Swiss act, Nemo wins Eurovision crown, ending Switzerland`s 36 years streak without a win, even as the event was engulfed in controversy after controversy. Eurovision 2024 is now over with our winner being crowned on Saturday with Nemo taking the win with The Code, representing Switzerland, followed by Croatia with Rim
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Extreme concern for missing man in York
Protest to end pollution in River Ouse
Water companies guilty of pollution face bonus bans from government as protesters campaign to clean up York's rivers. Ensuring no one profits from illegal water contamination, Ofwat has announced it will later define the criteria for the ban.The ruling by the government comes just days after York residents and climate
The impact of Covid-19 on our mental health
During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have encountered a change within our mental health given the uncertain circumstances we have faced this year. Mental health risks associated with Covid 19 have disproportionately affected young people, especially those who are already disadvantaged and marginalised, according to research by The Island. Within
York Theatre Royal receives lifeline grant
York's popular Theatre Royal has received a lifeline boost from the Governments £1.57 billion Culture Recover Fund. The theatre won £236,522 from the Government pot, which will assist them looking ahead to the future. Executive Director, Tom Bird, said: “We are delighted that our application has been successful. The Cultural Recovery Fund
York initiatives support businesses following further store closures
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Company announced store closures on Friday, one of a dozen store closures in York. However, both Indie York and York BID initiates have been created to help support local businesses. The EWM company, who also own Jaegar, with stores located on Shambles and in St Helens Square face uncertainty, as the EMW chief executive Steven Simpson gave a statement. He said: “Stores will continue trading”