West Yorkshire

Biodiversity solutions

Yorkshire based MINORE™ helps boost local biodiversity projects and green constr...

The family of Andrew Firth are appealing for information about his whereabouts.

Family's plea over missing man last seen at Doncaster railway station

Missing man Peter Woolner may be heading towards or in Bridlington.

Man reported missing from home 'could be heading towards Bridlington'

Drone footage shows devastating aftermath of moorland blaze in Yorkshire

Drone footage shows devastating aftermath of moorland blaze

The summer fair will take place at Sewerby Methodist Church on August 10. Photo courtesy of Acorn Rabbit Rescue.

Bridlington rabbit rescue to hold summer fair fundraiser

The team from the Sandside Cafe at Sandsend with their Best Cafe in East Yorkshire award.

Sandside Cafe at Sandsend, near Whitby, wins Best Cafe in East Yorkshire award

Johnathan Binney and Lee Bilbrough have cycled 167 miles from Blackpool to Scarborough, dressed as a pantomime horse.

Pantomime horse bikes 167 miles to from Blackpool to Scarborough

Johnathan Binney and Lee Bilbrough from West Yorkshire will be doing a fundraising tandem bike ride from Blackpool to Scarborough dressed as a pantomime horse.

Panto pony takes on bike ride from Blackpool to Scarborough for Sue Ryder

LGBT Holidays

North Yorkshire Sees Surge in LGBTQ+ Travel Searches This Summer

Tommy Dunford and supporters at the summit of Snowdon.

Watch: Builder climbs 3,500ft mountain carrying tumble dryer on back

Olympic boxer Nicola Adams sets to empower women by offering self-defense lessons

Olympic boxer, Nicola Adams sets to offer women self-defence lessons

Olympic boxing gold medallist Nicola Adams offers women self-defence lessons - to empower them in situations they may otherwise feel vulnerable.

Emma Elsworthy

Helen Massey (centre) with pupils of Silcoates School, volunteer student Amir in RNLI inshore lifeboat crew kit and Stormy Stan - Image Courtesy of Silcoates School

Funds raised for RNLI by school with a lifesaving link to Staithes and Runswick

An example of some of the fires started by household batteries

Shocking video shows laptop burst into flames as battery catches fire

Barrie Watson, right, won the Wally Day Cup at Borough BC

Malcolm Gilbert sees off Alan Landers in Bridlington Bay singles merit final

A recent development

Local housebuilder scores 5 stars yet again

We meet some Morley residents to discover what makes the West Yorkshire town so patriotic (Photo by Steve Riding/Talk Leeds)

We visit 'most patriotic town in the UK' on St George's Day

Whixley Village Hall

Yorkshire communities ‘Go Green’ for annual Village Halls Week

Bridlington Town will be looking to earn a win at Pontefract Collieries.

Bridlington Town hoping to make it third time lucky at Pontefract Colleries

The Titanic Spa in Huddersfield is the perfect place to unwind

Titanic Spa review: unmatched facilities and great food

Bridlington man Sam Waddingham had to have his left leg amputated below the knee after suffering horrendous injuries in motorbike crash.

Bridlington amputee involved in motorbike crash to share story at special event

Ad Feature Data shows many UK adults are aware of illicit tobacco and vape sales

James Williamson in action for Bridlington Town earlier this season.

Bridlington Town look to bounce back with win at Brighouse Town

Author Glenda Young with the first in her Seaview cosy crime series in Scarborough's South Bay

Top stops on a Yorkshire road trip for avid readers

Campaigner Gwen Swinburn, right, speaking at the first York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority meeting Picture: LDRS

York and North Yorkshire combined authority leaders defend constitution

Christian Pollock kicks one of his two penalties to seal Pocklington RUFC's win at home to West Leeds. PHOTO BY ANDY NELSON

Pocklington RUFC edge to 6-0 home win against West Leeds

Students in Scarborough will receive a hard-hitting lesson on the dangers of underage drinking, as award-winning alcohol awareness theatre production ‘Smashed’ embarks on its largest tour yet.

Alcohol awareness theatre production ‘Smashed’ comes to Scarborough

Kelly Feaviour and her daughters, and the burned-out tumble dryer Picture SWNS

Watch: Tumble dryer blaze ruins family's home

Scarborough RUFC Head Coach Matty Jones.

Scarborough RUFC Head Coach Matty Jones eyes Yorkshire Cup boost

Scarborough RUFC Head Coach Matty Jones is hoping that this weekend’s Yorkshire Cup quarter-final at Silver Royd will offer his side the perfect distraction from their league struggles.

Andy Bloomfield

Appeal for information after three men arrested in connection with burglary near Malton

Appeal for information after three arrested in connection with Malton burglary

Police are appealing to locate Doreen, whose mother Lucy Welch passed away earlier this month

Appeal to locate daughter of woman who passed away in Scarborough

Westway's Zach Wood celebrates his win in Hull.

Jack Cliffe & Zach Wood get season off to a great start for Westway Boxing Club

Some of the birthday merchandise.

Whitworths Sugar celebrates 40th birthday with launch of houseware products

Police are investigating after three men were stabbed in Halifax

Murder investigation launched after 3 men stabbed

The money was donated by the West Yorkshire branch of the Vintage Tractor and Engine club in memory of Paul Thompson. Photo by Rod Newton

£500 donation to Flamborough RNLI in memory of former member Paul Thompson

WORK WITH US … Yorkshire bus operator Transdev is offering a guaranteed job interview to retail staff with a driving licence who are looking for a fresh start following the collapse of high street retailer Wilko

Yorkshire bus firm offers Wilko employees a guaranteed interview

Another warm September day on the Soutrh Cliff of Scarborough. Photographed for the Yorkshire Post by Jonathan Gawthorpe. 5th September 2023.

7 famous TV series filmed in Yorkshire

Max Roe with first edition copies of Harry Potter books his mum got him when he was young - one signed by JK Rowling could be worth £10,000.

Harry Potter fan’s old copy of second book could be worth £10,000

Jack Rigg

Longest continuous member of Fylingdales Group of Artists dies at 96

Anita Carey played Brenda Summers and Joyce Smudley in Coronation Street between 1978 and 1997, as well as a starring role in Doctors - Credit: BBC

Coronation Street and Doctors star dead at 75 after cancer battle

West Yorkshire police have launched an appeal

Boy, 12 killed after being hit by vehicle on motorway

Catherine Tyldesley breaks silence over ‘cakegate’

Dakari Brown

West Yorkshire ‘County Lines’ drug dealer snared by police in Scarborough

Joan Paylor with her 100th birthday card from King Charles III.

Whitby woman Joan Paylor celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends

Chris Moran died in a horror crash as he crossed a busy road on a stag do in Las Vegas.

British man dies in horror crash while on Las Vegas stag do

Rising Scarborough ABC boxer Sheader earns win in Bradford

Rising Scarborough ABC boxer Sheader earns win in Bradford

Scarborough ABC’s teenage star Harry Sheader continued his excellent form with a victory on his travels in West Yorkshire.

Andy Bloomfield

People are advised to be extra vigilant to avoid causing fires. Image credit: NYMNPA

North York Moors on fire alert: Plea for vigilance as wildfires burn in the UK

Gilly Robinson and David Atherton at the main stage of Malton Food Lovers Festival.

Yorkshire’s Food Capital: Malton gets approval from The Cook and GBBO baker

A Bridlington Care Home are inviting people to send birthday cards to their resident Joan O'Connell, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on June 12.

Bridlington care home needs 100 cards to be posted for resident's 100th birthday

River Wharf at Bolton Abbey

Best places for wild swimming in Yorkshire

A mountain biker passes the bluebells in Esholt Woods in West Yorkshire near Leeds and Bradford

Best places in Yorkshire to see bluebells

Hutton-le-Hole. Image: James Hardisty

Spotlight on some of the prettiest villages in Yorkshire

The UK’s top trending destinations to get away this Easter

A Coastliner bus approaches Goathland which is on the route of Britain's most scenic bus route, has been saved from the axe with a sudden rush of tourists taking advantage of the £2 fares. Picture by Yorkshire Post Photographer Bruce Rollinson.

Calls to extend £2 bus fare cap as day trippers bring a boost to tourism economy

Build a bird pox to encourage wildlife

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust launches its own gardening award - here's how to enter...

Firefighters have issued an urgent warning about the dangers of lithium batteries which could explode if not properly stored or charged

Warning after motorbike’s lithium batteries explode in home