by James Cain | Nov 6, 2025 | In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Politics, South Yorkshire
A charity boss has urged for victims to be put first as the fallout around the government’s grooming gangs inquiry continues. Last month, four survivors – one of whom was from Rotherham – resigned from the consultation panel. The women had raised concerns with the...
by Tom Preston | Nov 6, 2025 | Business, In Focus, In Focus Top Story
Developers Capital & Centric have started work to transform the former Cannon Brewery Site in Neepsend into a community space featuring new homes, green spaces, bars and cafes. The 4.2 acre site, which was home to Stones Brewery from 1868 has been abandoned since...
by Moleed Mire | Nov 5, 2025 | In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Uncategorised
Here’s a handy guide to what’s going on around Yorkshire this week. Illuminate The Gardens Illuminate The Gardens will have their last show at Sheffield Botanical Gardens this weekend. The annual lights and fireworks show has been hosted at the Botanical Gardens...
by James Cain | Nov 4, 2025 | In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Leeds, Politics, West Yorkshire
Here’s a rundown of the top politics stories in Leeds this week: West Yorkshire’s net-zero plans to be presented to world leaders West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin (Credit: JMA Photography via Wikimedia Commons) West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin is attending the C40...
by Ruth George | Nov 4, 2025 | Crime, In Focus, In Focus Top Story
Claire Throssell’s children were murdered by their father in a deliberate house fire in 2014. Now, she has taken her campaign to Downing Street, where PM Keir Starmer promised to repeal laws that allow violent parents to see their children. Image credit: Claire...
by Ruth George | Nov 3, 2025 | Crime, In Focus Top Story
Police across Yorkshire are hunting for these people this week, from a petty thieves to a violent thug on the run. North Yorkshire Anne Ellerby – wanted for various offences including robbery and ABH Crime location: York Anne Ellerby is wanted on suspicion of...
