Category: Local News

Comedian Tim Vine unveiled a plaque at the Grand Opera House York, to commemorate the late great Sir Ken Dodd OBE who performed at the theatre regularly since the 1960s. The legendary comedian was awarded an OBE in 1982 and was dubbed a knight by the Duke of Cambridge in 2017 – the year of […]

Got a Problem? OF COURSE YOU HAVE Lucky our resident York agony aunt, Daphne, has got all the answers.  For the love of coffee I go to a well known coffee chain every morning before work. I’ve developed a big crush on one of the guys who works there and look forward to seeing him […]

After six centuries of its tumultuous existence and three years of renovation and restoration by volunteers, the Red Tower is being formally opened by Rachael Maskell, MP on Saturday 19th May at 2pm. Rachael Maskell has followed the project closely and recognises its potential as a community hub. She recently commented: ‘The volunteers and everyone […]

Royal Wedding fever has hit York city centre, with the return of Brollywalk to the Coppergate Centre – with a special patriotic twist ahead of the big event this weekend (Saturday 19 May 2018), when the wedding will be shown on a screen for visitors. 36 Union flag umbrellas have been suspended down Coppergate Walk […]

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu will be joining in the City of York-wide Thy Kingdom Come events this coming weekend. Archbishop Sentamu said: “This is going to be an amazing weekend of community events and celebrations where people gather to watch the Royal Wedding, the FA Cup Final and to enjoy one another’s company. I […]

After the successful opening of York’s first Talking Point in the Acomb area, residents are being invited to have their say on the next stage of the programme. City of York Council is planning to open another hub to the north of the city and is asking residents to attend a community event at Oaken […]

City of York Council is showing its support for mental health awareness week by inviting residents to a number of events which hope to provide information on the support that is available in the city. All are invited to one of three events we are holding where you will be able to speak to staff […]

If you would like to get more out of your visit to Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre this summer, these could be the talks and workshops for you. Go along to one of the special study afternoons and enjoy an entertaining and informative pre-show talk by a top Shakespeare expert. You’ll read key scenes together as part of the […]

Once a year, Beningbrough Hall holds a popular plant sale providing the perfect opportunity to buy plants propagated by the National Trust gardening team.   This year’s sale will take place at Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens on the 12th and 13th May, from 10.30am – 5pm, and for those of you who love gardening […]

The fifth annual ‘Keep your pet’ Dog Walk on the Knavesmire on 7th May broke all records. In brilliant sunshine the event was attended by more than 120 dogs & more than 200 people, with the total raised exceeding £1,800. This year’s event was special in that ‘Keep your pet’ (KYP) had been selected as […]

Resident ‘Gadget Boy’ Howard takes a look at the month’s news in tech, science, and stuff that he would like people to buy him. Please. Be sure to scroll down for this month’s top gadgets… Alexa is listening… Do you own an Amazon Echo smart speaker? In fact, do you own any smart device that […]

Kim Grace was due to get married on Saturday 5th May at the prestigious Carlton Towers. However, following the cancellation of her wedding, Kim made the generous decision to donate the venue to The Sick Children’s Trust so that the charity can launch its Big Chocolate Tea campaign with an exquisite Afternoon Tea. The event […]

On 26th May comedian Tim Vine will pay a visit to York to unveil a plaque at The Grand Opera House. The plaque will celebrate and remember Sir Ken Dodd OBE, who passed away earlier this year, and who performed at the theatre many times since the 1960s. Just prior to his final show at […]

What have the stars got in store for you?  Medical issues may cause some concern during the first few days of the month, but by the 4th or 5th you should be fighting fit, more determined than ever to prove that you’re some kind of super hero. This mood should be tempered with caution and […]

If you’ve ever waited for a bus on Piccadilly and peered over the wall to see an odd looking timber building, you might have had a few questions. Grand, unusual, and sitting low down right by the Rover Foss, the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall was once one of the most important buildings in York and today […]