September 2026 – Page 3

Dr Louise Savic (left) and Dr Caroline Thomas

Two Leeds consultants win national NIHR research leadership prizes

Leeds Teaching Hospitals consultants Dr Louise Savic and Dr Caroline Thomas have each won national NIHR Research Leader prizes, recognising work on drug allergy safety and equitable access to clinical trials.

September 10, 2026

Featured North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire offers free blood pressure checks for Know Your Numbers Week

North Yorkshire Council is offering free blood pressure checks across the county for Know Your Numbers Week, after estimates suggest more than 50,000 local adults are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure.

September 10, 2026Selby

Featured Life West Yorkshire

James Martin’s DogFest schedule revealed ahead of Harewood House return

DogFest on the Farm returns to Harewood House on 12 and 13 September, with celebrity chef James Martin's full weekend schedule now confirmed, from cookery demonstrations to leading the Big Dog Walk.

September 10, 2026Leeds

Featured North Yorkshire Society

North Yorkshire Council proposes £18m expansion of temporary accommodation

North Yorkshire Council is proposing to expand its temporary accommodation programme by almost 25%, investing £18 million to deliver 112 homes for vulnerable households and reduce reliance on hotels and B&Bs.

September 8, 2026

Featured North Yorkshire Society

Development partner for Scarborough regeneration sought by North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire councillors will consider plans to appoint an external development partner to help regenerate underused council-owned sites in Scarborough town centre, including the town hall, where 80% of floor space sits unused.

September 8, 2026Scarborough

Barnsley Council's Adult Skills and Community Learning (ASCL) service

Society South Yorkshire

Barnsley’s adult learning service moves to new Gateway Plaza home

Barnsley Council's Adult Skills and Community Learning service moves to a new town centre base at Gateway Plaza on Monday 14 September, joining other employment and skills services under one roof.

September 8, 2026Barnsley

Environment Featured South Yorkshire

Barnsley Council leader calls for review of climate and net zero commitments

Barnsley Council leader Cllr William Brown has ordered a full review of the authority's climate and net zero work, and says he wants the council to formally withdraw its Climate Emergency Declaration and associated targets.

September 8, 2026Barnsley

Art Featured North Yorkshire

Final days to bid on Watchers of York sculptures before auction closes

Bidding for ten hand-painted Watchers of York sculptures closes on Thursday 10 September, with proceeds supporting the York Creates Fund and conservation work at York Minster, including its Rose Window.

September 8, 2026York

Crime Featured West Yorkshire

Barrister jailed for plotting revenge attack over Huddersfield gang shooting

Samreen Akhtar, a barrister who plotted a revenge attack for a client shot in a Kirklees gang feud, has been jailed for three years and three months following a West Yorkshire Police investigation.

September 8, 2026Huddersfield

Life North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire urges chimney checks as Chimney Fire Safety Week begins

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to get chimneys swept and appliances checked ahead of winter, as Chimney Fire Safety Week runs from 7 to 13 September, following 62 chimney fires attended in the past year.

September 8, 2026