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The devastating wildfire at Fylingdales Moor

Fylingdales Moor added to Heritage at Risk Register after wildfire
Areas of a Yorkshire moorland which was devastated by wildfire are among the sites and buildings to be added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register for 2026.

The parish church of St Mary Magdalene, Whitgift

The Yorkshire sites added to Heritage at Risk Register 2026

Nyons, the latest village to attach its name to Côtes-du-Rhône Villages

'These are the best wines to buy from the Rhône from Waitrose, Tesco and M&S'

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Yorkshire Water chief executive Nicola Shaw pictured at the company's Killingbeck site near Harrogate. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

Inside Nicola Shaw's tumultuous time in charge of Yorkshire Water

Nicola Medalova is set to become CEO of Yorkshire Water

Who is new Yorkshire Water boss Nicola Medalova?

Nicola Medalova is set to become CEO of Yorkshire Water

Exclusive Yorkshire Water to end controversial off-shore payments with new CEO

icola Shaw pictured at Yorkshire Water's Killingbeck site near Harrogate. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

Departure of Yorkshire Water boss won’t come as a surprise

Doncaster Sheffield Airport's future

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The property has kept sight lines to York Minster, giving stunning views across the city

Inside the award-winning penthouse with views of York Minster

Ruth Hansom has just been named chef of the year. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

The award-winning chef making waves from her Yorkshire restaurant

A 999 call handler talked parents through the birth of the baby

Listen: 999 conversation as call handler helps parents deliver baby

Pulp, the latest icons from Sheffield's rich and varied cultural diaspora are honoured with their own Legends Plaque outside Sheffield Town Hall. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Pulp: Sheffield music legends inducted into city's Walk of Fame

The man was caught between a house and a shed

Watch: Wanted man caught after hiding behind shed

Dan, Barry and Beth outside Fortune's Kippers.

Fortune’s Kippers: The Yorkshire smokehouse run by five generations

Dr Hannah Thomas, Special Collections Manager at the Bar Convent, with 15th century vestment at the centre of new Gunpowder Plot research. Sculpture 'A Man For All Treasons' Credit: Simon Dewhurst

The untold story of Guy Fawkes' Gundpowder Plot being told in York

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The Whitby Goth Weekend

The best pictures from Whitby Goth Weekend 2026

A lost village appears at Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire, due to low water levels due to the lack of rain in 2026.

Dramatic new video shows lost village underneath Ladybower

Residents of Birdsedge celebrate winning the Postcode Lottery

Second Yorkshire village wins £1m on Postcode Lottery in a week

Katy Phenix, 33, her partner Josh Moore, 35, children, Hetty, 6, and Teddy, 11, moved to Fair Isle, Scotland, along with three dogs, and four cats.

'We moved from North Yorkshire to the UK's most remote island'

Yorkshire Heritage

Coun Salman Anwar wades into slavery apology debate: "Taxpayers’ money should be going to fixing roads in Kingston upon Hull, not Kingston, Jamaica."

'Focus on Kingston upon Hull not Kingston Jamaica' says councillor
A councillor in Hull has urged the UK to move past debates surrounding formal slavery apologies and financial reparations, arguing that public funds should instead be concentrated on local issues.
Paul Drury-Bradey

The site of former Hull Grammar School was earmarked for student accommodation, but could now become a place of worship if plans are given the green light.

Former Yorkshire grammar school could become church and foodbank

Viki inside her shop.

The Yorkshire shop inspired by York’s railway station

Michelle Dodds at Bean and Bemble. Market Street Hebden Bridge Her great grandmother worked in a mill and now she's working with local manufacturers to make things like cushions, lampshades and cards.

The Yorkshire business which is backing small workshops in Britain

Director of Woodbank Garden Centre at Harden near Keighley Chris Corry in the penny arcade with over 100 vintage and rare machines dating from the 1920s. Photograph by Tony Johnson.

'I visited a Yorkshire garden centre with a hidden vintage arcade'

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

Opinion

Carl Les is leader of North Yorkshire Council.

Giving North Yorkshire’s young people a better future

Some years ago, whilst still a newly elected member, I was invited by a senior county councillor to become a governor of our village primary school. It was the ...

Carl Les

Regional leaders have heard how the long-proposed parkway station plans would be “transformational for the region.” Picture: Gerard Binks

Leeds Bradford Airport should get tram connection: Letters

Will Gardiner is CEO of Drax Group

Drax data centre plan 'is transformational'

Barnsley is plagued with feral youngsters: Jayne Dowle

Jayne Dowle

Alan Lazenby shares his expert insight

Why Budget 'breathing space' doesn't apply to everyone

Dogs may wish to hide away during fireworks

Bonfire Night firework 'celebrations' are out of control: Sarah Todd

Sarah Davidson shares her expert insight. Picture: Rebecca Holmes Photography

Healey's cost-of-living measures look piecemeal

Lifestyle

Spa guests relax beside the pool at Bannatyne Wakefield

Spa day packages ahead of Black Friday that could save Christmas
We all have a loved one who deserves a day of total and complete relaxation

John Frieda launched his Frizz Ease range back in 1988, and it made him a household name. He is pictured in 2008.

John Frieda's Frizz Ease range: The products that made history

The living room at St Mary's Church Hall, Bishophill. Picture: Savills

Inside the derelict dance hall transformed into an incredible £1.5m home

Matt Coyne has based the book on his childhood experiences

Matt Coyne on new novel: 'It is a love letter to my childhood'

OPI is offering 15% off selected nail products in an early Black Friday offer.

My mum's favourite nail brand is now my go-to and it's on offer

Planned upgrades of the auditorium include installing new lighting and increasing capacity from 493 to 510 seats. Image: AOC Architecture

Theatre Royal boss says upgrade will secure venue for future generations

House of Bread in Frizinghall

'I visited a Polish bakery that went viral for its queues'

Travel and Staycation

Wharfe Camp in Kettlewell.

Yorkshire Dales campsite submits new plans to allow campervans on ten pitches

Leeds Bradford Airport.

Leeds Bradford Airport rail link ‘is key to unlock more growth’

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

Family Christmas holidays from £179 with Santa visits and festive fun

The entrance to the proposed campsite.

Estate owner hoping to create pop-up campsite launches planning appeals

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Actor Warwick Davies at the opening of London's new Harry Potter store

Harry Potter fans queue overnight for huge new London shop

Clapped out? A carriage owned by Northern

Every train in northern England is ‘clapped out’, minister says

Dean Mayhew, left, got his unusual Clubcard tattoo in July 2022 after months of considering the idea. He’s here with tattoo artist Dan Rossetter

Tesco tattoo dad says supermarket is too expensive

Business

M&S has revealed that profits more than doubled over the past six months amid a revival following last year’s cyber attack, but warned that it faces an “onslaught of cost headwinds”. (Photo by Mike Egerton/Press Association)

M&S profits more than doubled over past six months
M&S has revealed that profits more than doubled over the past six months amid a revival following last year’s cyber attack, but warned that it faces an “onslaught of cost headwinds”.
Greg Wright

Library image of Leeds city centre. Leeds-based Smoothwall has acquired Securus Software Limited. (Photo by Greg Wright)

Leeds-based Smoothwall acquires Securus Software

From left Paul Phillips, CEO, Victoria Watt, registered manager and Chris Brown, recruiter at Springfield Healthcare. (Photo supplied by Springfield Healthcare)

Springfield Healthcare strengthens homecare business

Metir has conditionally raised £1.78 million and appointed former Avacta CEO Dr Alastair Smith as chief executive officer, effective 9 November. (Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

Environmental testing company names new CEO

Drax, Brookfield and Radiant, Brookfield’s UK-headquartered AI infrastructure platform, announce a new strategic partnership to jointly develop, deliver and operate data centre capacity at Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire. (Photo supplied by Drax)

Drax : £20bn partnership to deliver data centre

Asda has appointed David Potts CBE as Group CEO. (Photo by: Jamie Lashmar/PA Wire)

Asda appoints former Morrisons boss David Potts as group CEO

Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has said it is “cautious” about consumer sentiment and inflation after revealing a slump in profits. (Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

Primark owner cautious over consumer confidence

Country and Farming

Tom Bradshaw with Tenant Farmers Association chief executive George Dunn, CLA President Gavin Lane and GSC Grays director Adaam Bedford.

Farming leaders reject calls to pressure Angela Eagle to step down
Leaders of three prominent bodies representing rural and agricultural interests have rejected calls to pressure Environment Secretary Angela Eagle to step down.
Stuart Minting

Robin bird searching for food at a nature reserve in Leeds. Credit: Martin Goff

Yorkshire wildlife photographer captures birds stocking up for the winter

Anti gas rig demo at Scarborough Town Hall.

Gas company launches appeal against Scarborough drilling rig refusal

Farmer Nick Taylor, moving his French breed Charmoise sheep.

Farm serves up a prize result

Julian Norton pictured with his Jack Russell, called Emmy.

Test was as easy as pie - Julian Norton

Your World

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Councils must base bridge repair decisions on evidence
A structural repair specialist has warned that councils must base decisions on restricted bridges on...

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Cyber expert warns small businesses are falling behind on security
Doncaster-based expert Roy Shelton says too few smaller firms are assessing risks or preparing for c...

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Leeds-born ex-England footballer played through fibroid pain
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Campaign for funeral officiant standards gains cross-party MP backing

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

Property

Mark Manning, Managing Director of Leeds estate agency Manning Stainton

Mark Manning wins Property Personality award as he sets sights on further growth

Brass Nappa House, Low Row, Richmond. Picture: Robin Jessop

Inside a characterful Swaledale house with views across national park

Ad Feature Planning a bathroom renovation? 7 things to consider before you start

What's On

Stuart Goldsmith: How I became a climate comedian
It’s not the most obvious subject matter for a comedian but Stuart Goldsmith specialises in climate comedy. He speaks to Laura Reid ahead of a show in Sheffield.
Laura Reid

The Woolpack in Emmerdale

Emmerdale writer hails soap as ‘best continuing drama’

Wellbeing practitioner Emma Longbottom wants to start a 'rest revolution'.

'I'm a wellbeing practitioner and I want to start a revolution'

Steel City Survivors by Neil Anderson – standard and signed collector’s editions, with profits supporting homeless young people.

Steel City Survivors celebrated in new book – buy here

Paul 'Piglet' Middleton on a Slate Train.

Steam Train Diaries: Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton returns to More4 series

Bellowhead. Picture: Sandy Butler

Bellowhead: 'It’s such a joyous experience being onstage'

Jalen Ngonda performing in Leeds

Review: Jalen Ngonda and Brooke Combe at O2 Academy Leeds

Politics

The passing places would be created on narrow roads near the site of the proposed Stell Solar Scheme including Westfield Lane, pictured.

Passing places 'will not protect road users' near Yorkshire solar farm
Critics of a controversial solar scheme in North Yorkshire say 11 temporary passing places proposed on narrow country roads to accommodate construction traffic would do little to protect walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Joe Willis

Northallerton Market

Councillors warned jokes and banter can cause offence under new rules

Chief Executive Nicola Shaw had led Yorkshire Water for four-and-a-half years.

Call for Yorkshire Water to return to public ownership after pollution incidents

Rotherham Hospice cares for over 1,700 patients a year and needs to raise over £6 million a year to continue their Outstanding care.

Hospice leaders issue plea to John Healey over £2m shortfall in financing

Ben Houchen.

Two Tees Valley development corporations to be axed by Mayor Ben Houchen

The Sheffield Local Plan that could consume 800 acres of land on 14 green belt sites in order to build 3,500 homes by 2039 to meet demand.

Delayed Sheffield Local Plan could be hit by Labour-Green Zionism row

Left to right: Trevor Hicks, Andy Burnham, Jenni Hicks, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC, Nia Williams. Credit: Caoilfhionn Gallagher

Campaigning Hillsborough family meet Andy Burnham at No10 North

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Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

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