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Protesters against the construction of the Newbury bypass occupy trees to prevent their destruction, Berkshire, 1996 © Andrew Testa

Steve McQueen exhibition on a century of British protest opens at Leeds Art Gallery this November

A major new exhibition exploring a century of British protest through photography, conceived by the artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen, opens at Leeds Art Gallery in November after acclaimed runs in Margate and Edinburgh.

August 20, 2026Leeds

Featured Wellbeing West Yorkshire

Bradford man first UK patient treated with pioneering brain technique at Leeds hospital

A Bradford man has become the first UK patient to receive a groundbreaking new treatment for a life-threatening tangle of blood vessels in the brain, after 15 years of exhausted options at Leeds General Infirmary.

August 20, 2026Bradford, Leeds

Business Featured West Yorkshire

Bradford waste site to be cleared as PM launches crackdown on illegal dumping

The illegal waste site on Bradford's Midland Road, under investigation since early July, is one of three nationally confirmed for government-funded clearance as the Prime Minister unveils a crackdown on organised waste crime.

August 20, 2026Bradford

Featured West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Police say body found after Batley fire

Detectives investigating a fire at a building in Batley have found a body inside, and are appealing for anyone with information or footage to come forward.

August 19, 2026Batley

Featured Wellbeing Yorkshire

Salmonella outbreak: Yorkshire second worst-affected region

A national salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs has left one person dead and hundreds ill, with Yorkshire and Humber the second worst-hit region in England.

August 19, 2026

Featured North Yorkshire

Police appeal to find missing York woman

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for help to trace Jessica Ashworth, 27, missing from York since July, and are asking anyone who sees her to call 999.

August 19, 2026York

Society West Yorkshire

Free water safety event comes to Ilkley amid hot, dry summer

Families in Ilkley are invited to a free water safety event at East Holmes Field on Thursday 27 August, featuring West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service demonstrations and support from West Yorkshire Police.

August 19, 2026Ilkley

Featured Society West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Police to deploy Live Facial Recognition at Leeds Festival for first time this year

West Yorkshire Police will use Live Facial Recognition technology around the perimeter of Leeds Festival for the first time this year, as part of a wider operation to prevent crime and keep festivalgoers safe.

August 19, 2026Leeds

Bridlington inshore lifeboat 'Ernie Wellings'

East Yorkshire Featured Society

Bridlington RNLI crew called out four times in one hectic afternoon

Bridlington's volunteer RNLI crew responded to four separate incidents in a single afternoon on Thursday 13 August — three reports of missing children and one of paddleboarders in difficulty — with everyone found safe and well.

August 19, 2026Bridlington

Featured Society Yorkshire

Emergency alert triggers surge in barbecue and bonfire calls to fire service

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service says its control room has been swamped with calls about neighbours' barbecues and outdoor fires since the Government's recent emergency alert, and is reminding people it can only attend genuine emergencies.

August 19, 2026

Leeds Festival has published its First Timers Guide. We’ve read every word

Wakefield’s Heritage Open Days return with castles, dungeons and a climb up the Cathedral tower

Leeds Festival traffic restrictions to be enforced around Bramham Park from 26 to 31 August

Mayor launches Little Big Book Club with 4,000 free books for South Yorkshire children

Barnsley grower’s new dahlia variety blooms in honour of Rob Burrow

Scarborough’s historic Spa Cliff Lift closed with immediate effect after engineers’ report

Second body found at Batley fire site as investigation continues

Wakefield’s historic Old Crown Court to reopen as The Court House

Barnsley to hold its first Gathering of Remembrance for people bereaved by suicide

Overnight roadworks to start on Leeds Inner Ring Road next month

Leeds Festival has published its First Timers Guide. We’ve read every word

Wakefield’s Heritage Open Days return with castles, dungeons and a climb up the Cathedral tower

Leeds Festival traffic restrictions to be enforced around Bramham Park from 26 to 31 August

Barnsley grower’s new dahlia variety blooms in honour of Rob Burrow

Scarborough’s historic Spa Cliff Lift closed with immediate effect after engineers’ report

Wakefield’s historic Old Crown Court to reopen as The Court House

Steve McQueen exhibition on a century of British protest opens at Leeds Art Gallery this November

Bradford man first UK patient treated with pioneering brain technique at Leeds hospital

Bradford waste site to be cleared as PM launches crackdown on illegal dumping

West Yorkshire Police say body found after Batley fire

Salmonella outbreak: Yorkshire second worst-affected region

Police appeal to find missing York woman

Free water safety event comes to Ilkley amid hot, dry summer

West Yorkshire Police to deploy Live Facial Recognition at Leeds Festival for first time this year

Bridlington RNLI crew called out four times in one hectic afternoon

Emergency alert triggers surge in barbecue and bonfire calls to fire service

Leeds Festival has published its First Timers Guide. We’ve read every word

Wakefield’s Heritage Open Days return with castles, dungeons and a climb up the Cathedral tower

Leeds Festival traffic restrictions to be enforced around Bramham Park from 26 to 31 August

Mayor launches Little Big Book Club with 4,000 free books for South Yorkshire children

Barnsley grower’s new dahlia variety blooms in honour of Rob Burrow

Scarborough’s historic Spa Cliff Lift closed with immediate effect after engineers’ report