Category: Local News

Tadcrafters is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging volunteers to collaborate in creative projects and donate their final products to worthy, local causes.  Initially set up after the impactful floods of 2015 and 2016, this Tadcaster-based group has since been supporting a wide range of charities, helping people to learn new skills whilst developing a […]

Have you got a Good News story you want to tell us about? Maybe you’ve raised money for charity, perhaps you know of a local business that is thriving and deserves a shout, or maybe your pet kitten has just won Cat of the Year…you get the idea.  Whatever positivity you’ve got for us, it’s […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. 

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]