News
A round-up of regional news and events

A taxing issue
Sarah Southerton examines whether Sir Michael Lyons' recommendations on council funding go far enough
Sarah Southerton

Recognising excellence in the regions
The Regional Monitor will this year host its own excellence awards. Here, we explain how you can ensure that the best from your region is recognised

Leeds takes the lead
Andrew Jones explains how the economic success of Leeds is impacting upon the whole region
Andrew Jones

Maintaining a high profile
Yorkshire and Humber MPs occupy several key ministerial posts - a situation that is unlikely to change when Tony Blair leaves Downing Street, writes Sarah Southerton
Sarah Southerton

Humber's house famine
Housing affordability is not a problem confined to the South, insists Rob Warm - as Yorkshire and Humber's population looks set to grow faster than anywhere else in the UK, the region faces a considerable challenge
Rob Warm

Encouraging bright sparks
Growth in key industries may help to keep graduates in the region, but the RDA faces an additional challenge helping a high number of people with no qualifications, writes Flora Alexander
Flora Alexander

Rovers return
John Grainger reports on how a new stadium for Doncaster has brought optimism to the town
John Grainger

Stuck in a jam
Daisy Ayliffe examines how routes into Sheffield are being improved - and what kind of disruption residents can expect while work is in progress
Daisy Ayliffe

A promotion of ideas
Barry Sheerman explains how a new group has been working to improve skills levels and entrepreneurial spirit in his constituency
Barry Sheerman

Sparking a regional revolution
Phil Willis MP hails the success in enhancing Yorkshire's biosciences sector
Phil Willis

Redesigning regionalism
Chris Leslie looks at how a recent report on regional accountability could impact on the Yorkshire region
Chris Leslie

Stamp of disapproval
Hull has been instrumental in highlighting modern-day slavery while commemorating the bicentenary of its abolition, writes Nina Mehta
Nina Mehta

Redesigning the landscape
Sarah Southerton looks at Bradford's ambitious industrial and regeneration plans
Sarah Southerton

Confidence construction
Greg Knight explains how Bridlington is facing the challenges that are presented to seaside towns around the country, and their effect on the optimism of residents
Greg Knight

My Kind of Town
Shona McIsaac explains why she is proud to represent Cleethorpes in Parliament
Shona McIsaac