue]

Firefighters called in to help Yorkshire residents evacuate flood-hit homes

A flooded playing field in Pool after the River Wharfe burst its banks

In pictures: Yorkshire underwater and travel disruption

The River Wharfe is just one that CPRE North Yorkshire is aiming to protect

Ad Feature CPRE North Yorkshire needs your help to combat pollution

The River Wharfe

Incredible pictures show River Wharfe 'running dry' as water flows underground

This was the flooding in Otley last week when the River Wharfe overflowed its banks.

Dredging plea as Wharfe floods again – Yorkshire Post Letters

Flooding in Otley this week

Floods of despair as rain adds to misery of lockdown – David Behrens

Karen Shackleton and Stephen Fairbourn from the Ilkley Clean River Campaign. Image Bruce Rollinson.

Step forward for Ilkley campaigner's bid to become UK's first river bathing spot

Litter left by Leeds United fans celebrating the team's promotion to the Premier League.

Yorkshire litter epidemic; personal responsibility is only answer – Yorkshire Po...

The Double Stones on Rombalds Moor. Technical details: Nikon D4, 17-35mm Nikkor lens, 200th sec @ 8, 200 ISO. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

The prehistoric rocks on Rombalds Moor of national significance

The village of Cawood is marooned by water

The flooded Ouse washlands in Yorkshire contain almost as much water as Lake Win...

The pebble beaches beside the River Wharfe at Ilkley

The Wharfe in Ilkley could become the first river in the country to be designate...

The first Viking Festival held at Ulleskelf, near Tadcaster, with entertainment from Jorfor's Hall Viking reenactment group.

Sell-out success as Vikings return to Ulleskelf

Daffodils on The Stray in Harrogate.
Picture: Gerard Binks

David Behrens: After the deluge, thoughts of spring spread a little happiness

Herman Dexter

Herman Dexter, builder
Herman Dexter, who has died at 93, was the last surviving sibling of a family firm that built more than 400 houses across the Wharfe and Aire valleys.

Bike Route: Familiar roads, but oh, so tough

YP Comment: Tadcaster bridges the divide

Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

YP Comment: Deserved triumph for Tadcaster

Roger Beck pictured in action.

Fly fishing: Dried out riverbeds disrupt the season

The knotted midge, now known as the bleeping midge, solved the trout catching problem. Flies dressed by Stephen Cheetham

Fly fishing: Roger Beck's trout snub puzzler

On this day in Yorkshire 1976

David Cameron is being overwhelmed by claims of hypocrisy, not least on education policy.

Tom Richmond: Imposing academies on schools makes a mockery of '˜people power'

WINNERS: Harrogate shocked favourites Wharfedale.

Yorkshire Cup Final: Harrogate 16 Wharfedale 12 - Harrogate end long wait for Wh...

Volunteering at Buckden, Upper Wharfedale.

Dig in for outdoor satisfaction

Photo by Stephen Cheetham

Day the salmon fishers got revenge

Henry Winkler with his first wild brown trout.

Hollywood treatment for the first catch
One of TV’s best-loved characters, Henry (The Fonz) Winkler fishes in Yorkshire. Narrative, fly and images by Stephen Cheetham

Broadcaster leads Wharfe trek to back long battle for footbridge

Over the stable door: A less than royal ride for my amateur friend on Kings Troo...

Sting in the tail for angler who set out to catch his supper

Iron man Ian’s charity marathon

Appeal over missing student, 22

Redevelopment hopes rise for former riverside paper mill

Tycoon who gave away £23m killed in scooter cliff plunge

Milestone for Inglis lifts Beckwithshaw AIRE/WHARFE

Bridge projects aid trail walkers

Relegation battle is hotting up for Adel

Sunshine means busy day in life of a mayfly

Rawdon finally have triumph to celebrate

AIRE/WHARFE - Two starts but nobody finishes in Aire/Wharfe

Singleton heroics not enough to halt Otley

Kirkstall out of hole after Gibson digs in

Hard work high on the grouse moor

Gibson and Malone deny Collingham

Teaching? It's always a learning experience

5 The Square Restaurant, Grassington