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Teenager sister Sarah and Victoria Hicks (left) were killed in the Hillsborough Disaster, and their death records still erroneously state they died quickly in 30 seconds, when evidence shows they suffered much longer. Their parents, Jenni and Trevor Hicks, today (February 26) met with South Yorkshire Police CC Laura Poultney, who personally promised to see the record corrected.

Grieving Hillsborough family urges Andy Burnham to back amendment
The Hicks family have been campaigning after daughters Victoria, 15, and Sarah, 19, were among the 97 Liverpool supporters crushed to death in the Hillsborough disaster.

Elderly man. Image PA

Doncaster care home in special measures as concerns raised over staffing

World of Railways has estimated what that long period without direct passenger rail may have meant economically.

Ripon's railway decline 'cost' £4.9m to region's economy, report suggests

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Oliver Coppard and Ros Jones at a press conference announcing a plan to purchase Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Picture: Simon Hulme

Coppard to borrow for DSA purchase as council's £57m loan cancelled

Doncaster mayor Ros Jones with council chief executive Damian Allen in 2023

DSA: Council failed to budget for £60m due to Peel

Oliver Coppard and Ros Jones at a press conference announcing a plan to purchase Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Picture: Simon Hulme

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: 'Multi-year delay' risk revealed

Chancellor John Healey will deliver his first Budget next week (Peter Byrne/PA)

Chancellor backs mayor's plan to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport land

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One of last nurses to care for Bradford City fire victims retires

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Mother strangled and held captive by childhood friend

32-year-old Ryan Roxburgh is charged with 11 counts of burglary other than dwelling and one count of attempt burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal. He has appeared at Sheffield Magistrates' Court

Sheffield woman sentenced after 40 dogs found living in squalor

The entrance to Hold Fast in Leeds Dock

'I visited the floating bookshop at Leeds Docks'

Knockout blow: Dalton Smith knocks down Subriel Matias in the fifth round of their WBC super lightweight championship bout in Brooklyn in January (Picture: Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)

'One task in front of me' - world champ Dalton Smith blocking out the noise

Bradford City manager Michael Duff. Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

'Trained like animals': Manager's insight into Bantams' prized mentality

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has improved its profit outlook as it revealed stronger grocery sales over the past half-year. (Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

Sainsbury’s reveals stronger grocery sales over half-year

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Karl Bushby with his son, Adam, in America

Karl Bushby’s son says his return after 28 years ‘doesn’t seem real’

Hannah Davison and her children on holiday

'No regrets' - Yorkshire businesswoman on her £1,000 term time holiday fine

Liam Green, 45, was killed after he was struck down by a white VW Touareg on Rose Tree Avenue, in Cudworth, Barnsley

Man ‘run over and killed’ after £7.50 lawn-mowing offer, court told

A view of the lane before it descends into Staithes harbour via Cowbar Bank with the end cottage due to be demolished seen on the right.

First phase of coastal erosion work in tiny Yorkshire hamlet set to cost £2.2m

Yorkshire Heritage

Sarah Burhouse, Curator of Natural Science with Leeds Museums looking at a ancient bear skull which was excavated from the depth of an Irish cave in the 1860s, belonged to a huge type of extinct brown bear. Picture: James Hardisty.

Ancient bear among fearsome prehistoric predators on show in Yorkshire
An ancient bear which roamed the UK thousands of years ago is among the fearsome prehistoric predators whose remains are being conserved by experts in Leeds.
Steve Teale

An impression showing how homes planned at the site of the Kwik Fit garage in The Mount, York could look.

Apartments with 'significant potential' for historic remains blocked

Hockney Gallery reopens in Bradford

Gallery dedicated to David Hockney reopens at Bradford's Cartwright Hall

281 Chapeltown Road. Pic from MB Heritage report.

Listed building which appeared in BBC drama to be turned into gym

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John Harrison: The clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer

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Opinion

Chancellor John Healey. PIC: Paul Reid/Press Association

Why Armed Forces accommodation needs to be a priority

The need for Britain to bolster its defence capabilities has never been more apparent. The war in Ukraine and the stop-start conflicts in the Middle East means ...

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A Hillsborough Law banner on show. PIC: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Hicks Amendment an opportunity to build on Hillsborough Law

Carl Les is the leader of North Yorkshire Council. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

Events shine a light on the importance of community - Carl Les

Acquiring DSA’s freehold sends a powerful message - Dan Fell

Dan Fell

A general view of staff on a NHS hospital ward. PIC: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Corridor care is a problem that is not going away - Jayne Dowle

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement in the House of Commons. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Rejoining the EU won’t stop illegal migration - YP Letters

Work restarting at the Jaguar Land Rover Wolverhampton factory last year after a cyber attack. PIC: Jaguar Land Rover/PA Wire

Disconnect as much as possible from the internet - YP Letters

Lifestyle

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’
Stacey Solomon has hailied this Shark vacuum as the “vacuum of dreams” thanks to multiple features that make tackling dust and dirt more satisfying - and she’s ...

Gateway Funeral Services provides compassionate care for every final journey.

Ad Feature Gateway Funeral Services: Say goodbye with an unattended cremation

Harvest-time in Georgia

Georgia: The best wines from a forward-looking country with ancient traditions

Coun Andrew Hollyer, York Council Liberal Democrat opposition planning spokesperson, eating fish and chips.

'Businesses at risk' - Row erupts over plans for new takeaways in York

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

Think Bunches only delivers flowers? Think again!

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

P.Louise's brilliantly spooky £45 Secrets in the Shadows Halloween palette opens to reveal 54 eyeshadows, with a clever light-up feature adding to the drama.

P.Louise goes gloriously OTT for Halloween

Travel and Staycation

Fancy a last-minute break by the seaside? You just need to book a bargain break before they sell out

Three last-minute half-term holidays for £99 - and right by the beach

The black ATX Luggage 21-inch cabin suitcase has a 44-litre capacity, four double spinner wheels and a built-in TSA-approved lock.

This roomy ATX cabin suitcase is now £24 on Amazon

The LOVEVOOK 24-litre cabin backpack measures 40 x 30 x 20cm and features multiple compartments for travel essentials.

This stylish LOVEVOOK cabin backpack is now £19.98

n e-Sim from Holafly has been named the best value when compared with rivals on a similar trip

Cheapest travel eSIM named in seven-provider comparison study

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Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

People say we're irresponsible flogging our home and moving 'off-grid' into a van with two babies - but we'll halve bills

Young family sell home to live off-grid in a campervan

Business

Library image of Wellington Place in Leeds. The FCA said: "We have signed an agreement for a new office at 2 Wellington Place, which will become our long-term home in Leeds from 2028. The new office will provide 36,097 sq ft of space for our growing Leeds presence. " (Photo by Greg Wright)

FCA will move to new Leeds office to support growth
The Financial Conduct Authority has secured a deal for a new office in a fast growing business district in Leeds, it has been revealed.
Greg Wright

Domino’s Pizza has revealed slower sales growth for the latest quarter despite boosts from new ranges of thinner pizzas and fried chicken.(Photo by Domino's/PA Wire)

Domino’s Pizza reveals slower sales growth

The Yorkshire industrial and logistics team of property consultancy Knight Frank has been appointed to market a new industrial development by the M62 in Huddersfield. Work is now well advanced on the transformation of the derelict Wappy Spring Inn in Lindley Moor Road into 13 industrial units with office space. (Photo supplied by Knight Frank)

Derelict Wappy Spring Inn to enjoy new lease of life

Greg Wright of The Yorkshire Post (left) interviews the author Simon Parker on stage at the Ilkley Literature Festival. (Photo supplied by Grove Bookshop)

'The Kinder Scout mass trespass still acts as a rallying cry'

Parkdean Resorts has announced a £5m transformation of Skipsea Sands Holiday Park. (Photo supplied by Parkdean Resorts)

Skipsea Sands Holiday Park to receive £5m upgrade

Flutter, the owner of Paddy Power, is cutting jobs in Leeds

Hundreds of Leeds staff to lose jobs as Flutter announces redundancies

Oliver Coppard and Ros Jones outside Doncaster Sheffield Airport as a new plan for the public sector to buy the site was revealed

Mayor commits to revealing cost of buying DSA when deal is completed

Country and Farming

Malham Cove, a beauty spot in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a place of natural beauty, geological wonder, and unbeatable views. Picture: James Hardisty

Rural councils demand action from in Budget after feeling 'neglect'
John Healey is set to announce his first Budget as Chancellor next week.
Ralph Blackburn

File pic: The Langdale Moor fire last August. Credit: Getty | Getty Images

Ban barbecues and fund fire-fighting planes - how to stop wildfires

Amanda Owen

Amanda Owen: Screen ban for my kids would be 'incredibly hypocritical'

Julian Norton pictured with his Jack Russell, called Emmy.

A tale of two curious Cod Beck cattle - Julian Norton

Farmer James Newhouse, who supplies meat to The Farmers Larder vending machine.

Farming venture proves a cut above

Sport

England's Jez LItten in training ahead of the game with France (Picture: SWPix.com)

'A really good player' - Hull KR's Litten bringing best out of Brad O'Neill
Brad O'Neill believes the competition for England's hooker role will only bring the best out of him and fellow number nine Jez Litten.

Rotherham United boss Alex Bruce

'Difficult question' - Rotherham boss deflated as errors thwart them

STENGTH IN NUMBERS: Playing with three central defenders suits Tarik Muharemovic and Jaka Bijol (Image: Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Why Daniel Farke sees three as Leeds United's magic number – but only for now

Steven Finn celebrates a wicket for England in the tri-series in Australia in 2015. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Why tri-series are no silver bullet for cricket’s ODI problem - Comment

Bradford City manager Michael Duff. Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

Bradford City boss Michael Duff provides injury updates on duo

Huddersfield Town's Ilias Bronkhorst scores the hosts' opening goal against Peterborough United. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Drury on why he & his players were unhappy with 'chaotic' win + striker update

Shaheen Shah Afridi and Harry Brook at the toss in Rawalpindi. Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images

Harry Brook’s team fluff their lines in stumbling start to tri-series tournament

OPTIMISTIC: Independent Football Regulator David Kogan is hopeful the Premier League and Football League can reach an overdue agreement (Image courtesy of Independent Football Regulator)

Regulator on plan to share Premier League money and avoid Owls-style cliff edges

ISSUS: The Bramall Lane End of the stadium needs work (Image: Harriet Massey/Getty Images)

Stephen Bettis on Sheffield United's Bramall Lane plans and priorities

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Campaign for funeral officiant standards gains cross-party MP backing
The Funeral Officiant Authority's campaign has secured the support of four MPs, who are calling for ...

Three 10-year-old girls bring music to Beverley care home with concert

All-female Sheffield company puts South Yorkshire on the global AI map

Summer fair raises hundreds for Skipton care home

Property

The view from Beech House to Fairburn Ings. Picture: Beadnall Copley

Superb eco house with stunning nature reserve views on market for £925,000

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

Fomorian, a striking contemporary home that received planning permission to be built on the edge of Ilkley Moor. Picture: Shaw & Jagger Architects

Couple to build 'outstanding' home inspired by legend on edge of Ilkley Moor

What's On

Christmas at Meadowhall begins next month

Christmas at Meadowhall begins next month
Christmas at Meadowhall begins next month with a parade, live circus performances and the chance for children to meet Father Christmas.
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Comedian Lucy Beaumont. Photo: Debbie Ellis

Lucy Beaumont: 'Every day summat funny happens to me'

Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

Hellogoodbye.

Gig review: Hellogoodbye at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

Love to be… has been a driving force in UK clubbing for over three decades.

O2 Academy Sheffield relaunch event announced - get tickets here

Chainsaw-wielding horror awaits brave visitors at Leeds Scare Maze 2026 - The Horror Motel.

Leeds Horror Motel prices slashed for Halloween fun – save up to 55%

Blogger, content creator and marathon enthusiast Alison Stankard.

Raworths Literature Festival explores Britain's running room

Politics

Wakefield Town Hall

Opposition to council plan to scrap empty home tax discount
A senior councillor has publicly opposed his own cabinet’s proposal to scrap a council tax discount on empty homes.
Tony Gardner

Leader of Kirklees Council, Coun Sarah Wood. Credit: Kirklees Council

Reform council leader breaks silence as historic posts unearthed

Karl Turner

Hull East MP has Labour whip restored on 'probationary basis'

Mike Palin. Credit: WYCA

West Yorkshire Combined Authority appoints interim chief executive

Space Test North's Ron Ruppersberg addressing 'Scale Up' Bradford business event

US company reveals why it chose Yorkshire town for Space Test North centre

Bradford Interchange pictured in 2020. PIC: Tony Johnson

New viaducts could be built for new Bradford Interchange station

Dame Diana Johnson and Emma Hardy at Hull station. Credit: Dame Diana Johnson

Hull MPs urge rail companies to 'ditch the diesel' in trains to city

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