Featured stories from Yorkshire Voice reporters.
Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced a series of restrictions called Plan B that could once again cause complications for the hospitality industry. After various… Read More »Leeds bar takes stand against new Plan B restrictions causing uncertainty for hospitality industry
A brother and sister duo from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, are making waves in the world of British archery – with the former smashing a UK… Read More »UK junior archery record smashed as brother and sister bring Yorkshire success at GB Nationals
A family run Christmas lights display in Leeds is hoping to raise up to £4000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice over the Christmas period. Hodgson… Read More »Family-run Christmas lights show in Leeds aiming to raise £4000 for Martin House
by Hashaam Yaqoob The Yorkshire and Humber has the lowest number of electric charging points according to a survey by The Union Connectivity Review. The UCNR… Read More »Yorkshire has the worst electric car charging network in Britain
Residents of Leeds are doing the best they can to keep the rough sleepers of the street, however the number of homeless people continues to rise. The founders, Becky and Shelley Joyce of… Read More »“Re-housing the homeless is a continuous cycle” – Leeds Charity continues to keep rough-sleepers safe
Despite calls that they are dangerous for blind and partially-sighted people, York is to extend its 12-month trial of electric scooters. E-vehicle provider, TIER Mobility… Read More »More e-scooters to be introduced in York despite safety concerns from disability organisations
by Ella Bicknell More people died from alcohol-specific causes in 2020 than any other year since records began, a new report from the Office for… Read More »Spike in alcohol deaths during pandemic in Yorkshire and rest of UK, ONS figures show
Hospitality firms across Leeds are experiencing mass cancellations following new Covid restrictions announced on Wednesday, December 8. After a difficult year, many establishments were hoping… Read More »Leeds hospitality workers “deflated” following announcement of new Covid restrictions
Network Rail has made free sanitary products available in Leeds train station as part of an initiative to help tackle period poverty. The new vending machines, which can be found on platforms… Read More »Network Rail launches new initiative at Leeds train station to tackle period poverty
Harrogate Christmas Market has made a return this year, with some added attractions to attract people into the town centre. Covid-19 has prevented many social… Read More »All aboard the Candy Cane Express: the latest addition to Harrogate’s Christmas Market that’s bringing the visitors in