Category: Local News

Kevin Sinfield began his 7 in 7 in 7 endurance challenge on the 1st of December, arriving at York Minster at 4pm— having set off from Headingly Stadium in Leeds, where he made a name playing over 500 games for the Rhinos throughout an 18-year playing career.  The journey to York Minster was just the […]

When she volunteered to help find a missing golden labradoodle back in July, Mandy Butler could never have imagined she would soon be heading up an elite team of dog rescuers as part of York’s first permanent rescue hub.  Mandy was called into action by the family of Arlo who had been missing for over […]

A York-based children’s speech and language programme has won a much-coveted national award.  The Early Talk for York programme won the ‘Learning Award’ at the Children and Young People Now Awards because of the “very impressive” results they have achieved in helping young children feel ready for school in York.  Over the last four years […]

A will-writing specialist service in York are recommending that residents make organising their will and putting a Power of Attorney in place a priority. While it may not be at the top of most traditional lists of jobs for the New Year— it’s never too early to make these important documents, however, it can be […]

Think Stairlifts in Filey are offering expert stairlift installation for customers in York. The family-run business operate around a strict people-first-policy. Rather than employing pushy sales staff, they focus resources on building long-lasting relationships with customers and their families by guaranteeing each lift can be installed within a two-hour appointment, no matter where they live […]

We’ve put together a collection of all the tools and devices you need to treat the chef in your family to a whole new genre of culinary creations.  KitchenAid Stoneware, Medium – £45 from hartsofstur.comIdeal for batch cooking those big hearty meals this December, the bamboo lid allows meals to be stored conveniently in the refrigerator. […]

With December well and truly upon us, getting out in the garden isn’t quite the fun pastime it was a couple of months ago — however there are still a few essential tasks you can’t afford to compromise on in order to keep your garden in good shape in time for the Spring.  Essential Maintenance  […]

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 […]