Category: Local News

Recognised for its community spirit, atmospheric pub and great sports facilities, Wigginton may be a small village, but it is certainly mighty. Earlier this year, the community came together to support WiggyFest, a family-friendly event that showcases local sports clubs along with York-based musicians and businesses. The summer event raised significant funds that have now been […]

If you’re looking for a special, local firework display this year then look no further. We’ve listed a few that you might want to attend this 5th of November!  CRAYKE BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY, Crayke Sports Club. Gates open at 6pm and the official display begins at 7pm. Entry costs £4 per person (over 16s) and […]

York Minxters Roller Derby Whether you’re a pro looking to skate competitively or you’ve never so much as worn a pair of roller skates but you’re up for a fun challenge, this exciting group welcomes all abilities. The York Minxters also have a junior team open for 8-18 year olds. For more information on the next intake, […]

From specialising in the recruitment of supply staff for schools, temporary and permanent staff for larger organisations and local businesses, to assisting job-seekers find their way into work, City of York Trading Ltd organisations – WorkwithYorkshire, WorkwithSchools, and WorkwithYork – have been helping businesses across the city and beyond since 2011.  Following the success of […]

“Remember us from your GCSEs?” asks Anne Boleyn. Of course, we do. It’s a sell-out show at the Grand Opera House tonight. Made famous for their marriages, Henry VIII’s six wives come to York for a night of raucous celebration complete with bejewelled dresses, pop songs, and below-belt references – it’s basically the Tudor version […]

November the 5th is a date that has been fully engrained in our brains. What is now an evening that features a beautifully lit sky complete with sparklers, hot dogs and mulled wine, was once a notorious night in history where one of the most famous criminal ploys- The Gunpowder Plot – was uncovered. SOME […]

If there is one irresistible genre of music that is sure to get everyone up on their feet, it is Motown. Delighting city-goers last Saturday with the most soulful songs of the last century in a dazzling spectacle of glitter, groove, and great tunes, The Entertainers group certainly brought the Magic of Motown to York Barbican.  […]

The highly anticipated Dead Northern Film Festival returned in September to City Screen in York for its third year of jam-packed, horror-filled fun. Originally a small, spooky pop-up festival at the Crown Hotel in Harrogate, the Dead Northern Film Festival has now grown into a full weekend event held in the beautiful, historic city of […]

Calling all fashionistas!Celebrating all things ‘style’ in the city that we call home, York Fashion Week (YFW) is back this autumn. With a week’s worth of exciting runways, installations and workshops, from small start-ups and established labels to upcoming student designers, the event is set to showcase the very best of talent within York’s fashion […]

YORK MEN’S SHED, Hull Road Park, YO10 3TW. Meeting every Tuesday and Saturday from 9.30am-12.30pm, come and join York Men’s Shed, an inclusive place where retired men can come together to work on projects , enhance skills and encourage craftsmanship of their own choosing in a safe and friendly venue. Now with a new and improved venue […]

Get your carving kits and creative stations at the ready…it’s officially pumpkin carving season. And, if you’re looking to pick your own, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few places close to York that you should check out this month: PICK IT  Piglets’ Pumpkin Festival Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe. Selected weekends, starting the 8th […]

VonShef Toastie, Waffle & Panini Maker 700W £32.99 from www.vonhaus.com Don’t let this compact little kitchen gadget deceive you. It may be small…but its uses are multiple. Create delicious waffles, mouth-wateringly melty paninis and crispy toasties all using one handy machine.  With detachable double plates for each snack, you can make a couple at a […]

Over 50 years after the original film of The Railway Children graced our screens, comes its sequel, The Railway Children Return. Set during World War II, the story gives viewers a real sense of how the countryside acted as a form of escapism for many children. The film features many of the original film’s fantastic […]

If there’s one topic in the world of 2022 motoring that is making us cringe, it’s fuel. In the year leading up to this summer, the rate of increase in fuel costs was a staggering 9.4%, up by 3% from May. Whilst prices have decreased slightly since early July, they still remain high.The re-opening of […]

Thinking of doing the Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge? We hear from YLL’s Writer, Em on her latest hiking adventure. The Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge is no mean feat – climbing the heights of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough all in one day – and not long ago, I finally took the plunge to do it raising […]