Featured stories from Yorkshire Voice reporters.
The city of York was hit by extreme floods over the weekend as Storm Bram caused the River Ouse to reach three times its normal… Read More »York hit by extreme flooding as Storm Bram causes disruption to waterfront businesses
Eden Hills and George Müller-Waite, Leeds Green Party campaigners. George Müller-Waite, the Leeds Green Party’s 2026 candidate for councillor for Little London and Woodhouse, was… Read More »Leeds councillor candidate criticised “slum landlords” and vowed to help renters in his ward.
Jenny’s Jerk Chicken at Kirkgate Market. Following an excellent 2024, stall owners said they were happy with how progression was continuing since the “massive impact”… Read More »Kirkgate Market traders reflect on a pleasing year despite price rises
Traders have voiced concern over Leeds City Council’s plans to build a new outdoor food village in Kirkgate Market. The council signed the lease agreement… Read More »Leeds traders speak out against council plans for Kirkgate Market
Leeds Trinity University prepares for its 2025 winter graduates; Photo: Timea Fekete As the government has confirmed the UK rejoining Erasmus+ from 2027, students who… Read More »“Nothing but a benefit” – Yorkshire graduates on UK rejoining Erasmus+
Last Saturday, pro-Palestine protestors marched through Leeds city centre on behalf of eight UK prisoners on hunger strike. The march, organised by Leeds Palestine Solidarity… Read More »Palestine protestors demand government action for hunger strikers
A community-run orchard is at risk after Bradford Council raised the annual rent by 722%. This follows district-wide allotment rent increases and removal of concessionary… Read More »Community orchard faces closure after 722% rent increase by Bradford council
Making an impact and ‘staying committed to the story’ are the real drivers for success, say BAFTA-winning BBC Breakfast team Richard Frediani and Megan Bramall.
Director Ricardo Barker has dedicated his latest film to addressing structural discrimination and the ‘Awarding Gap’.
Jon Sopel, former BBC journalist and co-host of The News Agents podcast, has criticised the BBC for being overly “cautious” in its journalism. Speaking to… Read More »“That’s not journalism, that’s cowardice!”: Jon Sopel attacks “default” position of “some” BBC journalism