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Four hundred staff return to work at Scarborough bus factory after pay dispute ends
Workers at the Alexander Dennis site in Scarborough have returned to their roles following an agreement on a new pay deal. The settlement i…
Fishburn Park Football Club secures its future after land gift in Whitby
Keyland Developments has gifted three acres of land to Fishburn Park Football Club, formalising the club's long-term use of the site. This …
Prisoners help build 152 new places at HMP Kirklevington Grange
Construction firm Reds10 is using modular methods to add 152 places to the North Yorkshire prison, with inmates actively participating in t…
AI technology helps recycle plastic milk bottles at Redcar plant
The Biffa Polymers facility in Redcar is using artificial intelligence to identify and sort crushed plastic milk bottles at high speeds. By…
New maritime and renewables network to link North Yorkshire businesses with offshore energy projects
Launching this September, the North Yorkshire Maritime and Renewables Cluster will connect local firms and education providers with offshor…
Harrogate stationery shop Jespers celebrates 125 years of business
Founded in 1901 by Foster Barrett Jesper, the family firm has remained a fixture in Harrogate for over a century. The shop is marking its 1…
York Park and Ride sees record passenger satisfaction levels
A recent survey of York's Park and Ride network shows a 94 per cent satisfaction rate, with significant improvements in perceived journey t…
Planning approved for first phase of £2bn York Central development
McLaren Regeneration has received the go-ahead to build over 1,000 homes, a hotel, and a new railway station entrance on the site behind Yo…
Yorkshire veterans win their first Over-60s national cricket title
Yorkshire secured their first Over-60s national cricket title after defeating Middlesex at Oakamoor Cricket Club. Following a dominant seas…
Settle College to fund free school transport for pupils in North Yorkshire
Following a drop in student numbers linked to council policy changes, Settle College will now fund transport for eligible pupils from surro…
Selby families to receive free monthly books through new Dolly Parton Imagination Library project
Families in Selby can now sign up to receive a free book every month until their child turns five as part of a new literacy scheme. Backed …
New £1bn fleet of dual-powered trains to serve the Transpennine route
A £1bn deal has been signed for new Adessia trains that will run on both electric and battery power between Manchester and York. These trai…