Someone heard our holiday worries- and found a timesaving solution.
Between delayed flights, long security queues, check in and all-round anxiety over the staff shortages that are disrupting the UK airspace this summer, if anyone is offering options to make flights easier this summer- we're all ears.
To take the stress out of check-in times at Leeds Bradford Airport, customers flying before midday will be able to check their bags in the night before thanks to a new Twilight Check-in scheme from Jet2.
The airport is currently one of eight in the UK offering the scheme which will make that morning flight a little less stressful.
Flying before 12pm? Great news! You can use our terrific Twilight Check-in™ service!
Other airports participating in the scheme include Manchester, Newcastle, London Stansted, East Midlands and Birmingham.
Whilst customers only booking with Jet2 will be able to use this offer, it could be a consideration for other airlines if proven successful.
To use the Twilight Check-in, all you need to do is arrive between 4.30pm and 9pm at Leeds Bradford Airport and visit the check-in desk and drop off your luggage as you would usually, just a few hours before. One person from the designated party can drop off up to six bags each too- so there's no need for the whole family to make the trip.
The service is available seven days a week to those that have checked in online at least 24 hours before their flight, just remember to bring your passport and boarding passes when using the Twilight Check-in.
After that go ahead and get some shut eye before waltzing into the airport and straight to security at the designated time- that should save you potentially hours of queuing up at peak times (judging by recent experiences of those travelling through airports this summer).
A police investigation has been launched following the 'unexplained' deaths of two people who were known to each other.
At around 6:55pm on 11 August, officers from West Yorkshire Police (WYP) were first called out to an address on New Stead Rise in Bradford following reports that a woman, aged 52, had been found dead, and then a further call was received at 7:14pm to reports a 59-year-old man was found dead at a business premises on Tong Park Industrial estate.
Both deaths are currently being treated as 'unexplained', WYP declared, and enquiries are being carried out with a forensic examination pending.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry team, confirmed that the deceased are known to each other - which is why an investigation and public appeal for information has been launched.
"Sadly, we are investigating after the deaths of two people at two locations in Bradford," Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said.
"These people are known to each other, and their deaths are being treated as unexplained. We are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with their deaths.
"Enquiries remain ongoing into establishing what has happened."
Can you help? Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101, or by using the live chat options at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat, quoting log 1539 of 11 August.
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Shortlist for 2026 Mercury Prize announced with several northern names making the cut
Clementine Hall
The shortlist for the 2026 Mercury Prize has officially landed - and it's another huge year for music from the north.
The prestigious annual award, which celebrates the very best British and Irish albums released over the past 12 months, has unveiled its 12 nominated records ahead of this year's ceremony in Newcastle this October.
Among the biggest talking points is a first-ever Mercury Prize nomination for music legend and northern icon Sir Paul McCartney, whose latest album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane has earned him a place on the shortlist.
Elsewhere representing the north, Newcastle jazz collective Knats have been shortlisted for A Great Day In Newcastle while jungle pioneer Nia Archives, who comes from Bradford, is recognised for her acclaimed album Emotional Junglist.
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Another artist flying the Newcastle flag is JADE with her debut solo album That's Showbiz Baby!, whilst other notable nominations include Olivia Dean, RAYE and and the charity compilation HELP(2) from War Child Records.
The full 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist is:
Paul McCartney – The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving
RAYE – This Music May Contain Hope
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
Florence + The Machine – Everybody Scream
Dove Ellis – Blizzard
Knats – A Great Day In Newcastle
Kojey Radical – Don't Look Down
JADE – That's Showbiz Baby!
Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist
Suede – Antidepressants
War Child Records – HELP(2)
This year's Mercury Prize ceremony will return to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Thursday 22 October after the city successfully hosted the awards for the first time last year.
The 2025 event saw hometown hero Sam Fender take home the coveted prize for People Watching, and who knows - maybe The Toon will bag another prize for a hometown hero.
Sophie Smith -
24th June 2022 
