Category: Local News

Recently celebrating its 12th year in business, Vinyl Eddie is a family-run, independent record shop operating from Tadcaster Road, a stone’s throw from York Racecourse.  Manned by a father-and-son duo of music lovers, Eddie and John, Vinyl Eddie commands a diverse customer base of loyal local regulars, dedicated diggers, passing window shoppers, and tourists from […]

By Nicola & Pippa My 6-year-old daughter, Pippa, and I had the most wonderful morning at Dreamery Gardens York this month. We spent a few hours exploring the woodland paths, searching for fairies and goblins, and discovering all the magical surprises hidden throughout the gardens…  If you’ve ever wanted to step into a real-life fairy […]

 In an increasingly digitised world, what is it about the centuries-old art form of printmaking that continues to attract creative people from all walks of life? Surprisingly, it is rarely a carefully planned career path… York Printmakers, a local group of passionate printmakers formed in 2015, consists of around 50 members. While some of these […]

A landmark new grant programme, which aims to give young Yorkies aged 11 to 18 free access to a wide range of creative and cultural experiences across the region, is now live! The Cultural Passports for Young People initiative was developed by City of York Council, supported by the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, […]

In a city known for its tourism economy, one of the greatest difficulties is maintaining the environmental balance. Intentionally or unintentionally, people frequently leave behind remnants of their trip, and green spaces are often the areas that suffer the most. Here are ten things you can do to help protect your local green spaces:  1. […]

In our traffic-heavy city, the only suitable option is to travel by bicycle. York is home to a plethora of cycling routes, spanning a wide range of areas from peaceful greenery to more bustling metropolitan spaces… Rowntree Park to Beningborough Hall – Rowntree Park is a beautiful spot to enjoy your lunch before you make […]

S.C. Ashton is a local author and prize-winning poet who recently released her second novel, Playing the Sister Card. We caught up with her to discuss sisterly relationships, Jane Austen, and York’s flourishing poetry scene… Your prize-winning poem, Ilaria Triptych, was nominated for the 2022 Forward Best Single Poem Prize. What can you tell us […]

Postgraduate study is the next step in your academic journey after completing an undergraduate degree – whether you’ve just finished your degree or you’re returning to study after some time away. Dive deeper into a subject you love, explore new ideas through research, or unlock new career options. Whatever your goals, postgraduate study helps you […]

This October, local families and theatregoers will be treated to an all-singing, all-dancing new production of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, an inspirational smash-hit stage musical which follows the trials and tribulations of an aspiring teen drag queen.   This brand-new production of the musical from acclaimed local theatre company York Stage (Come From Away, The […]

Operating as part of Rotary International, a worldwide network of volunteers committed to creating lasting change in communities, Rotary York Ainsty (RYA) is a local group that supports homegrown charities, youth initiatives, and various humanitarian efforts worldwide. Next month, our readers are invited to head down to a very special Invitation Evening, where members both […]

As any Yorkie will tell you, our city is more than accustomed to flooding, and the River Ouse plays an integral part in York’s identity. Local families and visitors are now invited to embark on a wondrous discovery of the city via its waterways, with the York rivers trail: the rivers and us, a new […]

Widely regarded as one of the most defining figures of British art, John Flaxman was a draughtsman, designer and sculptor who was born in York in 1755.  Next month, a major new exhibition at York Art Gallery, Turner, Wedgwood & Beyond: Inspired by Flaxman, lifts the lid on Flaxman’s legacy, and highlights the profound influence […]

Are you a local wordsmith keen to have your work published and recognised? Do you feel your writing could be worthy of a prize? Budding authors from York and the surrounding areas have until 30th September to submit their entries for The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2026! Established in 2023 in memory of Paul […]

We’re all familiar with the old adage “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”, but if you’re thinking of tying the knot and are currently putting together a list of must-have objects, a wedding dress cannot go amiss. Whether you’re right in the thick of wedding planning, are looking ahead to a ceremony in […]

A local family-friendly attraction has picked up its fourth award since opening in January 2025, cementing its status as one of the city’s fastest-rising businesses in the tourism sector.  Since welcoming its first visitors early last year, family-owned business The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, which offers a weird and wonderful, mind-boggling experience packed with […]