Ban social media for under-16s and the problem is solved? Not remotely. The government may be regulating young people while ducking the much harder task: regulating the tech giants and the harmful content they profit from.

Burnham’s bold plan for social care reform Questions remain over whether Burnham’s plans can be funded and delivered By Lucca Di Virgilio

The Dutch baby of Yorkshire puddings What do a Yorkshire pudding, a German pancake and a Seattle café have in common? The answer is a rather delicious Dutch Baby By Meryl White

The new silent majority Republican politicians have had several chances to stop Trump. Their failure to act has helped bring American democracy to a dangerous point By J 'Masharubu' Strauss

🚨 In case you hadn’t noticed… …mainstream media is rapidly getting replaced by alternative and grassroots news efforts. That’s a combination of citizen frustration with mainstream media - an increased ability to DIY in digital media. So where is it all going? And how do we ensure standards?

Before you judge the parent: what minority ethnic families need professionals to understand Families across Yorkshire are facing barriers in care as cultural differences lead to assumptions, miscommunication, and misunderstandings By Bunmi Owolabi

Wildfires are becoming a bigger problem. Are we ready for them? As wildfires become more frequent and severe, the UK’s national parks are changing how they prepare for and manage the risk By Kay Johnstone

From the steelworks to the synthesiser: Sheffield’s electronic music scene Sheffield’s pioneering electronic music scene builds on the progress of the past and continues apace thanks to grassroots initiatives By Alex Martin

A second chance to change a life Mooshie the Labrador is one of the young dogs being trained by Support Dogs to give people with disabilities greater independence By Yorkshire Bylines

The tactics and outcomes of a hard-fought war To conclude his WWI series, Norky reflects on the tactics employed in this terrible war, ending on a happier note in modern-day Poperinge By Peter Norcliffe

Landmark Ilkley Literature Festival returns The North’s longest-running literature festival celebrates Yorkshire talent in its 2026 programme By Yorkshire Bylines

Yorkshire's NHS needs authority budgets before AI agents act The NHS faces significant risk if regulations and safeguarding procedures are not put in place to control AI By Dr Gleb Tsipursky

New employment rights open the door to tech workers An agreement between Meta and Prospect could offer an early indication of how unions will approach tech workers under the new rules By Tony Burke

Sheffield’s film industry: an asset to be cherished Sheffield’s film industry brings enormous cultural and economic value, but its future depends on continued investment By Katherine Sansom

Remembering Vicky Seddon: a formidable voice for democratic renewal Yorkshire Bylines remembers Vicky Seddon, a formidable campaigner, writer and friend who devoted decades to making British democracy fairer By Jane Thomas

Culture and nature come together across Kirklees From woodland storytelling to sculpture trails, Kirklees has plenty of ways to get out, get creative and enjoy something different By Yorkshire Bylines

At the next table Who is really speaking when someone loudly declares what they believe? By Steve Pottinger