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Going for a night out in York? You’re in for a big surprise

by Morgan Ross -
The City of York's skyline at night as seen from the City Walls

York has a reputation as being a beautiful, historic city filled with culture, markets and other things that the little old ladies that arrive by the bus-full like, but clubbing in York is never usually brought up in the conversation. Under the shadows of the Minster, I went to eight clubs

WizardFest Returns to York for a Weekend of Magical Family Fun

by Lucia Forletta-Tonner -

York is preparing to transform into a world of wizardry and imagination as WizardFest York returns this May half-term for its second year. Running from May 23–25, the festival will once again turn York city centre into a "living fantasy world", with activities spread across key locations including Shambles Market, Parliament

Drama set to unfold as York hosts origami world record bid

by Lucia Forletta-Tonner -
A collection of folded animals

A Guinness World Record attempt will take place at the York Origami Convention which will bring workshops, exhibitions and internationally renowned paper artists to Bootham School this April. Although details of the challenge are still being kept under wraps the announcement has already generated buzz among attendees, with many eager to

International Women’s Day: Celebrating York’s female bosses

by Freya Eady -

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the social, cultural and political achievements of women.  Given the current ever-changing political world, it’s important to celebrate, educate and raise awareness about gender equality now more than ever.   With that in mind, I spoke to some of York’s female business owners to find out about their entrepreneurial journey and get their take on

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