Category: Local News

When it comes to finding the right type of care for loved ones affected by any condition like dementia, making the decision is a huge responsibility and an emotional one. We’re so lucky in York that we have access to the services of The Rainbow Care Group, a six-time national award-winning dementia care provider who […]

Charles about Town: June 2024 Castle Howard, with its sprawling gardens and classical architecture, provides a fabulous backdrop for Tony Cragg’s latest sculpture exhibition. The stately home’s classical elegance contrasted with Cragg’s contemporary organic forms, creates a dialogue between the old and the new, making for a compelling viewing experience. As an avid admirer of […]

Grand Opera House, York— May 2024 A thoroughly enjoyable and engaging experience from start to finish… The cast of this production truly shone, bringing depth and authenticity to their respective roles. Each actor invested their character with nuance and conviction, ensuring that the interactions between the jurors felt genuine and compelling.   Of particular note were […]

Whether you reckon your Dad is more into a sporty gadget or a premium cologne, you’ll find the gift for him in our guide. Givenchy Gentleman Society Gift Set, £75.99 from PerfumeDirect.com Treat Dad to a dash of style and charm with this woody aromatic eau de parfum and shower gel set! Its versatile fragrance suits any occasion, […]

Our experience at Bistro du Vin started out as you’d hope any June night to. It was hot, bright, and sticky outside as we wandered down through all the roadwork-induced chaos at York Station. Although we were forced to meander through temporary pedestrian paths and traffic diversions, we still made it to the French-inspired hotel […]

Anyone who’s ever been caught out by a surprise birthday party will relate to the recent experiences of York midwife Sharon Pratt.  While on her way to what she thought was a regular meeting with colleagues at York Hospital, Sharon was presented with the prestigious Chief Midwifery Officer (CMO) silver award.  She said, “It is […]

This May Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters met his majesty King Charles at a royal garden party. It was all in recognition of their incredible services to the city. Chief Executive Officer Emily Wragg and Chair of Trustees Keith Hardcastle were handpicked alongside a few select others from around the country to attend a Royal Garden Party […]

Ninety-eight-year-old Ken Cooke would have spent every morning riding to work at the Rowntrees factory on-board a much larger version of the Ruston & Hornsby 88DS locomotive pictured here, so it must have been a real nostalgic honour when Hornby model manufacturers presented him with his very own mini-version.  Before he was employed at the […]

York-based Chartered Financial Planners PenLife Associates were recognised for their hardwork this month by the Yorkshire Financial Awards. They picked up the prize for the best Customer Service in the whole county at a glittering ceremony at Leeds’ New Dock Hall on Friday the 3rd of May. Judges chose PenLife due to their “unwavering commitment […]

I once asked a parent I was supporting if they ever took any regular time out for themselves. The parent, an adoptive Mum dealing with a lot of challenges replied, ‘Oh yes, every Saturday morning I get time on my own.’ Great I thought, tell me more. Her reply was, ‘I go out on my […]

While we pride ourselves in the knowledge that York is one of the safest cities in the country, the truth is that you can never be 100% certain of what is going on around your home when you’re not there. So you can find that extra degree of safety, here’s a product that could well […]

Following in the footsteps of the legend that is Dame Judy Dench, a former York College student became the latest former city-resident to win an Oscar this March.  Nadia Stacey, who studied at York College from 2004 to 2006, picked up the Best Makeup and Hairstyling award for her work on the movie Poor Things, […]

With the world such a scary and daunting place these days, we’re here to restore your hope in society through a properly uplifting story about one of York’s rising musical stars.  York-based singer Liv Quigley has just released a song which she hopes will inspire more creatives like her to put themselves out there.  The […]

With the weather getting warmer and most of us wanting to spend more time outdoors, ensuring we all have a comfortable and stylish garden is top of everyone’s priorities. Fortunately making the most of your outdoor space can be easy with Yorkshire Pergolas. They will help you transform it into a place you want to […]

One of York’s most exciting entrepreneurs has been recognised for taking the leap of faith to start her own business by the Yorkshire Choice Awards.  Holly Price, who has just opened her first York office in the Raylor Centre off James Street, quit her job at a national estate agents and started her own independent […]