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Hepworth Wakefield Harvest Festival brings together 70 independent makers to mark the start of autumn
The Hepworth Wakefield Harvest Festival returned to Tileyard North this weekend, hosting over 70 independent designers and producers. By sh…
Prisoners help build 152 new places at HMP Kirklevington Grange
Construction firm Reds10 is using modular methods to add 152 places to the North Yorkshire prison, with inmates actively participating in t…
AI technology helps recycle plastic milk bottles at Redcar plant
The Biffa Polymers facility in Redcar is using artificial intelligence to identify and sort crushed plastic milk bottles at high speeds. By…
Wakefield Trinity reach first Super League semi-final after victory over Leigh Leopards
Wakefield Trinity have secured their first-ever Super League semi-final appearance following a 26-16 play-off win against Leigh Leopards. B…
New maritime and renewables network to link North Yorkshire businesses with offshore energy projects
Launching this September, the North Yorkshire Maritime and Renewables Cluster will connect local firms and education providers with offshor…
Harrogate stationery shop Jespers celebrates 125 years of business
Founded in 1901 by Foster Barrett Jesper, the family firm has remained a fixture in Harrogate for over a century. The shop is marking its 1…
Saffie Osborne becomes the first female jockey to win a British Classic at the St Leger
Saffie Osborne has made history at Doncaster by becoming the first female jockey to win a British Classic, riding Highwayman to victory in …
Hull's Blitz-damaged National Picture Theatre restored to its 1914 design
The Grade II-listed National Picture Theatre in Hull has been restored after standing as a ruin since a 1941 Luftwaffe air raid. By stabili…
Leeds tech sector contributes £1.67bn to city economy
New analysis shows Leeds is now home to 853 tech companies, the highest number for any local authority outside of London. This growing sect…
York Park and Ride sees record passenger satisfaction levels
A recent survey of York's Park and Ride network shows a 94 per cent satisfaction rate, with significant improvements in perceived journey t…
RSPB Bempton Cliffs becomes a vital stronghold for the declining tree sparrow
Conservationists at RSPB Bempton Cliffs have recorded 54 breeding pairs of tree sparrows this year, successfully fledging 302 chicks. By ma…
Sheffield Hallam University launches centre to focus on ethical AI and robotics
Sheffield Hallam University has opened the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics to address real-world challenges al…