In the past two years 69 per cent of people in Yorkshire and the Humber have been approached by a scammer, a recent Citizens Advice survey found, writes Kirklees Citizens Advice & Law Centre chief executive NICK WHITTINGHAM
As the UK becomes increasingly concerned about plastic pollution and sustainability, Leeds residents have already shown the rest of the country how keen they are on recycling on-the-go.
It is exactly 126 years next month when one of the worst mining disasters in history took place at the Combs Colliery, Thornhill, which claimed the lives of 139 men and boys, some as young as 12.
We live in an age where more and more services are becoming available online, and where the process of signing up for these services has never been easier.
In this week’s column I would like to focus on Apex Legends, which - with 50 million players within a month of its launch - could be the next big gaming sensation, writes NSPCC campaign manager Helen Westerman.
The Batley and Birstall region has taken great pride in leading the way when it comes to organising Great Get Together events, and this year is no different.
The sister of Jo Cox appealed for people to “stop shouting at each other and start listening” on the third anniversary of the politician’s murder while her widower warned that “the hate still spews forth”.
Two of West Yorkshire emergency services are recruiting 999 community volunteers to work across both West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Two of West Yorkshire emergency services are recruiting 999 community volunteers to work across both West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
CHANNEL swimmer Eileen Fenton has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for a lifetime of voluntary service to long distance and competitive swimming coaching in Yorkshire and Great Britain.
