Category: Local News

York’s very own electrical retailer, Herbert Todd & Son, won three awards on Monday at the prestigious ERT Awards, held in London’s Grand Connaught Rooms. The ERT Awards praise exceptional retailers and staff, showrooms, events and suppliers across the electrical industry. Up for grabs are accolades such as Salesperson of the Year, the Turning Point […]

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Refugee Action York and Age UK York’s Keep Your Pet service received £45,000 boost from The Lord Mayor of York’s fundraising committee last year. Cllr Barbara Boyce, Lord mayor of York 2017/2018 and now deputy Lord Mayor, can look back in pride after a year of successful fundraising for her […]

A scheme worth a whopping £50,000 is in motion to build an accessible and unique ‘outdoor haven’ for our city. While a patio area between the Theatre and its sister building The De Grey Rooms already exists, it’s going to be transformed into a beautiful space for everyone to enjoy – from theatre-goers to members […]

York Council stands united with this years Stoptober campaign to get the local community smoke free in 28 days, it might just save your life and your wallet. Dr Nigel Wells, a GP and NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group’s Clinical Chair, said: “It’s never too late to give up and initiatives such as […]

With the publication of this years Times Higher Education World University Rankings, York has pipped a few to the post to slip into the WORLD’S top 120 universities! The University Of York has moved up 18 places from last years ranking, moving from 137th to 119th, which in this year’s edition included 1,258 institutions across 86 countries! The rankings take into […]

Gaming has never been more popular than it is now. With next-gen technology like virtual and augmented reality reaching new heights, it seems anything’s possible. Not just that, but retro gaming is now cooler than ever. Nintendo have had recent success with their NES and SNES Classic consoles to take fans on a nostalgic journey, and Sony have […]

Do you ever feel like something’s too good to be true? Sometimes it is. And unfortunately, good people out there sometimes fall victim to scams. Have no fear – Scambusters is here! Password protected We all know how annoying it is to have to think of a password for absolutely everything we do online. But […]

York council wants to know your views on how to make Fossgate (more) fabulous  There’s A £500,000 investment and the council wants to know what YOU think they should do with it. The end is nigh! Doomsday, Ragnarok, the end of the world as we know it, or at least of the high street, so […]

If you think you’re good at multitasking, Scottish comedian Ray Bradshaw will quickly put you to shame. His new show Deaf Comedy Fam isn’t your standard stand-up.

One of the best things about living in York is, of course, the food. 

The curtain’s up and the stage is most definitely set at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre. 

Irish funny man Dylan Moran is returning to York’s Grand Opera House with his latest show, Dr Cosmos. We were excited to hear from him as he shared his views on touring, writing, and the story behind the show’s name… As he prepares to take Dr Cosmos across the UK, Dylan Moran appears to have […]

What can start off as a simple good deed, can evolve into a whole new way of life. And an incredible one at that.

Get ready to experience the future of art. The York Mediale Festival is a 10-day citywide programme of exhibitions, live performances, music, dance, and more – and it’s coming to York. This creative event will demonstrate how today’s technology can be incorporated into art, and how this can challenge our lifestyles and our surroundings. Featuring […]

Tonight Matthew, I’m going to be… York-born poet, W. H. Auden.