Category: Local News

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 […]

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 […]

After months of hard work and claiming the title for one of JustEat’s highest ranking Indian takeaways in the area, Cornlands Road takeaway, Saffron Spice has just received its 5* Food Hygiene Rating Certificate. The business, located in the heart of Acomb, received the fabulous news in September 2022, but officially took to their socials […]

Nestled in-between York’s Grape Lane bars and shops, lies the snug, new Japanese restaurant, IZAKAYA. Specialising in small, tapas-style plates, Izakaya is a fantastic introduction to Japanese cuisine if you’re new to the scene, but equally appealing for Asian food enthusiasts alike.  Set up by talented business partners, Adam Johnson and Danny Victory, every aspect […]

Last month, The Grand Hotel Cookery School saw nine young finalists go head-to-head in their claim for the title of Delifresh’s ‘Young Chef Of The Year.’ The competition, which started earlier in 2022, saw around 75 entries from northern chefs, all under the age of 23 years old. After a series of regional heats, those […]

Following a successful application for government funding, York College has announced exciting plans for an upgraded construction facility, worth over £5 million.  The Yorkshire Centre for Advanced Building Services and Engineering Skills which will be constructed on the Sim Balk Lane site is set to include a practical workshop for teaching brickwork and carpentry, as […]

Me Babbies, Me Bairns! York’s legendary Berwick Kaler is back on stage at the Grand Opera House, bringing some festive cheer (and lots of laughs), in this year’s pantomime, The Adventures of Old Granny Goose. This year, Berwick plays the role of Mrs. Plum Duff, a caring mother of two children, Cissy (Eastenders star, Suzy […]

Last Christmas, popular York eatery, EborCibus Pizza delivered hundreds of Margherita pizzas to low-income families within the City of York, as a gesture of goodwill. With this year’s cost of living crisis and harder times ahead, the business has kindly decided to do the same for the community this December.  Reaching out with an appeal […]

Widely known as the ‘Notting Hill of the North’, Bishopthorpe Road is renowned for its array of independent shops and charming eateries. New to the Bishy Road foodie scene, is the joint venture between Rad Pizza Shop’s, Alex Brinton and Spaghetti Junction’s, Alessandro Venturi, which opened its doors last week at its site in the […]

Taking place during the popular Residents Festival weekend and Ice Trail, the York BID will be bringing ‘Reunion’, an eye-catching art installation by Kumquat Lab, to St Sampson Square, to encourage the local community to come together post-Christmas.  Taking the form of curved light arches, the rotating colour patterns are inspired by the movements of […]

Twenty locals brought together by their experiences of homelessness have come together to create Homeless Bound, a book that uncovers misconceptions and public attitudes toward homelessness.  With an in-depth discussion on themes such as criminalisation demonisation, and blame, Homeless Bound highlights the alienation and stigmatising of those experiencing homelessness within today’s society, as well as explores the shifting nature […]

Will your Christmas tree be merry and BRIGHT this year? Bold colours are back and you can shop the look below with our studio team’s top decoration picks. Our top tip for decorating your tree: prepare your branches first and get them as even as possible. Don’t fir-get to tag us in your tree-mendous pictures, […]

The Christmas tree is a timeless festive tradition and is an important homely centrepiece every December. If you’re looking to get a real evergreen this year, here are a few things to consider before you deck the halls! Before you shop… Make sure you know the measurements of the space where you want to put […]

Full of a range of festive goodies, who doesn’t love a good foodie hamper? FESTIVE FUN HAMPER £50.00 from lovecocoa.com. FULL of chocolatey goodness, this Festive Fun Hamper is perfect for any foodie with a sweet tooth. Inside, are a load of goodies including a Gingerbread Dark Chocolate Bar, a Peppermint Bark White Chocolate Bar, and a Christmas Pudding […]

Clifton Green Primary School has gone eco! With a drive to reduce the school’s energy costs, the site has now had 380 solar panels installed on its roof, courtesy of its partners, York Community Energy and Solar for Schools. Commenting on the recent installation, headteacher, Nicola Jones said, “Having solar panels installed across our roof will naturally provide […]