North East

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Surface rail usage has surged in Yorkshire

Surface rail usage surges by 175% in Yorkshire, defying declines in other public...

Fat Dog.

Fat Dog, The Royston Club & SNAYX at Stockton’s Gathering Sounds Festival

The Vaccines at this year's event.

Lindisfarne Festival teases epic 10th anniversary in 2025

Hardwick Festival.

Hardwick Festival reveals line-up times and all you need to know details

Joshua Akintolu was in record breaking form in the pentathlon.

Wakefield Harriers' Joshua Akintolu rises to second in UK rankings

Simon Hill, Managing Director of YPO, Isabel McKenzie, Regional Corporate Partnerships Manager at the NSPCC and Neil Roberts, Senior Transport Driver at YPO.

Wakefield-based company raises over £100,000 for the NSPCC

Work to repair the landslip at Knottingley station

Rail line reopened after landslip caused seven weeks of cancellations

National Football Museum in Manchester Credit: Google

English Tourism Week: Video explores UK's top visitor attractions

The most competitive UK regions revealed

ONS data reveals how Wakefield median monthly rent prices compare with West Yorkshire. The data shows how rent has increased from 2021-2022 to 2022-2023.

New ONS data reveals Wakefield renters paying £55 more every month

Fenwick’s Christmas Window for 2023 is now available to view. Photo: National World.

The magic of Narnia hits Fenwick’s famous Christmas Window

Northern Powergrid, the company that powers everyday life for 8 million people across the North East and Yorkshire, is reminding local communities to stay safe by staying clear of power lines and substations if setting up bonfires or lighting fireworks this weekend.

Northern Powergrid reminds not to light fireworks or bonfires near power network

Storm Babet has hit Wakefield bringing heavy rain and wind, causing 40,000 customers across Yorkshire and the North East power cuts so far.

Northern Powergrid: What to do if your power is affected by Storm Babet

The team are participating to raise vital funds to support over 350 young people in Horbury.

Horbury Youth Project volunteers to take part in the Great North Run

Ant and Dec making the announcement

Ant and Dec to produce Byker Grove reboot

Ant and Dec have confirmed a Byker Grove reboot is on the way, 17 years after its original run ended.

Beth Franklin

National Highways have announced a £160m package of renewals and improvements that will be delivered on roads, paths and bridges over the next 12 months.

National Highways announce £160m investment into journeys across district

Met Office issues amber warm weather alert with ‘health impact’ concerns due to rising temperatures

Met Office issues amber warm weather across UK

Beyoncé’s takeaway order following Sunderland gig revealed

The Castleford team that took part in the bowling tournament, back; Steve Foster (coach); Alex Kurtanidze, Emily Rogers, Olivia Rogers, Ellie-Rae Owen, Kieran Lunn and , Peter Naven (instructor). Front row: Lucas Owen and Phoebe Foster.

Castleford ten pin bowling club skittles out contest rivals

Some of the collection for Yorkshire Air Ambulance at National Highways’ Calder View office in Wakefield. Pictured, from the left, are: Mark Brennan (Winvic); Sandra Simpson (Winvic); Rachael Davies (Balfour Beatty); Michaela Maunders (Balfour Beatty); Amy Ellis (National Highways); Ellen Harrison (National Highways); Nicola Clayton (National Highways) and Kirsty Webster (National Highways)

National Highways Wakefield hub's boost for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

These are the cheapest neighbourhoods to buy a property in

The 20 cheapest places to buy a home in Wakefield

Royal Mail has issued a warning as the severe weather conditions have caused delays in some areas

Royal Mail warning as bad weather causes delays

Abigail Reid, founder of Logos by Abi, has been shortlisted for Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2023 StartUp Awards.

Wakefield business owner shortlisted for Young Entrepreneur of the Year award

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

National Highways have issued a severe weather alert for snow in the Midlands and north of England tomorrow.

National Highways issues 'severe weather alert' for snow in North of England

Snow is expected to hit the UK in late March. (Getty Images)

UK weather: Met Office warnings for ice and snow from this evening

The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings for snow and ice that are in place for the beginning of the week

Daniel Mcneil

Aldi has revealed that it is looking to open 30 more new stores across the country, including one in Ossett.

Aldi reveals plans to open a new shop in Ossett

The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Earthquake hits Wales with a magnitude of 3.7

Storm Otto will hit parts of the UK this Friday

Storm Otto to hit the UK this Friday bringing winds up to 80mph

Nurses braving freezing temperatures to form a picket line.

Biggest NHS walkout in history gets underway today

National Highways is renewing the parapets on the bridges that carry the motorway in both directions over the A162 at junction 33 (Ferrybridge).

Drivers advised of roadworks on M62 bridges at Ferrybridge starting next week

Taking to the open road on holiday (photo: Monkey Business Images)

Parents likely to cut cost of holidays this year by taking a term-time trip

Order your repeat prescriptions in time for the festive season

NHS reminder to order your repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas

Jordan Henderson might just be the answer to England’s problems

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked

A nurse prepares a dose of a coronavirus vaccine. (Photo by Jacob King - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

Thousands of over-50s in region get their Covid booster and flu jabs

NHS vaccination teams have begun visiting care homes across the region as the roll-out of Covid-19 autumn booster jabs gets underway in Yorkshire.

Roll-out of Covid-19 autumn booster gets underway across Yorkshire

Father Christmas at Bamburgh Castle (photo: Phil Punton)

Leap into Bamburgh Castle this Christmas

Being able to afford a home of their own is impossible for many in the UK.

Home ownership 'impossible' due to low wages, struggles to save and house prices

Revolutions Brewing's Mark Seaman presented with the Overall Champion Award by Grahame Morris MP, Beth Eaton of award sponsor Charles Faram, and Ian Mearns MP.

Beer brewed in Castleford is named Champion Beer of the North East

Slazenger HC U10s Girls triumphed in the Yorkshire and North East Hockey Championships.

Slazenger Hockey Club youngsters are crowned Yorkshire and North East champions

Jennifer Lowery and Chelle Cartwright at the awards ceremony

Pontefract clinic is highly commended in regional awards

Why buying their own home is so much harder for women

Racers at the line in the Dalby Forest finish from 2008

Tour of Britain cycle race returns to Yorkshire for first time since 2009

These are the locations in the UK with the most expensive gardener rates – and t...

Should young children be vaccinated? Call for Covid jabs for 0-5 age group after...

New survey shows roast potatoes are the favourite element of Christmas dinner -...

Waves crash over the breakwater by Newhaven Lighthouse as Storm Barra passes through Newhaven, southern England on December 7, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Weather warnings in place as parts of UK set for ice, wind, rain and floods

Anniree Muir with baby Jahleel.

‘Get vaccinated to protect your baby’ plea to pregnant women in Wakefield

Jack Bennett beats the Longridge Town goalkeeper to the ball to score Emley's fourth goal. Picture: Mark Parsons

North East trip next up for Emley after impressive FA Vase win

The top 10 foods that Brits are terrified of eating

The Futureheads. Picture by Paul Alexander Knox

'Most cities would bite your hand off for a festival like Long Division' - The F...

More than half of motorists find buying a car intimidating

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant been found in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant are in UK - and its effect on vaccine...