Steve Teale

3 weeks ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Steve Teale

But the process of land enclosure between the 16th and 19th centuries, along with the introduction of agricultural machinery, created a landless and homeless class of rural folk. Many migrated to industrial towns and cities and found work in the factories, but some remained, roaming the rural areas looking for seasonal work and being allowed to graze cattle on common land. The Wold Rangers was one such nomadic group. Now a new exhibition pays tribute to these determined folk.

3 weeks ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Steve Teale

“I always liked older cars,” said Neil, who recently appeared on Radio 4's The Life Scientific. “Even when I bought it it wasn’t the fastest car. I remember someone at work at a Peugeot 205 GTi which was much quicker than the MGB, but I loved it all the same. “It’s been on the road for most of the time I’ve had it. It had a few years off the road but I do drive it now. “In fact when I lived in Sheffield I used it as an everyday car.

4 weeks ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Steve Teale

A construction company and its director have been fined after a worker fell through the roof of a sheep barn and suffered life-changing injuries. Jack Croft, 30, was working for Norman Iveson Steel Products, as part of a project to extend the barn in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. Roof sheets needed to be installed, bridging the gap between the old roof and new. Mr Croft, from Bedale, was carrying out the work on October 11 2022 when he stepped onto a fragile roof light which broke under his weight.

1 month ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Steve Teale

Together the metal represents a Noble Comb – a device to prepare wool for spinning during the industrial revolution – and a worsted mule which was used in the textile industry. Both were in storage in Halifax but thanks to volunteers and an army of helpful companies these items are being re-assembled ready for visitors to admire at the Calderdale Industrial Museum later this year or early next. They were moved back to the museum by James Garside and Son.

1 month ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Steve Teale

It was given to Simon Armitage by his father. “It wasn’t great,” said Simon who grew up in Marsden near Huddersfield. “The heater didn’t work, it didn’t have power steering so you needed good biceps to steer it, and it was very awkward to work on mechanically. “I didn’t like it but it did help me to be mobile.”Simon, who studied at Manchester University and worked as a probation officer, won £4,000 in a poetry competition and upgraded to a Ford Fiesta which he much preferred.