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Knaresborough trucker Bob Frendt raises funds to bring Ukrainian orphans to Yorkshire for respite
Bob Frendt, a 75-year-old from Knaresborough, is raising £20,000 to host a group of Ukrainian orphans for a respite visit next summer. Afte…
Sheffield woman loses 11 stone after choosing lifestyle changes over surgery
Ann-Marie Weaver, 43, initially joined a weight-loss group to prepare for surgery, but found she was able to reach her goals through diet a…
Whitby's whalebone arch replaced with bronze replicas
The iconic whalebone arch on Whitby's West Cliff has been removed to be replaced by bronze replicas. This change preserves the town's marit…
Herefordshire farmers use vending machines to sell fresh produce in rural areas
A family of farmers in Herefordshire has begun using vending machines to sell their own milk and local food products directly to the public…
Skipton community hub gains asset protection status
North Yorkshire Council has officially designated the Share Skipton hub on Newmarket Street as an asset of community value. This status rec…
Cotswold Wildlife Park hatches 49 white stork chicks in record-breaking season
Cotswold Wildlife Park has successfully reared 49 white stork chicks this year, marking its most productive breeding season to date. These …
Paddock Wood heritage project launches to document the town's history
A new community-led project is collecting local stories to preserve the heritage of Paddock Wood, from its origins as a rail hub to its war…
New specialist maths school opens in Mill Hill
The 1729 Maths School is set to welcome its first pupils in north London later this month. As the UK's first specialist secondary school fo…
Notting Hill Carnival marks 60th anniversary with three-day celebration
London's Notting Hill Carnival has marked its 60th year with a three-day event featuring dancers, drummers, and performers showcasing Carib…
Hull University Teaching Hospitals completes 5,000th robotic surgery
Since introducing the Da Vinci system in 2015, Hull University Teaching Hospitals has reached a milestone of 5,000 procedures across six su…
Hull Minster hosts animal blessing service to mark 202 years of the RSPCA
Pets and their owners gathered at Hull Minster on Sunday for a special service to celebrate the role of animals in the community. The event…
Gateshead community project provides school uniforms and shoes for 245 children
The Salvation Army’s Every Child Warm project has supported 122 families in Gateshead by providing essential school clothing and footwear. …