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Southampton wrestler Jamie Hayter returns to the ring after year-long back injury
After suffering two herniated discs that left her bedbound for months, 31-year-old Jamie Hayter has returned to professional wrestling. She…
Bradford to host the UK's first flower carpet in Centenary Square
Inspired by the tradition in Brussels, Bradford will host a 29-metre wide floral mosaic made from 300,000 dahlia heads this September. Loca…
Yorkshire couple complete four-marathon reservoir run for suicide prevention charity
Terri and Stephen, a couple from Cowling, have completed four continuous laps around a reservoir, covering 10,835 feet of climbing over 34 …
Volunteers help maintain the Growing Lives garden project in Ilkeston
Staff from PfP Thrive spent a day clearing paths and building raised beds at the Derventio Housing Trust’s Growing Lives project. The site,…
Domestic abuse rates in Stoke-on-Trent fall by over 12 per cent
New data shows that domestic abuse rates in Stoke-on-Trent have dropped from 31.7 to 26.7 cases per 1,000 adults since 2023, meaning nearly…
Government invests £71m to restart production at Devon's Hemerdon tungsten mine
The National Wealth Fund is providing £71m to help Tungsten West resume operations at the Hemerdon mine near Plymouth. By securing domestic…
London Zoo animals complete their annual health weigh-in
Keepers at London Zoo have finished their yearly weigh-in, recording the sizes of animals ranging from 50kg capybaras to 100g land snails. …
Sheffield's Cupola Gallery celebrates 35 years of independent art
Opened in 1991 between a launderette and a betting shop, the Hillsborough-based Cupola Gallery is marking three and a half decades of opera…
Rectal cancer trial co-led by University of Leeds offers patients an alternative to major surgery
Patients with early-stage rectal cancer have been able to avoid major surgery and permanent stomas after participating in the international…
York Minster solar panel installation highlights regional shift to clean energy
York Minster has installed 184 solar panels on its roof, demonstrating how historic sites can integrate sustainable technology. This projec…
A59 at Kex Gill reopens following completion of new 4.2km route
The new 4.2km stretch of the A59 has opened to traffic, providing a stable link between Harrogate and Skipton after years of recurring land…
Escrick Park Estate to support nature recovery as part of National Grid's Yorkshire GREEN project
National Grid has partnered with Escrick Park Estate to deliver biodiversity improvements for its Yorkshire GREEN infrastructure scheme. By…