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Plans approved for the York Central regeneration scheme
City of York Council has approved the final part of the first phase for the York Central development, a 45-hectare brownfield project. The …
New battery-electric trains to cut journey times across Yorkshire and the North
Transpennine Express will introduce 29 new Adessia Stream trains by 2034, cutting journey times between major northern cities by up to 14 m…
Structural Repairs wins Best Large Business at the National Entrepreneur Awards
The specialist firm Structural Repairs has been named Best Large Business at the 2026 National Entrepreneur Awards. The accolade recognises…
Pocklington firm SealStop wins £60,000 grant to expand water-saving valve technology
Yorkshire farmers Jason and Belle Richardson have secured a £60,000 grant from the Business Innovation Fund to further develop their water-…
Yorkshire Housing to build 2,000 affordable homes with £1bn investment
Yorkshire Housing has secured £230 million in funding to deliver 2,000 affordable homes over the next decade, with a total investment progr…
Middlesbrough judoka Charlie Ayre reflects on his Commonwealth Games bronze medal
After losing his semi-final bout, 20-year-old Charlie Ayre had to quickly reset his focus to secure a bronze medal in the -60kg category. W…
Doncaster golfer Jack Whaley sets record in Great Britain and Ireland's Walker Cup comeback
Twenty-two-year-old Jack Whaley from Doncaster secured a record-equalling 8&7 victory during the final day of the Walker Cup at Lahinch. Hi…
Glowworms return to North Yorkshire nature reserve after two-year breeding project
After a century-long absence, glowworms have been spotted at Nosterfield nature reserve following a volunteer-led reintroduction programme.…
York's 600-year-old Merchant Taylors guild launches awards for emerging fashion and textile designers
The Company of Merchant Taylors in York has introduced the Golden Thread Awards to support early-career designers and craft-led creatives. …
North Yorkshire farmer, 86, set to become the world's oldest active polo player
Farmer John Nash is set to break the world record for the oldest active polo player this weekend at the Toulston qualifier near Tadcaster. …
York and Scarborough maternity units rated 'good' following Care Quality Commission inspection
The maternity units at York and Scarborough hospitals have been upgraded to a 'good' rating by the Care Quality Commission after addressing…
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…