Category: Local News

The Snappy Trust are looking for volunteers to help with their fundraising events and join a team of committed staff dedicated to supporting the young people who attend their schemes each week. From summer fairs to coffee mornings, the dedicated volunteers will also help to raise much needed funds to support their schemes, in addition to helping […]

Due to the 24-hour care and support that disabled children require, families can incur three times as much expense, and as a result, their income is massively impacted. Based in York, Family Fund is a national non-profit organisation that aims to make life easier for families raising disabled children by providing everything from necessities like […]

The mental health benefits of exercise are well attested, and thankfully, we’re within a time where extra emotional support is becoming increasingly available too. If you know of a young male in your life (between the ages of 11-16 years old) who is currently struggling with mental health difficulties, feeling disconnected or isolated, then York […]

Image credit: New Earswick Disabled Swimming Club. The Friends of New Earswick Swimming Pool (FoNESP) have created an urgent ‘Save the Pool’ crowdfunding campaign to raise £250,000. This iconic 55-year-old pool site has seen decades of swimming lessons and is now in urgent need of a new boiler as well as funds to replace the […]

Every year, 1 in 4 primary school students leave with poor reading skills, which can have long-term effects. Furthermore, according to government statistics, the youngest and most disadvantaged little’uns have suffered the greatest setbacks in reading following the pandemic. To help to tackle this issue, the literary charity, Schoolreaders are appealing for motivated volunteers, to […]

Studio Creator Podcast and Vlogging Kit£19.99 | www.very.co.uk  Thinking of starting a vlog? Or maybe you’re keen to launch the greatest podcast yet? Whatever creative project you’ve got lined up, this handy little gadget is the perfect start to putting your plans in place. The Podcast and Vlogging Kit comes with everything you need to […]

There’s good news on the horizon for small residential towns and villages in the UK that have been disturbed by drivers taking shortcuts through their streets.  Sat Nav operators are now being encouraged to update their software so that vehicles will no longer be routed through peaceful neighbourhoods. Although it’s likely these changes won’t be […]

Construction plans are underway for the main road, A59 between Harrogate and Skipton. Prone to frequent landslips, the stretch is notorious for unplanned road closures and the government now plans to invest £56 million to develop a new route that will replace this section.  The North Yorkshire County Council has recently been working alongside local […]

The Flying Scotsman Virtual Reality experience is York Railway Museum’s newest and most thrilling project and is due to launch early this month. This one-of-a-kind experience will showcase the technical brilliance and science of steam power throughout history using cutting-edge technology. Watch significant events from the world-renowned Flying Scotsman’s 100-year history, including the British Empire […]

Every four years, local elections are held to form a new constituency. This May will see the next local election, and if you’re planning on going out to cast your vote, it’s worth noting that the government is altering its policy. The UK government has now made it mandatory for eligible voters to present a […]

Calling all local groups, community organisations, and clubs! Applications for a concessionary day’s hire of York Barbican for 2023 and 2024 are now being accepted, as part of the lease agreement between the City of York Council and ASM Global.  In order to apply, proposed events should provide activities or entertainment that appeal to the […]

There’s good news for York’s bookworms! Customers who have borrowed from Explore’s 15 libraries will no longer need to pay out when returning a book late. Moreover, historic charges will be scrapped too, enabling the free return of overdue books. Speaking of these new changes, Chief Executive of Explore, Jenny Layfield commented on the changes: […]

From The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell.  No sooner has Christmas finished than Easter eggs appear on the shelves (and don’t get me started on hot cross buns available all year round and the hideous variety of flavours now absurdly on offer). The Easter bunny, Easter parades, and Easter egg hunts are just some of […]

Home improvement company, Plasti-fit has been on the job since 2005. Over their years in business, they’ve maintained close-knit relationships with their suppliers and clients which have stood the test of time, overcoming the recession of 2008 and most recently, COVID-19. This month, the business celebrates its 18th birthday and we think that’s definitely something worth shouting […]

Celebrating its 15th year, The York Design Awards are now accepting entries for public projects. Open to property developers, architects, building, and homeowners alike, the Design Awards promote design talent across the city.  Judging categories have also been reviewed this year, with various changes including, the splitting of the residential category, the introduction of a […]