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Ilkley Lido hosts annual dog swimming weekend before winter closure
Ilkley Lido is opening its outdoor pool to dogs and their owners for a final weekend of swimming before the facility closes for the winter …
Sheffield community mural celebrates the legacy of the King Mojo club
A new mural honouring the history of the King Mojo club will be unveiled in Attercliffe next month by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield. The artw…
Castle Howard Arboretum's red squirrel project helps boost population numbers
The Castle Howard Arboretum in North Yorkshire has successfully bred 15 red squirrel kits since launching its conservation project last yea…
Skelton High Street to host new community-run pet crematorium
A community interest company has received approval to convert an empty workshop into a pet crematorium designed to provide bereavement supp…
Potty-training support scheme to expand across England following success in York
A pilot scheme in York that provided parents with training guides and workshops saw a 43% drop in children starting school without being fu…
Community-owned Black Lion pub in Skelton-on-Ure adds kitchen garden to its services
After being closed for six years, the Black Lion pub has been revived by local volunteers who have added a shop, café, and caravan site to …
Wakefield Trinity fans celebrate first league title since 1968 with city centre parade
Following their 23-10 victory over Warrington Wolves in the Grand Final, Wakefield Trinity players travelled by open-top bus to a civic rec…
Wakefield Trinity stalwart Max Jowitt ends his tenure as a Super League champion
After experiencing relegation with Wakefield Trinity in 2023, full-back Max Jowitt has finished his time at the club by winning the Grand F…
Pulp fan cuts up Jarvis Cocker's suit to raise money for charity
After noticing a suit donated by Jarvis Cocker remained unsold on the Crisis charity website, fan Giles purchased the garment to repurpose …
Yorkshire brewery Northern Monk opens four new venues and creates 60 jobs
Northern Monk has expanded its presence with four new venues across the north of the UK and increased its annual beer production. The brewe…
Wakefield Trinity secure championship victory under Daryl Powell
Three years after Wakefield Trinity dropped into the sport's second tier, the club has secured a championship win at Old Trafford. The vict…
Thornbury recreation ground granted village green status after seven-year campaign
A section of the Sunnybank Lane Recreation Ground has been awarded village green status following a successful application by local residen…