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Live M1 delays as broken down vehicle causes chaos
There are long tailbacks on the motorway near junction 31
Martin Lewis says take 30 seconds to act after 20,000 people receive message
The host for This Morning, Good Morning Britain and The Martin Lewis Money Show aired his concerns on Twitter
Harrogate primary school appoints new headteacher
A Harrogate primary school has announced a new headteacher and deputy-head teacher. Hookstone Chase Primary School has appointed James Hughes as the new headteacher and Hannah Norton as the new deputy headteacher. Mr Hughes has been acting head since October 2023. He has worked in primary schools fo...
Plans approved to convert Tockwith tennis court into multi-use games pitch
A planning application to convert existing tennis courts into a multi-use games pitch in Tockwith has been approved. The plan, which was tabled to North Yorkshire Council in January, outlines plans to re-surface the two current tennis courts, install LED floodlights and erect new fencing. The Stray ...
Harrogate district braced for further rail strikes
Passengers are set to experience rail disruptions next week and into the Early May Bank Holiday as unions carry out further strikes. Train union ASLEF has announced its members will carry out “action short of strike” between Monday April 29 and Saturday May 4 in a dispute over pay and conditions...
Local Elections 2024: All the Calderdale Council candidates standing for election
Candidates from a number of different political parties are standing in Calderdale
'Perfectionist with big heart' Huddersfield man died in holiday tragedy
University student, 20, died after falling from window in Belgium
Local Elections in Bradford 2024: All the city candidates standing for election
Candidates are standing for election to the council across Bradford
Gang activity fears as plans for Doncaster children's home take next step
The plans to convert the property into a children’s care home will be debated by Doncaster Council next week
The West Yorkshire mayoral election candidates this May and what they stand for
There are six candidates campaigning for your vote to become West Yorkshire Mayor
Met Office Thursday Yorkshire weather forecast with snow predicted
The Met Office has said some parts of Yorkshire can expect 'wintry showers' on Thursday
Abuse survivor says prison warden rapist 'knows how to play system' after eyeing transfer and parole
Rapist and paedophile John David Hall, from Wakefield, is bidding for freedom
Local Elections 2024: All the Wakefield candidates standing for election
Candidates are also running to be elected as West Yorkshire Mayor
Men charged after man left with 'serious burns' in York acid attack
The two men will appear before York Magistrates Court on Thursday April 25
Tadcaster Primary Academy’s Early Years outdoor area has been successfully upgraded
Tadcaster Primary Academy’s Early Years outdoor area has been successfully upgraded thanks to the design and construction skills of a team from housebuilder Avant Homes North Yorkshire. The project, which was done on a charitable basis, is part of Avant Homes’ ongoing commitment to supporting...
York College seven-a-side team finish runners up at national football tournament
York College & University Centre’s women’s football team came within six inches of being crowned national seven-a-side champions. The side emerged unbeaten from the Association of Colleges Championships in Nottingham where, as Yorkshire & Humber’s representatives, they competed against...
Figures show it could take more than 3 years to clear social housing waiting lists in York and North Yorkshire
People in desperate need of a new home in York and North Yorkshire could have to wait up to three and a half years before they’ll be able to live in an affordable social home, even if no new households joined the waiting list, according to new analysis of the latest affordable housing figures. ...
Landmark election set to take place to vote for first ever mayor
Voters are being urged to make sure they are prepared for the first election of its kind for York and North Yorkshire to elect a mayor who will be responsible for bringing a host of benefits to the region. The election on Thursday next week (May 2) will appoint the first mayor for York and North ...
Green mayoral candidate gives full support to the Harrogate Convention Centre
Cllr Kevin Foster, Green Party candidate for Mayor of York & North Yorkshire, has given his full backing to the renovation of the Harrogate Convention Centre, recognising the enormous contribution the centre makes to both the economy and the cultural life in the town. Kevin said: Once the appeal...
Tragedy as biker dies after Holmbridge crash as police make arrest
The biker, aged in his 50s, sadly died on Tuesday (April 23)