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More people aged 55 and over are taking up strength training in Yorkshire
Data from Sport England shows a rise in adults meeting activity guidelines, with a significant increase in those over 55 engaging in muscle…
Cold Kirby's Grade II listed St Michael's Church to become a pilgrim hostel
The Church of Saint Michael at Cold Kirby has received a £122,760 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to explore its conversion i…
Yorkshire couple complete four-marathon reservoir run for suicide prevention charity
Terri and Stephen, a couple from Cowling, have completed four continuous laps around a reservoir, covering 10,835 feet of climbing over 34 …
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 …
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…
The Penny Bun in Askwith named AA Inn of the Year for England
The Penny Bun in Askwith has been awarded the title of AA Inn of the Year for England, a recognition of its combination of high-quality acc…
Rare White Park cattle join nature restoration project at Castle Howard
A herd of rare White Park cattle has been introduced to the Bog Hall Habitat Bank at Castle Howard to assist with conservation grazing. By …
University of York researchers aim to restore ancient wildflower site at Heslington Fields
Ecologists have identified Heslington Fields as a former biodiversity hotspot that supported rare plants before 19th-century agricultural e…
Broughton Sanctuary near Skipton sees return of all five British owl species
Since 2021, the Broughton Sanctuary estate has planted over 340,000 native trees and restored wetlands to encourage biodiversity across 2,5…