Category: Local News

By Claire Brooks How do you introduce a show that’s been running in London since 1952; has starred legendary actors such as Richard Attenborough, Julie Walters, Miranda Hart and Patrick Stewart; was written by the iconic Dame Agatha Christie; and serves as a prime example of the ultimate murder mystery? Well, like that I suppose. […]

For the first time ever Countryfile Live is coming to Yorkshire! The event will take place at York’s very own Castle Howard from 15-18 August. Countryfile presenters Matt Baker, Anita Rani, John Craven, Steve Brown, Tom Heap and Ellie Harrison joined chef Brian Turner this week at Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard to launch this […]

The four-starred Grange Hotel in Clifton has recently had a major makeover – and we’ve been given a sneak peek at the results.

Six men have been charged nearly £2,000 for urinating in the streets of York. Paying 20p to use the toilet might not sound like such a bad idea when you compare it to the £468 you could pay for getting caught having a wee in a car park. That’s exactly what happened to Peter Stableford […]

Always assuming that I’m going to be good at everything, before I actually have a go: I volunteered to try out the high intensity, low impact workout class: PiYo with Niamh in York. The verdict? It’s the perfect tonic for any tired fitness routine, whatever the goal. What is PiYo?  PiYo combines yoga, pilates and […]

A local garage is raffling off an MOT and service worth £250 to raise funds for local food banks.  STS Tyre Pro Centre on Clifton Moor will use every penny raised to buy essentials that local food banks require, as well as accepting donations on-site to be given to the food banks. The deadline for […]

I think it’s fair to say that most people have seen – or at least heard of – The Sound of Music. This charming yet poignant story is based on the real-life Von Trapp Family Singers – who escaped from Nazi-invaded Europe – and adapted for stage and screen from Maria Augusta Von Trapp’s memoir. […]

The home of the world-famous YorkyPud™ Wrap has re-opened its flagship Low Petergate store following a two-week closure.  Welcoming back loyal customers with a fresh new look, The York Roast Co now boasts a swish new exterior featuring a hand-painted gold and black wrap. The kitchen has been extended to allow room for more staff […]

With the Easter holidays already in full swing, and less than two weeks to go until the bumper bank holiday weekend: there are plenty of Easter events already kicking off in York, and dozens more on the horizon. Still deciding where to go? Here you are! Already running The Web Adventure Park  The Web Adventure […]

Ahead of his new show, Good Time Charlie’s Back!, broadcaster and writer Danny Baker stopped for a chat about getting back on the stage, selling out, and being funny without being a comedian. “When I was promoting my last book, I did a couple of festivals and they sold out really quickly. I did them, […]

We’re extremely excited to see the return of Paul Merton’s Impro Chums – a team of exceptional performers that take comedy to a whole new level through the art of improvisation. In fact, we’re so excited that we heard from the long-standing line up of Paul; Mike McShane; Suki Webster; Richard Vranch; Lee Simpson; and […]

Yorkie Talkies, a Yorkshire based walking group, is set to take on the National Three Peaks for charity on June 1.   The team, which is made up of walkers of all abilities, is taking on the 26 miles and 9843ft vertical assent in order to raise funds for York Special Care baby Unit, Upper […]

The hit musical Rock of Ages is about to strike the Grand Opera House stage – and playing the role of cheeky rocker Stacee Jaxx is Blue star Antony Costa. Here’s what he had to say about his new venture… Most people will remember you as one of the four members of pop group Blue. […]

Did your children go to Marygate ? Did your children’s children go to Marygate?! Perhaps you have worked or volunteered there in the past ? Marygate Pre-School Playgroup are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, and would love to hear from you if you have any stories or photos from your time there that you would […]

Phone, email and internet – these are the tools we use every day, but they are also the tools that fraudsters and scammers use to try to part people with their money.  In fact, Action Fraud now receives more than 250 reports of attempted frauds and scams every month – and that’s from North Yorkshire […]