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Take a look at these photos from the 75th anniversary of the Batley Torchlight Procession. Photo by Patrick Sice.

Proud priest praises ‘team effort’ at 75th anniversary of Torchlight Procession

The annual Batley Torchlight Procession will take place on Monday, October 5. Photo: Patrick Sice.

Hundreds set to gather for 75th anniversary of town's Torchlight Procession

Eight in 10 people in the UK use their TV for streaming films and TV shows

Ad Feature North-South divide revealed in TV and social media habits

Cieran Garner's knock of 32 proved in vain as the Woodlands skipper could not lead his side into the semi-finals of the Yorkshire Premier League Play-Offs.

Weakened Woodlands team lose out in Premier League Play-off quarter-final

TransPennine Express has unveiled a £1bn battery-powered train fleet to reduce journey times in the north.

New battery-powered trains set for towns in North Kirklees after £1bn investment

Castleford has had the most consistent house price growth over the last five years of anywhere in England, new analysis by Zoopla shows

The Yorkshire town with England's most consistent house price growth

Edward Bakes and Oscar Stansfield.

School friends behind Yorkshire renewable energy firm target further expansion

The Big Walk and Wheel took place across the UK. PHOTO: Tom Huges/Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

Pupils ditch cars for active travel in two-week challenge

Liversedge and Huddersfield-based cycling charity Streetbikes has received a generous donation to support its mixed ability cycling sessions.

Liversedge bike charity receives £6,800 donation to support cycling sessions

Volunteer planting event at Top O' Th' Hill, Todmorden. Picture: White Rose Forest

Residents to benefit from trees planted this season

Mosun Hussain hit half centuries in both of Woodlands' league and cup matches at the weekend.

In-form opener Hussain leads way as Woodlands make national progress
Woodlands breezed through to the second round of the Rothesay National Club Championship with a convincing 134-run win over Harrogate.
Tony Harber

Work has commenced on a new housing development in Birstall.

Work starts on new housing development on former railway site

The Sunday Times has named its Best Places to Live in the North and North East for 2026

Sunday Times names 8 best places to live in the North and North East

In a competition which was won last year by Batley ARLFC Under 8s, Northern will be accepting entries until Friday, March 20.

Competition for grassroots rugby league clubs launched by Northern

TRU work in Ravensthorpe.

‘Great strides’ being made in Ravensthorpe as part of TRU work

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

There are some sayings you'll only understand if you're from Yorkshire

14 sayings you'll only understand if you're from Yorkshire

The TRU team has achieved several milestones on the project in 2025

Transpennine Route Upgrade team looks back on milestones reached in 2025

The 15 best Christmas markets in the North of England for 2025

Mariah with her certificate

Local dog trainer wins Animal star award 2025 for working dog of the year catego...

EKSPAN, who secured £1.4m in debt funding from NPIF II

Yorkshire businesses share in over £180m of investment since the launch of the N...

Expect to see UK wrestling on free TV, as North Wrestling grapple with their biggest challengers yet - the Dragons!

BritWres Report: North Wrestling profile and upcoming UK events

The UK's best towns and villages, according to Which? readers, have been named

The 9 best towns and villages in the North

Nick Gallimore, Group Managing Director, and Grace Easter, Commercial Director – North

The Ingenuity Group appoints commercial director to lead on and bolster northern...

Dave Broadbent, chair of R3 in Yorkshire

Entrepreneurial growth continues in Yorkshire and Humber amid rising insolvencie...

Artist Helaina Sharpley, from Mirfield, will see her work on display at the New Light Summer Exhibition of the North

Mirfield artist's work to go on display at Summer Exhibition of the North

A new report reveals how badly constipation affects the nation

Nova Care Yorkshire Ltd, a bespoke care company based in Cleckheaton which provides advanced care to individuals within their own home, received two awards at the Stars of Social Care 2025, at a ceremony in London last month.

Double success for Cleckheaton home care team at national awards ceremony
A Cleckheaton-based home care company has celebrated double success at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
Adam Cheshire

TOG24 survey infographic highlight most weather-resilient in the UK

Keep Calm and Stay Indoors? As Dewsbury braces for weekend heatwave new survey r...

People have had their say on where the South ends and the North begins

Where does the South end and the North begin? The public have spoken

Driveways info will help northern local authorities with EV charging

Ambassador Ambition ship

I discovered the magic of cruising Northern Europe and you will too

The structure will allow two additional railway lines to be installed through the new Ravensthorpe station

20 concrete beams installed during work on new rail bridge in Ravensthorpe

Joining Howarths to support its growth, ambition and drive are Sharon Rosindale - Head of Operations, Thomas Croft - Head of Marketing, and James Young - Head of Client Success.

Howarth's strengthens leadership team with three appointments

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10 richest people in the North according to the Sunday Times Rich List

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

Train operator Northern is encouraging customers to get out and enjoy the early May bank holiday by train.

Northern says 'most' train services will be running over bank holiday

Beef farmer Adam Quinney

Celebration of British beef and vision for a thriving sector

TV wildlife expert Hamza Yassin is encouraging people to explore the outdoors

New research reveals knowledge of wildlife is declining, with 59% of Dewsbury lo...

We celebrate what would have been Batley Variety Club's 58th anniversary with these fantastic nostalgic photos of the iconic venue.

NOSTALGIA: Celebrating what would have been iconic venue’s 58th anniversary

Northern has announced 50 per cent off their Advance Purchase tickets.

Popular train operator announces 500,000 half-price train tickets

Train operator Northern is appealing to passengers to remember their belongings when leaving the station or train. Photo: Northern

Northern reports most common items left behind on its trains

The Met Office has warned of snow across the UK this week.

Warnings issued as UK set for heavy rain, wind and snow this New Year

A driver was caught eating cereal at the wheel

Drivers filmed eating cereal and typing on tablet on motorways

Christmas has come early at Heckmondwike Grammar School after it triumphed with two awards in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025.

Recognition is ‘wonderful early Christmas present’ for top Heckmondwike school
Christmas has come early at Heckmondwike Grammar School after it triumphed with two awards in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025.
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Carlton Junior and Infant School is “amongst the best yet again” after being recognised in the The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025.

Dewsbury junior school continues to rub shoulders with the very best in UK

Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK

Heckmondwike Grammar School has been named the North State Secondary School of the Year as well as the State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence in the North. Pictured here is headteacher Peter Roberts.

Schools crowned best in the North by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025

Omaze latest house giveaway is a Hollywood style mansion in The Wirral

Gorgeous Omaze Wirral £3m home giveaway all you need to know

Pedal for Progress in October to help Diabetes UK

Cycle 250 miles in October and pedal for progress to support Diabetes UK

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British Business Bank names new Director for Midlands and North of England

Members of the public relax on the beach in hot weather in Cleethorpes, north east England.

Watch: Temperatures could reach 34°C in UK in coming days

The iconic blue Sherman tank is being transported to appear at the Yorkshire Wartime Experience this weekend

Iconic blue Sherman tank from Eden Camp heads to Yorkshire Wartime Experience

Deputy business editor of the Yorkshire Post, Gregg Wright, chairs the opening session with Jim Davison, Rachel Abbott and Joseph Woodhead at last year's Advanced Manufacturing Conference at Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield

Advanced Manufacturing Conference returns to shape future of industry

Take part in the One Million Step Challenge to raise funds for Diabetes UK

Call goes out to Dewsbury walkers to step up to Diabetes UK challenge

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