Category: Local News

By Emily Hope Calling all Coldplay fans! The world’s leading tribute to Coldplay is coming to York Barbican on Sunday 3rd July 2022, as part of their biggest UK theatre tour to date.  Following the success of their visually outstanding ‘A Head Full of Dreams’ tribute, the band have been working hard to perfect their […]

By Megan Eccles Little Blondie Bakehouse opened over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend to be greeted with a warming amount of customers. Rachel Chambers, who has worked in hospitality for over 20 years, launched the business back in  summer 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. She said it has been ‘the best decision’ she […]

By Megan Eccles This year, come together with your community, friends and family to celebrate Mental Health Awareness week, which runs from the 9th to the 15th of May.   The theme this year is ‘Loneliness’ as it’s never been more important than ever to get together.   The pandemic saw loneliness reach an all-time high, with […]

By Megan Eccles Coming up with ideas and entertainment for all the family during half terms and bank holidays can be hard, especially now with costs rising and budgeting needing to be a priority. You’re probably thinking, not another bank holiday. At this point, you might be struggling for ideas to keep the family occupied since […]

If you’re looking for a new pastime or something to do in York, these groups might be worth checking out. Social Yorkies  Looking to get out there and meet new people? Get social with York IVC, a friendly social group with over 60 active members. Activities include walks, meals out, pub quizzes and club parties. […]

Remember the global phenomenon, Fatal Attraction? The exciting new stage production comes to Grand Opera House, York on the 3rd of May.  Written by James Dearden, the production boasts a star-studded cast including Susie Amy(Footballers’ Wives), Oliver Farnworth (Coronation Street) and Louise Redknapp (Strictly Come Dancing).  The 1987 global hit captivated and terrified filmgoers, garnered […]

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is now open for its 2022 season.  Photo by Charlotte Graham New for 2022, The NYMR has launched a host of exciting suggested itineraries to help visitors plan their journeys and make the most of their experience, taking in all there is to offer along the line. And there’s plenty to […]

Bar Convent’s True Cross  The Bar Convent, York. A new re-display of the Bar Convent’s True Cross commemorates Easter and the 155th anniversary of its authorization for veneration on April 11, 1867. The re-display will feature new research as well as never-before-seen documentation. For more information visit www.bar-convent.org.uk. 

The York BID will be installing ten huge deck chairs around York from April 29th to May 15th. Each chair pays homage to York’s history and other cultural icons. Find all ten deck chairs to be in with a chance of will a £500 York Gift Card. To enter, email a photo of your completed […]

Although the Easter Bunny will deliver the eggs, what about the rest of the holidays? We’ve compiled a list of the greatest options for kids to dine for free (or very cheap) during the Easter holidays. Marks & SpencerFree kids meal, includes main, side, piece of fruit and drink (worth £3.95) in the M&S Cafe […]

Who doesn’t love a trip to one of the most prestigious stately homes on our doorstep? Castle Howard is reopening its doors on Saturday 2nd April and already has a plethora of exciting events lined up for this year. Duran Duran, The Chemical Brothers, and of course, the iconic Proms weekend in August are just […]

York’s very own BAFTA qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival teams up with York Theatre Royal to present independent films looking at how cinema helps us to make sense of the past, present and future. Aesthetic Season of Film reflects wider national and local events including Earth Day and York Pride. York Theatre Royal StudioVarious dates in […]

Do you suffer from back pain or chronic pain? Or are you looking for joint replacement rehabilitation?  TRTrehab Studio, based in the outskirts of York, is a place like no other.  It prides itself on being a place where you can forget about your pain, sometimes for the first time in ages.  The therapeutic studio […]

A public consultation is ongoing over plans for a new purpose-built children’s activity centre for York-based charity, The Island. A dedicated hub is proposed for its 8-acre site off New Lane in Huntington which would allow the charity to help even more children achieve their potential.  The site is owned by The Island, a charity […]

We want to draw your attention to a café that you might not have tried yet.  Choose 2 Youth Community Space and Café, on Evelyn Crescent in Clifton, opened back in July 2021 and has been going from strength to strength.  The cafe provides training opportunities for adults with disabilities and additional needs, and there’s also […]