Highways Agency project manager, Alec Briggs, is available for interviews on an ISDN line. Please contact Eleanor Harte at COI News and PR on 0113 341 3181 to arrange.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A scheme to improve a 1.9 mile (three kilometre) stretch of the A64 near Rillington, North Yorkshire, will begin on 6 October.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Some of Sheffield's most important heritage projects were put in the spot-light today (Monday 29 September) following a visit by Rosie Winterton, Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The number of consumers successfully applying for financial help with water bills under the WaterSure scheme rose by nearly 50% last year, figures published by Ofwat reveal.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A new bypass to cut congestion and improve the environment in Cudworth, Barnsley, has been given the go-ahead with more than £20m of Government funding, Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced today. &... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A new report that identifies ways to help councils manage high concentrations of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) was published by Housing and Planning Minister Caroline Flint today.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Ofwat today announced that the number of consumers successfully applying for special assistance from their water companies has increased 16% in the last year.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

M62, Junction 27 (Gildersome Roundabout) south of Leeds    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is updating part of its national award-winning campaign Arrive Alive.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Ruth Kelly, Transport Secretary, today announced £25 million to provide new and improved bus services across England. This will better connect local communities with vital services - like hospitals, business... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

UK Trade & Investment publishes new report on Tomorrow's Markets    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

UK Trade & Investment publishes new report on Tomorrow's Markets    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

UK Trade & Investment publishes new report on Tomorrow's Markets    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) continued to deliver a severe warning to motoring fraudsters at Croydon Crown Court yesterday.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Aspiring young footballers from Tadcaster, Rochdale and Horncastle are being given the opportunity to take their ball skills to new heights at an upcoming RAF Football and Development Clinic. Royal Air Force Careers... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Aspiring young footballers from Tadcaster, Rochdale and Horncastle are being given the opportunity to take their ball skills to new heights at an upcoming RAF Football and Development Clinic. Royal Air Force Careers... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Aspiring young footballers from Tadcaster, Rochdale and Horncastle are being given the opportunity to take their ball skills to new heights at an upcoming RAF Football and Development Clinic. Royal Air Force Careers... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A continuing clampdown on fraudsters by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) saw another driving test impersonator appear at Ipswich Crown Court today. He was joined in the dock by ten bogus candidates who had paid... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Two brothers have been arrested following raids in Wakefield this week, linked to an estimated £162m fraud. The action is part of an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs officers into money laundering ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Plans to upgrade the A1 between Dishforth and Barton in North Yorkshire to a three-lane motorway have reached an important milestone with the publication of Made Orders for the scheme.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Aspiring young footballers from North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough, Darlington and Carlisle are being given the opportunity to take their ball skills to new heights at an upcoming RAF Football and Development Clinic... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

M62 Gildersome Roundabout, south of Leeds    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning construction firms to ensure that adequate safety measures are in place for site transport after a worker received serious injuries when the dumper he was driving... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

New steps were announced this week as part of a nationwide drive to put more power into the hands of local people. This comes ahead of legislation later this year to "put communities in control."  ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

North Yorkshire farmers can find out how easy it is to secure their land ownership when Land Registry makes a return visit to the Stokesley Show on September 20 as part of a tour of agricultural shows in England... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Eleven local authority areas in Yorkshire and the Humber are being offered a share of £56.5 million to tackle youth crime, the Government announced today (Tuesday, 16 September).    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Harrogate Borough Council is taking a lead along with other local authorities around the country in helping promote a common-sense approach to health and safety. The Council has signed up to the Health and Safety... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Transport Minister Rosie Winterton today called on motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, highway authorities and road organisations who are keen to have a say in how our streets will look in the future, to take part... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Strong leadership and clear vision, challenging aspirations and targets, and a thorough process of progress monitoring and self-assessment, are just a number of ways colleges can raise the bar and work towards achieving... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced a delay of six months to the introduction of the new practical motorcycle test, originally scheduled for September 29, 2008.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A major new initiative to help give the chance of a job to more people who have experienced homelessness is being announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

M62 Gildersome Roundabout, south of Leeds    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A crime fighting project in Bradford has scooped third prize at a national awards ceremony for delivering a 37 per cent reduction in crime and disorder.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A new qualification, the Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), will be launched today for all professional bus and coach drivers.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Men and women who served in the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during the second world war were honoured by the Prime Minister at a reception in Downing Street today, where they were awarded a special badge of recognition... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Men and women who served in the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during the second world war were honoured by the Prime Minister at a reception in Downing Street today, where they were awarded a special badge of recognition... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Highways Agency will begin work to close the redundant junction of the A63 with Poolbank Lane in Welton, East Yorkshire on 15 September 2008.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Local Authorities across England have one week left to take up the Government's free swimming offer.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Selby Bypass Swing Bridge on the A63, North Yorkshire will be closed for maintenance work on Sunday 21 September.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

M62 Gildersome Roundabout, south of Leeds Slight delays are expected at Junction 27 (Gildersome) of the M62 due to roundabout improvement work. There will be various lane closures on the roundabouts and approaches... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Drivers in the North East are being advised to take extra care on the roads during heavy rain and to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Transport operators in Shipley, Wakefield, Hull, Keighley, Goole, Leeds, Pontefract and Rotherham are among those due to appear at public inquiries held in Leeds by the Traffic Commissioner for North East England... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

TechnologyWorld08 taking place at Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 17-18 November    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Government's groundbreaking Grassroots Grants scheme declared itself open for business today and called on small local voluntary and community groups across Yorkshire and the Humber to come forward and get... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Abnormal Load Notification    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Heritage Open Days 11 - 14 September 2008    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Heritage Open Days 11 - 14 September 2008 www.heritageopendays.org    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Heritage Open Days 11 - 14 September 2008 www.heritageopendays.org    Read more Comment (0), Email this.