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‘Epic with a capital E’: inside Elmet, a tale of violence and greed on haunted Yorkshire heath

Elmet, a novel that was shortlisted for the Booker, is a lyrical, richly written tale of a woodland family on a collision course with an avaricious landowner. Can it work on stage in Bradford?

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Expanding variety at the Royal Albert Hall

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Dickie Bird remembered as ‘best umpire in the world’ at emotional Yorkshire farewell

A larger than life character, legendary umpire Bird passed away at the age of 92

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Dickie Bird remembered as ‘best umpire in world’ at emotional Yorkshire farewell

Bird died last month at the age of 92.

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Former Aviva boss killed after Aston Martin veers off road and smashes into tree in West Yorkshire

David Barral’s family said they are ‘devastated at the loss of the most wonderful man’

Evening Standard

The Hebden Bridge I know was always a place for Riot Women

As Sally Wainwright brings the West Yorkshire town back to our screens, a fellow local writer returns home and reflects on how it’s changed since she was a child

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North Yorkshire Supermarket Vouchers: DWP Extends £190 Support As Labour Vows To 'Fix The Economy'

North Yorkshire households will receive £190 supermarket vouchers through the DWP's Household Support Fund, offering short-term relief as Labour pushes for lasting reform.

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Rare white-throated needletail spotted in England for first time in 34 years

The rare bird from Asia and Australia, which is a relative of the swift, was spotted at Tophill Low Nature Reserve in East Yorkshire.

Evening Standard

Hundreds gather after extremely rare bird spotted in England for first time in 34 years

The unusual visitor is a relative of the UK’s native swift species and is typically found in Asia and Australia

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Dame Jilly Cooper: ‘Queen of the bonkbuster’ who wanted to write ‘happy books’

Born in Hornchurch, Essex, in 1937, Dame Jilly grew up in Yorkshire and attended the private Godolphin School in Salisbury.

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Yorkshire rivers to benefit from £21m to clear barriers and boost nature

Old structures, often associated with mills and heavy industries that were powered by the region’s waterways, are being removed to allow fish passage.

Evening Standard

Lepley finally takes BHRC win

The 2025 BHRC campaign finished over the weekend in Yorkshire

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Classics with added Yorkshire class: tributes to Tony Harrison

Harrison’s poetry and plays made an electrifying connection with readers and audiences through his use of Leeds dialect, and his ear for rhyme. Writers remember his greatness

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‘The man who came to read the metre’: Yorkshire poet Tony Harrison was the National Theatre bard

Harrison, who has died aged 88, wrote copiously for the stage, both as an ingenious translator and dazzlingly original dramatist

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Durham relegated after collapse at Yorkshire, Hampshire survive: county cricket final day – as it happened

Durham collapse to 85 all out and are relegated as Hampshire survive the drop by one point on a dramatic final day of the county cricket season

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Nottinghamshire lift trophy after win; Hampshire on brink of relegation – as it happened

Notts’ season ended with victory over Warwickshire, while Hampshire are nine wickets down needing 33 runs to beat Surrey

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Christmas tickets go on sale for faster trains on East Coast Main Line

Rail passengers hoping to travel between London, Yorkshire, northeast England and Scotland over Christmas can book now

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‘A proper gent‘: people share memories of cricket umpire Dickie Bird

The proud Yorkshireman is remembered as someone who knew how to hold a crowd – and a cricket match

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Tributes to Dickie Bird as Nottinghamshire edge towards County Championship title

A minute’s applause was held at Bird’s spiritual home, Headingley, on the first day of the season’s last round of fixtures

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Dickie Bird obituary

One of the world’s finest cricket umpires who became a popular celebrity known for his comic anecdotes and quirky ways

Evening Standard

Reservoirs saw biggest weekly rise in more than 30 years, Yorkshire Water says

Reservoirs remain well below the average for this time of year, the utility company added.

The Independent UK

Will Jacks handed surprise Ashes call-up as England overlook Rehan Ahmed and Chris Woakes for Australia

Jacks appears to have got the nod ahead of Ahmed and Liam Dawson as back-up to lead spinner Shoaib Bashir, while fast bowler Mark Wood is fit to return

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Sir Geoffrey Boycott pays tribute to ‘respected, admired and loved’ Dickie Bird

One of cricket’s most recognisable figures has died at the age of 92

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Respected all over world – Graham Gooch leads tributes to Dickie Bird

Barnsley, Bird’s hometown football club, will hold a minute’s applause before Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup tie against Brighton.

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Yorkshire mourn the loss of their ‘beloved’ Dickie Bird at the age of 92

Bird was synonymous with Yorkshire cricket.

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