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Batley Bulldogs celebrate a try in their win over Whitehaven last weekend. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Toulouse v Batley: Survival gives Bulldogs ‘another crack’ at play-offs in 2025

A number of specialist schools were among those that made their way onto Yorkshire's list of high performers (Image: National World/SWNS/Google Maps)

Yorkshire's 15 best sixth form schools and colleges for A-Levels

There are about a dozen universities spread across Yorkshire and the Humber (Image: National World/Google Maps)

Yorkshire's universities ranked in brand new 2025 league table

Only Fools and Horses The Musical comes to Yorkshire in October

Only Fools and Horses The Hit Musical comes to Bradford and York in October

Action from Batley Bulldogs v Widnes Vikings.

Photos as Bulldogs lack of ‘quality in good ball’ leaves play-off hopes in doubt

Alistair Leak suffered an injury in Batley Bulldogs' defeat at York. Picture by Paul Butterfield

Batley Bulldogs face big test of play-off credentials against Widnes Vikings

Luke Hooley has been in superb form for Batley Bulldogs. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Championship preview: Play-off chasers set to clash in ‘belting’ fixture

Batley Bulldogs got their play-off bid back on track by beating Swinton Lions last Sunday. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Bulldogs to ‘fetch A game’ for final stretch of Championship season

Batley Bulldogs are set for a “must win” game at home to Swinton Lions on Pink Sunday, where the club helps to raise money for a breast cancer charity. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Bulldogs prepare for ‘biggest day’ as Swinton Lions visit on Pink Sunday

Paul March was the same kind of "aggression" his Dewsbury Rams side displayed against Wakefield Trinity on show at York Knights on SUnday. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Rams to ‘meet fire with fire’ as they look to ‘put things right’ at York

TransPennine Express has revealed the top UK holiday destinations for Brits, with York second on the list

Debate: Is cost of foreign holidays now too expensive or still worth the price?

Two-thirds of Brits (66 per cent) are struggling to afford the price of a foreign holiday this year and are instead turning to UK getaways over the summer, according to new research revealed by TransPennine Express (TPE).

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Action from Batley Bulldogs v Halifax Panthers last Sunday. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Kibula move to Fev adds ‘spice’ as Batley's race for the play-offs hots up

Two-year-old Toby dances along with father’s Morris dance group.

Watch: Two-year-old boy dances along with father’s Morris dance group

Three motorbike riders have set off on an epic 4,500 mile charity ride from Dewsbury to Saudi Arabia.

Bikers embarking on 4,500 mile charity ride from Dewsbury to Saudi Arabia

The Coat of Hopes, a community-created patchwork coat made up of over 600 blanket patches, will be on display at the Community of the Resurrection’s annual Festival Day celebration on Saturday, July 6.

Coat of Hopes on UK pilgrimage coming to Mirfield

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Paul March has admitted his side got “what they deserved” in their 40-0 thrashing at the hands of York Knights in a crucial bottom-of-the-table Championship clash at FLAIR Stadium this afternoon.

Rams got “what they deserved” in 40-0 thrashing at hands of York, says March

Reiss Butterworth in action for Dewsbury Rams against York Knights. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Dewsbury 0-40 York: Rock bottom Rams cast further adrift

FLAIR Stadium, home of Dewsbury Rams

Live Championship: Dewsbury Rams v York Knights LIVE

There will be no trains to Huddersfield this weekend

No trains to Huddersfield this weekend as major station improvements continue

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Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

The best towns and cities for a Staycation including Liverpool

Dewsbury Rams' head coach Paul March is set to face a former club in Featherstone Rovers on Sunday. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Dewsbury Rams v Featherstone: Paul March faces Wembley-winning former club

Batley Bulldogs celebrate a try against Wakefield Trinity last Sunday. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Bulldogs ‘need to start getting wins on the board’ says head coach Moxon

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Yorkshire Air Ambulance announces plans for new memorial garden

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has thanked passengers while the railway line between Ravensthorpe, Mirfield and Huddersfield was closed.

Transpennine Route Upgrade thanks passengers while railway line was closed

Dry-cured York-style ham.

Easter feasting with some great menu choices from Swaledale Butchers

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa: a weekend wind down in a Yorkshire country house hotel

Batley Bulldogs in action against Rochdale in last weekend's fourth round of the Challenge Cup. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Bulldogs prepare to face ‘bogey team’ Sheffield Eagles for semi-final place

Mark Moxon has described Sheffield Eagles as Batley Bulldogs’ “bogey team” as the pair prepare to meet in the quarter finals of the 1895 Cup.

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Work taking place in Morley

Team thanks passengers for patience after five days of major work in Dewsbury

Dewsbury Rams have a month-long wait until they return to competitive action following their Challenge Cup defeat against York Knight. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn).

Rams show 'encouraging signs' but face month-long wait for competitive action

Action from Dewsbury Rams' Challenge Cup defeat at the hands of York Knights. (Photo credit: Thomas Flynn).

Chapman rues last minute ‘lapse in concentration’ as Rams exit Challenge Cup

Action from Dewsbury Rams' third round Challenge Cup tie with York Knights. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Dewsbury 8-14 York: Rams exit Challenge Cup after dramatic late try

Batley businessman Nick Breeze has launched a specialist nursery recruitment service to help solve staffing issues across West Yorkshire.

Batley businessman launches specialist nursery recruitment service

A mysterious Roman site has been discovered by archaeologists on the Transpennine Route in Ravensthorpe.

Mysterious Roman site discovered by archaeologists in Ravensthorpe

Celebrate Shed Seven’s 30th anniversary with new album ‘A Matter of Time’ - out now. © Barnaby Fairley 2023

Shed Seven’s new album ‘A Matter of Time’ - out now

NS&I Premium Bonds December 2023 prize winners: When is the draw date & how to check if you are a winner

Everything you need to know about the NS&I Premium Bonds December draw

Rail Minister Huw Merriman, TRU managing director Neil Holm and Dewsbury MP Mark Eastwood with apprentices from the project's site in Ravensthorpe

Rail Minister announces £3.9bn for Transpennine Route Upgrade on Dewsbury visit

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Paul Weller - who has just announced new tour dates - performing in 2022 (photo: Getty Images)

That's Entertainment as Paul Weller announces tour dates near you

The Yorkshire Rich List 2023. Pictured (from left to right, clockwise) is Lord Kirkham, photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Simon Hulme, Debbie Bestwick MBE, CEO of Team17, and a stock image of Bradford-based Morrisons.

The 100 richest businessmen and women in Yorkshire in 2023

Naveed Mughal, a support worker with national health and social care charity Making Space, will be attending his third awards ceremony of the year after being named as a finalist in the York and Humberside Great British Care Awards (GBCA).

Dewsbury care worker nominated for third award of the year

The Archbishop of York held a launch event for Faith in the North at Dewsbury Minster

Archbishop of York hops on board ministry bus on tour of Dewsbury and Wakefield

Pavers Foundation has donated £1,500 to Bespoke Day Services in Liversedge.

York-based charity supports Liversedge’s Bespoke Day Services

Craig Lingard hoisted aloft after guiding Batley Bulldogs to the Grand Final in 2022. (Photo vredit: Neville Wright)

Craig Lingard leaves role as Batley Bulldogs’ head coach with head held high

Leah Bedford's body has been recovered from the River Ouse

Officers find body in search for missing schoolgirl

A body has been found in a river in search for a schoolgirl, Leah Bedford, who went missing more than a week ago.

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Swinton celebrate after defeating Halifax Panthers at The Shay. (Photo by Simon Hall)

Batley Bulldogs miss out on play-off spot after York Knights win at Barrow

The Championship play-off race has gone right down to the wire - and Batley Bulldogs are still in the thick of it but ‘need a lot of things’ to go their way, says head coach Craig Lingard, second from left. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Batley Bulldogs set for dramatic Championship finale

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard has admitted his players are ‘deflated and hurt’ after their push for the play-offs was severely dented by York Knights on Monday evening.

Batley Bulldogs ‘deflated' after play-off chase taken out of their own hands

Craig Lingard knows that wins for Batley Bulldogs in their final two games of the season will be enough to secure a play-off spot.

Batley's trip to York one of three Championship ties involving play-off hopefuls

The property has a stunning waterside location.

Rare chance to buy stunning waterside home with history

Over the two months, hundreds of engineers working on the multi-billion-pound scheme will replace approximately 650m of railway tracks

Passengers urged to plan ahead of Transpennine Route Upgrade engineering work

The King’s Speech. Released in 2010, the film made an astounding £347.2 million at box office on the weekend of its release, gaining an impressive 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Filming locations included Elland Road Stadium, home of Leeds United FC, and Odsal Stadium in Bradford, home of Bradford Bulls rugby league team.

From Downton Abbey to Paddington - Yorkshire's top 10 movie locations

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Archbishop of York reveals his memories of his first car

Wembley here we come! Batley Bulldogs will be taking a trip to the national stadium for the first time ever after beating York Knights 22-8 in the semi-finals of the 1895 Cup.

PHOTO SPECIAL: Batley Bulldogs celebrate securing first ever visit to Wembley

Craig Lingard has said he will be ‘forever proud’ of being the first head coach to lead a Batley side to Wembley after their 1895 Cup semi final victory over York Knights. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Craig Lingard 'forever proud' at leading Batley Bulldogs to Wembley