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Pride of Britain winner to light up Hull at Christmas tree switch on
Next week, Hull's Christmas lights will be switched on at Queen Victoria Square by one of this year's Pride of Britain award winners. Marcus Skeet, also known as 'The Hull Boy', won the award for his inspirational charity fundraising after overcoming serious mental...
Pride of Britain winner to light up Hull at Christmas tree switch on
Next week, Hull’s Christmas lights will be switched on at Queen Victoria Square by one of this year’s Pride of Britain award winners.
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Man sentenced to life for the murder of a Syrian refugee
A man has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 23 years after he murdered a Syrian refugee in Huddersfield town centre. Alfie Franco, 20, from Crescent, Kirkburton stabbed Ahmad Mamdouh Al Ibrahim in the neck on 3 April 2025 in an 'unprovoked attack'. Franco...
South Yorkshire Mayor brings community together: What’s happening?
People from across the region will be gathering at Sheffield Peace Gardens today at 3pm to celebrate community, faith and culture. South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard will be attending alongside other leaders from across the region. He said: "South Yorkshire is a...
Man sentenced after holding taxi driver at knifepoint
A man who held a taxi driver at knifepoint for over 40 minutes has been sentenced to seven years and two months in prison. Dale Allison, 43, of Mayland Avenue, Hull pleaded guilty to robbery and criminal damage. He was sentenced following an appearance at Hull Crown...
Police urge dog owners to act responsibly after child attacked in Sheffield
South Yorkshire Police are calling on dog owners to exercise greater responsibility after a child was injured by a loose dog in Sheffield last week. The incident happened on 3 October, a father and his daughter were walking along Catherine Road when a pocket bully dog...
Mayor announces £7m plan to boost health and wellbeing in North Yorkshire
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has announced a £7 million investment to help communities across the region to become healthier and more active. The new campaign, called 'Moving Forward', aims to tackle key regional health and wellbeing challenges...
Leeds museum honours legendary music venue in exhibition
A tribute to a beloved music venue has been created at Leeds City Museum in celebration of 60 years of the city's music scene. The exhibition, opening today, honours The Duchess of York on Vicar Lane, popularly known as The Duchess. It was renowned for hosting...
Woman in critical condition after falling from moving car in Sheffield
A woman is in critical condition after she reportedly fell from a moving car in the Chapeltown area of Sheffield early this morning. Emergency services were called to Burncross Road at 6.32 am, following reports of a road traffic incident at Burncross Road, Sheffield....
York secures £479k to help prevent homelessness
The City of York Council has secured £479,438 in government funding to help prevent homelessness, provide vital accommodation and support residents in need. Councillor Michael Pavlovic, York's Executive Member for Housing, said: " We really welcome the additional...
Doncaster Sheffield Airport revival gathers pace as recruitment continues
Plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport have taken a major step forward, with senior roles now being advertised and airline talks under way nearly three years after the site’s closure. Recruitment continues this week with new advertisements for air traffic...
Special plaque unveiled in Hull’s Museum Quarter
A plaque was unveiled to celebrate 200 years of the Hull Literary and Philosophical Society's contribution to the city's culture. People gathered in the Museums Quarter yesterday afternoon to watch Councillor Rob Pritchard unveil the special plaque. A plaque...