Anna Riley
68 articles on New Dispatch

Two foreign nationals in court after six illegal migrants discovered in the back of a lorry
The six suspected illegal entrants were located and detained under immigration offences

'It's not fair!' Traders demand free parking as roadworks chaos cripples high street
Parking charges in the town more than doubled earlier this year

One of Britain's last remaining D-Day veterans honoured with special party ahead of VJ Day
'For those who have survived, we really do need to honor them and respect everything that they've done'

Crooked Hull funeral director Robert Bush conned hundreds of customers into fake funeral plans
Wrapping up the case, the prosecution read statements from Humberside Police officers who discovered 35 bodies in varying states of decay at the Hessle Road branch of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors

Army of volunteers band together to restore civic pride in historic seaside town
Monthly volunteer litter picks have also been undertaken by Brightening Up Bridlington since 2014

Dangerous predator jailed for seven years for posing as taxi driver and kidnapping drunk woman on Newcastle night out
Kuldip Chahal was caught in the act by undercover police officers

Man fighting for life after gunshot wound to head in BMW drive-by Bradford shooting
West Yorkshire Police said the vehicle was found burnt out

Pensioner jailed for masturbating on station platform next to woman with pram
Police described the actions of Michael Wainwright as 'horrific'

Evicted plastic gorilla finds new home in London after council issued £20,000 ultimatum to owner
The gorilla's owner started a petition to stop the eviction, which received more than 1,000 signatures

Drowning prevention week aims to reduce UK water deaths as temperatures heat up
Every year, children drown when falling into the water or getting into difficulties when swimming

Yorkshire news: Taxpayers to foot £120k bill to solve seagull scavenging, fouling, nesting and noise
The council is also being urged to speed up plans for weekly food waste collections to stop gulls attacking bin bags

Britain's care crisis: Millions left to cope alone as looking after ageing parents pushes 'carent' children to breaking point
The family care provided by adults to their elderly relatives is worth more than £100billion per year

'It's a mark of respect': Council vows to fly Union Jack from Halifax Town Hall all year round
The Mayor is among the Reform UK councillors who were voted in during the May 7 local elections

Body of missing 11-year-old found in river following urgent search for schoolboy
Chief Superintendent Pete Thorp expressed his deepest sympathies to the boy's family and friends

Man and woman remanded in custody after mother-of-one shot outside Sheffield bar
South Yorkshire Police said on behalf of Shanice's family: 'Shanice had the biggest heart and the kind of energy you could never forget'

'I'm no dunker!' GB News asks members of the public what their favourite biscuit is
From custard creams to hobnobs, we all have a favourite biscuit that holds a special place in our hearts

'There's not many left': Owner of 152-year-old Sheffield sweet shop keeping British tradition alive
Julian Hunt has the privilege of running one of Sheffield's most historic shops

Fears trail hunting ban would have a devastating impact on the rural economy with 1,000 jobs at risk
A consultation is underway

UK families struggling to escape poverty with Britons in debt feeling suicidal due to money worries
The charity, now in its 30th year, has given free debt advice to more than 80,000 people

'World gone mad!' Homeowner's fury as council demands she removes 'gorilla' or faces £20,000 fine
Adele Teale received a complaint about Caeser

'We've got to secure the future of the industry': Council boss hails nationalisation of British Steel in Scunthorpe
The steel union GMB welcomed the move to nationalise British Steel, which it said will 'protect it from foreign owners'

Veterans celebrate 81st anniversary of VE Day at South Yorkshire armed forces care home
Former armed forces personnel that live at the home, or visit it for events, gathered together with family and friends this week to mark Victory in Europe Day

Britons urged to act this national Hedgehog Awareness Week to protect declining species
GB News visited a hedgehog rescue currently helping 43 sick and injured animals

Morris dancing tradition celebrated across UK this May Bank Holiday
Its earliest surviving mention dates to 1448 in London

Inside the historic market town where own lottery and currency have helped reshape the high street
Almost half of Britons do not visit their high street or shopping area at least once a week

Yorkshire news: Biblical artwork thought to be the largest textile project in 600 years goes on display at Beverley Minster
The artwork is composed of more than 25 million stitches across 44 panels

Spitfire commemorated in 90th anniversary flight with round trip of UK: 'A symbol of our heritage'
The iconic aircraft embarked on its maiden flight 90 years ago

York Social Club’s 87-year-old owner overcomes cancer to celebrate remarkable 65 years in business
Neal Guppy has 17 different groups meeting regularly at the club

Huge new change to bin collection rules across England with eye-watering fines for non-compliance
Residents could face £400 fines when the new rules come into force

Easter eggs rise in price and shrink in size with shoppers facing 40% rise in cost per chocolate gram
Some big brands are also replacing cocoa with palm oil to cut down on costs

Scarborough Bed and Breakfast named best in UK, Europe and top in world
The property has an overall five-star rating on TripAdvisor

Violent criminal jailed after Grimsby robbery left woman 'fearing for her life'
Detectives were able to identify his vehicle after reviewing CCTV footage

Police discover more than £500k worth of cannabis in Rotherham drug raid
Body-worn camera footage from police shows officers breaking down the door of the property

Britain's church crime hotspot REVEALED as new data shows eight crimes committed at churches every day
More than 9,000 crimes were committed at churches and religious premises between 2022 to 2024

Heartbroken family pay tribute to hit and run victim killed by 'cowardly' drunk driver - 'Beautiful mind and soul'
The careless driver consumed 11 pints of lager and had no licence, no insurance and was speeding when he hit the mother-of-three

'They've got a damn cheek!' Residents blast council for imposing England's steepest council tax hike
The council tax rise means the average Band D household in Bradford will face an increase of £170

'We came away without a victory': South Yorkshire miners 40 years on after year-long strike
One miner who spent 30 year in the pits told GB News he does not regret a moment of it

'Young fryers keep industry alive!' Britain's best celebrated at National Fish and Chip Awards 2025
The National Fish and Chip Awards 2025 is being held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London

Hospital patients slam NHS as damning report highlights crisis: 'They seem to be spending money on ticking boxes rather than treating people'
Nurses say patients are dying in corridors and pregnant women are miscarrying in side rooms as overwhelmed hospitals struggle to cope

'I'm absolutely appalled': Petition launched against plans to reuse war graves in England and Wales
Under new proposals existing graves could be reused and closed burial grounds may be reopened

Dozens of tractors descend on town centre amid rally against Labour's farming tax raid
Farmers fear they could lose their livelihoods

Christmas Pudding popularity in decline amongst Britons according to festive survey
Sixpences have traditionally been stirred into Christmas puddings to bring good fortune

Christmas clamp down: Police increase patrols to catch drink and drug drivers over festive period
One police force has shared the harrowing story of a police employee killed on her way to work by a driver under the influence

'Nothing can protect the brain': Poppy Appeal launches in Leeds with mental health message
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the end of combat operations by British Armed Forces in Afghanistan, known as Operation Herrick

Your Poppy Appeal needs YOU! Britons urged to come forward as Royal British Legion seeks volunteers
The poppy represents those who lost their lives on active service

Police continue to search River Derwent for missing mum Victoria Taylor as investigation enters 10th day
Victoria's clothes were found in a park near the river

Millions at breaking point as shocking report reveals nearly 12 million Britons lack enough money to live on
Debt coaches are finding clients’ homes cold and without food

'Gull Champion' fights seagull menace gripping coastal communities amid rise in noise and 'muggings'
In Scarborough town centre, GB News asked people about their experiences with the seagulls

Private patrol team launched in Bradford to fight anti-social behaviour and curb crime
The patrol team keeps a watchful eye over visitors to the city centre and helps to bridge the gap between police, the council and businesses

'I made sure I got home!' D-Day veteran emotionally recalls the Normandy landings
Aged 18 at the time, Albert Keir recalls his experience of June 6, 1944, 80 years later

'Like a boy scouts adventure': One of Yorkshire's last D-Day veterans shares his story
Ken Cooke was just 18 when he was called up for service in December 1943

Angry pensioner locked in DECADES-long pothole battle with East Yorkshire Council
Trevor Saunders uses the lane everyday to access his property

‘Bring back corporal punishment!’ People in Yorkshire react to plans to tackle knife crime
GB News spoke to people in Hull about the issue of knife crime, with one woman in her 20s telling us that she no longer feels safe on the streets

Thousands of jobs at risk after British Steel application for electric arc furnace approved
Local residents have expressed fears over the future of British Steel

Yorkshire pensioners offered ‘lifeline’ amid scarcity of buses and local amenities
The charity provides 2,500 subsidised journeys for passengers each year

‘I faced jail and owed thousands of pounds - Now I’m debt free’
Marie’s life changed forever after asking a friend at her local church for advice

XL Bully dog mauls cat to death as owner launches petition to change law
Becky Quane lost her cat Freya last month but had no legal recourse to prosecute the owners of the dog that killed her pet

Britons encouraged to put away devices for No Phones at Home Day
Dr Armitage created No Phones at Home Day, a national event on the third Saturday of January

‘People are dying’: Britons fume over longest strike in NHS history amid surging winter pressures
The 144-hour strike is set to be the most disruptive in the NHS’ 75 years

Ofgem price cap rises five per cent amid millions of UK homes needing more energy efficient windows
The energy price cap is the maximum amount energy suppliers can charge consumers for each unit of energy if they're on a standard variable tariff

'We NEED steel in Britain!' Fury rises as Chinese-owned British Steel risks 2000 jobs by scrapping furnaces
Blast furnaces are set to be replaced with two electric arc versions

Research shows farming is one Britain’s most essential vocations
Farmers are crucial in society, and despite the demanding nature of their work, British Wool found 79 per cent of farmers would still recommend their career

‘Just appeared overnight!’ Furious residents outraged as thousands of broadband poles go up on doorsteps
Parliament petition launched and signed by thousands to stop broadband poles in East Yorkshire

Bradford launches Night Charter to make city centre safe
Bradford has become one of the UK first cities to create a charter

Dad devastated as son left with half a skull after attack: 'It breaks my heart'
Jamie Kelly was the victim of a devastating one punch assault

British seaside industry facing six figure sum to set up machines that accept cards could collapse
The arcade industry could crumble if the UK becomes a cashless society

Dog owners issued warning as £1000 fine looms in bid to crackdown on crime
A study found UK farm animals worth an estimated £1.8 million were severely injured or killed by dogs

Charity expanding its service in bid to halt rising suicides in construction industry
The ‘Big Brew’ campaign encourages tradespeople who are experiencing relationship or mental health issues or any other trauma to seek help