Category: Local News

A recent National project, A Warm Place is offering up venues free of charge to provide comfortable refuge for anyone who is struggling to heat their home this winter. As part of this initiative, Explore York is offering welcoming spaces within 15 libraries across the city of York. From board games to book groups, each […]

The annual National Apprenticeship Week is back for its 15th year. Between the 6th and 12th of February, several events will be held throughout Yorkshire and the rest of England to promote the benefits of apprenticeships for employees and employers alike. Whether you’re leaving school this year, changing careers, or are a current student planning […]

They may specialise in all things from the past, but York Museums Trust is headed for a very promising future with their latest, exciting announcement. With an agreement to support the Trust for the next three years as a National Portfolio Organisation, the Arts Council is offering a whopping £3.7 million worth of funding from […]

Take a trip through the ages this February with the York Ice Trail! Yes, following the huge success of 2022, Make It York’s much-anticipated family-friendly event is back in business.  Last year saw over 25,000 participators hunt for over 40 fantastic ice sculptures, all dotted across the city. This year’s theme will centre around ‘A […]

With more than 80 years of history as a hotel, The York Marriott Hotel is making a few very exciting changes, with a multi-million-pound investment and rebrand. The hotels under the Marriott group are renowned for offering visitors a seamless travel experience in more than 90 locations across North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, […]

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 […]