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Yorkshire’s murky waters: contamination clouding the county
Yorkshire Water reported its rivers were polluted for a total of over 430,000 hours in 2024. This is the total time sewage spilled from every monitored overflow.
That is more than 49 years of sewage dumping in a single year.
In 2023 the total was even higher
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Drypool ward sees reduction of drug and anti-social related crimes after focused efforts by police
A Hull East Neighbourhood Police Officer has partnered with other teams across the force to successfully tackle an increasing number of drug and alcohol related crimes, as well as anti-social behaviour in the Drypool Ward area. Community Beat Manager PC Eggleton has...
Man charged after police van set on fire in Leeds city centre
A man has been charged after a police van was set on fire in Leeds city centre on Saturday afternoon. Hakam Ghaith, 29, of Sandhurst Terrace, Leeds, has been charged with arson following the incident and has been remanded in custody to appear before Leeds Magistrates'...
Ancient Saxon pendant discovered and reimagined in new Leeds City Museum display
A rare Saxon pendant discovered in Leeds has gone on public display for the first time in more than 1,200 years. The early medieval silver cross is believed to have been worn as a symbol of religious identity and status, and is now on show at Leeds City Museum. It is...
32-year-old treated as only suspect in Doncaster-London train stabbing
A 32-year-old British man from Peterborough is now being treated as the only suspect by detectives following the mass stabbing on board an LNER train from Doncaster to London last night.
Bradford-based charity launches annual purple poppy campaign
The charity aims to bring rightful recognition to the purple poppy, designed to honour animals lost in service.
One dead following plane crash near Leeds
A man in his seventies has died following small plane crash at Sherburn Aero Club, near Leeds, on Sunday afternoon.
Police van set on fire amidst pro-Palestine demoÂ
A police vehicle was set on fire in Leeds yesterday amidst a pro-Palestine demonstration, however the group has since said it was not affiliated with the incident.
Veteran volunteer leads Sheffield’s poppy appeal for 41st year
Sheffield’s annual Poppy Appeal is underway, led by a long-serving volunteer who has dedicated more than 40 years to supporting the Royal British Legion’s remembrance campaign
King Charles ‘appalled’ following Doncaster-London knife attack
King Charles has said that he is ‘appalled’ in an official statement following the mass stabbing on board a Doncaster to London train last night.
TRAVEL UPDATE: Hull trains delayed due to stabbing in HuntingdonÂ
Due to a major incident in Huntington last night, train lines continue to be impacted throughout today.