Category: Local News

The city of York has been named on an elite list — of just 119 cities out of nearly 1000 around the globe— by the non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the second year in a row. The CDP rank the cities that demonstrate the highest commitment to “bold leadership on environmental action as well […]

With the right amount of help, York Archaeology Community believe that 2024 will be the year that they finally track down the location of a missing 13th century church.  St Peter-in-the-Willows is believed to have stood at a site near the former Willow Green care home — just inside Walmgate Bar—  for 300 years, until […]

The Make it York Ice Trail will return to the city of York from the 3rd until the 4th of February 2024. During that weekend anyone —resident or visitor— who ventures through the city will be able to see 33 different ice sculptures for free! In order to announce that this year’s theme is ‘City […]

York Residents’ Festival returns from Saturday the 27th of January and will continue until Sunday the 28th. To celebrate York’s incredible cultural scene, the festival will see the area’s top attractions — from Beningbrough Hall to The Hole in Wand and everything in-between — open their doors to residents, many of which are completely free! […]

From carefully crafted curries to perfect pizzas, this guide has you completely covered on the best places to call next time you’re in the mood for (fast) food.   Ebor Balti, Clifton Gate Business Park, York. Enquire at 01904 690689. Enjoy restaurant quality curry from the comfort of your home. Each dish is specially prepared […]

Our Big Transport Conversation — the City of York Council’s largest consultation with residents on planned changes to York’s transport since 2010— closes on the 4th of February. The results of the consultation will be used to form a new Local Transport Plan that will reshape York’s transport network along 10 different policy areas. These […]

Corries Solicitors may be York’s leading firm for personal injury cases, but the full scope of their services stretch much further. From workplace accidents, asbestos claims and mesothelioma compensation, to pension scheme payouts— over the last 25 years, Corries have recovered hundreds of millions of pounds for thousands of clients and their families. To make […]

How each wedding looks depends entirely on the tastes, preferences, and the choices each couple make — from the venue and its decorations to transport options and flowers. This is never more true than it is for catering. When choosing catering, you not only want to design a menu that you absolutely adore and that […]

We all know how stressful dress shopping can be. If it weren’t for this fully comprehensive guide, finding your bridal style could become one of the most troubling parts of your preparation — fortunately we’ve listed all the suppliers and shops you need to know about. From make-up specialists, to jewellers and bridal shops, read […]

Whether your preference is for roses and peonies, or something a little more rustic, the first step you need to take is finding your colour scheme and if any flowers have a special meaning to you. For example, if you book a wedding at Woodstock’s old stables —with its exposed wooden beams— you might opt […]

The best way to find a new beginning this New Year is by discovering a new community, York is packed to the brim full of fun clubs and associations— here’s our top picks for 2024.  Fundraise for York Against Cancer Even if you only have a couple hours to spare each week or even month […]

While most couples understand that the styles, designs, and trends chosen for the venue, floral decorations, and dress should be complemented by the vehicle you arrive in and the menu you settle on, properly asserting that sense of style shouldn’t stop there. It should extend all the way to your wedding stationery—the only part of […]

The magic of your wedding shouldn’t just be confined to your venue, honeymoon, or ceremony — rather it should travel with you through each and every step of the special day. Here’s our guide of the places in York that offer executive and priority transport to ensure you never compromise on stylish transport.  Your Wedding […]

Four minute’s walk from the Minster and a stone’s throw from a fantastic flurry of iconic 17th-century buildings, Middletons Hotel on Cromwell Road is situated right at the centre of everything worth seeing in York. However on a Sunday like ours — that reached lows of -3 degrees— quaint streets and historic sites weren’t quite […]

Finding your wedding venue is quite possibly the most important step when it comes to putting together your big day. It’s like choosing your first flat out of University— you’ll remember it by the pictures on your mantlepiece for the rest of your life. Fortunately, we’re blessed in Yorkshire with some of the very best […]