Category: Local News

Home-Start York is an established charity offering family-focused, strengths-based support to parents with preschool children. Providing a unique, in-home, voluntary service, they fill a local community need by reaching families, who are finding parenting difficult due to environmental, physical, and emotional stresses. In April 2023 they launch an exciting new project which will provide practical […]

The month of March marks National Bed Month here in Yorkshire, and across the UK. This doesn’t quite mean bringing your duvet to work, however (sorry!)  Founded by the National Sleep Council and the National Bed Federation, the campaign was set up to promote the benefits of sleep and advise people how to get the […]

Earlier this year, the city’s only exclusively-for-pets, food bank opened its doors to support animals in the York area and help their owners who are struggling due to financial hardship. The pet food bank is doing incredibly well thanks to the phenomenal support of the local community, but they are still requesting donations whenever possible. […]

Local charity, York Against Cancer, is delighted to announce that they have now opened the doors of their brand-new cancer support centre next to their gift shop at York Community Stadium in Huntington. The Leveson Centre, named after one of the charities co-founders, Professor Steve Leveson, has been created to offer a safe space for […]

York International Women’s Week runs from 4th – 12th March: its theme ‘Solidarity’ reflects the importance of coming together from all walks of life.  With over 30 events happening around the city or online, almost all free, there’s lots to choose from. Whether swapping clothes, having fun with crafts, enjoying art and performance, listening to lectures […]

From bumblebees to hedgehogs, 1 in 7 of Yorkshire’s wildlife species are close to extinction or confinement. In a bid to protect our wildlife and aid its recovery, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is on the lookout for keen, nature-loving volunteers. Leading by example, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Community Champions will engage and inspire their local communities to […]

As winter slowly comes to an end, avid gardeners will be ready to welcome the beautiful season of spring. Here are a few pointers for you to consider for your list to do outdoors this March: For organic methods to reduce the appearance of slugs, please visit www.gardenersworld.com.

You don’t have to travel far in York to witness the beautiful daffodils bloom. Every spring, you’ll find a sea of yellow covering the slopes of our Bar walls and they fill local parks aplenty. If you fancy a bit of daffodil spotting, we’ve selected a few displays that you won’t want to miss this […]

It’s really important to do your research before you buy your new mattress, least of all because they can cost you an arm and a leg, but also because a poor mattress can deprive you of sleep and leave you with a few aches and pains too. Whether you sleep on your side, back or […]

Whether you’re planning for your first set of wheels, or you’re looking to trade your old car in, it’s always important to consider the basics when purchasing a second-hand car. The older a car gets, the higher the mileage (generally), and, the more likely problems will occur. Here are a few things you might want […]

You don’t always have to have the latest and greatest technology to get the best out of your business, but certainly making small changes can improve efficiency in your working life, therefore making a big difference. Maybe your broadband is frustratingly slow, or maybe your website could do with a bit of TLC. Maybe, you’ve […]

Strive Live Start-Up sessions by Enterprise Cube are helping to support local grassroots businesses thanks to funding from the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub and Harrogate Borough Council. Over the years, Enterprise Cube has worked with almost 4,000 entrepreneurs and now the team is looking to help 30 residents in the York and North […]

Brought to you by Active York, The York Sports Awards is set to make a return. Promising to be the biggest yet, this esteemed event will take place at York Racecourse on Thursday 20th April, and will honour those who have worked hard and dedicated themselves to local sports at all levels, from elite competition […]

Lollipop, a local charity that aids deaf children, teenagers, and families, has received £285,000 in Lottery funds to carry on supporting the community within York for an additional three years.  Since its formation in 2004, Lollipop has provided free activities for deaf kids and teenagers across the region of North Yorkshire, including children of deaf adults […]

Founded in 2013 by Yvonne Copley, Kyra Women’s Project is a York charity that is a one-stop centre for women providing training programs, counselling, and support services to women who need assistance to improve their lives. Kyra helps women build self-confidence and independence, enabling them to address and resolve issues in a safe, non-judgmental, and […]