By Ian Molyneaux
ITALY FAILED to qualify for the World Cup final for the first time since 1958.
In a goalless draw with Sweden at the San Siro last night (Monday) the Italian team were unable to offer a reply to their 1-0 loss at the first leg in Stockholm. Read More »Italian football boss calls for crisis meeting after World Cup failure
By Roseann Hughes
THE PEOPLE of Leeds need to take action to change their city’s ranking as the third worst in the UK for pollution, according to climate change experts. Read More »Leeds hosts ground-breaking event to tackle air pollution
By Polly Robinson
A RECORD 40 tonnes of trafficked ivory was recovered last year, according to a new report released as the UK prepares to introduce tougher rules to protect elephants.Read More »Ivory seizures hit record level as UK prepares to strengthen trade laws to help dwindling elephant population
By Clea Kanning
A NEW Kitty Café is coming to Leeds this winter and it is on the hunt for cat-loving employees to take on the role of animal carer and food server.Read More »Cat’s got the cream as new Kitty Café comes to Leeds
By Robert Mooney
THOUSANDS OF people are expected to attend bonfires and firework displays across Leeds this weekend.Read More »Leeds kicks off Bonfire Night celebrations with a bang
By Tania Jacquier
HUNDREDS OF people in Yorkshire are preparing to put their lives on hold for a month as they tackle a marathon 50,000 word novel-writing challenge.Read More »Weaponised fish custard and the Brontë legacy: The NaNoWriMo novelling phenomenon taking over Yorkshire
By Olivia Dobson
SAFETY WARNINGS have been issued as Yorkshire gears up to host dozens of spectacular fireworks displays across the region this weekend.Read More »Warnings over increase in fireworks injuries as Yorkshire prepares for spectacular displays
By Kate Whitaker
A MEDIA expert has warned that the success of YouTubers like 17-year-old Saffron Barker could be short lived.
The teenager, who launched her own lifestyle range with Primark last Monday, has over one million subscribers and 750,000 Instagram followers.Read More »Media expert warns celebrity YouTubers could have short career span as Saffron Barker launches new Primark range
By Aston Lamb
ANIMAL CHARITIES have issued a warning to keep pets and wild animals safe on bonfire night.
Blue Cross, a charity that rehomes animals, did research on the effect that this season’s celebrations have on pets.Read More »Kittens saved from bonfire pile – charity warns pet owners of “scariest season for animals”
By Katie Haseldine
CRITICALLY ACLAIMED DJ Format will play in York next week, alongside MC Abdominal.
The Southampton-born hip-hop DJ will be touring for his fifth album, Still Hungry, and stopping off at the Fibbers in York for his only Yorkshire gig this year.Read More »DJ Format and MC Abdominal to play York next week