Spikey the hedgehog, rescued by Dringhouses Hedgehog Rescue, starred in the Archbishop of York’s Easter message. Hedgehog From York Feature In Archbishop Of York Easter Message Sarah runs a hedgehog rescue at home called Dringhouses Hedgehog Rescue. David Atkinson brought Spikey in, who later appeared in the Archbishop’s Easter message. Sarah and her husband started…
A York councilor suggests a tourist tax of £2.80 per night to fund a free electric shuttle service. York Councilor Proposes Tourist Tax for Free City Shuttle Service A York councilor, Christian Vassie, wants a visitor tax. He thinks £2.80 per night could generate £5 million yearly. The money could improve buses and cycling routes.…
The hospice celebrates 40 years, honoring staff like Val and Juliet, expanding services, and continuing vital fundraising efforts. St Leonards Hospice Marks Four Decades of Compassionate Care Val Noble and Juliet Lindsey were part of the Hospice@Home team. They started when the hospice opened February 11, 1985. Val remembers many changes over the years. She…
Fitter Body Ladies in Clifton Moor, York, wins The Press Best Gym 2025, beating nine other gyms. Member nominations and votes secured the win. Fitter Body Ladies Crowned The Press Best Gym of 2025 Winner! The Press readers picked their Best Gym. Fitter Body Ladies in Clifton Moor won! They beat nine other gyms. People…
New group, Friends of Hull Road Park, formed. Leaders elected address park improvements & funding. Hull Road Park Friends Group Holds First Meeting, Elects Leaders The group “Friends of Hull Road Park” started on Saturday, February 8. They elected leaders at this first meeting. Andrew Mortimer is now the chair, and Alex Cronin got the…
Tykes Restaurant at Sandburn Hall has a new menu and an eco-friendly kitchen, celebrating its anniversary with modern updates. Tykes Restaurant at Sandburn Hall Unveils New Menu and Greener Kitchen Tykes Restaurant updated itself with a new menu. It’s located at Sandburn Hall, near York. The restaurant also has a greener kitchen now. One thousand…
Colour and Light is back in York. Watch colorful projections tell York’s history on the city’s buildings until March 2. York BID’s Colour and Light Returns to Illuminate York Minster York’s Colour & Light event is back! York BID organizes this free event yearly. Colourful projections tell York’s history, shining on the city’s famous buildings.…
Wellen Court, located on Haxby Road in York, opens with focus on dementia care and resident independence. New Wellen Court Nursing Home Opens Doors on Haxby Road in York Wellen Court is at Schoen Clinic York, on Haxby Road. About 50 people work there. Staff includes carers, chefs, nurses, and therapists. Adam Bloor is the…
York Station improvements at risk. Substation relocation costs surged, leading to project review and potential funding gaps. York Station Gateway Project Faces Review Due to Rising Substation Costs York Council said the substation must move. This allows planned station improvements. The current substation is too far and lacks power for the new car park. Network…
Roadworks at York Station Gateway start February 17. Expect traffic delays during night work to improve public spaces. York Station Gateway Roadworks Cause Disruption for Road Users York is fixing up the station area. They told people about night work. It started February 17th and runs until 5 AM on weekdays. John Sisk & Son…