by James Cain | Oct 23, 2025 | In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Politics, South Yorkshire
Here’s a rundown of the top politics stories in Doncaster this week: Grooming inquiry in turmoil as survivors quit The government’s inquiry into grooming gangs has been thrown into disarray as several survivors quit the panel. A survivor from Rotherham, Elizabeth (not...
by James Cain | Oct 21, 2025 | Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Politics, South Yorkshire
Ed Miliband has said he will take on former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson if he decides to stand against him in his Doncaster constituency. The TV presenter-turned-farmer has suggested he could be a candidate for the seat in a recent social media post. Mr Clarkson,...
by James Cain | Oct 18, 2025 | In Focus, In Focus Top Story, North Yorkshire, Politics
Disability groups have criticised plans to limit traffic in central York during this year’s Christmas Markets. Councillors have approved a recommendation by North Yorkshire Police for an Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO), which will restrict all...
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 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 James Cain | Oct 11, 2025 | Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story, Politics, Sheffield
Councils and charities across Yorkshire are stepping up their work with homeless people after a new investigation showed deaths among the group increased by 9% in 2024. In a report published on Wednesday, the Dying Homeless Project found that 1,611 people died while...
