Category: Local News

With Christmas properly out of the way, next month is all about you. From fitness equipment, to refreshing beauty products here’s our top picks.  FRESH Illuminating Enzyme Mask, £34.10 from www.ringana.com Allow your skin to be reborn with this gentle papaya, pineapple and kiwi fruit  enzyme-based exfoliant. It will remove impurities and excess sebum from the […]

January might be the coldest month of the year — meaning it’s the least fun to be out in the garden— but there are still essential tasks to be done. Here’s our tips:  Recycle your old Christmas Tree Check with your Christmas tree supplier as they might just run a collection service to make the […]

From the 26th until the 28th of January 2024, more than 700,000 people are expected to assist the RSPB’s wildlife preservation efforts by monitoring the birds that come to visit their garden.  As a volunteer, all you have to do is spend an hour watching the birds in your garden or local park and record […]

York City Council have announced that two new woods — each the size of a tennis court— will be planted in the city.  The new woods will be fully funded by a £39,000 grant the council have secured from the Coronation Living Heritage Fund — to commemorate the Coronation of Charles III. Councillor Jenny Kent […]

There’s a stacked calendar of business and networking events in and around York this month. Featuring talks, masterclasses and informal meet-ups — here’s our guide to starting Jan with a bang. Job FairX, York Career Fair, Virtual, 4th January, 11am-2pm. A convenient and efficient way to interview and network with dozens of employers. Start Secure […]

January is the perfect time to turn your wellness goals into a reality. Whether that shapes up into a full time gym membership or you’d prefer a couple of trips to the pool each month — York Leisure Centre in Monks Cross is the ultimate destination to make a start. Their facilities include a spacious […]

From the 4th of January 2024 blue badge holders will be able to park within the boundary of York city centre for the first time since 2021. Disabled parking in pedestrianised areas was initially banned to enable for the construction of bollards that protect against vehicle-based terror attacks. However, in the last few months the […]

Beyond the magical lights, fun days out at markets and nostalgic music, Christmas can also be an overwhelmingly busy time. It is at times like this — when it feels like life is moving at 100mph— that we need venues like Hotel du Vin and offerings like their Festive Afternoon Tea. The Georgian Grade II […]

If you’ve ever wanted to expand the customer base for your business, but had to put those dreams on hold because of a lack of time or resources, have you considered booking a leaflet drop with Your Local Link Distribution?  Link Distribution hand-deliver leaflets, brochures and menus to all 91,000 homes and businesses in York […]

This week the BBC estimated that the average UK household will pay an extra £94 in their energy bills during 2024 than they did in 2023. In order to prevent this change from having an overwhelming impact, we’ve listed some tips on how to preserve energy elsewhere. Switch off Standby  Almost all electrical appliances can […]

Grand Opera House and Ate O’Clock have joined forces to offer York’s theatre-goers an upgrade to their usual night out.   Those who buy tickets for the new scheme will get to first enjoy a delicious meal at the recently refurbished restaurant before heading to the theatre — all at a discounted price.  The theatre on […]

The University of York have announced that their Level-5, in-person Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited coaching programme will start in March 2024. The professional coaching programme is seen as the ideal starting place for individuals to hone their coaching skills in a supportive learning environment and for businesses to drive forward their efficiency. Learning will […]

“I love colour and using it in my work – it’s essential to artists,” says Colin Black whose vision, and livelihood as an artist, were seriously threatened by a cataract. Fortunately Optegra eye clinic—the latest in a network of specialist eye hospitals and clinics across the UK —has opened on the York Business Park. The […]

One of York’s largest law firms have announced an exciting “step into a new chapter” as they merged with AJC Law at the end of November. Both groups will now operate under the Hethertons name. It is expected that by adding AJC Law’s “proven success record” in the fields of employment law and dispute resolution […]

“There are children at school today who are hungry and falling behind” says Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York. The Archbishop is calling for residents and businesses to support the City Council’s new ‘One City, for all’ plan. He says “This is one way in which we can make a significant difference.” The plan contains […]