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Traditional farming methods preserved the meadows at Hannah Hauxwell's Low Birk Hatt Farm
Hannah Hauxwell maintained traditional agricultural practices at her remote Pennine farm for decades, resisting the shift toward intensive …
North Yorkshire community gathers for the 116th annual Osmotherley Show
The Osmotherley Show returned for its 116th year, featuring traditional rural competitions ranging from livestock and produce to handicraft…
Brass bands and symphony orchestras mark Yorkshire Day celebrations across the county
Communities across Yorkshire are marking Yorkshire Day with events ranging from brass band performances at Emley Moor to the inaugural York…
Beaver-made wetlands keep Devon landscapes green during drought
Beaver dams and ponds in the River Otter catchment are retaining water and maintaining lush vegetation despite recent dry conditions. These…
Penzance jeweller B.J. Spiegelhalter & Son marks 50 years in Cornwall
The family-run jewellery business has reached its 50th anniversary on Causewayhead, half a century after Brian Spiegelhalter relocated the …
James Bailey and Nikki Ramsey win supreme champion title at Ryedale Show
James Bailey and Nikki Ramsey from Sutton under Whitestonecliffe have taken the supreme champion title at the Ryedale Show with their Badge…
Direct train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and London to return in December
Chiltern Railways will reinstate a direct return service between Stratford-upon-Avon and London Marylebone from 14 December. The two daily …
First UK-manufactured Britten-Norman Islander in 50 years rolls out on the Isle of Wight
Britten-Norman has moved production of its nine-seater Islander aircraft back to its Bembridge facility after decades of manufacturing in R…
Keighley hydration brand Vidrate named Yorkshire's fastest-growing private company
Founded on a kitchen table in 2018, the Keighley-based business Vidrate has grown into a national brand with nearly 100 million sachets sol…
Leeds cyclist Katy Marchant returns to competition at Glasgow 2026
Less than a year after giving birth to her second son, Katy Marchant is back on the track competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. H…
Folkestone's Lower Leas Coastal Park reopens after £750,000 adventure playground revamp
Following essential cliff stabilisation work, the Lower Leas Coastal Park in Folkestone has reopened with a new playground replacing equipm…
Military veterans enjoy seaside reunion in Worthing
Military veterans from across London, including Chelsea Pensioners, travelled to the Sussex coast for an annual day of friendship and share…