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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-based Sitehop launches new unit to secure UK defence networks
Sitehop has established a dedicated national security unit to help protect legacy defence infrastructure from emerging cyber threats like A…
Bradford to host the UK's first flower carpet in Centenary Square
Inspired by the tradition in Brussels, Bradford will host a 29-metre wide floral mosaic made from 300,000 dahlia heads this September. Loca…
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 …
Sheffield's Cupola Gallery celebrates 35 years of independent art
Opened in 1991 between a launderette and a betting shop, the Hillsborough-based Cupola Gallery is marking three and a half decades of opera…
Rectal cancer trial co-led by University of Leeds offers patients an alternative to major surgery
Patients with early-stage rectal cancer have been able to avoid major surgery and permanent stomas after participating in the international…
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 …
Six life-sized dog sculptures installed at Carr Lodge Park in Horbury
Artist Jenny Hutchinson has installed six cast iron dog sculptures along the footpaths of Carr Lodge Park to highlight the area's natural e…
Rare Nathusius’ pipistrelle bat recorded at a Yorkshire Water reservoir
A Nathusius’ pipistrelle has been identified at a Yorkshire Water reservoir, marking the first confirmed record of the migratory species in…