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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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North Yorkshire bids to become AI Growth Zone
York and North Yorkshire has bid to become one of five artificial intelligence (AI) technology "growth zones". North Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with North Yorkshire Council, Drax Power Station, the University of York and other organisations, has estimated that the investment could generate £85billion for the region. David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said if the area is selected by government to become an AI Growth Zone, it would be a "transformational opportunity". "It is bold and credible plan that could transform the economic future of Yorkshire and the Humber," he said. The submission sets out how North Yorkshire, if successful in its bid, could benefit from a 15% share of the UK's AI economic growth by 2035. The region would research the potential for AI to bring innovation to a number of sectors, including farming, life sciences, clean energy, rail innovation and creative industries, the bid claimed. PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth According to the proposal, Drax Power Station, near Selby, would be home to a new AI and Clean Energy campus. The bid claimed the site would be able to develop bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) to deliver carbon negative power, helping the UK to meet climate targets. It also estimated that the zone would protect 7,000 jobs, including 3,500 in the north of England. Richard Gwilliam, Drax development director, said the investment would "catalyse thousands of new jobs". Mr Skaith said the region was "shovel ready" and that a successful bid would "empower the potential of our communities through skills, jobs and digital inclusion". An announcement on the AI Growth Zone plan is expected on 11 June as part of the government's Comprehensive Spending Review, according to North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth Is AI the answer for better government services? What is AI and how does it work?
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
DNA scheme on farm machinery cuts theft
A scheme which uses an invisible DNA solution to mark farm machinery is said to have proven successful in reducing thefts across North Yorkshire. Property is marked with a gel containing a unique code that, when analysed, links to the rightful owner. North Yorkshire Combined Authority provided 8,000 SelectaDNA kits to more than 1,500 farms, the largest roll-out in the country. North Yorkshire Police said fewer high-risk items had been reported as stolen from farms involved in the scheme, since last year's launch. Farms in crime hotspot locations were offered up to five kits and warning signs, to mark agricultural vehicles and equipment. A report prepared for next week's Police, Fire and Crime Panel meeting at North Yorkshire Council noted that only three farms which had used the kits had since been targeted by thieves. In contrast, 72 farms which had not used the kits had have thefts. The solution can last up to five years outdoors, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. The report also cited a 30% reduction in quad bike thefts since the scheme began. It also said that North Yorkshire Police's rollout of the kits was now seen as "best practice" for other forces across the country. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
10-03-2025
- BBC News
New £3m centre opens in York to support sex attack victims
A new centre to support sexual assault victims has opened in £3m Acer House Victims' Centre on the outskirts of the city will offer victims immediate healthcare and a forensic medical examination if required, to help collect has two interview suites where North Yorkshire Police officers will be able to record statements from vulnerable victims and Coles, Deputy York and North Yorkshire Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, said the centre would support victims and help police gather evidence, "improving the chances of successful prosecution". Acer House replaces the existing York facility which is a converted two-storey house in a residential new centre has national forensic accreditation, which means it provides a standard of evidence that would give the best possible chance of centre was designed with help from survivors of serious sexual features soft furnishings, toys for children, private waiting rooms and minimal police signage to help visitors feel more will never be interviewed in the building, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority said. Coles said: "Last year we know there were over 300 referrals to our Sexual Assault Referral Centre, hundreds more reports to the police of rape and sexual assault, and tragically, almost certainly many more cases that were never reported."She said she and the mayor were "determined to tackle the appalling levels of violence against women and girls in our region"."As part of that work, it is vital women and girls feel safe to report incidences of rape and sexual assault," she Skaith, York and North Yorkshire Mayor, said: "The care and attention that has gone into providing a safe space for victims is plain to see."He said the centre offered "vital improved resources and support for individuals across the whole of our region". Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
