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Empty Hull shop to become a new soup kitchen for vulnerable residents
A vacant building on Jameson Street is set to be transformed into a soup kitchen by the charity All For One after receiving unanimous plann…
Sheffield residents to decide how £20m in community funding is spent
Neighbourhoods in Sheffield are set to receive £20m in funding for local improvements, with committees made up of residents and workers lea…
Eight-year-old Thomas Smith prepares for Penistone Show with his prize-winning tup
Thomas Smith from Windleden Farm has enjoyed a successful show season with his Whitefaced Woodland tup, securing breed champion titles at m…
Hull explorer Karl Bushby secures permission to swim the Channel to complete 28-year global trek
After 28 years of walking from South America, 57-year-old Karl Bushby has received official permission to swim the English Channel to reach…
Doncaster Council reverses decision to ban fishing at Askern Lake after community petition
Following a petition signed by over 1,200 residents, Doncaster Council has paused plans to implement a fishing ban at Askern Lake. The coun…
Doncaster golfer Jack Whaley joins GB&I team for Walker Cup at Lahinch
After winning the US Amateur title at Merion, 22-year-old Jack Whaley has secured an automatic spot on the GB&I team for this year's Walker…
York's 600-year-old Merchant Taylors guild launches awards for emerging fashion and textile designers
The Company of Merchant Taylors in York has introduced the Golden Thread Awards to support early-career designers and craft-led creatives. …
University of Sheffield exhibition celebrates the history of Bradford aerial troupe Skinning the Cat
The University of Sheffield's National Fairground and Circus Archive is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Skinning the Cat, the UK's first…
North Yorkshire farmer, 86, set to become the world's oldest active polo player
Farmer John Nash is set to break the world record for the oldest active polo player this weekend at the Toulston qualifier near Tadcaster. …
York and Scarborough maternity units rated 'good' following Care Quality Commission inspection
The maternity units at York and Scarborough hospitals have been upgraded to a 'good' rating by the Care Quality Commission after addressing…
Record numbers of people quit smoking in Rotherham
Rotherham has recorded its highest number of successful quitters since 2016, placing the borough among the top performing local authorities…
Hull oil producer AAK announces major investment to expand production
AAK is set to expand its plant-based oil refinery at the Port of Hull following one of the largest investments in the company's recent hist…