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Yorkshire Day celebrations span from the Humber to the Pennines

Yorkshire Day celebrations span from the Humber to the Pennines

Rotherham was the centre of the 2023 festivities, hosting the traditional parade of civic dignitaries.

MPs criticise UK banks after HSBC profits surge on higher interest rates

MPs criticise UK banks after HSBC profits surge on higher interest rates

The chair of the Treasury Committee said the latest figures show major lenders are not sufficiently passing on higher interest rates to savers.

Pair charged after allegedly tampering with parcels on Royal Mail train

Pair charged after allegedly tampering with parcels on Royal Mail train

The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday while the train was in Lockerbie, southern Scotland.

Nineties singer given community order for smacking female police officer’s face

Nineties singer given community order for smacking female police officer’s face

Antonio Di Bartolomeo, who performed as Tony Di Bart, hit Pc Jessica Howells on February 28 this year.

‘Profound sadness and grief’ after deaths of two girls in Co Monaghan crash

‘Profound sadness and grief’ after deaths of two girls in Co Monaghan crash

Minister Heather Humphreys said a Debs celebration turned into a ‘worst nightmare’.

Man tackling 100 triathlons over 100 days for friend with muscular dystrophy

Man tackling 100 triathlons over 100 days for friend with muscular dystrophy

Tom Smee, from Staffordshire, hopes to fund home renovations for his childhood friend who lives with the deteriorating muscle condition.

Domino’s Pizza to serve up stronger profits than expected

Domino’s Pizza to serve up stronger profits than expected

Shares in the pizza delivery chain rose by more than 8% in early trading on Tuesday as a result.

Ducklings provide welcome boost to goldeneye population

Ducklings provide welcome boost to goldeneye population

A nature reserve in the Cairngorms has welcomed 25 ducklings during this year’s breeding season.

Government urged to do more on energy profits as oil and gas prices fall

Government urged to do more on energy profits as oil and gas prices fall

BP and Shell have continued to report multi-billion pound profits despite a drop in energy prices.

‘AI may be able to safely assess breast cancer scans’

‘AI may be able to safely assess breast cancer scans’

A new study has found that artificial intelligence can detect breast cancer in a similar way to radiologists.

Unemployment benefits safety net ‘torn apart’ by Tories, claims SNP

Unemployment benefits safety net ‘torn apart’ by Tories, claims SNP

The party analysed OECD data to determine that the UK’s benefits lag behind other European countries.

Ex-miner visits wife’s grave for first time the day after Cyprus prison release

Ex-miner visits wife’s grave for first time the day after Cyprus prison release

David Hunter had been unable to visit the grave as he was arrested on suspicion of murder after her death in December 2021.

Amy Dowden reflects on impact of cancer treatment as she starts chemotherapy

Amy Dowden reflects on impact of cancer treatment as she starts chemotherapy

The professional dancer has stage three breast cancer.

Man detained in secure hospital after woman murdered

Man detained in secure hospital after woman murdered

Claire Orrey, 58, was found dead at a home in Telford, Shropshire, in the early hours of Sunday.

2023 Booker Prize longlist ‘defined by its freshness’ as nominees announced

2023 Booker Prize longlist ‘defined by its freshness’ as nominees announced

Four Irish writers are included on this year’s list, making up a third of all nominees.

UK formally decides that IS attacks on Yazidis in Iraq were genocide

UK formally decides that IS attacks on Yazidis in Iraq were genocide

A UN report found an IS offensive in August 2014 ‘sought to destroy the Yazidis’ through killing, slavery, torture and forcible transfer.

Channel crossings: Average number of migrants per boat for July hits record high

Channel crossings: Average number of migrants per boat for July hits record high

The average of around 52 migrants per vessel is the highest since records began in 2018.

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s family object to spa demolition notice

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s family object to spa demolition notice

Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband Colin’s retrospective planning application was refused by Central Bedfordshire Council in July.

Boris Johnson’s plan to build swimming pool could be scuppered by newts

Boris Johnson’s plan to build swimming pool could be scuppered by newts

The amphibians, once blamed by the ex-prime minister for delays in housebuilding, could pour cold water on his hopes for a pool at his country manor.

Drones banned and police increase patrols as Edinburgh festivals get under way

Drones banned and police increase patrols as Edinburgh festivals get under way

The Scottish capital becomes the arts capital of the world throughout August.

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