Flood warnings still in place throughout Doncaster after Storm Claudia hits UK

by Amara Keeling | Nov 15, 2025 | General News, South Yorkshire

Doncaster remains on high alert this morning after Storm Claudia hit the UK with hours of heavy rain, causing significant water flooding and forcing the closure of key local roads. Flood Alerts are still in place for the Middle River Don, Lower River Don, River Went...

York’s smoking rate drops to one of country’s lowest

by Will Atherton | Nov 5, 2025 | General News, North Yorkshire, Uncategorised

Adult smoking rates in York have dropped to just 6.7%, making the city 8th lowest in the country for nicotine use. This latest milestone reflects a broader regional trend, with Humber and North Yorkshire smoking rates falling to a record low of 11.7 per cent, down...

Construction begins on major solar farm in Rawcliffe

by Rosie Wood | Oct 30, 2025 | East Riding of Yorkshire, General News

Construction is underway on Rawcliffe Bridge Solar Farm, a major operation which will produce enough green electricity to power every leisure centre operated by the local authority.  The state-of-the-art project located near Rawcliffe Bridge, is owned and managed...

Funding secured for better heating in council houses

by Will Russell | Oct 28, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire

A grant of £37,625 has been secured by Kirklees council for their Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES). This funding will be put towards two optimisation studies, carried out on the Eightlands district heating network, and Burhouse Court’s communal heat...

£40 million investment to promote healthy living to be considered

by Amara Keeling | Oct 27, 2025 | General News, North Yorkshire

A £40 million investment scheme that aims to improve wellness facilities will be considered by members of North Yorkshire Council. Councillors will meet next Tuesday to consider a proposed leisure investment strategy aimed at promoting health and active communities...