Category: Local News

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 […]

From The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell “The First Nowell, the angels did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay.”If you were asked to name your favourite Christmas carol, this isn’t going to be the first one that comes to mind. It’s much more likely to be Mariah Carey’s All I want […]

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 the events with the biggest benefits. JobFairX, Virtual, 4th December, 11am-2pm. A convenient and efficient way to interview and network with dozens of employers in 3 hours. Entry Level […]

A Micklegate-based independent app development company won the “App of the Year” award at the 2023 UK Business Tech Awards on Thursday the 8th of November.  The Distance were celebrated alongside their partners Goodshape for the development of the  Goodshape App — a platform to help employers better manage the health and wellbeing of their […]

Whilst the rest of the city are putting their feet up this Christmas, the heroic staff at York Hospital’s Children’s Ward and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) —who provide specialist care for premature and sick newborn babies— will be working tirelessly to bring joy to all their little patients and the families who aren’t quite […]

Part of the former Terry’s chocolate factory on Bishopthorpe Road has been transformed into a delicious Italian-inspired restaurant. The Old Liquor Store is an Italian-influenced restaurant situated at the epicentre of York’s culinary history — inside the old Terry’s Chocolate Works, the factory that employed hundreds of people to produce countless chocolate bars across the […]

A country town-house hotel on Yorkshire’s East Coast has emerged as a top getaway destination because of its spa facilities and fine-dining restaurant.  Ox Pasture Hall has to be top of everyone’s list when it comes to a planning a spa weekend away in the New Year.  The luxury hotel came under new management in […]

We’ve put together a perfect collection of stocking stackers and table-top treats — all in time for this Christmas. Christmas Globe Orange and Cranberry Gin Liqueur, £24.95 Harvey Nichols and Costco. The gin is made with real oranges and cranberries that provide a perfectly seasonal treat for gin-lovers this Christmas. The gift box is integrated […]

Christmas and the New Year are all about new beginnings. Whether you need a beauty refresh, or are looking for the tools to begin the News Year’s resolution of your dreams, we’ve out together the perfect list of products — that are guaranteed to get you where you need to go. Mylee Winter Carnival (£49.99) […]