Nearly £300,000 of National Lottery money is going into swimming facilities in the a part of North Yorkshire.
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Hambleton District Council has got the cash for a pilot scheme which aims to get more people going for a swim - particularly families, women and girls, men over 40.
If your local pool is in that area, you can look forward to "enhanced swimming technology" and other improvements in Northallerton, Thirsk, Bedale and Stokesley.
Quote Message: In the last year there were around 170,000 swims in our pools – we want to see that increase significantly as a result of this scheme.” from Cllr Bridget Fortune Hambleton District Council
In the last year there were around 170,000 swims in our pools – we want to see that increase significantly as a result of this scheme.”
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A charity that helps young people find a safe place to stay the night is appealing for more help in South Yorkshire.
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A branch of Nightstop was set up in Sheffield last year, and the national organisation features in a TV documentary tonight looking at its work.
It's on More 4 at 22:00 and follows the stories of three young people all in need of accommodation as they're matched with families who can give them a bed for the night.
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The research, published in the journal the Annals of Internal Medicine, suggests an extra cup of could lengthen a person's lifespan - even if it is decaffeinated.
But Dr Tim Chico says the findings are far from conclusive, and that eating a healthy diet and taking regular exercise are far more important.
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Cash injection for some North Yorkshire pools
Nearly £300,000 of National Lottery money is going into swimming facilities in the a part of North Yorkshire.
Hambleton District Council has got the cash for a pilot scheme which aims to get more people going for a swim - particularly families, women and girls, men over 40.
If your local pool is in that area, you can look forward to "enhanced swimming technology" and other improvements in Northallerton, Thirsk, Bedale and Stokesley.
Leeds boxer makes an appearance at Great Yorkshire Show
Worth heading over to the Welcome to Yorkshire tent at the Great Yorkshire Show with your autograph book.
Are they still a thing? Okay, maybe a cheeky selfie then...
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A charity that helps young people find a safe place to stay the night is appealing for more help in South Yorkshire.
A branch of Nightstop was set up in Sheffield last year, and the national organisation features in a TV documentary tonight looking at its work.
It's on More 4 at 22:00 and follows the stories of three young people all in need of accommodation as they're matched with families who can give them a bed for the night.
Live: Sheep shearing at the Great Yorkshire Show
You won't find this on Sky Sports, live coverage of the Yorkshire intermediate sheep shearing finals at the Great Yorkshire Show.
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Huddersfield Examiner
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Sheffield doctor casts doubt over coffee claims
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A consultant cardiologist from Sheffield has raised concerns about a report which suggests people who drink more than three cups of coffee a day will live longer.
The research, published in the journal the Annals of Internal Medicine, suggests an extra cup of could lengthen a person's lifespan - even if it is decaffeinated.
But Dr Tim Chico says the findings are far from conclusive, and that eating a healthy diet and taking regular exercise are far more important.