Category: Local News

While the old cliché goes that a dog is for life not just for Christmas — with rogue dog breeders attempting to take over the market — there are more important checks to be done (other than establishing if you’ve got time to look after your pooch) before buying this Christmas.  The rise in demand […]

Odin Explorers may have only opened in September but the scout group for 4-17 -year-olds have already amassed more than 20 members.  The lead volunteer set the group up because “there was a need to provide opportunities for young people.”   In order to keep up with the speed of their success, the coming weeks […]

There’s still time to attend the last of Tang Hall Primary School’s open events on Monday the 11th of December from 5pm.  Even though there’s still plenty of time before September 2024, it is never too early to start preparing for the important decision of choosing a primary school for your child — nothing you […]

The work of more than 20 ceramics artists will be on display and available to buy at Southlands Methodist Church this December the 9th.  Unlike previous larger scale events, the fair will exclusively showcase the work of artists from York and the surrounding areas. Organiser Sylvia Schroer says “There’s nothing for local ceramicists so we […]

A 7-year-long project for York Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit to gain recognition from a UN body is almost at an end.   After continuous progress in breastfeeding rates and support for mothers in responsive parenting at York Hospital since 2016, the trust has been awarded the next level of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award. […]

The hospital’s Play Team — a team of specialists who provide therapeutic play that helps children understand, cope with and explore their feelings about their illness and treatment— have seen a number of creative new initiatives find success.  This year they implemented a new play-passport system for children with special educational needs. This allows staff to gain […]

One of the first babies to be born and nursed back to health in the York Special Care Baby Unit has just celebrated his 40th Birthday.  Jamie Collins weighed only 1lb 9oz (the same amount as a bag of sugar) when he was born 14-weeks early in the autumn of 1983. In the years since, […]

A York maternity support worker has been recognised for her dedicated attitude with a national award. Sandie McEwan received the highly coveted Chief Midwifery Officer Award, which recognises the vital contribution of maternity support workers in England and their exceptional support of midwifery practice. Kate Brintworth, The Chief Midwifery Officer for England said, “Sandie’s approachable […]

In the UK, the month of January is all about getting started on healthy New Year’s resolutions— in fact 12% of all annual gym sign-ups happen in the first month of the year alone!  When it comes to making that all important choice— of finding the right facilities for you— people can struggle to find […]

Whether you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas gift or simply looking for skin regeneration to help you fight back against the effects of the winter wind — See our top picks below. Aviela Pamper Kit, £30 from www.avielaskincare.comTake home the ultimate, nourishing and protecting gift that includes the anti-ageing magic of Shea butter —perfectly created to leave […]

When it comes to getting ready for the festive season, nothing quite compares to that special moment you put up your Christmas tree. To make things extra easy this year, we’re featuring the best places to buy trees in town—they’re sure to have the perfect tree for you. Orchard Nurseries, Hopgrove Lane South, YorkAlongside a […]

A project to make more girls feel welcome in York’s Rowntree Park was chosen as one of ten parks —out of 2,000 across the country— to win one of Green Flag’s “Best of the Best” awards. Make Space for Girls in Rowntree Park was launched in 2021 to reverse the drop off of in-park use […]

Howdens in Clifton Moor are the kitchen design experts everyone needs this Christmas. They’re offering York residents the best opportunity of the year — accessible and expert advice on how to completely transform your kitchen or bedroom into the space you’ve always dreamed it could be. They offer free home visits without obligation and have […]

A large group of York Valkyrie players have followed Sinead Peach, Tara Jane Stanley and Liv Wood in signing professional contracts with a guaranteed salary. Tamzin Renouf, Emma Kershaw, Liv Gale, Jas Bell, Lacey Owen, Savannah Andrade, Rhiannion Marshall, Georgie Hetherington and Jess Sharp have now joined the trio in committing their futures to York. […]

December is here, which means—even though we may not have seen the worst of it quite yet— freezing temperatures are well on their way! A breakdown is the last thing you want to deal with just before setting off on the exciting drive home for Christmas. We’ve got you covered with everything you need, to […]