From YorkMix. After a hard day’s filming, there’s nothing better than cracking open a can of beer with your name on it. Hollywood and theatre legend Dame Judi Dench is pictured here tucking into a cold can of Dame Judi Quench – the unique beer created in her home city by Brew […]
York Stories of Interest
York Prepares To Mark Remembrance Sunday
By Daniel Willers in The Press. York will pay its respects to fallen soldiers and ex-service personnel at the city’s official Remembrance Sunday service and parade this weekend. The Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Janet Looker, the Civic Party and City of York Council representatives will be among those attending the service and […]
Calls For Fresh Law To Tackle Pavement Parking
By Stuart Minting in The Press. FRESH laws are needed to tackle the problem of motorists parking on pavements – according to a council meeting. North Yorkshire County councillors were told residents including children, wheelchair users and pedestrians face significant issues created by inconsiderately parked cars. And that the problem was present in […]
Pavement Parking In Fulford
Rocket In Brass, Steel And Fire
From Visit York. About Behold the single most important object in the modern age and meet the humble makers who built the modern world from their kitchen tables, in Brass, Steel and Fire at National Railway Museum. Meet Rocket, the world-changing locomotive which kick started a golden era of innovation. Journey through […]
Pavement Parking in York
York’s Wheelchair-Accessible Indie Coffee Shops And Cafes
By Pippa, from The Life Of Pippa Blog. If you’ve ever visited York, you’ll know it’s an absolute goldmine for cute and quirky independent businesses. You could visit a different indie coffee shop for breakfast every weekend, and in my former years as a student (prior to becoming a wheelchair-user), that’s pretty much […]
Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre Goes Into Liquidation
By Chloe Laversuch at Minster FM. The theatre say they’ve suffered “unsustainable losses” from it’s recent seasons in York and at Blenheim Palace. THE closure of Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre, which has gone into liquidation, “will be a loss” for York. Organisations have reacted with sorrow to news that the theatre – which […]
York Ghost Merchants – The ‘World’s First’ Spook Shop – Opens In Shambles
By George Dodd in The Press. THE “world’s first” ghost shop has opened its doors in York – stocking more than 1,000 spooky collectables. The York Ghost Merchants, located in the former Pinder and Scott’s bakery shop at number 6 Shambles, stocks unique ghost-related souvenirs for visitors to take home. The shop has been created and […]
The York ME Community – York Inter Company Fantasy Football League For The York ME TGA Shield – Update
The York ME Community runs an Inter-Company Fantasy Football League sponsored by TGA Mobility. This is to help raise awareness of the illness that affects around 250,000 people in the UK, and 800 in the York area alone. Of those around York, 200 are likely to be severe, meaning house or bed bound. […]
York Balloon Fiesta
About York Balloon Fiesta York Balloon Fiesta returns for 2019 with the biggest hot air balloon festival York has ever seen. This free festival brings a weekend of hot air balloons, children’s entertainment, live music, tribute acts, food and drink, as well as a funfair with rides never seen before in York. […]
York-Based GP Service Doc-OneStop Put Patients At ‘Risk Of Serious Harm’
By Ed Horner in York Press. AN ONLINE GP service in York has had its registration suspended after it was found to be putting patients at “risk of serious harm”. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated the care provided by Doc-OneStop to be ‘inadequate’, following an inspection carried out in July 2019. […]
Consultation Regarding Accessibility at Clifford’s Tower Area York
As you may know, a consultation process is under way with regard to the revamping of Clifford’s Tower area of York. This week I was invited by English Heritage to add my input with regard to accessibility for the area. The revamp will include removing the car park currently alongside the tower, which is […]
Video: Sliding Bollards To Protect York From Terrorist Attacks
By Chloe Laversuch in YorkMix. Permanent bollards could be installed on city centre streets to protect the area from terrorist attacks – if plans are approved by senior councillors. And the council will also work with the Counter Terrorism Unit to look at measures to protect Christmas shoppers this year. Permanent bollards will be installed […]
Revealed: York’s Best And Worst Performing GP Surgeries, As Ranked By Patients
Holiday Firm Collapses After 29 Years In York – 250 Jobs At Risk
From YorkMix. Holiday firm Super Break, which has operated out of York since 1990, has ceased trading. Parent company the Malvern Group, which incorporates Superbreak Mini Holidays Limited as well as Manchester-based Late Rooms Limited, is insolvent. It issued a statement today (1 August), which said: We regret to advise that Superbreak Mini-Holidays Limited (trading […]
Hundreds Of Families To Benefit From Claudia’s Law, Which Comes Into Force Today
From YorkMix. A new law named after Claudia Lawrence is expected to help hundreds of families, allowing them to take control of their missing loved ones’ financial affairs. Named after chef Claudia, who vanished without a trace after leaving her York home a decade ago, Claudia’s Law came into force today Wednesday. Police […]
Land Next To Cemetery Could Become Temporary Car Park
By Chloe Laversuch in YorkMix. Land next to Fulford Cemetery could be turned into a car park for construction vehicles while building work is carried out nearby. A planning application has been submitted for land off Fordlands Road to be used as a temporary car park until July 2020. A new care home is […]
Ellie Goulding ‘Set To Marry At York Minster’ – And The Royals Are Invited
From YorkMix. It looks increasingly likely that pop star Ellie Goulding will marry her fiancé at York Minster next month. YorkMix understands that the cathedral is the hot favourite for the wedding between Ellie and her boyfriend Caspar Jopling. Jopling is a member of an aristocratic Yorkshire family, who live at Frickley […]
Manager Of A Doctors’ Surgery In York Jailed For Stealing £600K From GPs
From YorkMix. A York woman has been jailed after taking nearly £600K from her employers. York woman jailed for £596,000 fraud against doctor’s practice Carolyn Lightwing, 55, of St Mary’s York, pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position after fraudulently transferring more than £596,000 from her former employers, Elvington Medical Practice, over […]
Shakespeare’s Back In Business As Rose Theatre Re-Opens – Video And Pix
By YorkMix in Entertainment, Music Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre has opened, bring four new plays to the pop-up theatre in the shadow of Clifford’s Tower. Running from Tuesday 25 June – Sunday 1 September 2019, the programme features Hamlet, Henry V, The Tempest and Twelfth Night. It was opened by the York Town Crier Ben Fry and Linda Fenwick, High Sheriff of North […]
VIDEO – Warning Over Illegal Behaviour As Flying Scotsman Visits York
From Minster FM. The iconic steam engine Flying Scotsman will be visiting North Yorkshire this weekend but those who are going to see it are urged to do so safely. This Saturday, the 29th June, the steam engine will travel up the Midland Main Line before heading to York. Enthusiasts are expected to be […]
25 New Shops, 500 Jobs – Major Expansion Plan For York Shopping Centre
From YorkMix. A huge expansion of York Designer Outlet could bring 25 new shops and restaurants to the centre. Owners McArthurGlen say the development will create around 500 retail and construction jobs “and £3.6 million in additional employment income”. The plans also include 630 additional parking spaces and an improved Park & Ride […]
Fulford Beer & Music Festival Saturday 22nd June 2019
Fulford Beer & Music Festival Saturday 22nd June 2019 From 2pm to Sunset Fulford Sports Pavilion The Parish Field (off Fulfordgate) YO10 4LY • Over 15 local real ales, craft lagers and ciders • Live music from local bands • BBQ, snacks and soft drinks Main sponsor: £4* ADVANCE £5* ON DOOR * Includes […]
Van Gogh’s Paintings Brought To Life At Cutting Edge Exhibition Premiering In York
From YorkMix. York St Mary’s will reopen next month – showcasing some of the world’s greatest artworks as you’ve never seen them before. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings the Dutch master’s paintings to life. Huge animated projections allow you to step inside the art. It opens at the Coppergate venue on […]
The York Mobility Scooter Club
Inside York’s First Cat Cafe
From YorkMix. After one false start and a lot of anticipation, York now has its very first cat café. The Cat’s Whiskers opened a few days ago in a listed three-storey building on Goodramgate. Complete with 11 cats, including Freddie and Teddy, Simba, Bear and Snowy and Olaf – who are both deaf – the café […]
Experience Open Farm Sunday In The Beauty Of The North York Moors
From The Yorkshire Times. Farms across Yorkshire and the UK will be throwing open their gates on 9 June as they welcome the public for Open Farm Sunday. In the North York Moors National Park, Stonebeck Gate Farm at Little Fryup, near Danby, will be giving visitors the opportunity to experience life on […]
Welcome To The June 2019 News Update For York Carers Centre
York Carers Centre news Thank You Volunteers It’s National Volunteers Week and we’d like to say a huge thank you to all of our committed volunteers, who generously offer their skills and time to help carers in York. From the board of trustees and office volunteers to those who help carers at groups across the […]
York Charity Receives £40,000 In Lottery Funding
From Minster FM News. Many more people in York will be able to receive vital support and help, after a local charity received lottery funding. York Neighbours, which provides practical help and support to people aged over 65, has received £40,000 a year for the next three years allowing it to expand its […]
Burton And Dorothy Perkins To Shut In York
Life-Sized Statue Of The Queen in A New Public Square – York Minster Reveals Ambitious Plans
From YorkMix. A new public square dedicated to the Queen and featuring a life-sized statue of Her Majesty – that’s the remarkable plan unveiled by York Minster today The first public square in the city for nearly 200 years is one of the proposals in the emerging draft Neighbourhood Plan for the York […]
York Balloon Fiesta To Return Despite Traffic Problems
From BBC News. A balloon festival blamed for bringing traffic in York to a standstill is to return to the city. Last year’s York Balloon Fiesta attracted 40,000 visitors, but there were complaints of gridlock on roads and delays to buses. Former Make it York director Steve Brown previously said festival bosses were uncertain […]
The Madness That Is The Micklegate Run Soapbox Challenge Will Return This Year
From YorkMix. One of York’s best days out bounces back this summer. The Micklegate Run Soapbox Challenge returns for a third year on Bank Holiday Monday, August 26 2019. Entries are now open for teams to take part – and if you’d like to sponsor an event that attracted 20,000 spectators last year, and […]