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Fury as British Transport Police chief makes 480-MILE round trip from Glasgow to second home in Yorkshire during lockdown Chief Superintendent Eddie Wylie twice returned to his family home in Yorkshire Travelled between the home and a rented flat in Glasgow, the force confirmed Chief Superintend Wylie travelled between March 21 and May 13 But … Read more
As we gaze out at dozens of gleaming white kittiwakes bobbing and squabbling on the navy waters of the North Sea, my guide, Tim, says: ‘Really it’s a giant speed-dating site for couples who will never, ever split up.’ Looking upwards, I spy half a dozen gannets squatting on a narrow shelf gouged into the … Read more
An MP has led tributes to a ‘popular and respected’ father who died of coronavirus within days of his daughter. MP David Davis paid tribute to former police officer David Whincup, 79, who died after his daughter Joanne Rennison, 52, leaving behind his wife Margaret Whinchup from Cottingham, East Yorkshire. Mr Davis said: ‘David was … Read more
RSPCA hunt ghouls after a cat was tortured to death then BARBECUED in South Yorkshire A pet cat was found burned and with a skewer through its body on Thursday It is unknown whether the animal was alive when it was put on a barbecue The RSPCA are hunting for the cat’s owners and anyone … Read more
A farmer has hit out at careless walkers having picnics and sunbathing in her fields during lockdown amid fears her vulnerable family could contract coronavirus. Amanda Woolley, who runs Plumbley Lane Farm in Mosborough, Sheffield, says people are ignoring signs telling walkers not to dawdle on their land. The Woolleys, who have owned the farm … Read more
Captain Tom Moore has been invited to open the Nightingale hospital in his native Yorkshire after he raised £25million for the NHS. The Second World War hero will appear via video-link at the hospital next week to praise the efforts of doctors and nurses and say he has been ‘amazed by the kindness and generosity … Read more
Check out those canines! Dog owner can’t stop laughing after discovering Thomas the terrier ‘grinning’ at him while wearing comedy false teeth Ben Campbell from Michigan was in stitches when his dog stole his fake teeth The psychologist bought the joke teeth for a laugh in coronavirus isolation His Yorkshire Terrier Thomas wore the teeth in … Read more
The best reason yet to stay at home: Millions of bugs emerge from the sea and swarm over Yorkshire beach The insects appeared along the parts of beach at Cayton Bay, near Scarborough Sue Weatherill had been outside exercising when she noticed the bizarre scene Footage showed the insects covering large parts of the beach in … Read more
A paramedic accused of killing her foster child broke down in tears as she told a jury how the baby ‘slipped from my grasp’ and fell to the floor as she gave her a bed-time cuddle. Sarah Higgins, 42, said she was putting ten-month old Skyla Giller to bed when she lost grip of the … Read more
Yorkshire farmer forced to build his own DIY 8ft flood wall after authorities refused to step in is DENIED planning permission by Environment Agency Farmer John Flintoff built an 8ft flood barrier to protect him and his neighbour Mr Flintoff, of Crakehill, North Yorkshire, built the soil bank over nine months When the heavens opened last … Read more