by James Cain | Oct 30, 2025 | East Riding of Yorkshire, In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Politics, West Yorkshire
Several cities in Yorkshire have some of the highest levels of deprivation in England, according to new government figures. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government released its Index of Multiple Deprivation today, which looks at living conditions...
by Moleed Mire | Oct 30, 2025 | Culture, In Focus
York will host representatives from the UK’s 14 most creative cities next week. Reignite XI will take place on the 6th of November at the Yorkshire Museum and Guildhall from 6PM to 9PM, with all UK UNESCO creative cities taking part. Organised by the York BID and...
by Ben Simpson | Oct 28, 2025 | Education, In Focus
The University and College Union have submitted more strike notices, outlining their intent to strike for four weeks, commencing the 17th November. The last strikes within the University of Sheffield happened at the beginning of May, and ended with an offer from the...
by James Cain | Oct 28, 2025 | In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Politics, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
A Sheffield councillor has spoken out against the ‘huge rise’ in racism he and his colleagues have faced on social media in recent years. Minesh Parekh, a Labour councillor for Crookes and Crosspool, said he first began to get hateful comments when he stood for...
by Leah Massingham | Oct 27, 2025 | Health, In Focus, In Focus Top Story, North Yorkshire
Women diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) – a condition which causes extreme or persistent morning sickness during pregnancy – face a significantly higher risk of mental health problems. New research from King’s College London found they are more...
by Tom Preston | Oct 26, 2025 | Business, In Focus
The last week on Yorkshire’s business front saw Sheffield Wednesday enter administration, political leaders from Sheffield and Leeds calling for rail improvements between the two cities in the House of Commons, and Pizza Hut announcing the closure of eight of its...
