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Blue plaque unveiled at Thirsk home of All Creatures Great and Small author Alf Wight
A blue plaque has been installed at Rowardennan, the Thirsk house where Alf Wight wrote his famous James Herriot books for 25 years. The pr…
Eventer Holly Richardson returns to riding two weeks after sustaining multiple leg fractures
After suffering a dislocated kneecap and fractured fibula in a fall at her family farm, 32-year-old Holly Richardson has returned to the sa…
Follifoot WI members release 'Ladies in Leather' calendar to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Inspired by the original Calendar Girls, members of the Follifoot Women's Institute have produced a motorcycle-themed calendar to raise fun…
Leeds' Thackray Museum of Medicine secures £420,000 for building improvements
The Thackray Museum of Medicine has been awarded over £420,000 in funding, including a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to su…
Sheffield Sharks celebrate three years at their purpose-built arena
The Sheffield Sharks are marking three years since moving into their own £14m facility, which also serves as a hub for local junior sports …
Great Broughton village green receives protected status after 60 years of resident care
Residents of Great Broughton have secured protected status for their village green, which has been maintained by the community since 1968 d…
North Yorkshire artists open their studios to the public for winter event
Artists across North Yorkshire are opening their workspaces to visitors on 7 and 8 November for the annual Winter Open Studios. The event a…
Leeds United Foundation helps young people into work and training through new stadium hub
The Leeds United Foundation is using the club's profile to support local youth through wellbeing, education, and sports programmes. Their n…
Ruth Hansom from Bedale wins National Chef of the Year
Ruth Hansom, owner of Hansom Restaurant in Bedale, has won the National Chef of the Year title, with fellow Yorkshire chef Tom Heywood taki…
Sheffield engineer Ian Nicholls installed as the 387th Master Cutler
Engineer and metallurgist Ian Nicholls has been installed as the 387th Master Cutler, taking on the role of championing manufacturing acros…
York Racecourse concludes its season with a final weekend of racing
York Racecourse is hosting its final event of the year, featuring over £660,000 in prize money across the weekend's races. This season saw …
How Sheffield’s tenant associations are bringing neighbours together
Tenant and residents associations across Sheffield provide a platform for neighbours to organise social activities and address local concer…