Devolution has just gained a scoreboard.

Following reports of giant hogweed being found in Preston, dog owners are being urged to learn how to recognise the dangerous plant and know what to do if their pet comes into contact with it.

ARMEXIS, the Harrogate-based armoured vehicle designer and manufacturer, has called for the UK to move swiftly beyond spending announcements and to rebuild its defence manufacturing capacity to keep the country safe.

Grade I-listed Ribble Valley hall set for hotel, members' club and wellness centre, with planning applications expected in November Alison Brooks Architects has been appointed to lead a £30 million redevelopment of Gisburne Park, a 1,000-acre estate near the Ribble Valley, converting the historic house into a members' club, boutique hotel and wellness centre.

New research from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) reveals the true scale of Britain's infrastructure crisis, showing that the UK pays several times more than its European and Asian peers to build major transport infrastructure, and waits far longer for it to open.

Younger savers increasingly feel the concept of ‘saving for a rainy day’ is outdated, and are focusing their efforts on saving for specific goals, new research from LHV Bank has revealed. The survey of more than 2,000 savers found 44% of respondents aged 18-24 felt the idea of rainy day savings was outdated.

School holidays and warm weather are here and our Yorkshire beaches beckon. But where is safe for swimming along England’s often polluted coast? Thankfully there is largely encouraging information for Yorkshire from the government Environment Agency’s most recent ratings of sea water purity. This makes clear where swimming is safest and where it’s most likely not.

Focus4Hope’s CEO and founder Louise Reed works with West Yorkshire’s most vulnerable people, including those who are homeless. Here’s her message for Andy Burnham. 1. Prevent homelessness – don’t just react to it. The fallout that follows homelessness, including addiction, plummeting mental health and exploitation, is far more costly in human and financial terms than prevention.

Four wins and two of them the coveted two-star kind — Altrincham-based Lovingly Artisan Bakery has enjoyed one of its finest showings yet at this year's Great Taste Awards. The Guild of Fine Food has revealed its 2026 winners, with the Northwest bakery — which operates across Altrincham, Manchester and Kendal in the Lake District — picking up two two-star awards and two one-star awards.

Andy Burnham has been urged to make rewiring Britain’s faltering education system a key priority of his government.

St John Ambulance has launched the inaugural Lifesavers at Work Awards. A nationwide hunt is under way for the UK’s most inspirational workplace heroes; people who have used first aid skills to save a life, or support someone in a medical emergency, while at work.

The celebration of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s birthday in York provided more than a moment of national pride and tradition. As the 21-gun salute echoed across the city, it also marked the beginning of a significant new chapter for military sport and community wellbeing in Yorkshire. The occasion celebrated a once-in-a-generation £12.3 million investment, announced by Maj. Gen.

The former Anglican Bishop of Lancaster from 1998 to 2005, Rt Rev. Stephen Pedley, has died at the age of 85. Bishop Stephen was also Honorary Chaplain to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth between 1984 and 1998.  A priest's son, Stephen was born in Coventry in 1940 at the height of the Battle of Britain and the subsequent bombing blitz of many British cities.

The Rt Hon John Healey has been confirmed as Chancellor of the Exchequer in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first major appointment, ending weeks of speculation and drawing swift reaction from business and rural groups over the direction of the new government's economic policy.

The final day of the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show marked a major milestone in the event’s 167-year history when it was revealed that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal would be the Show’s President in 2027. Just before the Show’s closing ceremony, retiring President Nick Lane Fox handed over the honorary President role to Rodrica Straker of Burton Constable Hall, who takes over immediately.

New ticket gates for stations across England with £33 million to crack down on fare evasion and deliver a fairer railway Funding to tackle deliberate fare evasion to recover up to £400 million lost annually and reinvest in better journeys for passengers Passengers already seeing the benefits of a simpler and fairer ticketing system ahead of the creation of Great British Railways with expanded Pay As You Go and digital ticketing trials

UK LGBTQ+ charity Out Together has announced the launch of Spaces, a new initiative that aims to build a more inclusive society by growing a network of organisations, venues and service providers whose values align with those of the Rainbow Flag – who actively pledge to create truly inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ people and help tackle ongoing barriers and stigma that individuals still face…

The Archbishop of York, the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell visited the Charolais cattle where he met Show Director Rachel Coates and handler Barney O’Kane from Northern Ireland with his beast, Goldstar April.

After huge demand the Yorkshire Agricultural Society has made an additional 2,500 tickets available on each of the four days, increasing the daily capacity from 35,000 to 37,500, a welcome move for the hundreds of businesses assembled, all trying to sell their goods and make a profit. Tickets have sold out on every single day.

The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs: North of England survey revealed divergent hiring trends in June, as a fall in permanent staff appointments contrasted with a rise in temp billings. While there was a sharper reduction in permanent job openings, growth in temp vacancies slowed.

Thousands of residents and visitors came together today as the Pontefract Liquorice Festival returned for another successful year, with headline sponsor HARIBO UK once again supporting this sweet celebration. Local schools, community groups and organisations from West Yorkshire all played their part in ensuring this year’s celebrations brought joy to all attending.