Category: Local News

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 […]

York’s fairs are guaranteed to have that part you’re missing! 4th May – Rufforth Auto Jumble, Rufforth Park, York. 8am-5pm (6am for sellers).  With over 350 pitches, enjoy free parking and refreshments from a five-star café.   27th May – 40th Great British Classic and Performance Motor Show, Ripley Castle, Harrogate, 10am-4pm.  See the very […]

This May we’re tracing back our steps to see what York’s historic residents were up to, and up against, in years and centuries past.   April 29, 1942 – York suffers its worst air raid of the Second World War. Beginning at 2.30am, the city endured 90 minutes of relentless bombardment, leaving 92 people dead and […]

The Enterprise Works team at the University of York have launched their 2024 Enterprise Awards — to give back a little appreciation for the businesses in York who have made a real difference. Every business deserves the chance to get more plaudits for all the work they do, with a pandemic and cost of living […]

Electric scooter and e-bike brand TIER have announced they will not renew their contract with the City of York Council, meaning that by the 1st of June, there will no easy-to-hire electric scooters or e-bikes on the streets of York. Cllr Pete Kilbane, Executive Member for Economy and Transport at City of York Council, said: […]

With Spring upon us, and summer well on its way, now is the time to get back in the garden and get digging, planting, and trimming before it’s too late! Fortunately for us amateur gardeners and outdoor adventurers, there are plenty of experts around to offer the advice we need. Read on to find the […]

York is packed to the brim full of fun clubs and associations — here are our top picks for the month.  Spirit of Harmony  This four-part men’s a cappella singing group have been based in Wetherby for just over 2 years. They sing all kinds of music from Broadway classics to Queen, all in 4-part […]

Did you know that York is ranked among the ten best places in the UK for small or microbusinesses? That’s according to a report last year from Business Financed, who put York sixth best in the whole country, all thanks to the ‘creative and bold people’ who make our city tick— you probably know a […]

Photo credit – Sky Filming The Member of Parliament for York Central, Rachael Maskell, has today spoken out to defend one of York’s most important ancient sites from being turned into a housing development. Named for the Roman Emperor who is rumoured to have had his funeral there, the site of a former reservoir on […]