A café in York is providing delicious hot chocolate that not only tastes great, but helps to rebuild lives. Located in the Groves area of the City, Chocolate & Co is one of York's only non-profit cafes. While customers come for specialty hot chocolates, homemade food and a welcoming atmosphere, the
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York man takes on 100-mile challenge for men’s Mental Health
A York man is walking 100 miles throughout march to help raise money and awareness for mental health charities Andy's man club and Calm. Rob Lowson is taking part in ‘100 miles in March’ challenge, which encourages participants to walk, jog or run 100 miles over the course of the month to support mental health services. “I'm raising awareness for mental
Yorkshire MPs respond to escalating Gulf conflict
2024 Portrait of York Outer MP, Luke Charters York Outer MP, Luke Charters has backed the Prime Minister's decision making on British action in the conflict with Iran, saying: "Protecting British nationals is not escalation, it is the first duty of any government." It comes after Iran launched an attack on a
Yorkshire born Lioness on international duty caught up in Middle East conflict
York City Academy graduate, Jess Park is on international duty in Turkey as England Manager Sarina Wiegman has given 'reassurances' about the team's safety. Park who was born in Brough, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, had been called up for the Lionesses' World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland. https://youtu.be/WwcHEU0N1UY?si=_ifF03CrA_gbGbIM The team play in
Snickelway Art Trails Revamped
A medieval-inspired art trail has been opened on seven of the city’s alleyways and ginnels, also known as snickelways. This project is part of York Business Improvement District (BID) snickelway rejuvenation plan, to encourageresidents and tourists to explore them. Each Snickelway tells stories of lost churches, marketplaces and craftspeople as Kate Giles, Senior Lecturer at University of York, said:
New Book Tells The Extraordinary History of Micklegate
A new and exciting book, celebrating the history and stories of Micklegate, from Micklegate Bar’s royal entrance down to the Ouse Bridge is out, titled "Micklegate, The Great Street of York." The book was locally written and produced by the Clements Hall Local History Group who have spent the time and care researching the origins