Good News 
Construction resumes at Leeds White Rose railway station
Work has restarted on the White Rose railway station in Leeds after a two-year pause caused by rising project costs. With the site already …
Bridlington boxer Oliver Male joins GB Boxing's Olympic development programme
Nineteen-year-old Oliver Male began boxing at age ten to channel his energy, and has since progressed to become one of the country's leadin…
North Yorkshire community gathers for the 116th annual Osmotherley Show
The Osmotherley Show returned for its 116th year, featuring traditional rural competitions ranging from livestock and produce to handicraft…
Brass bands and symphony orchestras mark Yorkshire Day celebrations across the county
Communities across Yorkshire are marking Yorkshire Day with events ranging from brass band performances at Emley Moor to the inaugural York…
James Bailey and Nikki Ramsey win supreme champion title at Ryedale Show
James Bailey and Nikki Ramsey from Sutton under Whitestonecliffe have taken the supreme champion title at the Ryedale Show with their Badge…
Keighley hydration brand Vidrate named Yorkshire's fastest-growing private company
Founded on a kitchen table in 2018, the Keighley-based business Vidrate has grown into a national brand with nearly 100 million sachets sol…
Leeds cyclist Katy Marchant returns to competition at Glasgow 2026
Less than a year after giving birth to her second son, Katy Marchant is back on the track competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. H…
Pocklington Mayor launches campaign to double town's accessible defibrillators
After Mayor Roly Cronshaw used a defibrillator to save his friend Andy Bowden following a sudden cardiac arrest, the pair have launched the…
Huddersfield exercise equipment manufacturer Innerva moves to employee ownership
Huddersfield-based Innerva has transitioned to an employee ownership trust, placing the company in the hands of its 17 staff members. This …
Nine-year-old Oliver from Barnsley surprised by Spider-Man cast after raising £16,500 for charity
Oliver, a nine-year-old from Barnsley, has raised over £16,500 for The Brain Tumour Charity by running nine marathons to support families a…
Endangered Golden Lion Tamarin joins Yorkshire Wildlife Park as part of breeding programme
Leaf, a 13-year-old Golden Lion Tamarin, has moved to Yorkshire Wildlife Park from Chester Zoo to join resident male Demonio. The pair are …
Law firm Mills & Reeve hits £200m turnover and shares profits with staff
Mills & Reeve, which has a significant office in Leeds, has reached a record turnover of £206.9 million for the 2025/26 financial year. As …