Category: Local News

Read on to learn more about the newest event coming to Castle Howard — Introducing Alice’s Christmas Wonderland. Alice’s Christmas Wonderland Curiouser and curiouser! Tumble down the rabbit hole into a Christmassy wonderland like no other. Alice is planning a huge Christmas party, and she invites you to follow the White Rabbit through Castle Howard’s […]

There’s no doubt that there’s something of an unmet need when it comes to providing specialist care to those with dementia. In fact, the latest NHS data reveals record-high dementia levels of diagnoses in England. As of June 2024, 487,432 people in England had a dementia diagnosis, up from 77,112 in June 2023.  Fortunately, Schoen Clinic have launched […]

On Saturday 21st of September York Theatre Royal’s latest in-house production opened to audiences here in York. It’s a brand new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel “Little Women”, a story which has been made even more famous by a 2019 Greta Gerwig motion picture that starred Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet. This new […]

This month we sat down with acclaimed local science fiction author Paolo Debernardi to learn more about how, following an appearance on prime time show So You Think You Can Dance, the Italian-born former accountant came to become a writer here in York.  He’s since published a collection of stories called Thrumming Heart and an […]

If you’re looking for a peaceful escape from the city or a wholesome activity to do with your loved ones, you need to check out this beautiful hotspot – The Flower Belt, Helmsley, open from 10am-5pm every day. This luscious flower farm is located only five minutes from the quaint town of Helmsley and is […]

If this month is all about making the most of the last days of summer, or if you’re already looking ahead to the little ones going back to school, we’ve got you covered. This might be the most diverse gadget guide we’ve ever done. Read on for accessible smartphones, gaming gadgets, and kitchen tools!  MICROPLANE […]

You may recognise the household name of Age UK, but did you realise we have had our own independent and local charity here in York for over 50 years — introducing Age UK York . They support our communities each day, by providing a range of services, speak up on behalf of older people, and […]

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 […]