Will Abbott

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Will Abbott is a Craven-based reporter who has previously reported on the likes of the online chess boom and psychic intuitives. Some of Will's articles are being drafted with the assistance of AI tools such as ChatGPT. However, Newsquest editors and journalists always decide what content to cover and always review this content before it is published.

Will Abbott is a Craven-based reporter who has previously reported on the likes of the online chess boom and psychic intuitives. Some of Will's articles are being drafted with the assistance of AI tools such as ChatGPT. However, Newsquest editors and journalists always decide what content to cover and always review this content before it is published.

Latest articles from Will Abbott

Ishfaq Farooq, who along with cousins Asghar Ali and Shakoor Ahmed founded the MyLahore restaurant chain in 2002, received Outstanding Contribution Awards from the University of Bradford on behalf of the trio

MyLahore restaurant founders honoured by University of Bradford
Three cousins, who launched the restaurant chain MyLahore, have been honoured for their contribution to the city of Bradford.

From December 11 until January 6, children aged from three to 15 will be able to travel for free on National Express coaches, when accompanied by a responsible and fare-paying adult and while stocks last

National Express releases 10,000 free child places over Christmas
National Express is offering 10,000 free child seats on its coaches this Christmas.

UNISON has claimed that in a meeting with it and other trade unions, Wakefield Council councillors claimed that there were plans to cut 236 jobs by the end of March. The news comes as the council announced a '£35.8 million budget challenge in 2025-26'

UNISON claims Wakefield Council revealed plans to cut 236 jobs
UNISON has claimed that Wakefield Council members revealed plans to cut 236 jobs "by the end of March".

Skipton Community Orchestra will host a concert in Holy Trinity Church this Sunday (December 8)

Holy Trinity Church to host orchestral concert this Sunday
Skipton Community Orchestra will perform a family-friendly concert on December 8.

A 440-mile relay, which has seen North Yorkshire Police Federation members transfer a truncheon through 34 stages within the county, will finish in York today (December 4). The truncheon was carved by Sergeant Joe Rotchell and engraved by PC Mark Davey

Carved truncheon will finish up in York after travelling 440 miles

A fundraiser relay from North Yorkshire Police Federation officers and staff will finish up in York on December 4.

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As part of the annual Lights Switch On festivities, Wibsey's Christmas market will take place this Saturday (December 7). Stalls, street food, and fairground rides have all been advertised

Stalls and street food at Wibsey's Christmas market this Saturday
Wibsey is set to host its third Christmas market on Saturday, December 7.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance is asking people to donate to a fundraising campaign, whose proceeds will go towards replacement of aging flight suits and helmets for the charity

Yorkshire Air Ambulance raising funds for aging kit replacement
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is calling on supporters to help raise charity funds.

A Christmas lights switch-on event took place in East Bierley on Friday, November 29, and featured an appearance from Santa himself

East Bierley Christmas lights switch-on features Santa and stalls

East Bierley's Christmas season began with a festive lights switch-on recently.

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Sam Clegg of Keighley performed his viral song 'Send Me A Sign' at a gathering organised by charity Re-engage on Sunday (December 1)

Keighley's Sam Clegg performs hit song after Shepherd's Pie and carols
A Keighley man performed his hit song live on Sunday to an audience of older people and Re-engage volunteers.

North Yorkshire Council’s waste prevention officers, Michelle Bailes and Ariane Heap, have been delivering workshops to schools using new board game Rescue Me, which encourages recycling and whose characters include the likes of Dee Dee the deodorant

Snakes and Ladders-style recycling board game inspires children
An interactive board game, designed to inspire children to become recycling champions, has been launched across North Yorkshire.