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'The stakes have been raised by Yorkshire': Tour de France Femmes coming to Leeds and Sheffield in 2027
Hang out the bunting, paint the bikes yellow and start graffitiing the roadsides - the Tour de France is coming back to Yorkshire.
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Rachel Reeves: I understand cynicism on Northern Powerhouse Rail
Rachel Reeves has said that Yorkshire commuters will get the benefits of Northern Powerhouse Rail in the early part of next decade, pledging that there will be “no more failed promises”.
Yorkshire mayors call for greater fiscal devolution to help fund Northern Powerhouse Rail
Yorkshire mayors are calling on the Government to hand over greater fiscal devolution to help them pay for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Leeds gambling addict given Power of Attorney for uncle and it did not end well
Steven Lewsley's uncle has severe dementia
Emmerdale fans slam 'stupid' cop for missing vital clue as Moira arrested
Stunned Moira is in custody for human trafficking and modern day slavery offenses
Get Baked shuts Leeds store as viral bakery owner issues statement
Get Baked's owner has released a statement over the decision
Leeds Rhinos boss Brad Arthur philosophical on NRL departures as he teases positive news
AS the NRL expands, the net is being cast wider and wider for talent.
840 Coastliner Bus: Travel through most beautiful locations in Yorkshire on bus route including food capital Malton
The 840 Coastliner Bus route travels through some of Yorkshire’s most scenic locations including Malton - known as the region’s food capital.
Work to begin again on new White Rose railway station following delays
The project has been dormant since early 2024
Yorkshire council accused of 'turning a blind eye' to gender ruling
Women's rights campaigners in Leeds have accused the city council of "turning a blind eye" to its legal responsibilities as it awaits Government guidance.
Government’s Northern Powerhouse Rail plans are to be welcomed but it must convince the region that this time it will be different
The Government’s announcement that a raft of transport projects in Yorkshire are to be prioritised in the first phase of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) is to be welcomed.
Beeston Ring Road LIVE as traffic light fails
A6110 Ring Road in Beeston has been experiencing heavy congestion
Leeds agency 21 Degrees Digital targets 40% growth in 2026 as it expands across the North
Leeds-based marketing agency 21 Degrees Digital has set out ambitious growth plans for 2026 after passing the £1m turnover mark and recording strong year-on-year growth driven by demand.
Rentokil says place 1 item in garden to stop rats entering your home in January
Pest control experts at Rentokil have told people how to prevent rats. The pests are more likely to enter homes in January as they seek warmth and shelter, but a common household item could help keep them away
Stunning Dales walk with waterfalls and pubs is just 1 hour on train from Leeds
This charming Cumbria village sits within the Yorkshire Dales and offers stunning waterfall walks, cobbled streets and traditional pubs and cafes - all accessible by train from Leeds within an hour
'I'm pregnant but haven't told my Emmerdale star mum since row'
Mia Winward-Dunn, daughter of Emmerdale actress Sammy Winward, has announced she is pregnant with her first child
Drivers warned as Leeds confirms wave of road closures and traffic restrictions
Motorists across Leeds are being advised to plan ahead as a series of temporary road closures, speed limits and traffic restrictions come into force this month.
Jack Carroll: Brighouse comedian who shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent talks new tour The Fall Guy
Brighouse-based comedian Jack Carroll is back with his latest tour, The Fall Guy. He tells John Blow about early life, Britain’s Got Talent and why he loves Yorkshire.
Grandmother loses life savings to 'cowboy builder' leaving her with 'scrap yard'
A grandma has told how she lost her £14,000 life savings to a 'cowboy builder' who turned her backyard into a 'scrap yard'.
Leeds shopkeepers 'terrified' of confronting thieves after city unveiled as shoplifting capital
Independent shopkeepers spoke about methods thieves use