Category: Local News

In a city like York —where our history is so well-documented— it can be hard to believe that there are still so many historical characters who —unlike Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin, and Constantine the Great— haven’t been as fairly represented in the history books as they deserve. As a result, we don’t know their names […]

What if I told you that for your next costume party, or the next time you step out with your kids for trick or treating on Halloween, you could strut around in a piece of York’s theatrical history —for as little as £15! Having heard this unlikely rumour for ourselves, we went over to the […]

When eleven-year-old pupils Sam and Juno leave Scarcroft Primary to head to secondary school this September, they’ll be leaving behind a legendary legacy. Thanks to their hard work, and fantastic musical talent, the two-person busking band have raised an incredible £1300 to help their school design a brand-new library!   Having started out as rival […]

Matcha, in its many forms, has well and truly taken over as the drink of the summer. Iced latte, who? I’ll take an iced matcha instead, please. Whilst some people heave with disgust at the thought of drinking a cup of ‘grass-flavoured milk’, the majority of the UK have fallen in love with this versatile […]

Are you interested in learning a language in a relaxed and supportive environment? At the University of York, thousands of people have learnt languages through the Languages for All programme since 1992. Their language classes run in the evenings and on Wednesday afternoons and cover a wide variety of languages at every proficiency level. Learning […]

If you or someone you know runs a business in York, then you’re in great luck as the City of York Council are offering completely free advice to help your enterprise grow! All you need to do is reach out, and one of their Growth Managers will work with your business personally to identify the […]

Later this month York Theatre Royal are excitedly putting on an in-house adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s legendary “Little Women.” Amongst a star-studded cast, York resident Kate Hampson will appear as Marmee, who is returning to the theatre for the first time since she appeared as the only professional actor in 2022’s “The Coppergate Woman.” […]

Multi-award winning St Paul’s Nursery School — which has been located in a secluded corner of the beautiful St Paul’s Square in Holgate since 1938— are moving across to the Clifton Children’s Centre. Despite the big change, the nursery won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Instead, they’re accepting more children than ever as for the […]

This month we had the pleasure of sitting down with another of York’s brightest fiction writers to discuss his new book “John Ryder and the Incredible Golden Pond.” Read on to learn more about David and his work.  Nice to meet you, David. How would you introduce yourself to our audience?  Well, I’m 63 years… […]

By Freya Gibson Nestled in the centre of the city, Treasurer’s House is one of York’s most prestigious buildings. Featuring royal visits, ghostly encounters, and parties attended by iconic actors and actresses of the past, read on to learn about the fascinating history of this famous building.  Ownership of the house was gifted to The […]

Annie Stirk has spent the last few weeks making something of a splash in the fashion industry. On the back of a stunning photoshoot in London— in which she stepped out wearing statement pieces from designer Zandra Rhodes’ new collection— she has sent more shockwaves by releasing an open letter to an “ageist” fashion industry. […]

The arrival of summer brings an ideal opportunity for older adults to embrace the outdoors and enjoy numerous benefits. Warm, sunny weather encourages physical activity and social interaction, crucial for overall well-being. Longer daylight hours improve mood and energy, making outdoor activities more appealing. Walking, gardening, or relaxing in the park promote physical health and […]

There’s no greater freedom on earth than having free reign of the open roads in a vehicle of your own.  However getting hold of the vital license you need to get driving, can be less fun. Our writer learned this lesson the hard way. After spending the past 10 months or so battling away through […]

York is packed to the brim with incredible people willing to go the extra mile to make our city a better place.  Whether it’s helping offset our impact on the planet, helping older and younger people connect, or offering professional help to those less fortunate, there are thousands of people in our community who work […]

By Raana Jefferson This exhibition is a project from Bombsquad, which took place over the course of a few weekends at 2 Low Ousegate in York Town Centre earlier this month.  For those who did not get a chance to see the event, let me give you a quick rundown on what the “Rise of […]