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Pickering father leaves Michelin-starred restaurant career to become an electrician
After years of working 70-hour weeks in hospitality, Chris Peverell has retrained as an electrician to prioritise time with his wife and tw…
Adventurer Karl Bushby nears end of 28-year walk across the Humber Bridge
After starting his 31,000-mile journey in Chile in 1998, Karl Bushby has reached the final leg of his trek home to Hull. By walking across …
York student invents protective screen to stop rats damaging railway cables
Seventeen-year-old engineering student Jackson Hall has designed a polycarbonate screen to prevent rodents from chewing through vital signa…
Avro Vulcan XH558 engines roar to life at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
The Vulcan to the Sky Trust hosted a Halloween event featuring a stationary ground run of the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558. Visitors gathered t…
Plain clothes officers detain youths throwing stones at a Leeds bus
Plain clothes police officers were travelling on a First Bus in Leeds to monitor anti-social behaviour when a group of youths began throwin…
Leeds Teaching Hospitals launches lung cancer screening programme for 90,000 residents
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is rolling out a new screening programme for residents aged 55 to 74 who have a history of smoking. By using mobil…
Church Fenton brothers Craig and Martin Blakey named Farming Personalities of the Year
Social media creators Craig and Martin Blakey have been recognised at the Yorkshire Post Rural Awards for their humorous videos depicting l…
North Yorkshire trainer John Dawson secures first Cheltenham victory with 20-1 outsider
John Dawson, who runs a small stable near Great Ayton, claimed his biggest win as a trainer after his horse Kingofthefrontier won the Grade…
Humberside Police call handler helps parents deliver baby in car park
When a couple found themselves in labour while driving to the hospital, a Humberside Police call handler guided them to a safe stop and pro…
Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl to host its first sensory-friendly Bonfire Night event
The Arcnight event at Don Valley Bowl will feature a low-bangs firework display designed for children and those who prefer a quieter enviro…
Batley manufacturer Angloco secures £28m in fire vehicle exports to Guyana
West Yorkshire firm Angloco has supplied nearly 200 fire and rescue vehicles to Guyana over the last 25 years, growing from a small initial…
Yorkshire Museum secures £2 million funding for essential roof repairs
The Yorkshire Museum has been awarded £2 million to fix a leaking roof that has frequently forced gallery closures and threatened its colle…