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University of York research says Treasury’s ‘iron grip’ on spending is a myth

Researchers at the University of York have co-authored a new study finding that the Treasury's so-called "iron grip" on public spending is a myth. The research, published in a report and…

August 4, 2026York

West Yorkshire’s proposed Mass Transit system

Featured Society West Yorkshire

Views sought on framework to guide West Yorkshire’s Mass Transit growth

People, businesses and developers are being asked for their views on early plans that outline how West Yorkshire's proposed Mass Transit system will contribute to economic growth and development across the…

August 4, 2026Leeds

Featured Motors West Yorkshire

VW Festival returns to Harewood for its 21st year

VW Festival, the UK's largest family-friendly VW show, returns to Harewood on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, marking the event's 21st anniversary. The festival brings together the largest display of…

August 3, 2026Leeds

Featured Sport West Yorkshire

Wrestling returns to Bradford’s Darley Street Market Courtyard

Wrestling will once again take over Bradford's Darley Street Market on Saturday 8 August. This time, the third regular Courtyard Clash is expanding to three one-hour sessions, at 12:30pm, 2:30pm and…

August 3, 2026Bradford

Featured History North Yorkshire

University of York helps restore legacy of 17th-century philosopher Margaret Cavendish

The University of York is working with English Heritage on a new two-year research and community project to restore the legacy of Margaret Cavendish, the 17th-century philosopher and scientist who was…

August 3, 2026York

Art Featured West Yorkshire

Two silversmiths reveal work inspired by Temple Newsam’s birds and gardens

Two newly commissioned silver artworks, inspired by the history and grounds of Temple Newsam, will go on public display for the first time when Reflections in Silver opens at the house…

August 3, 2026Leeds

Featured Theatre West Yorkshire

Sir David Jason joins Leeds Grand Theatre’s August line-up

Leeds Heritage Theatres are closed for essential maintenance this August. Somebody forgot to tell the programme, though, which carries on regardless and is headlined by an evening with Sir David Jason.

August 3, 2026Leeds

East Yorkshire Featured Society

After two years, the full story of Hull’s funeral home investigation can be told

A five-day sentencing hearing at Hull Crown Court ended on Friday 31 July 2026 with Robert Bush jailed for 20 years and disqualified as a company director for 14 years, bringing…

August 2, 2026Hull

Featured History West Yorkshire

Half a millennium in the making: the charity older than Leeds’ own charter

In 1530, Thomas Wade left money in his will to mend roads in Leeds. At the time, this was for the benefit of a market town of fewer than 3,000 people…

August 2, 2026Leeds

Art Featured West Yorkshire

Final month to see Jim Moir’s Neo Fauna at Cartwright Hall

Jim Moir, better known to most as Vic Reeves, closes his exhibition of watercolours, pencils and charcoals on 31 August. There's nowhere else lined up to see it.

August 1, 2026Bradford