Category: Local News

The gates to York Maze have once again burst open for another summer season of getting lost. However, as well as all the usual corn-based fun, and the massive maize maze, things have gotten a bit prehistoric at the family attraction just outside Elvington. Howard caught up with owner Tom Percy (AKA Farmer Tom) to […]

Oh York. You’ve done it again. You’ve blown my mind with your incredible sights and culture, your one-of-a-kind unique opportunities, and your overwhelmingly lackadaisical response to it all. Last week, I got to check out Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre, a “pop-up cultural event” that’s the first of its kind in Europe. It’s a recreation of the […]

There’s a lot to be proud of in York. The city is not only a beautiful place, filled with friendly people, but it boasts a booming tourism economy, high levels of education, and the fastest internet speeds in the UK. However, as great as York is, we have a growing problem of food poverty. In […]

By Georgina Klavins  York Maze has revealed its latest attraction. The new challenge, named the Volcorno, opens along with the first open day of the York Maze, which is Saturday the 14th of July 2018. The first of its kind in the UK stands over 4m tall, with a diameter of 17m; volcano climb structures […]

By Georgina Klavins York Castle Museum is hosting a very special exhibit in honour of the Queen of shoes, Vivienne Westwood, which opens tomorrow (Friday the 13th of July, 2018). Some of her most iconic and inspiring shoes will be displayed from a personal collection, along with shoes previously shown on the runways in Paris. […]

Running from 27th July, this year’s Theatre Royal summer spectacular will see a classic story brought to the stage. We caught up with Ella Dunlop, star of The Secret Garden.   Hello. Who are you? Hello. I’m Ella Dunlop.   What do you do? I’m an actor, currently playing Mary Lennox in a production of […]

If you love the sound of traditional jazz, get to the Cross Keys pub, Tadcaster Road, every Thursday afternoon, 1-3.30pm. Each week local jazz bands will serenade the gathered lunch time crowds with cool and playful jazz. If that wasn’t good enough, the performances are also completely free, making the Cross Keys an extremely desirable […]

The local stamp experts are pleased to introduce their new mascot – Phil Atterly. Phil makes an appearance on a special year for the York Philatelic Society as they are currently celebrating their 70th anniversary.  Founded in September 1948, they will celebrate the occasion at a buffet on Tuesday 26th June, starting at 7pm, at their usual […]

Cycling is for fit, healthy and able-bodied people, right? Wrong. Cycling is increasingly being used as a convenient means of transport by people with disabilities, elderly people, and those of us with less than perfect levels of fitness. Nearly one in five people in the UK have a disability, and electric cycles in particular are […]

A Charity Quiz night at The Parvin Indian Restaurant, Haxby, took an unusual turn on Monday as teams from Hunters Estate Agents from across the region along with regular quiz teams gathered together to raise money for the Nikki Waterhouse Trust. The star guest for the evening was Shaun Wallace, an english television personality from […]

May 2018 marked the end of a era for Haxby Memorial Hall as Chris and Denise Moss stepped down from their roles as Trustees. They have done an outstanding job over the years, dedicating their time, working alongside their fellow Trustees, and making the Hall what it is today: a wonderful and well-used venue with […]

Things were turning nasty at The Lounge on Gillygate as Edna and Velma reached for the hairspray, Betty Turpin decided to get involved which was  just too much for the salon owner Louise Ndlovu  who tried to keep the (Hair) peace.     Grand Opera House staff members David Rennie and Rachel Alexander-Hill will be […]

Volunteers Week is a national week held on the 1st-7th June annually, encouraging organisations to celebrate the year round contribution of their volunteers. The team at Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens say thank you to their National Trust volunteers, where over 150 people donate their time, experience and skills to Beningbrough across 25 different roles. […]

Vale of York residents are being invited to write goodwill messages or sign their names in a giant birthday card as part of celebrations to mark 70 years of the NHS.   The NHS, one of Britain’s most treasured institutions, turns 70 on 5 July and the NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) […]

Jason Chinnian gives his verdict on the newest music festival in York: The Best of York Music Festival in aid of The Ambulance Wish Foundation, Sunday 27th May 2018 at York Sports Club, Shipton Road, York. The renowned sporting venue played host to another large outdoor music festival showcasing some of the best music talent […]