by Leah Massingham | Oct 17, 2025 | Health, In Focus, In Focus Top Story
A new method for MRI scanning could dramatically increase access to diagnostic imaging for dementia patients in Yorkshire, potentially doubling the capacity of NHS services without the need for additional scanners. Researchers at University College London’s Functional...
by Tom Preston | Oct 17, 2025 | Business, Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story
Between 9 and 14 November, the West and North Yorkshire Chamber will send a delegation to Jeddah, Riyadh and Bahrain to explore opportunities for Yorkshire’s businesses. This follows on from the Chambers’ visits to the United Arab Emirates in February of this...
by James Cain | Oct 16, 2025 | Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story, North Yorkshire, Politics, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Sheffield City Council has reaffirmed their commitment to tackling violence against women and girls as figures show a national increase in domestic violence rates this year. According to CPS data, convictions flagged as involving domestic abuse in England and Wales...
by Tom Preston | Oct 15, 2025 | Business, Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story
A recent study has revealed an estimated 42% of Sheffield’s pubs, breweries and other drinking establishments are independently owned or operated. Co-written by the University of Sheffield’s Professor Phil Withington and research associate Dr Nicholas Groat, the...
by James Cain | Oct 14, 2025 | In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Politics, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Labour deputy leadership candidate Lucy Powell has pledged to bring a ‘strong Northern voice’ to the top of the party if she wins later this month. Voting is currently underway in the race to replace Angela Rayner, with polls placing the former Leader of the House of...
by Leah Massingham | Oct 13, 2025 | Health, Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month turns Yorkshire pink, experts warn one group is still being overlooked – the men who can also be diagnosed with the disease. Breast Cancer Awareness Month typically focuses on women. But men are also affected. Around 390 men are...
