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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…
Yorkshire records 9,700 new solar installations in the first half of 2026
The region saw a record number of solar panels fitted between January and June, providing enough energy to power roughly 16,300 homes. The …
Six life-sized dog sculptures installed at Carr Lodge Park in Horbury
Artist Jenny Hutchinson has installed six cast iron dog sculptures along the footpaths of Carr Lodge Park to highlight the area's natural e…
Cotswolds farmer Henry Astor restores biodiversity by returning to heritage wheat
Henry Astor has replaced modern monocultures on his farm with heritage wheat varieties and agroforestry to support local wildlife. His effo…
Rare Nathusius’ pipistrelle bat recorded at a Yorkshire Water reservoir
A Nathusius’ pipistrelle has been identified at a Yorkshire Water reservoir, marking the first confirmed record of the migratory species in…
How the Esk Valley Camphill Community in North Yorkshire is rethinking social care
In the village of Botton, residents with learning disabilities live and work alongside volunteers in a communal setting that prioritises sh…
Accountant Vanessa Bent opens a cake shed in Gravesend to encourage local discovery
Vanessa Bent has opened a cake shed outside her home in Gravesend, choosing to rely on a simple lawn sign rather than social media to attra…
Sheffield golfer Alex Fitzpatrick qualifies for the PGA Tour Championship
After a difficult period spent fighting to retain his DP World Tour card, Alex Fitzpatrick has secured a place at the PGA Tour's season fin…