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Record-breaking number of UK’s rarest seabird on the Humber this year

Record-breaking number of UK’s rarest seabird on the Humber this year

by Rosie Wood | Oct 14, 2025 | General News

Image: RSPB Conservation efforts in the Humber area have led to record-breaking numbers of one of the UK’s rarest seabirds, the Little Tern. The Little Tern Project has seen numbers soar from 59 pairs in 2024 to over 105 breeding pairs in 2025. More than 110 Little...
West Yorkshire to receive £20 million home building boost

West Yorkshire to receive £20 million home building boost

by Will Atherton | Oct 14, 2025 | General News

West Yorkshire’s Mayor Tracy Brabin announced the funding boost ahead of a full council meeting on Thursday 16 October. The £20 million boost in funding will go directly into the Brownfield Housing Fund, which aims to begin construction on over 6000 homes in...
Sheffield Council renews commitment to ending violence against women and girls

Sheffield Council renews commitment to ending violence against women and girls

by Jimmy Tse | Oct 14, 2025 | General News, Sheffield, Uncategorised

Sheffield City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling violance against woman and girls with the publication of its latest Domestic and Sexual Abuse Annual Report. The report outlines the city’s progress in supporting victims and survivors, improving...
Work begins on first sample shop in Dewsbury Arcade restoration project

Work begins on first sample shop in Dewsbury Arcade restoration project

by Will Russell | Oct 14, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

Work is progressing on the transformation of the grade II listed Victorian building, which has stood empty since 2016. Purchased by Kirklees council in 2020, the historical building is being transformed into the UK’s first community run shopping centre, part of...
Sheffield counts down to European Championships 2026

Sheffield counts down to European Championships 2026

by Jimmy Tse | Oct 14, 2025 | General News, Sheffield

Sheffield is preparing to host one of the biggest sporting events as the ISU Figure Skating European Championships 2026 arrive at the Utilita Arena in less than 100 days. The championships, taking place from 13 to 18. January 2026 will mark the first time in over a...
Beloved market proposed to hand over ownership to town council

Beloved market proposed to hand over ownership to town council

by Casey Peyton | Oct 14, 2025 | General News

A popular market in North Yorkshire could be handed over to the town council in an example of ‘double devolution’ if accepted. The historic Knaresborough market operates under a Royal Charter granted by Kind Edward II in 1310, and runs every Wednesday. If...
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