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York-based Cizzle Biotechnology receives US clinical accreditation for lung cancer blood test
A blood test developed by York-based Cizzle Biotechnology to detect early-stage lung cancer has been accredited for clinical use in the US.…
Archaeologists discover Britain's oldest pistachio in a Roman well in Catterick
A charred pistachio nut dating back nearly 2,000 years has been recovered from a Roman well in Catterick, North Yorkshire. The find, alongs…
Kevin Sinfield greeted by supporters at Bishopthorpe Palace during latest ultra marathon challenge
Kevin Sinfield stopped at Bishopthorpe Palace near York to meet schoolchildren and a community choir before continuing his final 7 in 7 cha…
Sinead Peach leads York Valkyrie to Grand Final victory after returning from pregnancy
After taking time away to start a family, Sinead Peach returned to the pitch to score the decisive try in York Valkyrie's 8-6 Grand Final w…
Sir Kevin Sinfield joined by Princess Royal in York for final MND charity challenge
Sir Kevin Sinfield arrived at the University of York as part of his final '7 in 7' challenge, a series of seven ultra marathons in seven da…
Yorkshire gardener wins Duchess of Rutland Cup with Wuthering Heights-inspired design
Designer Mr Roberts has won the top award at the Belvoir Castle Flower & Garden Show for a garden that recreates the moorland landscapes of…
Fulford Ings nature reserve expands by five acres to protect local wildlife
The Church Commissioners have signed a 30-year lease with the Carstairs Countryside Trust, adding five acres to the existing 90-acre wetlan…
Eight-year-old Labrador rescued from Pecca Falls cliff by volunteer team
Penny the Labrador was stranded on a narrow ledge after falling into the river at Pecca Falls in Ingleton. Volunteers from the Cave Rescue …
The Black Swan at Oldstead named AA Sustainable Restaurant of the Year
The Black Swan at Oldstead has been awarded the AA Sustainable Restaurant of the Year title for its focus on hyper-local sourcing and waste…
Yorkshire-based Abingdon Health opens new manufacturing facility in the US
Abingdon Health has launched a new manufacturing hub in Madison, Wisconsin, to meet the rising demand for locally produced medical testing …
The Star Inn at Harome named AA Restaurant of the Year 2026
The Star Inn at Harome, a 14th-century thatched inn near Helmsley, has been awarded the title of AA Restaurant of the Year 2026. The accola…
RAF Fylingdales to receive Honorary Freedom of the Town of Whitby
Whitby Town Council is set to grant the Honorary Freedom of the Town to RAF Fylingdales in recognition of the base's 60-year association wi…