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Scarborough Athletic set for stadium return as friendly match announced
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (275+ words) The countdown is on for summer kick-off at a long-awaited community football stadium. Scarborough Athletic is set to play at the Scarborough Sports Village once again following months of repairs, with a pre-season friendly against Barnsley lined up for Saturday,…...
North Yorkshire choir celebrates 30 years with special weekend
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (379+ words) A POPULAR North Yorkshire choir is celebrating 30 years of music in the community with a special concert. Terrington Choir is marking three decades of singing and community spirit in the village and surrounding area with an event as part of…...
New Sea Creature Rescue Squad event launches at SEA LIFE Scarborough
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (232+ words) Youngsters are invited to join a marine rescue mission at SEA LIFE Scarborough. The 'Sea Creature Rescue Squad' is an interactive event aimed at inspiring children to protect marine life. Running from July 11 to October 3, 2025, the experience highlights the challenges…...
Meet the cat that dispenses York Gin at the city centre distillery
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (870+ words) A sculptor behind York's trail of "mystery' cat sculptures has created a brand-new feline work - which dispenses gin." Jonathan Newdick's Puss & Mew was unveiled this week at a ceremony at York Distillery in front of the Sheriff of York and…...
Pub refurbishment, home projects and tree works approved in North Yorkshire
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (595+ words) A series of planning decisions have been made by North Yorkshire Council, including proposals for residential developments, public house refurbishments, outbuildings, and tree works. Tree removals and pruning in Welburn A decision has been issued for extensive tree work at…...
Author Julia Donaldson issues plea for more libraries as she is made dame
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (750+ words) The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson said being made a dame was a "very happy surprise, as she issued a plea to the Government for "more libraries and more librarians in our communities and schools so children can enjoy the benefits…...
Historic shop and tea room owners celebrate first anniversary in style
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (545+ words) THE owners of an historic shop and tea room are celebrating a year in business with a special anniversary party. Oli Nicholls and Sally Pearson took over Hawnby Stores and Tea Room near Helmsley, last June. The couple, who lease…...
Hambleton Jambleton returns with live music and activities
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (232+ words) A community event first launched to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee is set to return for its fifth year. Hambleton Jambleton, to be held at the Old Lane Recreation Area in Hambleton, North Yorkshire, on Saturday, June 13, has grown into…...
Explore York through its food with this new five-stop tasting tour
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (564+ words) A new food tour giving people a flavour of authentic Yorkshire delicacies has been launched in York. Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours has introduced its Taste of Yorkshire Food Tour, taking visitors to five venues across the city serving classic dishes…...
York dragon boat team paddling to support Parkinson's UK
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (236+ words) A team of dragon boat racers in York is taking to the water to raise money for Parkinson's UK. The Parky Paddlers, representing the York branch of the charity, will compete in the Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge on the River…...