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AI police system launches to cut 101 wait times for South Yorkshire callers

A new AI-powered tool rolling out across South Yorkshire Police aims to filter out misdirected and nuisance calls to the 101 non-emergency line, freeing up call handlers to focus on genuine crime reports.

August 18, 2026

Society South Yorkshire

Family of Barnsley murder victim Stephen Grimmer pay tribute to a ‘loving’ man

The family of 62-year-old Stephen Grimmer, found dead at a property in Worsborough Bridge on Friday, have paid tribute to a man who was 'liked by everyone', as 62-year-old Andrew Fowler is charged with his murder.

August 18, 2026Barnsley

Close Enough To Touch goes on tour across the UK this autumn. Image credit Mark Ratcliffe and Split Design.

Featured Theatre West Yorkshire

New drama ‘Close Enough to Touch’ comes to Leeds Playhouse this October

Red Ladder Theatre Company and Hull's Silent Uproar bring playwright Henry Roberts' new one-person drama to Leeds Playhouse for two nights this October, as part of a UK-wide autumn tour.

August 17, 2026Leeds

Featured History North Yorkshire

Volunteers step in to protect historic AA call box near Aysgarth

Yorkshire Dales National Park volunteers have carried out repair and conservation work around the Grade II-listed AA Box 442 near Aysgarth, with the AA's Heritage Team contributing £400 towards the cost.

August 17, 2026Aysgarth, Swinithwaite, Wensleydale

Featured History North Yorkshire

Time out for Middlesbrough’s Town Hall clock as hands go in for repair

All four sets of hands have been removed from Middlesbrough's Town Hall clock for repair and restoration by specialists Smith of Derby, with work due for completion in September.

August 17, 2026

Featured Life West Yorkshire

Light Night Leeds moves to half term for landmark Leeds 400 edition

Leeds' free citywide light festival returns on 28 and 29 October with more than 40 artworks, this year marking 400 years since the city's first Royal Charter.

August 17, 2026Leeds

One of the special plants once found at Heslington Fields, the Marsh Helleborine Orchid.

Featured History North Yorkshire

University of York campus reveals long-lost ‘botanical hotspot’

A new study has traced the rare plants, fens and wetlands that once made Heslington Fields a nationally recognised botanical site, before the land was enclosed for farming in 1857.

August 17, 2026York

Featured Wellbeing Yorkshire

NHS in Yorkshire posts record summer figures as heatwave drives up demand

Almost 400,000 people were treated at A&E across the North East and Yorkshire in July, one of the busiest months on record, as an amber heat health alert and soaring temperatures pushed demand on the NHS to new highs.

August 17, 2026

East Yorkshire Society

Peaks Lane Firefighters Fete raises more than £11,000 for charity

Around 4,500 visitors turned out for this year's Peaks Lane Firefighters Fete, helping raise £11,906 to be split between two charities.

August 17, 2026Grimsby

Food & Drink Yorkshire

Price of a pint got you wincing? Help us round up Yorkshire’s cheapest cold ones

Inflation doesn't turn a pint into a gallon. Sadly. So, tell us where in Yorkshire you've found a proper pint at a proper price and we'll spread the word.

August 16, 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

AI police system launches to cut 101 wait times for South Yorkshire callers

Family of Barnsley murder victim Stephen Grimmer pay tribute to a ‘loving’ man

New drama ‘Close Enough to Touch’ comes to Leeds Playhouse this October

Volunteers step in to protect historic AA call box near Aysgarth

Time out for Middlesbrough’s Town Hall clock as hands go in for repair

Light Night Leeds moves to half term for landmark Leeds 400 edition

University of York campus reveals long-lost ‘botanical hotspot’

NHS in Yorkshire posts record summer figures as heatwave drives up demand

Peaks Lane Firefighters Fete raises more than £11,000 for charity

Price of a pint got you wincing? Help us round up Yorkshire’s cheapest cold ones

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