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Nov 29, 2024 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Megan Shaw |Ashlie Blakey
A man has described how he 'feels cut off from the world' after he was left paralysed in a crash before being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Former Speedway racer Garry Stead first suffered a seizure in September 2024. The 52-year-old from Holmfirth, was rushed to hospital where his symptoms were initially diagnosed as a stroke caused by a motorbike crash he had in 2007, Yorkshire Live reports. The crash left him paralysed from the waist down.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
chroniclelive.co.uk | Megan Shaw |Caroline Hemmingham
Heptonstall is a quaint West Yorkshire village located in Calderdale, perched above the busy market town of Hebden Bridge. It requires a trek up an infamously steep hill to reach it, and is known for its historic architecture, stone-settled streets, and notable deceased inhabitants. However, Heptonstall's true charm lies in the community spirit cherished by its residents.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Megan Shaw
A village is in shock following a brutal attack on a 13-year-old girl. The teenager was stabbed and slashed in her neck, chest, back and abdomen, before being found close to death by the side of the road. Six children aged between the ages of 14 and 17 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The girl was found with 'life-threatening' injuries next to the A63 near North Ferriby and Hessle, Yorkshire Live reports.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Megan Shaw
A ghost hunter whose videos went viral found love with a fan, and together they now investigate eerie sites where they allege a spirit made a "totally inappropriate" sexual proposition. Lee Steer, 38, and his Sarah Carter, 32, initially crossed paths during a ghost-hunting event organised by Lee and his then-wife in 2023. The romance between Lee and Sarah sparked at the start of 2024 following Lee's divorce.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Megan Shaw
The mother of a student who was murdered by her ex-partner has claimed that her daughter was 'failed by those who were supposed to protect her'. Bethany Fields was fatally stabbed outside the pub where she worked in 2019 by her ex-partner Paul Crowther. Crowther, later described in court as a "manipulative, abusive and controlling man," had subjected Bethany to weeks of abuse and threats before he "ambushed" and killed her with a kitchen knife.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
hulldailymail.co.uk | Laura Cross |Megan Shaw
A Yorkshire mum-of-two initially attributed changes in her breasts to breastfeeding her one- year-old daughter, only to be diagnosed with stage three cancer. Claire Stewart, 37, from Kirkburton, was balancing her role as a deputy head teacher and motherhood when she noticed abnormalities in her breast. Assuming it was hormonal changes due to breastfeeding, she visited the doctors who agreed with her assumption.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Megan Shaw
The fiancé of a missing mum from North Yorkshire has made a plea for her return as the search for her continues. Victoria Taylor was last seen at her home in Malton at around 9am on Monday, September 30. Police launched a huge search for the 34-year-old, with divers called in to scour the River Derwent nearby.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Ben Blosse |Megan Shaw
The best friend of a missing mum has urged the community to continue searching for her as the desperate hunt enters its third day. Victoria Taylor, 34, was last seen at her home in Malton, North Yorkshire on Monday, September 30. Despite numerous appeals by North Yorkshire Police, Victoria remains missing. Charlotte Cundill, who created a Facebook page called "The search for Vixx", has asked people to keep sharing and circulating pictures of Victoria.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
hulldailymail.co.uk | Laura Cross |Megan Shaw
Parents are demanding stricter enforcement for shoppers who misuse parent and child parking bays when they don't have a child with them. Many parents confess to struggling to find an available space in busy car parks, such as those at supermarkets. Parents with young children report that they've occasionally been forced to park in standard sized parking bays due to all the designated spaces being occupied.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
hulldailymail.co.uk | Laura Cross |Megan Shaw
A Yorkshire family found themselves unable to send their 11-year-old son to his first year of senior school due to the cost of the school uniform. The expense of kitting out children for a new academic year can be a significant burden for many families, with parents and guardians nationwide having to tighten their belts. The ongoing cost of living crisis is impacting us all, and unfortunately, a change in circumstances can push some beyond their financial limits.
