Category: Local News

Jan 12
A recipe made with love

Add a bit of spice to your life….and your delicious dishes this Valentine’s Day, with Tracklements Heart Shaped Chilli Jam*. A sweet and sticky chilli jam with a kick, this is the perfect accompaniment dolloped on your favourite crackers with creamy, goat’s cheese or slathered in a melty toastie. Or, if you’re feeling particularly inspired, […]

Jan 10
North Yorkshire charities awarded festive funding

Two charities based in North Yorkshire have received a £1,000 Christmas gift, courtesy of the Benefact Group’s annual ’12 Days of Giving’ Christmas campaign.  120 UK charities were picked at random across twelve days, including local charities, Ripon Community Link, which supports adults and young people with learning disabilities, and York-based, Family Fund Trust, which […]

Jan 09
INTERVIEW: George Rowlands on An Inspector Calls

Based on the famous J.B. Priestley play, An Inspector Calls, starring George Rowlands, is set to take to the stage at The Grand Opera House in February. Take a sneak peek at this exclusive interview below! Did you study An Inspector Calls at school? If so, did you enjoy it when you first read it? Do you […]

Dec 22
How to make fatballs

Although not the most appetising of names, fat balls are great for keeping birds well fed in the winter, where food is much harder to source. Super easy to make, fat balls can be made using the dry leftovers from your home, and they can be frozen too! Why not have a go at making […]

Dec 22
A great British big garden birdwatch

Established in 1889, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a British charity that is dedicated to the protection and conservation of birds here in England, Scotland and Wales. The organisation depends on volunteers from all around the nation each year to help with a variety of events and fundraisers, such as […]

Dec 21
Free printable festive colouring pages

We have put together some downloadable Christmas colouring pages for kids and adults to enjoy over the holidays. You might want to wind down with an hour of mindfulness, or maybe the kids are driving you up the wall and you need them to be kept occupied for a while whilst you sit and enjoy […]

Dec 21
Social butterfly

Looking to spice up your socials? Here are some local social profiles that have been floating our boat recently. THE JORVIK GROUP Are you even a York local if you haven’t brushed up on your Jorvik ancestors? Follow the Jorvik Group for anything and everything history-related, cool archaeology videos and information on the upcoming annual Jorvik […]

Dec 20
Property predictions: the year ahead 

It’s fair to say that over the past few years, the economy has suffered significantly. The implications on home prices have been felt as a result of both Brexit and the repercussions of COVID-19. Throw into the mix the cost of living crisis, and we’re now in a position where it is much more difficult […]

Dec 20
MOTORING NEWS: If you’re ‘appy and you know it…

Thinking of travelling savvy in 2023? Here are some of the latest apps you need to download before you embark on your adventures.* PETROLPRICES.COMPetrol Prices is an app that allows you to compare fuel prices at most major petrol stations and review comments from other users. Helping to save money and time, it’s handy for […]

Dec 20
A trip down memory lane

Members of the Tang Hall Local History Group are currently trying to gather up memories of people who once lived in the Layerthorpe area of York. They’re also on the lookout for photos of families who have previously lived there. If you can help, please contact Jane Burrows on tanghallhistory@gmail.com, or call 07522402945. 

Dec 20
Born to shine

As you may know from our November issue, we caught up with York’s Special Care Baby Unit to see how they were getting on. Amongst new projects, fundraisers and championing the hard work of their staff, we want to celebrate the news of the birth of 2,854 babies born in York between December 2021 and […]

Dec 20
It’s cervical cancer awareness month!

Cervical cancer can affect anyone with a cervix at any age, but most commonly, women between the ages of 30-34. This month we really wanted to shed light on the issue in support of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.  Across the UK, cervical screenings commonly save over 4,000 lives each year. Cervical screenings are free health […]

Dec 20
TRIED & TESTED: Liforme travel mat

From liforme.com Whether you’re escaping away abroad, or you’re on an overnight business trip in the city, you don’t have to compromise on missing your yoga practice. Thin, super lightweight, and easily portable with its included travel bag, the Liforme Travel Mat is everything you need if you’re on the go.  Helping to enhance your practice, […]

Dec 20
On the ‘inn’side

Amongst an array of tasty food businesses in the charming town of Haxby, lies the Haxby Fortune Inn. Operating as both a restaurant and takeaway, the business has recently changed hands and undergone an exciting revamp inside. Following the reopening of its doors in late October 2022 this modern site has been receiving rave reviews. With […]

Dec 20
Health is wealth

With the arrival of New Year’s resolutions, often comes a tonne of healthy new years resolutions. Maybe you’ve told yourself you’ll start getting in more steps everyday. Maybe you’ve signed yourself up for a marathon, or maybe you just want to build healthier habits…it all starts right here. If you’re looking for a local gym […]

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