A 67-year-old man has died after being recovered from the water in Withernsea, East Yorkshire. A major search and rescue operation involving multiple emergency services remains active. Please avoid the area.
Yorkshire Building Society reveals eight clever savings challenges, including the 5p and 100-envelope methods, that could help you stash thousands of pounds by the end of 2026.
A UK building society reveals a clever savings hack starting with just 5p. By increasing your daily savings by 5p, you could accumulate nearly £3,400 in a year. Discover the easy step-by-step method and other effective saving challenges.
West Midlands Ambulance Service faced its second busiest New Year on record with a 9% increase in calls. Chief Executive praises staff and volunteer efforts. Read the full story.
Sir John Robins, Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, receives a knighthood for his lifelong dedication to policing, crime reduction, and public service. Read his inspiring story.
A Detective Chief Superintendent, a police investigator, and a volunteer chaplain from West Yorkshire Police have been recognised in the King's 2026 New Year Honours List for exceptional service.
A multi-million pound government funding package will add 23 ambulances to the West Midlands fleet, including eight fully electric vehicles by March 2026. Discover how this boosts emergency response.
Over 12 million UK current accounts pay 1% or less interest on balances above £5,001. Experts warn savers are missing out on hundreds of pounds annually. Learn how to boost your savings now.
Yorkshire Building Society warns 12 million UK current accounts pay 1% or less. Moving savings could have earned £1,000, covering Christmas costs. Act now to boost your interest.
From Amur leopard cubs to rescued Ukrainian lions, discover how Yorkshire Wildlife Park celebrated a landmark year for global wildlife conservation in 2025. Plan your visit.
Learn the life-saving steps for a silent 999 emergency call. If you're in danger and can't speak, pressing 55 when prompted alerts police. Essential UK safety guide.
Weather maps predict a 495-mile band of snow sweeping the UK in early January, with West Yorkshire set for the heaviest falls. Nine southern counties may be spared. Get the latest forecast.
A scaled-back plan for a boat launch crane on the River Wye aims to aid emergency services and reduce bankside damage. Public feedback open until 18 January.
Three people remain unaccounted for after a devastating house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud, in the early hours of Boxing Day. One person was hospitalised. Emergency services are on the scene.
Discover the leading UK staycation destinations for 2026, from the Yorkshire Dales to the Scottish Highlands. Plan your perfect sustainable domestic break now.
The search for two men missing after a Christmas Day swim in Devon has ended. Tributes are paid to Matthew Upham as families thank emergency services.
Former NHS, care, Armed Forces and emergency service pensioners are urged to check eligibility for a Blue Light Card to combat rising winter costs. New research shows 83% are concerned about expenses.
Heart-stopping rescue as South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue save a dog named Lucky from steep River Dearne banks. Read the full story of the community effort.
A 73-year-old from Redditch created a calendar of infamous serial killers like Ted Bundy. He's stunned as it becomes a top seller. Discover the story behind this macabre success.
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has donated food, clothes, and toys to four local charities, supporting families in need this Christmas. Discover how the community is coming together.
The A1 at Wentbridge Viaduct in West Yorkshire has returned to its national speed limit of 70mph for the first time in two years following complex repairs. Read more about the project's completion ahead of the festive period.
Scarborough's overnight motorhome ban faces being scrapped as displaced vehicles cause chaos in residential streets. Could a controlled scheme be the answer?
A major incident is ongoing in Whitchurch, Shropshire, after a significant sinkhole and landslip affected the canal. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported. Stay away from the area.
Emergency services have declared a major incident in Shropshire after a landslip and sinkhole opened on a canal in Whitchurch. Residents are urged to avoid the area.
Reform Studio on Newcastle's Quayside is the first business backed by the new £35m North East Elevate Fund. The wellness centre will offer reformer pilates, yoga, and sound healing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
Maps reveal the UK counties bracing for heavy snow from New Year's Eve, with Lancashire and Yorkshire set to be worst-hit. Get the full forecast and list of affected areas.
The UK faces a major snow event with up to six inches forecast for five counties. A Beast from the East could bring -11C lows around January 3. Read the full forecast.
Warwickshire Police list the most inappropriate 999 calls of 2025, including a missing pineapple and an Emmerdale complaint. Learn when to call the emergency services.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to a serious two-car crash at Parc Tawe Retail Park in Swansea on Friday afternoon, with two people trapped. Read the full report.
From otter sightings to rare orchid discoveries, explore Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's year of triumphs and challenges in protecting the region's precious wildlife and wild spaces.