Category: Local News

Three key streets in York are due a makeover over the next two months.  City of York Council is completely repaving and resurfacing the footpaths on the full length of Stonegate and stretches of Colliergate and Church Street. Stonegate starts on 3 January for up to nine weeks, Colliergate on 3 January for up to seven […]

York Minster’s beautiful brollies are now back in stock. They were designed by 83-year-old photography enthusiast, Barney Sharratt.Barney would usually be out and about taking photographs, but due the pandemic and needing to shield, he had to get creative with existing photos that he had already taken during lockdown.Whilst reflecting an image he’d already taken […]

You’re sure to have a ball! Panto season has descended upon York, filling York Theatre Royal with excited families chattering over Christmas carols from the York Theatre Royal Choir.  Back in-house after the pandemic, a new pantomime era dawns on York Theatre Royal: This year’s offering, Cinderella, written by Paul Hendy, tells a tale as […]

Promoting an Equal, Inclusive and Accessible York A Makaton musical event, an ‘open-mike’ poetry night and a Christmas Fayre are just some of the events at York Disability Week from 27th November to 4th December. There’s also a lecture on the experience of disability in higher education, an event on moving into employment with a […]

It’s approaching three years since a small group of volunteers, known as the Friends of New Earswick Swimming Pool, took on the day to day running and development of the swimming pool in New Earswick after it was threatened with closure by a local housing trust.  “It’s been a steep learning curve for us,” said […]

This time last year we all woke up to a very different sort of Christmas than we imagined. Many of us found it a struggle – being on our own or not being able to visit friends and family that we love. This year, of course, we hope and pray that many of the familiar […]

Antique Restoration of York’s Steve Popple is going to be gracing our screens this Christmas Eve on Channel Five. That’s because he was tasked with a restoration project for Rob and Dave from Channel Five’s series, On The Farm. But he can’t say too much yet: “It’s a very special project that I’m doing for Rob and […]

There’s a new scouting section for 4-5-year-olds, and it’s got an adorable name: Squirrels.  Like all scouting groups, Squirrels helps young people gain skills for life – with a focus on the outdoors.  Here in York, the team hopes to open four or five Squirrels Dreys in the district over the next few months.  Squirrels […]

Castle Howard has returned with its highly-anticipated Christmas in Narnia event. We got the chance to have a sneak around before opening, check it out the gallery below. Photos by Scott Turner

Frightening fireworksIt’s the one night of the year that ‘walkies’ should be firmly off the cards.Loud bangs, bright flashing lights, and high-pitched whistles are a recipe for stress for many pets on Bonfire Night. The RSPCA estimates that 45% of dogs in the UK show fear when they hear fireworks.But don’t panic! There are plenty […]

Photo by Uriel Mont from Pexels Opting for a real Christmas tree this year? Good on ya! But which is right for you? Here’s our run-down of some different kinds of trees available in the UK and where to find them in and around York. Firs Firs are great for indoor Christmas trees as they mostly retain their […]

Picture Credit: Charlotte Graham Back with a burst of steam and 17,000 dazzling lights, this year’s North Yorkshire Moors Railway Light Spectacular is a stunning sensory experience, writes Zoe Cartwright. We’ve hopped in the car, driven up the unpredictable A64 and now, the whole family is all geared up for the Light Spectacular at NYMR. My […]

New to the concept of tablescaping? Don’t worry. You’ve probably been doing it for years without realising. Expressing our personal style has slowly crept through fabrics and furniture in the home and landed directly on our dining room tables. And there’s no better time for a themed tablescape than at Christmas. Keep it traditional with […]

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