Travel and Environment
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Icy waters? University of Hull scientists believe Yorkshire seas to be the warmest ever
Seas off the Yorkshire coast are set to break records in 2025 according to scientists at the University of Hull, with average surface temperatures now at their highest since modern records began in 1982.
Hull Marine Laboratory researchers have recorded higher than average temperatures off the coast of Scarborough every
Seven Leeds parks awarded some of the best in the country
Some of Leeds’ most popular parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality.
Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate are all managed by Leeds City Council and have yet
Train services between Bradford and London more than triple thanks to Government funding
Passengers in Bradford are now benefiting from improved, increased rail journeys thanks to a multi-million-pound Government boost.
Nineteenth if May saw the opening of a brand-new platform at Forster Square Station, which is already facilitating five additional services a day between Bradford and London.
The new platform and improved station
New timetable for trains across the North from 18 May
Train operator Northern is reminding customers to check before they travel, with timetables for trains changing from Sunday 18 May 2025.
Whilst the majority of timetables will remain similar to the current times, there will be changes to train times on some key routes, along with a few extra services
Trials for contactless ticketing in the North a step closer
Plans to trial simpler and more flexible ticketing across the North have taken one step closer this week with trials on track for later this year.
The Government is kick starting the procurement process to find the suppliers who will run the technology for the trials across the East Midlands
Parking charges to be introduced at five Leeds parks
Parking charges at five Leeds parks will be introduced on 10 February, to fund necessary maintenance and better facilities at the parks.
The five parks are Golden Acre Park, Otley Chevin, Roundhay Park (including Mansion Lane), Temple Newsam and Middleton Park (where charges will apply at the Urban Bike Park
Footbridge installation, road users need to plan ahead
Road users are being urged to plan ahead early next month as significant disruptive work takes place around the Armley Gyratory involving the full closure of the A58 Wellington Road northern arm of the junction.
Starting 8pm Saturday 8 February until 5.30am Monday 10 February sees the completion of