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Yorkshire Evening Post
Turnout story: a win for democracy
A really interesting trend in the English local elections is one that is positive for democracy, writes Hannah Bunting, senior lecturer in quantitative British politics, University of Exeter.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Round-the-clock trail-running party coming to Leeds park
It is billed as a festival-style running event with a difference.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Peters dedicates Hull KR's semi-final victory to the club's loyal supporters
Head coach Willie Peters dedicated Hull KR's Betfred Challenge Cup semifinal victory to the club's supporters after they took over Doncaster.
2 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Record-breaking MND wave makes history at annual Leeds marathon
Thousands pounded the streets as the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Half Marathon delivered an unforgettable day of emotion, community spirit and sporting achievement.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Arsenal set to 'open talks' with £80m man as Leeds target striker
All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Arsenal, Man City and Leeds United
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Off-duty doorman who celebrated fatal punch guilty of manslaughter
A pub doorman has been convicted of manslaughter after punching a man and leaving him to die in the middle of a dual carriageway.
3 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Rhinos facing battle to retain Croft as rivals enter the fray
Leeds Rhinos’ hopes of keeping star standoff Brodie Croft are facing a challenge from a surprise Super League rival.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
New Roald Dahl nurse helping our young people on road to recovery
A new nursing role has been established in Leeds that is designed to “build bridges” so that children who receive specialist treatment can navigate the “huge and scary step” into adult services.
2 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Love letter to grassroots game signed with a fond farewell...
It's the morning after the afternoon before and the bright yellow and green washing hangs on the line for the final time.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
New college construction building opens
Castleford College celebrated a major milestone as Yvette Cooper, secretary of state for foreign, commonwealth and development affairs and MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, officially opened the its new state-of-the-art construction facility.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Elections 2026: Experts react to the winners and losers
The 2026 elections are shaping up to be a seismic moment for politics in the UK.
3 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Spurs pay the penalty as Leeds hit back for a deserved draw
PERFECT PEN: Dominic Calvert-Lewin fires home from the penalty spot to equalise in Leeds United's 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur last night.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
BMW X3 brings driver appeal to SUV class
Fourth generation version has good looks to go with top performance, writes Tom Sharpe
2 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
O'Neill joins Hull FC on loan as Newman rejoins Rhinos squad
England centre Harry Newman is staying with Leeds Rhinos this week, but a teammate has taken his place on loan at Hull FC.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Leeds clinic transforming IVF fertility tests
A Leeds clinic has paved the way to transform how male fertility is tested for IVF treatment.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Imagine what you can do - Owen thanks Beatles after win
Netflix drama Adolescence was the big winner at the BAFTA Television Awards - picking up four statuettes and breaking the record for the most wins at the ceremony in a single year.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Five acts to join Lewis Capaldi at Leeds Roundhay Festival
Five more exciting acts have been revealed to join Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi at Roundhay Park on Saturday July 4.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Claiming victory by a fine margin - in the darts but not at the polls
Thursday's entry of Premier League darts action had everything-from the winner of the night turning up just an hour before he was due on stage, to deciding legs being played in six out of seven fixtures on the evening.
3 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Shearer criticises lack of consistency with VAR
Alan Shearer has criticised a lack of consistency from officials after Arsenal's controversial 1-0 win over West Ham United brought another twist to the Premier League title race on Sunday.
2 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Flats and houses plan for land in 'sought-after' area
A housing scheme could be built on a vacant plot of council land in Leeds after a buyer was found for the site.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Cheaper to rent than buy
Financial uncertainty over Iran war leads to increased borrowing costs
2 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Bijol says he loves life at Leeds and enjoyed the Bielsa years
Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol has revealed he is loving life at Elland Road - and insisted the club has “huge” potential.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Hunslet ease past St Judes to keep pace with leaders
Hunslet ARLFC kept up the pressure on National League Premier Division leaders West Hull with a 26-0 home win against Wigan St Judes.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
'Cruel' attack left woman in need of brain surgery
A man has been handed a lengthy jail sentence following a vicious assault in which he tied up a woman and beat her mercilessly in a suburb of Leeds.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Wetherby care home remembers and celebrates 81st anniversary of VE Day
Residents and colleagues at Anchor's Wetherby Manor care home came together in celebration to mark the 81st anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (May 8).
2 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Pub owner reveals why he once thought he would 'never chef again'
The Duke of Wellington stands proudly in the village of East Keswick.
3 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
From patchwork to pointillist painting
English local elections involve county, borough and district councils, as well as mayoralties, writes Tim Bale, professor of politics, Queen Mary, University of London.
1 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
McGrath left 'very disappointed' as Yorkshire crash to near-record defeat
Head coach Anthony McGrath admitted he was “very disappointed” with Yorkshire's 377-run defeat to Warwickshire, describing his side as “third best by a long way” from the fall of the first wicket on Saturday.
2 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Owner of floating bookstore on how books open up a 'whole new world'
Hold Fast Bookshop is like a Tardis.
3 min |
May 12, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
'Surprising' momentum for market as prices at record high
April growth pushed house prices to unexpected level
2 min |