Cathedral city in West Yorkshire, on the Calder, with a history from medieval conflicts to modern civic life.
The Guardian reports that Ray Exworth’s six-decade body of sculpture has been hidden in seven sheds on a Cornish smallholding. A new book, Ray’s Sheds, documents the unseen works and raises questions about public access to art.
A 31-year-old man has been jailed for causing a head-on collision on the A426 in Leicestershire, which killed an 18-year-old passenger and left several others seriously injured. He was disqualified and must retake his licence after pleading guilty to multiple counts of dangerous driving.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made social care reform a priority, urging cross‑party collaboration and an independent review to shape a national care service, with faster timelines for reform and funding discussions.
A series of projects linking public greenspaces with community welfare are expanding across Britain and Europe. From Care Not Capital in the UK to Polish social forests and Tshwane’s climate-adaptive spaces, officials and organizers say investing in greenery is boosting biodiversity, health and resilience while underscoring funding fragilities for maintenance.
A pilot scheme across Wiltshire schools is restricting phones at certain times through Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders and ANPR monitoring, aiming to create safer environments and encourage walking and cycling.
Pooja Kanda and families affected by knife crime welcome the government’s expansion of knife-surrender bins and a mobile surrender van. Since July last year, more than 14,500 weapons have been handed in, with knife-enabled robberies and homicides showing declines. The scheme aims to remove dangerous weapons from streets, with new bins in Yorkshire and other areas.
Minnie Merriman has died after being found seriously injured at an Arbroath industrial estate. Her father, 35-year-old Christopher Rice, has been charged with her murder. NHS Tayside is investigating a potential data breach at Ninewells Hospital related to patient records access.
Multiple road-traffic deaths have led to court proceedings across Britain. In Wakefield, a driver was sentenced after stuffed toys obscured visibility in the fatal crash of John Nottingham. In Weston-super-Mare, a driver has been jailed for dangerous driving that killed Emily Jordan. In North Tyneside, Linda Hall pleaded guilty to causing Rita Grimshaw’s death in a busy car park. A separate case in Aberdeen involves Samantha Lee after a claw hammer attack.
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston has died at 92. The Cardiff-born winger, a trailblazer who helped break racial barriers in the sport, is remembered for a 15-year career with Wigan, 571 career tries, a knighthood in 2025 and multiple statue tributes. Tributes pour in from clubs and fans alike.
The royal couple has joined Kevin Sinfield’s seven ultramarathons in seven days, visiting Wakefield, Hull, York and Leeds as part of a campaign to raise funds for motor neurone disease (MND). Sinfield has already visited multiple Super League grounds, with more stops planned before the Grand Final in Manchester.
The Mercury Prize has announced the 2026 ceremony in Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, with PJ Harvey as a two-time winner and Sam Fender highlighted as last year’s winner. The Scotsman outlines eligibility rules, past winners and current contenders, including Olivia Dean and Nia Archives among favourites.
A five-month-old girl, Esta High, died in November 2023 at Leeds General Infirmary from streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis. An inquest concluded that neglect contributed to her death after doctors clung to a Covid diagnosis for too long, and opportunities to test and treat sooner were missed. The family described long, missed opportunities during a 15-hour CAT unit stay.