Category: Local News

International Women’s Week is back in York this month — bringing with it 40 engaging events, two exhibitions, and two full activity days. As with previous years, the week-long programme will continue in the mission of advancing vital conversations about female empowerment throughout our city. This year’s theme is ‘Looking Forward, Moving Forward’. The message […]

By Mim Holmes Here we come again — quite the headline! In this show you are taken back to buying surplus toilet rolls and hand sanitiser, yes you guessed it, it’s all about Lockdown, a time we would all like to forget. That’s until Dolly Parton comes in with all her glitz and glamour, which […]

When Candace Bushnell was in her 20s and living in New York, she wrote a newspaper column about the lives of her and her best friends that you may just have heard of — it was called “Sex and the City.” Now 26-years, a beloved HBO series, and two movies later, Sex and the City […]

York’s much-loved Ice Trail returns on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February 2025, transforming the city into a glittering winter wonderland. Organised by Make It York, this annual free event invites families, residents, and visitors to explore over 30 spectacular ice sculptures and discover York’s unique history through this year’s theme: “Origins.” What’s On? Get […]

The City of York Council’s new draft budget proposal, published at 5pm yesterday by Cllrs Katie Lomas and Peter Kilbane, will see the council make a significant £8 million investment in essential public services, made possible by rises in council tax and car parking fees. That £8 million will be used to meet increased demand […]

More than a decade ago, local retiree and hobby painter Lin Taylor came across a new form of artwork that would change the way she paints forever. “We travelled the world and had been to Costa Rica and South America where we saw paintings on feathers. They were dreamcatchers and earrings so that was my […]

York Hospital’s emergency unit have appealed for our support as they aim to tackle unprecedented levels of demand, by asking patients to travel alone where it is possible.  Dr Ed Smith, the Deputy Medical Director at York Hospital Foundation Trust said, “Our emergency departments are busy all year round but are exceptionally busy at the […]

York Residents’ Festival returns on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2025, offering York residents an amazing opportunity to enjoy exclusive deals, free entries, and unique experiences across the city. Organised by Make It York, this much-loved event is a celebration of everything York has to offer, giving residents the chance to explore the city’s […]

It may be a bit of a cliché, but there’s no denying that January is the best month to begin a new fitness kick. In fact, the latest research shows that 12% of all annual gym sign ups happen in the first month of the year alone. But as is the problem with most New […]

Europe’s largest Viking Festival returns to York in February (Monday 17 – Sunday 23 February 2025), and organisers have revealed a horde of events to excite, thrill, entertain and – perhaps – disgust, with a promise of an extra evening spectacular, more weapons to train with at the Berserker Bootcamp, and the infamous Poo Day […]

The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s, which is one of the two senior schools for Years 10-13 at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate in Thorpe Underwood, York, has been awarded the prestigious title of Independent Schools Association – Senior School of the Year 2024. Well done to them!  ISA senior schools are already among the best in the […]

A Yorkshire artist is raising funds to support wildlife conservation in one of Britain’s remotest territories. So far, Robert E Fuller has raised £1,650 for the South Georgia Heritage Trust, which works to conserve penguins, seals, albatrosses, and more, on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a small British overseas territory 1,500km southeast of the […]

York Residents’ Festival returns on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2025, offering York residents an amazing opportunity to enjoy exclusive deals, free entries, and unique experiences across the city. Organised by Make It York, this much-loved event is a celebration of everything York has to offer, giving residents the chance to explore the city’s […]

How many 21-year-olds do you know that spend their spare time writing poetry? The answer is probably not enough! This month we sat down with one, Jacob Davies, who has just published his third collection of poetry.  Read on to learn more about his process, and why Jacob thinks more young people like him should […]

Beloved York historic attraction Treasurer’s House is now open for Christmas, with visitors invited in for a relaxing wander through the grand rooms of the Grade I listed house.  This year’s theme – An Inspired Christmas – shares some of the stories of Mr Frank Green, the last private owner of the house, and the people around him.  […]