Britain’s roads have become the “number one issue” for drivers, businesses and the wider economy, warns Edmund King OBE, AA president, saying motorists are paying billions into the Treasury while too many roads remain dangerous, badly repaired and roadworks poorly coordinated.

York has secured Purple Flag accreditation for a fifth consecutive year, cementing its reputation as one of the UK's safest and most welcoming evening destinations. The internationally recognised award celebrates towns and cities that offer a vibrant, safe and well-managed night-time economy.

The estimated number of deaths linked to long waits in Emergency Departments across England has surged almost tenfold over the past decade.

Applications have opened for nationwide breakfast club awards, giving schools across the chance to win £1,000 for their breakfast club and be recognised at a special ceremony at the Houses of Parliament.

Nearly one million people in the UK are living with dementia, including 112,500 in Yorkshire & Humber, but its impact stretches far beyond those diagnosed, with millions of families silently carrying the strain. New research from Alzheimer’s Society, based on a UK‑wide survey of more than 2,000 people, reveals the emotional toll many are carrying behind closed doors.

Primary school children across the UK have been sharing hilarious, heartwarming and brutally honest descriptions of their favourite books in response to TGJones’ nationwide Bitesize Bookworms competition, with a prize value of over £17,000 up for grabs.

A study of 5,000 UK adults from NatWest has found that more than three quarters (77%) of Yorkshire locals grew up in households where investing was never talked about.

New YouGov research commissioned by the charity Crimestoppers suggests waste crime is leaving a strong mark on communities across Yorkshire and the Humber.

Yorkshire & Humber is behind in lifesaving stem cell donor registrations – charity urges action on World Blood Cancer Day Things you didn’t know about blood cancer:Blood cancers are the third most common cause of cancer death in the UK.

A new nationwide heart health check programme launches today, aiming to testup to 100,000 workers for risk indicators of cardiovascular disease, with follow-up information and supportprovided by Pharmacy2U, the UK’s largest online pharmacy. The first-of-its-kind initiative by an online pharmacy aims to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease inthe workplace.

The UK's expected housing market recovery has stalled, with upward inflation, political instability and stubbornly high borrowing costs creating the most uncertain conditions seen in years, according to a leading property expert At the start of 2026, economists and industry figures widely expected falling inflation and lower interest rates to trigger a steady rebound in the property market.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson have published a landmark joint report calling for a fundamental reform of the legal and commercial framework governing public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the UK.

UK inflation eased more sharply than expected last month, falling to 2.8% in the year to April from 3.3% in March, but economists have cautioned that the respite for hard-pressed households would prove fleeting as the inflationary aftershock from the conflict in the Middle East continues to build.

St Mary’s Church in Lower Dunsforth, near Boroughbridge, has placed itself at the heart of the village community after a £180,000 refurbishment programme. The church has had a new kitchen and accessible toilet fitted, as well as a new electric heating system and some other repair works done, as part of its Welcome Project making the building fit for the future.

The imaginative restoration of a historic hall, two contemporary additions to York Minster supporting heritage craft and technology, and a bold contemporary rural home are among the five winners of the 2026 RIBA Yorkshire Awards. This year’s cohort is particularly significant as the awards mark their 60th anniversary.

Metrocentre, Gateshead is continuing its 40-year celebrations with the launch of a £2,500 Gift Card Giveaway to help raise funds for a new ‘birthday box’ appeal by long-standing charity partner, Feeding Families.

Households across Yorkshire and the Humber continue to feel the impact of financial pressures, according to new research from St. James’s Place (SJP), with many reporting worsening finances over the past year as rising living costs continue to squeeze household budgets.

Relatives and patients affected by serious failings at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust have voiced growing anger at the continued delay to a promised public inquiry, with legal representatives at Ison Harrison warning that the lack of progress risks undermining confidence in the Government’s commitment to uncovering the truth.

74% of carers in employment say being able to work supports their wellbeing, offering a break from caring, boosting confidence and social contact Despite this, nearly half (47%) of carers who are employees are considering cutting their working hours or giving up work altogether. Giving up work to care can also have a significant financial impact New research from Carers UK examines the ‘tipping point’ at which unpaid carers feel that they have no choice but to give up work to care

Tyne Rivers Trust has announced that the photo competition for its 2027 charity calendar is now officially open for entries. Photographers of all ages and experience levels are invited to submit their favourite shots of the Tyne catchment – from sea to source.