Britain’s Got Talent team head to York to scout for stars
Do you have an unusual hidden talent that you’ve always wanted to show off? Then you’re in the right place, because hit ITV show Britain’s Got Talent is coming to York. BGT at the Spread The Spread...
View ArticleYork attempts to set a spooky world record in time for Halloween
York could set a scary new Guinness World Record this weekend – with your help. The record attempt York Dungeon, 12 Clifford Street, York Sat Oct 17th from 10.30am-2.30pm Dungeon website On Saturday...
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‘Why is York even considering building more car parks?’
One of the best things about living in York is that there’s no need to drive or own a car. We have an affordable, frequent bus service which reaches out like the spokes of a wheel to all corners of the...
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TV star takes part in York fancy dress fun before night out at city restaurant
Hairy Biker Dave Myers looks like he’s going to get more than his beard trimmed by his new gang of friends… The TV chef is surrounded by all manner of spooks and ghouls at this charity fancy dress...
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Haunted York: Some more of the city’s spookiest ghost stories…
Stroll with us around some of York’s most famous landmarks as we reveal the chilling ghost stories which haunt each one… York Minster Mysterious Minster… Photograph © Allan Harris on Flickr In an age...
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Cycle And Sing event brings climate change message to York
A group of cyclists and a hundred singers will come together in York on Saturday (November 28) for a special event to raise awareness of the need to act on climate change as part of the For the Love of...
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21 beautiful reasons to do your Christmas shopping at Blueberry this year
Meet the makers. From left: Mary Denley, Liam Thomas-Peters, Mary Stoneham, Elizabeth Roden. Photographs: Emily Dunn Beautiful items for a really good cause: that’s what you’ll find at Blueberry on...
View ArticleCarol services and Christmas church services in York: 2015 guide
With so many beautiful old churches in York, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a magical candlelit atmosphere in which to celebrate Christmas. We’ve put together a selection of carol...
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Seven fabulously fun ways to help York’s flood victims
Unlike the floods themselves, York’s magnificent community effort to help the victims shows no signs of abating. All sorts of fabulous ideas and events have made it possible to have a fantastic amount...
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Fairport Convention interview: ‘We’re an old boy band’
Grand Opera House Tues March 1 @ 7:30pm £22.50 More details After 49 years on stage and on the road, Fairport Convention are still going strong – and they’ll soon be visiting York. We talked to...
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Calling all musicians! York’s Little Festival of Live Music wants you
Are you in a band, or are you more of a solo musician? Now’s your chance to be part of one of York’s top music festivals. York’s Little Festival of Live Music returns for a week in September, and...
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‘Greatest ever’ jockey heading to York – and he’s ready to answer your questions
York Racecourse Friday, May 27 £70-£95 per person Buy tickets online Superstar of the saddle Sir Anthony McCoy is finally coming to York. As a National Hunt hero, the flat course of York was never his...
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29 things to do in York this weekend, April 23 and 24 2016
Fashions old and new vie for our attention this weekend. Elsewhere the Theatre Royal has re-opened and there’s dancing in the streets… See the full lowdown in our What’s On Guide . Festival of Vintage...
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York Art Gallery in the running for Museum of the Year: These pix and video...
To be one of only five museums shortlisted is an amazing success. The new rear of the gallery – photograph: Giles Rocholl York Art Gallery’s fantastic transformation has paid off: it’s been shortlisted...
View ArticleWant to hear the worst poetry ever written in York?
The Basement Friday, April 29 @ 7:30pm £7 from the City Screen box office Facebook Event According to the Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, Vogon poetry was the worst in the universe. But you may be...
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The Romans are coming! VIII strange and spectacular facts about their time in...
You don’t need a time machine to experience York’s ancient origins. The Romans may have left us back in 410AD but in just a few days, the Eboracum Roman Festival will be upon us. Between 1-5 June,...
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York Festival of Ideas 2016: Your guide to a mind-boggling event
It’s back. One of the largest free festivals in the UK returns on Tuesday (June 7) for three weeks of mind-expanding events. York Festival of Ideas 2016 Various venues June 7-19, 2016 More details Last...
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37 things to do in York this weekend, June 11-12, 2016
Country fun, fabulous food and a right royal knees up. As always your full What’s On Guide is here. Party at the Palace The gateway to Bishopthorpe Palace. Photograph © Allan Harris on Flickr Choice...
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Stress and anxiety of York flood victims ‘unimaginable’ says charity fund boss
Six months after York’s devastating floods, for many affected the struggle is still far from over. So said the head of the charity responsible for managing the York Flood Appeal. Speaking at an event...
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York student’s video chosen for display at the Tate Modern
Yasmin at York College with her work. Photograph: Nigel Holland She’s only 19 but already Yasmin Metcalfe can lay claim to being an artist exhibited in the Tate Modern. The internationally-famous...
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