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US billionaire emerges as frontrunner for Wednesday takeover

US billionaire emerges as frontrunner for Wednesday takeover

by Will Atherton | Oct 29, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

A US billionaire who already owns two sports teams and a record company has emerged as the frontrunner to take over financially stricken Sheffield Wednesday. John McEvoy, who owns minority stakes in Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies and the NHL’s Nashville...
Phase two of bridge restoration set to begin in Hull

Phase two of bridge restoration set to begin in Hull

by Casey Peyton | Oct 29, 2025 | East Riding of Yorkshire, General News

A famous bridge that’s been closed to motorists since 2020, is set to begin phase two of restoration plans. Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates to start works on the Grade II listed Sculcoates Bridge, known locally as Chapman Street Bridge....
Man named following fatal car crash in Harrogate

Man named following fatal car crash in Harrogate

by Will Atherton | Oct 29, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story, North Yorkshire

A man who died after his Citroen C2 crashed into a tree on Friday 24 October has been named. He has been revealed as Nicholas Parkin, 52, from Beckwithshaw, near Harrogate. At around 10pm on Friday 24 October Parkin’s blue Citroen C2 veered off the road and...
TRAVEL: Road reopened after food waste spillage on motorway

TRAVEL: Road reopened after food waste spillage on motorway

by Casey Peyton | Oct 29, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

UPDATE: The A1 southbound has reopened between J40 (Darrington) and J39 (Wrangbrook) following the completion of a food waste spillage. One lane is currently closed on the A1 following a collision that resulted in a major food waste spillage. Lane 2 remains closed on...
Tricks, treats, and troubling truths: the hidden societal costs of Halloween

Tricks, treats, and troubling truths: the hidden societal costs of Halloween

by Matt Galloway | Oct 28, 2025 | Behind the Headlines, Behind the Headlines Top Story, Culture, East Riding of Yorkshire, General News, North Yorkshire, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Teenager who played ‘instrumental’ role in Harehills disorder jailed

Teenager who played ‘instrumental’ role in Harehills disorder jailed

by Will Russell | Oct 28, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

A teenager has been sentenced to more than two years in custody after admitting to his role in the 2024 Harehills disorder. Alex Tiuga, 18, Seaforth Place, Leeds, was sentenced to two years and two months in custody at a young offenders institution at a hearing at...
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