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Yougov/cebr Consumer Confidence Index Records Largest Monthly Increase Since 2021

Overall index increases by 2.6 points this May, the largest monthly increase since May 2021. Britons forward looking view of their household finances recorded the largest monthly increase since May 2020. Perceptions of house prices also improved.

P.ublished 4th June 2026

Parkinson’s And Diabetes Patients Only Received Half Of Their Live-Saving Medications In A&E Last Year

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Too many patients are missing out on their life-saving prescription drugs, or being given them late, in Emergency Departments – and hospital overcrowding is making the problem worse. These are some of the findings the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) can share today, 3 June, from its latest Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) report.

P.ublished 3rd June 2026

Scottish Friendly CEO Backs Calls For Rethink As Half Of Brits Say Investment Risk Warnings Put Them Off Investing

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Half of UK adults say risk warnings on financial promotions put them off investing, new research from Scottish Friendly reveals, as the mutual’s chief executive Stephen McGee backs calls for a more balanced approach to communicating investment risk and long-term opportunity.

P.ublished 3rd June 2026

Wilsons Food Hall Owners Set To Transform Newby And Scalby Community Hall Into A ‘Vibrant Community Hub’

Newby and Scalby Community Hall

Newby and Scalby Community Hall near Scarborough is set for an exciting transformation into a ‘vibrant and inclusive community hub’ after the owners of Wilsons Food Hall won a tender to acquire the building.

P.ublished 2nd June 2026

“It’s Just A Caterpillar Eating” – Children Share Hilariously Honest Descriptions Of Their Favourite Books

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.

P.ublished 2nd June 2026

Hull University Welcomes New Vice-Chancellor

The University of Hull has welcomed Professor Tom Lawson, who has officially begun his role as Vice-Chancellor. A highly respected historian, Professor Lawson brings extensive experience of senior leadership in higher education and a strong track record of building research excellence, widening access and expanding opportunity.

P.ublished 2nd June 2026

Money Doesn’t Talk: Three In Four Yorkshire Locals Grow Up Without Discussing Investing

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.

P.ublished 2nd June 2026

One In Five Brits Regrets Spending Beyond Their Means

A fifth of adults in the UK are feeling constant ‘financial regret’ over their spending habits, with pressures felt particularly strongly by younger generations, according to research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth.

P.ublished 1st June 2026

Waste Crime Linked To Organised Gangs Costs UK Taxpayers £1bn A Year

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

P.ublished 1st June 2026

Global Treasure Hunt Arrives In Yorkshire For Exclusive Pop-Up

Killian Denis CEO King Colis

For the first time in Yorkshire, King Colis, the global sensation turning lost parcels into real-life treasure hunts, is bringing its unique pop-up experience to The Broadway, Bradford from Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June. The exclusive one-week event will give shoppers the chance to purchase more than 10 tonnes of mystery parcels rescued from major e-commerce platforms.

P.ublished 30th May 2026

Cost Of Renewables To Double By 2030

Photo: This is Engineering from Pixabay

The UK's electricity system costs are set to more than double by 2030, adding the equivalent of £700 per household even if gas prices remain the same, according to a new post published by the Institute of Economic Affairs.

P.ublished 29th May 2026

Alma Inn To Host Charity Ladies Day In Aid Of Pendleside Hospice

The Alma Inn

The Alma Inn at Colne is to host a Ladies Day event this summer, with proceeds going to Pendleside Hospice. The afternoon takes place on Thursday 18 June and begins at noon with a Prosecco arrival, followed by a three-course meal. A programme of live races forms the centrepiece, with prizes for those backing the winning places, alongside a best-dressed competition.

P.ublished 28th May 2026

Yorkshire & Humber Is Behind In Lifesaving STEM Cell Donor Registrations

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.

P.ublished 28th May 2026

Heart At Work: Nationwide Cardiac Health Programme Offers 100,000 Free Tests To Keep Britain’s Workplaces Beating

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.

P.ublished 27th May 2026

Equestrian Bedding Firm Overcomes Straw Shortage Challenge

A shortage of straw in 2026, driven by unpredictable and extreme weather, is causing significant challenges for the agricultural and equestrian bedding industry. Poor harvests resulting from alternating wet and dry spells have restricted supply and driven up costs.

P.ublished 27th May 2026

UK Housing Recovery Has Stalled As Inflation And Political Turmoil Hit Market Confidence, Warns Property Expert

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.

P.ublished 25th May 2026

What Rising Brain Injury Admissions Tell US About The Hidden Long-Term Impact Of Trauma In The UK

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As Action for Brain Injury Week begins, much of the public conversation around traumatic brain injuries will rightly focus on emergency treatment, survival rates and the immediate aftermath of catastrophic accidents.

P.ublished 23rd May 2026

Heathrow Expansion Could Open The Door To A Direct Connection To Leeds Bradford Airport, According To New Research

(L-R)Nigel Milton, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer at Heathrow and Vincent Hodder, Chief Executive Officer, Leeds Bradford Airport

New research identifies Leeds Bradford Airport as one of five UK airports most likely to gain Heathrow connections through expansion New domestic links would boost trade, tourism and investment across the UK. In Yorkshire and the Humber alone, a new route could generate £28.6 million per year in additional tourism spending.

P.ublished 22nd May 2026

Letter To Editor - Volunteers' Week 1-7 June

Dear Editor, This Volunteers' Week (1–7 June), I want to pay tribute to the people in Sheffield who are quietly changing children's lives. Across Sheffield, 27,542 children are eligible for free school meals, a stark reminder that for many families here, getting by is a daily struggle.

P.ublished 22nd May 2026

The Great British Staycation Is Under Threat, As Poll Finds 54% Of People In Yorkshire And The Humber Oppose The Holiday Tax

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Almost three quarters (73%) of people in Yorkshire and the Humber would cut back or stop taking holidays in the UK because of the proposed holiday tax, a major UKHospitality poll has found.

P.ublished 22nd May 2026

CBI And Browne Jacobson Set Out Blueprint For New National PPP Framework To Unlock UK Infrastructure Investment

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.

P.ublished 21st May 2026

Inflation falls to 2.8% — but reprieve for households 'will be short-lived'

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.

P.ublished 20th May 2026

Crime Prevention Advice For The Summer

Don’t let burglars have easy access to your home As the weather starts to get warmer people are more likely to leave their doors and windows open to ventilate their properties. Walk-in burglaries do increase during this time, so don’t be complacent. If you cannot see the door or window, then it should be shut and locked.

P.ublished 18th May 2026

Historic North Yorkshire Church Undergoes £180,000 Refurb

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.

P.ublished 18th May 2026

United Against Knife Crime: New National Pledge launched for Knife Crime Awareness Week 2026

The Ben Kinsella Trust has announced that Knife Crime Awareness Week 2026 will take place from 18 to 24 May alongside National Police Chiefs’ Council Sceptre Week, combining policing, prevention and community action in a coordinated effort to tackle knife crime.

P.ublished 18th May 2026

Burnham Plans To Re-Form Labour

Ruby Boyd
Politics Correspondent

Labour has suffered a harrowing defeat as Green Party leader Zach Polanski declares that two-party politics is “dead and buried”. Keir Starmer takes the loss on the chin and declares that he “won’t walk away”.

P.ublished 17th May 2026

Healthcare Is Having To Adapt To The Reality Of Modern Life

Cocoon Clinic Photo: Chapter Three Studios

Over recent years, people have become far more proactive and informed when it comes to their health, with growing numbers seeking earlier answers and a better understanding of their wellbeing before concerns have the chance to escalate further.

P.ublished 16th May 2026

Celebrations As Darlington’s New Multi-Millionpound Station Prepares To Welcome First Customers

LNER Azuma passing the new platform at Darlington Stations Photo: LNER©

Darlington’s railway heritage and future came together today (Friday 15 May 2026), as guests gathered to celebrate the culmination of the town’s multi-million pound station transformation. The launch event marked the completion of one of the most significant station investments on the East Coast Main Line in recent years.

P.ublished 15th May 2026

Region’s Best Buildings Named At 2026 RIBA Yorkshire Awards

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.

P.ublished 15th May 2026

Sharing the birthday love: Metrocentre launches Gift Card Giveaway to raise funds for families facing hardship

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.

P.ublished 15th May 2026

Yorkshire Households Feel Financial Pressure With Wealth Lagging UK Average As Research Highlights Benefits Of Financial Planning

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.

P.ublished 15th May 2026

Broken Promises And Continued Failings: Families Demand Urgent Action As Government Drifts On TEWV Public Inquiry

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.

P.ublished 14th May 2026

WASPI Women Launch Fresh Legal Case Following Historic Labour Election Losses

WASPI campaignershave confirmed they are proceeding with fresh legal action against the Government, following local elections in which Labour lost nearly 1,500 council seats. The announcement comes as WASPI women are found to represent a significant voting bloc in hundreds of marginal constituencies across the country.

P.ublished 14th May 2026

Reactions To The King's Speech

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King's Speech did not address pensioner poverty says Independent Age Independent Age Chief Executive Joanna Elson, CBE said: “The King’s Speech did not go far enough in addressing pensioner poverty.

P.ublished 13th May 2026

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Issues Public Safety Warning After Dangerous Helicopter Near Miss

YAA

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity has launched a new public safety campaign after a dangerous incident in South Yorkshire saw objects thrown towards one of its helicopters during a safety-critical take-off following an emergency callout.

P.ublished 13th May 2026

Northern Young People Missing Out On Grassroots Music Projects

We Make Culture

37% of grassroots youth music projects have considered closing due to funding pressures Over two-thirds (67%) unable to meet demand from young people More than 33,500 young people are currently on waiting lists for grassroots music projects Nearly 40% expect their financial position to worsen in the next 12 months Youth Music has raised £1 million through its Rescue the Roots campaign, but warns the sector remains under severe strain

P.ublished 13th May 2026

Work Offers A Lifeline To Unpaid Carers But Nearly Half May Cut Their Hours Or Quit Without Better Support

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

P.ublished 12th May 2026

Search Begins For The Best Views Of The Tyne For 2027 Charity Calendar

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.

P.ublished 12th May 2026

York Prostate Cancer Patient Selected To Star In New Podcast With BBC Writer And Comedian Jon Holmes

Prostate cancer patient Neil Connolly, will be appearing alongside award winning writer and BBC Radio 4 comedian Jon Holmes in a brand new quiz style podcast to support prostate cancer patients.

P.ublished 12th May 2026

Half Of Medium- And High-risk Mental Health Patients In A&ENot Properly Observed Throughout Their Stay, New RCEM Report Reveals

Around half of higher-risk mental health patients in emergency departments were not properly observed during their stay last year. That’s according to new data published by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) today, 11 May, which is the first day of UK Mental Health Awareness Week.

P.ublished 11th May 2026

Pride In Diversity Awards Finalists Honoured At Sparkling Leeds Launch Event

People, charities and businesses from across Yorkshire who are finalists in the second Pride in Diversity Awards came together with judges and sponsors at a launch event hosted by The Viaduct on 6th May, ahead of the main awards night.

P.ublished 11th May 2026

We Did It: University Of Sunderland Wins Medical School Of The Year

School of Medicine at the University of Sunderland

The School of Medicine at the University of Sunderland has walked away with a top honour at the Educate North Awards (ENAs). Highlighting excellence across the North of England in education, the University won the Medical School of the Year title at the ceremony.

P.ublished 11th May 2026

Northern Passengers Reminded Some Train Times Will Change Next Week

Photo: Northern Trains

Northern passengers are being reminded that some train times will change next week and new Sunday services will be introduced between Whitby and Newcastle. It will happen on Sunday, 17 May, when railway timetables across the country will be updated.

P.ublished 8th May 2026

Letter To Editor: Deaf Awareness Week (4–10 May)

This week (4-10 May) marks Deaf Awareness Week, which aims to raise awareness of deafness while celebrating the UK’s deaf community. This year, the National Deaf Children’s Society is highlighting the early signs of deafness in children and reassuring families that support is available from the very start. Deafness isn’t always obvious.

P.ublished 7th May 2026

Over 100k Pain Passes Aid Women’s Health Conversations Where ChatGPT Fails

Nurofen’s Gender Pain Gap Index Report finds more than half (53%) of women felt their pain was ignored or dismissed, rising to nearly three quarters (73%) among women aged 18-24.

P.ublished 7th May 2026

Madame Tussauds Blackpool Marks Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday

Madame Tussauds Blackpool marks Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday with Eco Pledges from Local Pupils Madame Tussauds Blackpool has celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday by inviting Year 6 pupils from Revoe Learning Academy, Blackpool to make environmentally friendly pledges in his honour. On 8 May, the legendary broadcaster and natural historian will turn 100.

P.ublished 6th May 2026

Vape Tax Risks Pushing Former Smokers Back To Cigarettes, VPZ Survey Warns

A new survey by VPZ, the UK’s largest specialist vaping retailer, has revealed widespread concern that the Government’s planned vape tax could drive former smokers back to cigarettes, as rising costs threaten the affordability of vaping.

P.ublished 6th May 2026

View From Winter Hill Transmitter As It Marks 70 Years On Air

One of the UK’s most important broadcast sites, Winter Hill was first commissioned on 3 May 1956, and has played a central role in the development of television and radio broadcasting for seven decades.

P.ublished 6th May 2026

Much Needed Kex Gill Scheme Enters Final Stages

Aerial view Kex Gill

Work on the multi-million pound highways scheme in North Yorkshire is entering the final stages of completion. The Kex Gill project is the most ambitious highways scheme ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council and is extremely complex due to the nature of the ground.

P.ublished 5th May 2026

YouGov/cebr: Consumer Confidence Falls For The Second Month In A Row

Consumer confidence continued to decline in April 2026, according to the latest data from YouGov and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). Headline figures fell from 105.8 to 102.4 (-3.4) as nearly every metric deteriorated. Any score greater than 100 indicates positive sentiment, while a score of less than 100 indicates negative sentiment.

P.ublished 4th May 2026

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