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Thousands gather in Leeds as Pride marks its 20th anniversary
Leeds Pride celebrated two decades of the event by expanding to a two-day format for the first time. With an estimated 75,000 visitors and …
Rotherham Council launches free swimming sessions to help children stay safe this summer
Following concerns over water safety during the recent heatwave, Rotherham Council has introduced free swimming and inflatable splash sessi…
Goole marks 200th anniversary with flotilla recreating historic canal journey
A fleet of vessels has retraced the original route taken during the opening of Goole's port in 1826 to celebrate the town's bicentenary. Th…
Bradford twins graduate from Keele University with identical degrees
Adrian and Ainsley Dondo, 22, have graduated from Keele University with 2:1 degrees in biomedical science after four years of studying side…
Fourteen-year-old York footballer Ethan lands role in CBBC show Jamie Johnson FC
Ethan, a 14-year-old from York born with congenital melanocytic naevus, has joined the cast of the football drama Jamie Johnson FC. By appe…
Former Sheffield United defender Jake Wright begins new career as a head of year in Sheffield
After retiring from professional football, 40-year-old Jake Wright has transitioned into a pastoral role as head of Year 8 at Newfield Scho…
Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft and four others to receive honorary degrees from Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University is awarding honorary doctorates to five individuals, including Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft and prese…
Ten-year-old Doncaster tennis player Hunter Henderson wins international junior title
Hunter Henderson, a young player from Doncaster, has won the Smrikva Bowl in Croatia, a tournament previously contested by stars like Carlo…
York's MonkBridge House named England's best B&B
MonkBridge House in York has been awarded the title of best B&B at the annual Visit England awards. Located within walking distance of the …
National Railway Museum in York launches free summer programme for families
From 20 July to 6 September, the National Railway Museum is hosting a series of free interactive activities focused on travel and holidays.…
Middlesbrough takeaway staff credited with ensuring safety during major fire
When a fire broke out at a takeaway on Linthorpe Road, staff at the neighbouring Abdul's Cash and Carry acted quickly to evacuate all custo…
Yorkshire Dales artist Penny Hunt turns her studio into a wildlife rescue centre
Artist Penny Hunt balances her landscape painting with running the Yorkshire Dales Wildlife Rescue, often caring for injured hedgehogs and …