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Autumn Budget 2026

The plans for the refurbished Leeds station concourse. Credit: DfT

Pictured: £300m to turn Leeds into 'King's Cross-style station'

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves 11 Downing Street with the Budget Box. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images)

Fiscal devolution to end 'begging bowl culture' of mayoral funding

Doncaster Chamber has welcomed the move to purchase Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Chancellor unveils £1.5bn borrowing facility to help airport reopening

John Healey poses for the media in advance of his Budget

Building societies hail Healey scrapping Reeves's Cash ISA changes

John Healey with his team of ministers.

'Supporting 140,000 jobs': £20bn boost for Yorkshire finance bodies

NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls for change.

'Tinkering while Rome burns': farming groups slam Healey for Budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Analysis: John Healey loves rabbits, but he had no surprises in Budget

Sean Bean, who has starred in Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings, is reported to be worth just over £16m, according to the Yorkshire Post.

Sean Bean: 25 years since Yorkshire actor appeared as Boromir
The Sheffield-born actor is Yorkshire’s special connection to Middle-earth.

Cows blocking the gate on the Dales Way Link

‘Cows sabotaged my walk along the Dales Way Link in Yorkshire'

Adrian Bridge, CEO of Taylor Fladgate sets up a port tasting by the Douro. © Christine Austin

'This is why you shouldn't drink last year's bottle of Port this Christmas'

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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'

A top executive of Lloyds Banking Group has criticised a hike to bank taxes as “unhelpful” to achieving UK economic growth, as he urged the Government to ensure it remains temporary. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Lloyds finance chief criticises increase to bank taxes

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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

'I've reimagined what happened during Agatha Christie's disappearance'
It was a mystery that wouldn’t look out of place in one of her bestselling detective novels. Nearly 100 years ago, crime writer Dame Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days, sparking a huge search effort involving hundreds of police officers and thousands of civilians.
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The Yorkshire Museum, in Museum Gardens, York.

Yorkshire Museum: Action to stop 'threat' to one of UK's oldest museums backed

A Merry Bloody Christmas.

Yorkshire heritage railway introduces Christmas train with a twist

Canal & River Trust Trust volunteer, Clive Fearn poses for a photo on the canal trip boat as it passes through the Standedge Tunnel

Longest tunnel restoration celebrated with spooktacular trips in dark

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Opinion

Chancellor John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering his first Budget. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/Press Association

No party tricks from the Chancellor at the Budget

If ever the Chancellor needed to pull a rabbit out of the hat, it was during yesterday’s Budget. While there was no neat party trick to cure Britain’s economic ...

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School children during a class at a primary school in Yorkshire. PIC: Danny Lawson/the Press Association

Bonuses aren't stopping the brain drain - Dr Gurmit Singh

Chancellor John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

The elephant in the room that the Budget failed to address

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Medical equipment on a NHS hospital ward. PIC: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Where has the work ethic gone in today's Britain? - YP Letters

Bradford Interchange train station pictured in 2020. PIC: Tony Johnson

Central location of new train station to be welcomed - YP Letters

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (right) meeting with Chancellor John Healey at No11 Downing Street. PIC: Alberto Pezzali/Press Association

A serious Budget for serious times is what is required today

Lifestyle

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A group of volunteers helped to survey the site of the Great Ings floodplain at Fishlake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The Don Catchment River Trust, has two sites in Doncaster at Fishlake and Sprotbrough creating the 'All Hands on the Don' project the aim of the project is to restore some of the habitats which once were common land and offering more space for wildlife. Pictured Volunteer Sophie Denton, surveying the wildlife on this wetland.

'The River Don was pretty much dead - now it's one of the best in the country'

The Sandybank Avenue home has a low-maintenance pebbled front area and a generous block-paved driveway

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Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

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Deals site Wowcher and Jet2CityBreaks have deals on trips to Christmas markets in Europe

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Travel and Staycation

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Pet owners call for fireworks ban and public displays

The M25, Britain’s busiest motorway is marking its 40th birthday

M25 celebrates 40 years of traffic and congestion

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivers his Budget speech in the House of Commons on October 28 2026

Council tax checker crashes as millions check for £100 payment

Business

John Healey with his team of ministers.

'Supporting 140,000 jobs': £20bn boost for Yorkshire finance bodies
An extra £20 billion is to be supplied to the Yorkshire-based financial institutions the National Wealth Fund and the British Business Bank in a move John Healey claimed will support 140,000 jobs.
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Chancellor John Healey has delivered his Budget (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

John Healey gives £100 off energy bills in 'breathing space' Budget

John Healey poses for the media in advance of his Budget

Building societies hail Healey scrapping Reeves's Cash ISA changes

Chancellor John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering his first Budget.

'Smoke and mirrors': John Healey criticised over business rates

The deal has been described as the company's 'next chapter'

Global Shipping Services snapped up by ABP

Chancellor John Healey. PIC: Paul Reid/Press Association

What to expect for Yorkshire from John Healey's first Budget

The joint administrators of Headlam Group plc have confirmed the sales of two of the group’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Domus Tiles Limited and Melrose Interiors Limited, through pre-pack transactions. A spokesman said "The sales secure the ongoing trading of both businesses and provide continuity for their customers, suppliers and employees." (Photo by Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

147 jobs saved after administrators secure sale of two firms

Country and Farming

Farming Minister Stephen Morgan (left) and Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to a farm. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

Farming Minister slammed by MPs for not pausing 'shambolic' SFI scheme
The £253m scheme, that pays farmers in England for “public goods” such as insecticide-free farming, wildflower strips and managing ponds and hedgerows, closed within six hours.
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Farmers drive their tractors through a dry and dusty field near Helmsley, North Yorkshire in 2025. Picture: James Hardisty.

Farming groups hoping for inheritance tax U-turn at Budget

The acclaimed Michelin-starred chef with a background at The Black Swan at Oldstead and Roots in York, partnered with Sunderland AFC to launch Banks on the Wear.

Tommy Banks: 'This is the toughest hospitality has been in 20 years'

Equine nutritionist Briony Witherow.

Will there be another hay shortage this year?

Charles and James Johnson with their pasture-grazed hens at Mallard Grange Farm, near Ripon.

Awards for trio of innovators exploring fresh fields

Sport

Bradford City manager Michael Duff during the Carabao Cup, fourth round match at Mbanq Valley Parade, Bradford. Picture date: Tuesday October 27, 2026.

Bantams boss on big selection 'quandary' plus updates on duo ahead of Town derby
BRADFORD City manager Michael Duff admits to facing a real ‘quandary’ regarding who will replace suspended defensive midfielder Callum Connolly in Saturday’s Le...

Sheffield Wednesday have relieved Henrik Pedersen of his duties.

'Hard for me' - Henrik Pedersen addresses Sheffield Wednesday sacking

TRUST: Steve McClaren (left) has spoken about his relationship with Rotherham United chairman Tony Stewart (Image: Kerrie Beddows)

McClaren confident Stewart will back Rotherham with his legacy under threat

CHAOS: Michael Duff (centre) (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Michael Duff curses Bradford City chaos but pleased with growing goal threat

Sheffield Wednesday caretaker manager Matt Hamshaw pictured in charge of his first game against Cambridge United. Picture: Steve Ellis

Owls interim boss on future, Pedersen and 'frustration' after draw

Huddersfield Town head coach Martin Drury. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Town chief's key message after strong opening to League One season

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Barnsley's Vimal Yoganathan, pictured in action last season (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Barnsley FC midfielder reveals forthright advice from 'very passionate' boss

Shadab Khan pictured during his time with Yorkshire in 2022. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

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Property

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Yorkshire Post Property Editor Lizzie Murphy, pictured left, with Mark Manning, winner of the Property Personality of the Year award, and comedian Dominic Holland, the awards host. Picture: DJB Photography Ltd

Winners revealed as residential awards raise £141,651 for children’s charity

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Therapist and author Grace Olson with some of her animals.

'My therapy sheep have helped children negatively affected by phones'
Few writers can say that they have had a book launch featured on TV. But Grace Olson’s first children’s tale was launched during the filming of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet in Spring 2024 and broadcast to viewers of the popular show later that year.
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Gig review: Duran Duran at First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds

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Band Echo & the Bunnymen will play Holmfirth Picturedrome on November 19.

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Politics

Mayor Luke Campbell is helping champion an ambition that could one day see the Olympic and Paralympic Games hosted across the North of England.

Gold-medal winning mayor backs bid to bring Olympics to north of England
An ambitious £7-million fund to support a future bid to host the Olympics in northern England has been welcomed by gold medallist Mayor Luke Campbell.
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Yorkshire widow's joy as Parliamentary debate confirmed for bereavement support

The location of the proposed compound in Wren Hall Lane at Drax.

Compound planned near Drax for multi-billion pound Scotland-England power link

A City of York Council sign outside West Offices

'Crisis' warning over £32.3m black hole facing York

A66. Photo: National Highways.

A66 upgrade to take nine years as North Yorkshire leaders voice disappointment

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