Category: Local News

If there was one thing we were excitedly anticipating this weekend, it was the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s annual Light Spectacular. An amazing event for the kids, the event features a round trip train ride from Pickering to Levisham (and visa versa for anyone choosing to travel the other way), lit up by hundreds of […]

1. Autumn and winter see plenty of wind and rain, and fallen leaves are everywhere you go. As pretty as a bed of red and orange can look in the garden, fallen leaves on lawns and ponds should be maintained. Ponds, in particular, can serve as a thriving habitat for a variety of wildlife within […]

Contactless payment certainly makes life a little easier and First York is now introducing this method to their services. When boarding and exiting buses across the city, commuters can now use their contactless cards or smartphones to streamline travel. This isn’t the only recent change to First York services, however. The travel organisation has recently reconsidered […]

The festive season is nearly here, and what better way to count down the days than with an advent calendar!? From the classic chocolate countdown to the more quirky of calendars, here are a few you might want to have a look at!* The Chocoholic Niederegger Café,Chocolate Advent Calendar | £30 from JohnLewis.comWith a beautiful design […]

A York-based children’s charity are hoping to develop an exciting, new purpose-built activity centre in Huntington. The Island, which has mentored and supported more than 3,000 children within the city, is currently located on Shipton Road. Despite the current success of the organisation, the long-term ambition is to relocate to a fit-for-purpose centre that will […]

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 […]