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Fierce Roses rivalry sees Lancashire enjoy bragging rights with one-run victory over Yorkshire at Headingley

AS BEERY cries of “Yawkshire, Yawkshire” rent the afternoon air, answered by noisy returns of “Oh, Lanky-Lanky, Lanky-Lanky-Lanky-Lanky-Lankyshire”, it was clear that Roses rivalry remains as fierce as ever.

The great sparring partners do not meet in the County ...

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Frustration grows as Doncaster Knights continue to press the self-destruct button

FOR people who have watched Doncaster Knights aplenty in recent years, what they are witnessing now must seem unrecognisable and perplexing.

Saturday was another disappointing performance, full of basic mistakes, some dreadful defence and misdemeanours that you would ordinarily not ...

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Plymouth Argyle v Barnsley – Jacob Brown delighted to be on centre stage this time

IT IS three seasons ago that Barnsley sealed promotion back to the Championship, thanks to a memorable Wembley play-off final win.

That day, Jacob Brown was watching the victory over Millwall from the stands as a young academy player.

This time around Brown, 19, is very much a part ...

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Defending champion Mark Williams gets title defence underway at The Crucible despite anger at World Snooker

Defending champion Mark Williams launched another attack on World Snooker after booking his place in the second round of the World Championship at the Crucible.

Williams’ 10-7 win over qualifier Martin Gould was overshadowed by an incident prior to the match in which the 44-year-old ...

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The Yorkshire Post says: Ilkley Moor Fire and our collective duty as custodians of the countryside to reduce the risks of fire

THIS EASTER’S devastating fires on Ilkley Moor is another reminder about the fragility of the natural environment – and our collective duty, as custodians of the countryside in God’s Own County, to look after these natural habitats.

This was exemplified by the public ...

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Leeds Imam condemns Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks which have killed more than 200 people

A Leeds Imam has strongly condemned the Sri Lanka attacks which saw churches and hotels targeted across the country on Easter Sunday.

Imam Qari Asim MBE who is Imam at Leeds Mosque and the chair of Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board said he stands in solidarity with Christians ...

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Riverside home for sale with pontoon and James Bond style jet boat

Number 5 Beechfield, Newton-on-Ouse, is on the market at £895,000, has a long garden leading down to the river, where the property enjoys river access, a floating pontoon and its own boat. It's for sale with www.croftresidential.co.uk. Full story here: ...

yesterday 17:23 open_in_new
Eight of the best cookery schools in Yorkshire

There's been a boom in the cookery school industry in Yorkshire - their classes are proving popular for corporate team-building and as 'experience' gifts. Many now offer on-site residential accommodation so you can do a course over several days. Here are some of Yorkshire's best.

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Ilkley Moor Fire: Three men arrested and held in custody as fire is 'under control'

West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that three men have been arrested in connection with a fire on Ilkley Moor yesterday.

They said that three men, who are aged 19, 23 and 24, remained in custody on Sunday afternoon and that police are working with the fire service to establish if this ...

yesterday 17:23 open_in_new
Ilkley Moor fire recap: 'Arrests made' as fire fighters continue to battle fire at Ilkley Moor

West Yorkshire Police have reportedly made arrests over the fire, but have refused to confirm any more details. A statement is expected later today (Sunday).

The blaze started on the hottest day of the year. REFRESH FOR UPDATES.

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Yorkshire weather forecast: How long will the sunshine last?

Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far and the rest of the Easter weekend looks set to stay sizzling.

Temperatures reached the mid-twenties on Saturday and thousands of people headed to parks, beaches and gardens to soak up some rays.

The hottest temperature was recorded by ...

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Ilkley Moor fire: Photos capture huge blaze as firefighters tackle Moorland fire

The fire started on Saturday which had been the hottest day of the year so far.

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Ilkley Moor fire Live updates: 'Arrests made' as fire fighters continue to battle fire at Ilkley Moor

West Yorkshire Police have reportedly made arrests over the fire, but have refused to confirm any more details. A statement is expected later today (Sunday).

The blaze started on the hottest day of the year. REFRESH FOR UPDATES.

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Ilkley Moor Fire: LIVE updates as fire crews tackle large fire near Leeds

Fire crews have been dealing with large Moorland fire at Ilkley Moor since Saturday afternoon.

The blaze started on the hottest day of the year. REFRESH FOR UPDATES.

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Ilkley Moor Fire: Scenes of devastation after fire crews battled large fire overnight

Firefighters have worked overnight to bring a large fire on Ilkley Moor under control.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said that large areas of Moorland caught fire on Saturday afternoon.

More than 50 acres of Moorland was ablaze at one point yesterday, with fire crews from ...

yesterday 08:59 open_in_new
World Snooker – Year of celebration puts Mark Williams in right frame of mind to go again

Mark Williams insists he has no regrets after enjoying a jet-set 12 months celebrating his Betfred World Championship triumph.

The 43-year-old stunned the sporting world last May when he beat John Higgins 18-16 in the final – 15 years after his previous Crucible title.

It was a ...

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Serious crash closes A171 between Whitby and Scarborough

The air ambulance has landed on the main route between Whitby and Scarborough after a serious crash.

North Yorkshire Police closed a stretch of the A171 at Harwood Dale at around 1pm.

-> Police, coastguard and ambulance called to Scarborough beach as jet ski rider injured It is ...

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Serious crash closes A171 between Whitby and Scarborough

The air ambulance has landed on the main route between Whitby and Scarborough after a serious crash.

North Yorkshire Police closed a stretch of the A171 at Harwood Dale at around 1pm.

-> Police, coastguard and ambulance called to Scarborough beach as jet ski rider injured It is ...

2019-04-20 22:23 open_in_new
Huddersfield Town 1 Watford 2 - Terriers close on unwanted record with defeat to FA Cup finalists

ANOTHER home defeat and possibly another step towards a top flight record that has stood for 131 years.

Huddersfield Town slumped to a 14th loss of the season in front of their own fans, as a double from Gerard Deulofeu ensured Watford became the latest to profit from a run that shows no ...

2019-04-20 21:20 open_in_new
Doncaster Knights 33 Coventry 44: Woeful Doncaster fall as Coventry end away day misery

MISTAKE-RIDDEN Doncaster Knights became the first side to lose a home game to Coventry all season following another frustrating afternoon at Castle Park.

It has taken Coventry 15 attempts to win on the road this term but they finally got off the mark with just one fixture now ...

2019-04-20 21:20 open_in_new
Ilkley Moor fire: 50 acres of Moorland on fire after hot weather

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have sad that around 50 acres of Moorland is involved in fire.

This is moorland situated to the north of Dick Hudsons pub and the Cow and Calf.

Ilkley residents posted photos of the blaze on Twitter.

Read more: Leeds soaks up the ...

2019-04-20 19:14 open_in_new