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Police mix up crash victims, tell family wrong son died

South Yorkshire Police apologise after wrongly identifying a teenage car crash victim, telling a family their son was dead while he was in hospital. A fundraising page set up for his funeral is now supporting his recovery.

Police refer themselves to IOPC after teen ID error

South Yorkshire Police have referred themselves to the IOPC after wrongly telling a family their son had died in a crash. Read the full story on the investigation and support for the families.

Bradford Named a 2026 'Wonder of the World'

Bradford Pennines Gateway, a new national nature reserve in West Yorkshire, has been named one of Condé Nast Traveler's Seven Wonders of the World for 2026. Discover the stunning scenery and how to visit.

1951: How Rough Fell Sheep Survived Snow in the Dales

A look back at Harry Griffin's first Guardian Country Diary from 1951, detailing how Rough Fell ewes in Westmorland dug snow holes for shelter during harsh winter weather. Discover timeless farming resilience.

Hero dies saving teen in freezing Withernsea sea

A selfless hero, Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to rescue a teenage girl in rough seas off Withernsea. A woman also died in the tragedy. Read the full story of the coastal rescue attempt.

Search called off after two drown near Withernsea

HM Coastguard has stood down the search for a third person after two bodies were recovered from the sea in East Yorkshire. The operation faced horrendous conditions with three-metre waves.

Search for two missing off Withernsea after man dies

A major search operation continues off the East Yorkshire coast after a 67-year-old man died. Emergency services braved dangerous seas as they hunt for two missing people. Read the latest updates.

Sheffield bungalow fire: Woman dies at scene

A woman has died after a fire ripped through a bungalow in Sheffield's Upperthorpe area. Firefighters rescued her but she could not be saved. Read the latest details.

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