Category: Local News

Somebody, somewhere within the walls has had a light bulb moment, or should I say light bulbs… Yes, it’s that time of the year, mid October, where we start talking Christmas, and in a secret location probably made from ginger bread, the movers and shakers have had a bright idea…MORE LIGHTS, and we aren’t talking […]

This week is Local Democracy Week, and the City of York Council are celebrating! From 15th-21st October, residents will be encouraged to get involved with local decision making in a bid to increase public participation with democracy. And it’s not without good reason. Local elections will take place on 2nd May 2019 – and your […]

Calling all parents! The time has come to ship out the sprogs to secondary school. Apologies for the crude call to arms, clearly I have no children and there is every chance I am in fact a large hairy child myself. But I did go to school, in principle, and as we all know education […]

Change is on the horizon as Kentmere House Gallery gets a new lodger. Rarely does anything create a new lease of life like a change in perspective, and there’s no better way to find a new view of the world, then well, a new view of the world, even if it’s only over yonder, just […]

77% of people in Yorkshire and Humberside if asked ‘how they are?’ by a friend, family member or colleague would respond ‘fine thanks’, positive findings right? Perhaps not, as the survey was asked under the circumstances that they weren’t, that they were struggling with mental health difficulties. Despite or possibly because of this worrying statistic […]

Our very own writer, Claire Brooks, recently got the opportunity to interview the lovely, and hilarious, Robert White. You may recognise him as the vibrant comedian who came second in the 2018 series of Britain’s Got Talent. Well, he’s headlining the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club at York Barbican on Friday 19th October before he […]

Local media personality, Ryan Swain, won ‘Outstanding Individual’ at the Yorkshire Gig Guide awards on Sunday 7th October. The award was recognition for his performances at shows and festivals throughout Yorkshire this year. The ‘raucous, fun and exciting evening’  was at The Imperial Club in Mexborough. The DJ and presenter, Ryan was in good company […]

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 […]