Yorkshire Post

Danieli UK targets £1.5m energy savings with £160,000 solar investment

Greg Wright — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:51:14 GMT

Steel industry engineering company Danieli UK is investing more than £160,000 in solar power and battery storage at its Rotherham headquarters in a move expected to deliver savings of more than £1.5m over the life of the system.

The five Yorkshire pubs named in The Good Food Guide's 100 Best Pubs 2026

Jonathan Pritchard — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:42:52 GMT

Five Yorkshire pubs have been named in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs for 2026 - but last year’s winner has lost the top spot.

Leeds United confirm death of fan who suffered medical emergency before Manchester United game

Tom Coates — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:29:43 GMT

Leeds United have issued a statement confirming the death of the long-standing season ticket holder

SPG Resourcing targets £11m turnover following management buyout

Greg Wright — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:01:19 GMT

The Leeds-based technology recruitment firm, SPG Resourcing, is targeting turnover of £11m within two years after completing a management buyout from The Solution Performance Group.

'Is that it?' jokes round-the-world walker Karl Bushby as he makes it home to Hull

Alexandra Wood — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:55:09 GMT

It was journey’s end for round-the-world walker Karl Bushby and he didn’t seem to quite believe it was over.

'Highly impressive': Former Castleford Tigers coach Ryan Carr secures NRL return

James O'Brien — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:27:56 GMT

Former Castleford Tigers boss Ryan Carr has secured a speedy return to coaching after joining Wests Tigers as an assistant.

Simba launches Black Friday early with savings of up to £990 (cloned)

Gareth Butterfield — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:17:16 GMT

Black Friday hasn’t arrived, but the mattress discounts have. Simba’s early sale includes savings of up to £990, plus reductions on pillows, duvets and more

Doncaster Rovers captain Owen Bailey apologises to fans after 'embarrassing' loss to MK Dons

Tom Coates — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:07:57 GMT

Owen Bailey has reflected on Doncaster Rovers’ 6-1 defeat to Milton Keynes Dons

In pictures: Karl Bushby makes return to Hull after 28-year journey across the world

Jonathan Pritchard — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:37:33 GMT

Adventurer Karl Bushby has been mobbed by well-wishers as he arrived in his home town of Hull on the last day of his 28-year walk from South America.

'In ways people will never see' - Leeds United's Anton Stach shares message after defeat to AFC Bournemouth

Tom Coates — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:31:13 GMT

Leeds United’s Anton Stach has issued a social media message addressing his form struggles

Colne Valley Museum: Stunning images show demonstations of historic crafts at Yorkshire museum

Jonathan Pritchard — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:06:11 GMT

These images show an insight into the work which went into creating, fixing and restoring items in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

League One table predicted after Huddersfield Town & Barnsley boosts and Doncaster Rovers & Bradford City blows

Tom Coates — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:09 GMT

Opta have forecasted League One finishes for Huddersfield Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Bradford City, Doncaster Rovers, Barnsley and more

Police appeal for witnesses after 13-year-old boy seriously injured in crash

Dennis Morton — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:50:39 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash in Leeds at the weekend which left a 13-year-old boy seriously injured.

Rahiem Jackson: Police name man charged with murder over Leeds man's death

Matthew Mohan-Hickson — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:47:13 GMT

A man is set to appear in court charged with the murder of Rahiem Jackson in Leeds.

'Brace yourselves': Passengers warned over 'sharp increase' in air fares following Ryanair's €2bn fuel cost hit

Henry Saker-Clark — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:40:48 GMT

Ryanair has said it is considering pay freezes and increased use of AI to help offset a surge in fuel costs next year.

Rath Trombones: The Yorkshire trombone maker marking 30 years as the top brass

Alexandra Wood — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:40:28 GMT

A brand of trombones made in Yorkshire can be found in pretty much every conceivable musical situation – from symphony orchestras and opera houses, film studios to pop groups, brass bands, jazz and funk groups.

Bloom becomes UK's first café chain to reward customers for walking.

Ailsa Marshall — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:15:34 GMT

Juice bar chain's own app turns daily steps into free açaí bowls, matcha and functional smoothies, alongside its usual points for purchases

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

Gareth Butterfield — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:11:56 GMT

Fancy a Christmas getaway without spending a fortune? Four-night breaks start at £129, with Santa visits, skating and festive entertainment available at selected parks

Councils must base bridge repair decisions on evidence, warns specialist

Nick Owens — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:59:02 GMT

A structural repair specialist has warned that councils must base decisions on restricted bridges on proper diagnosis, as they wait to hear how the government’s new Structures Fund will be shared out, with awards due this autumn and funded schemes needing to be completed and reopened to traffic by March 2030.

Sheffield United 'looking' at Motherwell's former West Ham and Birmingham City defender Emmanuel Longelo

Tom Coates — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:35:31 GMT

Sheffield United have been credited with interest in a key Motherwell figure

Sheffield Labour to end power-sharing with Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion

Ralph Blackburn — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:24:13 GMT

The joint administration that runs Sheffield City Council is set to collapse, after Labour confirmed it would seek to end the power-sharing agreement with the Greens over the controversial “Zionism is racism” motion.

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from £2.99 for her, him and beauty lovers

Julie Bayley — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:22:55 GMT

From £2.99 stocking fillers and Secret Santa ideas to luxury beauty, cosy gifts and presents for hard-to-buy-for men and women, these are 35 Christmas gifts worth considering in 2026.

'We have to' - Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu's admission after loss to AFC Bournemouth

Tom Coates — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:01:33 GMT

Ethan Ampadu has reflected on Leeds United’s 2-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth

Support needed to help side hustles become sustainable businesses, report says

By The Newsroom — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:56:50 GMT

A new report from eBay and Small Business Britain finds strong growth ambitions among side hustlers and calls for greater support to help them develop into long-term businesses.

Ex-Sheffield United, Doncaster Rovers and Leeds United man Billy Sharp completes swift retirement U-turn

Tom Coates — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:29:40 GMT

A non-league club have brought Sheffield United and Doncaster Rovers icon Billy Sharp out of retirement

Nathan Reardon leads Innovation Philosophie's UK launch

Ailsa Marshall — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:09:02 GMT

Nathan Reardon, co-founder of Innovation Philosophie, is leading the company's UK launch alongside founder Pat Villaceran, marking the beginning of an 'entrepreneurship revolution' in the UK.

The Million Pound Shot: Your reactions to Channel 4 'faux gameshow' starring Yorkshire actor

By The Newsroom — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:56:38 GMT

TV presenter Bradley Walsh hopes his new programme, a faux gameshow, has educated viewers about “the techniques of the gambling industry”.

Jon Pullin's Amusements: Families say goodbye after 40 years on Sheffield's Endcliffe Park

Alastair Ulke — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:30:38 GMT

After four decades of happy memories on Endcliffe Park, the ride is over

Karl Bushby: Adventurer to complete epic 28-year journey home to Hull today

By The Newsroom — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:13:36 GMT

Adventurer Karl Bushby is to make his final stop in his home city of Hull on Monday morning following a 28-year walk from South America.

Martyn's Law is leading to pipeline of opportunities, says security group Croma

Greg Wright — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:01:24 GMT

Croma has revealed that the introduction of Martyn’s Law, which requires public venues to improve security to counter the threat of terror attacks, is leading to a pipeline of new opportunities.

Barnsley FC defender and ex-Cambridge United man Jubril Okedina keen to 'explode' in new chapter

Tom Coates — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:00:31 GMT

Jubril Okedina shared his Barnsley ambition after helping the Reds pick up a point against Oxford United

Court round-up: Good Samaritan's killers jailed, handyman run over and £450m cocaine gang sentenced

Rachael Grealish — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:30:02 GMT

Two men sentenced over the fatal stabbing of a Good Samaritan in Sheffield, a father jailed for deliberately running over a handyman and members of a £450 million cocaine smuggling network are among the latest court cases involving Yorkshire.

Father-of-two quits Michelin-starred restaurant job and takes £18,000 pay cut to spend more time with family

Emily Phillips - SWNS — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:01:48 GMT

A father-of-two left a career working for a Michelin starred restaurant and took an £18,000 pay cut to become a trainee electrician at 40.

The three Sheffield teens who hacked a “kind and vulnerable” boy to death with scythes during a camping trip

Ben McVay — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:00:04 GMT

“It was the cruellest of crimes”

Dozens of thefts of Yorkshire stone reported in Leeds in just one year, records show

Ruby Kitchen — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:50:05 GMT

Dozens of reports of Yorkshire stone thefts were recorded in Leeds in just one year, prompting the city council to set up specialist DNA marking techniques.

Matt Hamshaw on why Dave Challinor will enjoy life at Sheffield Wednesday

Stuart Rayner — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:24:46 GMT

Matt Hamshaw says new Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor will enjoy working at a club moving in the right direction with players who showed their commitment to the cause on Sunday.

Rotherham Titans 21 Cornish Pirates 40: No shame for Titans as proud unbeaten home record is ended by ambushing Pirates

Nick Westby — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:56:05 GMT

Rotherham Titans had not been breached at Clifton Lane for over two years but they could not stop the Cornish Pirates clambering over the sides to claim a bonus-point treasure on a windswept Sunday evening.

Sheffield Wednesday player ratings featuring the class act and the crass act

Stuart Rayner — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:09:21 GMT

Sheffield Wednesday were forced to settle for a home draw for the second time in a week, but there was a lot to like in their performance against Blackpool.

Halloween Howl: Iconic Vulcan bomber roars into life at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Rachael Grealish — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:57:42 GMT

A spectacular Halloween event brought aviation history to life as the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558 took centre stage at Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Sheffield Wednesday 1 Blackpool 1: Owls showcase flair and fight for Dave Challinor to work with

Stuart Rayner — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:43:17 GMT

Sheffield Wednesday 1 Blackpool 1 Dave Challinor has been brought to Sheffield Wednesday to play good football and for 40 minutes, his new set of players showcased the flair he will have to work with when he begins work on Monday.

Barnsley FC improvement evidenced by Daniel Stendel nostalgia as Oxford United draw raises spirits - analysis

Tom Coates — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:00:18 GMT

A deep dive into Barnsley’s 1-1 draw with Oxford United in League One

Britain's future lies in the EU, claims former Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Ruby Kitchen — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:45:17 GMT

Britain’s future belongs in the EU, the former Chancellor has said, taking a sharp stance on a widening debate as she warned Brexit has made the country “poorer, weaker and less secure”.

Arrest made after man killed in suspected hit-and-run in Hull

Ruby Kitchen — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:04:22 GMT

A man has been killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Hull as a driver is taken into custody.

Whitby Goth Weekend 2026: Best pictures as thousands descend on seaside town for Halloween

Rachael Grealish — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:29:38 GMT

Thousands of visitors dressed in spectacular gothic costumes have descended on Whitby for the town's famous Goth Weekend celebrations.

England's RL World Cup exit confirmed after Tonga beat Samoa

YP Sport — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:27:45 GMT

England’s elimination from the World Cup was confirmed after Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in the final group match.

TV Pick of the Week: The Diplomat - review by Yvette Huddleston

Yvette Huddleston — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:47:25 GMT

The Diplomat Netflix, review by Yvette Huddleston

Film Pick of the Week: Animals - review by Yvette Huddleston

Yvette Huddleston — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:41:55 GMT

Animals Netflix, review by Yvette Huddleston

Hull City's pussy cat passivity against Ipswich Town a warning on how not to play it their way

Stuart Rayner — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:55:43 GMT

Hull City should have learnt a lot from their 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town about how to play their own brand of football.

Hull City's Tim Iroegbunam is going for goals to take his game to next level

Stuart Rayner — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:45:30 GMT

Tim Iroegbunam is looking to add goals to his game after finally getting off the mark in the Premier League on Saturday.

Huddersfield Town boss Martin Drury reveals half-time pep talk to star turn Derensili Sanches Fernandes at Bradford City

Leon Wobschall — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:34:42 GMT

HUDDERSFIELD Town head coach Martin Drury revealed that he had to give a half-time pep talk to Derensili Sanches Fernandes on Saturday - and his words worked a treat.

'Take your medicine': Bradford City boss Michael Duff's message after Huddersfield Town loss - plus one small consolation

Leon Wobschall — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:07:12 GMT

FOR Bradford City manager Michael Duff, there was one consolation with a very small 'c' following his side's painful derby reverse to Huddersfield Town.

Bradford City 0 Huddersfield Town 3: 'Make it so' as table-topping Terriers show the enterprise on derby day

Leon Wobschall — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:10:23 GMT

"MAKE it so" was the catchphrase of Star Trek commanding officer Jean-Luc Picard, played by avid Huddersfield Town supporter Sir Patrick Stewart, who passed away during the week.

Historic Yorkshire church vandalised two years ago still working to fix precious windows

Ruby Kitchen — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:29:00 GMT

When vandals struck at St Mary’s Church in Thirsk, smashing 18th century panes, the Revd Mary Rolls didn’t expect the uproar that followed.

'Sinister network' - Concerns raised over crime at Yorkshire heritage sites

Ruby Kitchen — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:20:17 GMT

Burglary attempts at museums and metal detecting at one of the world’s most famous battlegrounds are among heritage crimes reported in the region. Ruby Kitchen reports.

Wass Farm Charcuterie serves up a prize result

Chris Berry — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:52:44 GMT

It all started with a shed in their garden and a desire to sell their own fresh produce to local people. Five years on, having switched to producing high end charcuterie from their outdoor pigs, farming couple Nick and Annabelle Taylor of Wass Farm, Ampleforth are now double Great Taste Award winners, the world’s largest food and drink awards, which they received recently.

Why can’t politicians keep out of pubs, especially when they’re adding to their cost - Jayne Dowle

Jayne Dowle — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:22:20 GMT

What is it with this Cabinet and pubs? Whilst disposable incomes plummet and the rest of us calculate whether we can actually go out at all, our senior politicians can’t keep out of the places.

The vital role that journalism has to play in devolution across places like Yorkshire - Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:18:15 GMT

Too much power in this country has flowed one way: towards Westminster and away from the places where people actually live their lives. This government is changing that. We are putting power and resources back into the hands of communities. Because I want people in local communities to have a bigger say over the decisions that shape their area.

'Family legend said I was pushed around the streets of York by Judi Dench as a baby - I'd love to know if it's true'

Guy Williams — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:59:18 GMT

Businessman Ian Connell, 80, is chairman of the Yorkshire Rugby Football Union. He is also a fundraiser for a brain tumour charity – which stands at £115,000 so far – in memory of his wife Janis. He lives in Easingwold.

Other countries are switching to clean energy, why shouldn’t Britain? - Yorkshire Post Letters

The Yorkshire Post Letters — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:37:56 GMT

From: Laura McQuillan, Sheffield.

Welcome to the real world where Reform warrants greater media scrutiny - Yorkshire Post Letters

The Yorkshire Post Letters — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:32:08 GMT

From: Roger Backhouse, Upper Poppleton, York.

How our current food and agriculture systems leave us wide open to mass food shortages - Andy Brown

Andy Brown — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:44:09 GMT

Many years ago I took a group of Inner London students on a trip into the countryside. When I saw some blackberries I picked and ate them. This simple act horrified most of the class. They simply couldn’t understand how I could dare to eat something I’d pulled from the side of a path.