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Young people and social workers in York met national children’s leaders last week as part of a visit to find out more about City of York Council’s work to transform services for children and young people.

The Aesthetica Short Film Festival, one of the UK’s most renowned film festivals, is set to return to the historic city of York from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 November 2024.

Pick Me Up Theatre have revealed the full cast of Nativity! The Musical, which returns to York after a smash-hit run two years ago. The cast includes nearly 50 children handpicked from all over Yorkshire.

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, are asking for the public's help in setting the priorities for North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Young care leavers from York’s Care Leavers Forum ‘I Still Matter’ are celebrating being nominated for a prestigious national award this Care Leavers’ Week (28 October-3 November).

In celebration of performing together for over 30 years on stages across the world, Fisherman’s Friends are proud to announce their new UK tour dates for 2025 and 2026.

The University of York’s Administrative Fairness Lab launched a partnership with six York welfare organisations to address local welfare issues, supported by the Lloyds Bank Foundation and University’s cost-of-living group.

Research by house buying experts, housebuyers4u concluded that our very own York is the most desirable place to live in the UK.

York Business Festival to feature a week of events and speakers plus the prestigious York Press Business Awards 2024

Exciting news for commuters, shoppers and sightseers travelling between two of Yorkshire’s most popular city destinations – bus operator Coastliner is to boost its weekday timetable on this key route to three buses an hour.

A number of changes have now been agreed to the way sexual health services are provided in York, which follows a consultation on proposed changes and listening to respondents’ feedback.

York Mumbler has recently published a comprehensive, free online guide for families with accessibility, autism, sensory and audio-related needs.

Baby Week is coming to York for the first time from the 14th to the 20th of November

On 1 April 2024, the Social Housing (Regulations) Act 2023 came into force. Its new regulatory standards require tenant safety and engagement, decent homes and transparency, and landlords to inform the regulator of any non-compliance. The Regulator of Social Housing also requires more frequent surveys of homes and consideration of tenants’ diverse needs and any vulnerabilities.

Leaders of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority come together to show support for Wear Red Day.

A gin inspired by one of York's most famous ghosts has reappeared in time for Halloween

The meeting will be held online on Thursday 24th October and residents of York and North Yorkshire are invited to attend

City of York Council are supporting a scheme which aims to boost school funding through home delivery takeaways

Labour MP for York Outer, Luke Charters, has defended his appointment of Owen Trotter, who donated more than £55,000 to The Labour Party, to the role of constituency office manager.

Oscar winner Gary Oldman is coming back to the York Theatre Royal where he began his career to perform a one man show.

The Aesthetica Film Festival is returning for its 14th year from the 6th to the 10th of November to 21 New Street in York.

A partnership between City of York Council and York Archaeology is helping the city’s residents uncover the hidden history of Walmgate, while improving their health and wellbeing, making social connections and gaining new skills and interests.

York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime Jo Coles marks her 100th day in office with a visit to a police treatment centre on Tuesday 15th October.

For summer 2024, vibrant awe-inspiring Tansy Beetle sculptures were displayed around the city, each one a unique tribute to the remarkable individuals who have shaped York's history.

A new package of digital resources has been developed by York St John University and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) to help support teachers and professionals working with children and young people in secondary school to explore healthy and unhealthy friendships and relationships.

More than half (63%) of motorists aged 17-34 have sounded their horn to express anger at the behaviour of another road user in the past year, adding to concern about increasingly aggressive drivers.

Approximately 30 employers, education providers and support services from across the region will be exhibiting at the SEND Opportunities Event at Askham Bryan College on Wednesday (16 October) from 3.30-6.30pm.

York is at the forefront of regional efforts to tackle the climate crisis as part of the newly launched Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Plan 2024.

York Disabled Workers Cooperative are very concerned about the ever increasing number of elderly  people who are currently approaching them for firewood but cannot afford the £3.00 a bag. 

York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity hosted an event to mark the official opening of the new breast screening facility in York.

“Striving for a positive and professional environment for our players, led by a strong work ethic from the top”.

The award-winning play Pride and Prejudice (sort of) will be staged at York Theatre Royal from November 4 to 9.

York Ghost Week returns from 26 October to 3 November 2024, celebrating the city's haunted history with a variety of spooky events.

York BID, in collaboration with York Cares and the City of York Council’s Eco Team, is proud to announce the completion of a transformative mural project in North Street Gardens, York.

As colder weather sweeps across the UK and days grow shorter, women are finding warmth not just from a cup of tea, but from acts of kindness.

 A new package of digital resources has been developed by York St John University and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) to help support teachers and professionals working with children and young people in secondary school to explore healthy and unhealthy friendships and relationships.  

Trust members and the public are invited to find out more about their local hospitals...

The chairman of a local football club that flooded six times last season has urged fans and players to demand action from politicians to protect sports facilities from extreme weather as a result of climate change.

As work on the Station Gateway project progresses to the next stage, the council is providing an update on upcoming works in the area in October and November.