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Yorkshire city named as one of England’s top 5 most deprived areas

Yorkshire city named as one of England’s top 5 most deprived areas

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...
Literary fans invited to buy a piece of history from Brontë sisters’ birthplace

Literary fans invited to buy a piece of history from Brontë sisters’ birthplace

by Rosie Wood | Oct 30, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

Wooden beams from the Brontë sister’s birthplace have been cut up and are being sold for £250 each to raise vital funds for the house’s restoration. The ceiling of the parlour was stripped back to reveal timbers that could no longer be used, and must be replaced. The...
60,000 postal voters in Leeds at risk of missing renewal deadline 

60,000 postal voters in Leeds at risk of missing renewal deadline 

by Rosie Wood | Oct 30, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

Over 60,000 postal voters in Leeds are being asked to urgently renew their details as the deadline nears.  Leeds City Council has contacted postal voters twice already, but still thousands must take action or are at risk of having their postal vote option...
Leeds pub named Britain’s best by Good Food Guide

Leeds pub named Britain’s best by Good Food Guide

by Will Atherton | Oct 29, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story, West Yorkshire

A pub in Leeds has been named ‘Britain’s Best’ by the Good Food Guide 2025, despite being open for less than six months. The Highland Laddie, which is located on Cavendish Street in Leeds, has taken the number one spot on the ‘100 Best Pubs in...
TRAVEL: Road reopened after food waste spillage on motorway

TRAVEL: Road reopened after food waste spillage on motorway

by Casey Peyton | Oct 29, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

UPDATE: The A1 southbound has reopened between J40 (Darrington) and J39 (Wrangbrook) following the completion of a food waste spillage. One lane is currently closed on the A1 following a collision that resulted in a major food waste spillage. Lane 2 remains closed on...
Tricks, treats, and troubling truths: the hidden societal costs of Halloween

Tricks, treats, and troubling truths: the hidden societal costs of Halloween

by Matt Galloway | Oct 28, 2025 | Behind the Headlines, Behind the Headlines Top Story, Culture, East Riding of Yorkshire, General News, North Yorkshire, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

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