Money Week to Help Cash-Strapped Students

by Evie Whatmore - May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Rachael Maskell MP, York Central MP, York St John university, National Student Money Week

National Student Money week is taking place in the wake of York MP Rachael Maskell's warning over the plight of many students who are facing a cash crisis. If you're a student in York who is worried about your finances or maybe what they will look like after graduation, this week

Sustainable tourism in York: Can a popular city stay green?

by Rosie Laverick - May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Sustainable tourism in York sits at a crossroads, the city depends on visitors. Yet its' medieval streets, heritage and river shaped landscape make it especially vulnerable to the pressures of high footfall, climate change and modern consumption. York's current strategies show a clear ambition to stay green, but the question is

York’s Oldest Nature Reserve Faces Peril

by Holly Braithwaite - May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Picture of Askham bod during the spring.

Askham Bog is at risk of drying out due to changes in hotter weather conditions, according to conservationists. A £250,000 appeal has been created to aid the reserve's preservation. Sitting between the A64 and the York ring road, the reserve was founded in 1946 by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Sir David Attenborough

York student and resident voice their opinions on the new draft Local Plan

by Jasmine Grice - May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

City of York Council held a meeting back in February where they approved of a draft Local Plan that could see 20,000 new homes built. The Local Plan is a city wide scheme that assists with expansion control in York and sets out opportunities and policies for building. York is set to

Plans Unveiled to Dismantle Coppergate Shopping Centre Canopy

by Genie Hunt - May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

A significant transformation is set to take place at the Coppergate Shopping Centre in the bustling heart of York. This transformation promises to enhance the shopping experience for locals and visitors and rejuvenate this cherished retail hub. The City of York Council has unveiled plans to remove the canopy that

The Northern Lights light up the UK

by Aime Hall - May 13, 2024May 14, 2024

Following an incredibly strong solar storm, the UK's sky has been beautifully lit up. Over the weekend many people had the chance to see the Northern Lights in the UK on their doorstep. Following a geomagnetic storm that made the conditions perfect for the sky to be filled with colour. This