Yorkie Radio 19/03/2019

Claudia Lawrence: 10 years on, can the case be solved?

This week marks 10 years since the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence, the chef and York resident was last seen on her way to work on 18th March 2009. Yesterday, several friends and family members held a ceremony at York Minster lighting candles in honour of Ms. Lawrence. Family spokesman and friend Martin Dales spoke to … Continue reading Claudia Lawrence: 10 years on, can the case be solved?

Does grime mean crime? No. It is all about love and understanding.

Molly Catterall (right) and Guvna B (left) By Molly Catterall Grime music is under attack due to fears that it is linked to drugs violence and a life of crime. But this assumption couldn’t be any further from the truth. If you were to attend a grime concert you would realise these events don’t promote … Continue reading Does grime mean crime? No. It is all about love and understanding.

100 years of women’s voting

Women demonstrated in York today marking the first time women could vote in a General election. Rachael Maskell York central’s first female MP is attending and taking part in the demonstration held my ‘York Women’s Forum’. The group of women met today to demonstrate in remembrance of the first time women could vote in a … Continue reading 100 years of women’s voting

Is streaming killing the live music scene?

With the popularity of online music increasing with apps such as Spotify and apple music, live music seems to be suffering in most cities. York has always been a popular city for live performances and seems to be continuing despite other cities booking less live music. ‘We get booked more in York than any other … Continue reading Is streaming killing the live music scene?

Universities react to concerns over unconditional offers.

Universities are responding to the growing concern over the rise in the number of unconditional offers given to students. It is estimated that around one third of applicants from England, Wales and Northern Ireland received unconditional offers last year from universities. In total this meant that just under 70,000 offers were made, which has risen … Continue reading Universities react to concerns over unconditional offers.

Away in the Minster: the carol service went underway

York St John University held its annual Christmas Carol Service in York Minster. The theme of the service was “in the beginning” and began with a very atmospheric performance from The University Chamber Choir. The start of the performance began in darkness with only a single candle lit at the beginning of the hymn. The … Continue reading Away in the Minster: the carol service went underway

Christmas tree shortage could prove costly

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The festive season is well underway so that means putting the Christmas tree up. Everyone has their own preference on what type of tree they buy. Artificial, real, drop, non-drop. Alenka Young, 19 has said: “we don’t always have a Christmas tree, as a family we like … Continue reading Christmas tree shortage could prove costly

A unique York start-up proving very popular after first year

Moving to York from America Brenna Allsuch started her online embroidery business. Since January, she has garnered a social media following of over 70 thousand on Instagram and has grown her store way beyond what she could have expected. “I started an Instagram account, which was what really boosted Thready Pulses business.” Brenna follows a … Continue reading A unique York start-up proving very popular after first year

How to prevent spreading norovirus

The season of norovirus is coming. Copmanthorpe Primary School closed following a suspected norovirus outbreak on 26th November. A City of York Council spokeswoman said: “A full deep clean of the school buildings and equipment has been carried out and the incubation period has passed. “It is vitally important for the elimination of this outbreak … Continue reading How to prevent spreading norovirus

York pubs still thriving despite high closure figures around the UK

With various new pubs and bars appearing every few months, why are York’s businesses still going strong, despite the drastic decline in pubs around the UK? However, York seems to be breaking the trend with the number of pubs rising instead of declining. Gusto restaurant first came to York in early 2017, making competition for … Continue reading York pubs still thriving despite high closure figures around the UK

Intense response to Berwick Kaler’s retirement

It’s a week since Berwick Kaler announced his retirement. He has been the dame of the York Christmas pantomimes for 40 years. Three generations have grew up watching him on the stage, and now this old theatre idol is coming to his end. As soon as the announce of the retire was made in the … Continue reading Intense response to Berwick Kaler’s retirement

The Yorkie breaking news: Friday 30 November 2018

13:47 – Fall in number of rough sleepers in York According to York City Council, the number of rough sleepers in the city has fallen by two thirds. A total of nine people were counted for – a steep decline in numbers following the previous year’s count of 29. This means the amount of people … Continue reading The Yorkie breaking news: Friday 30 November 2018

York drivers welcome investment to make roads safer

Drivers in York have welcomed a £1m investment from the Department of Transport into maintaining roads and fixing potholes in the city. This investment, announced on 12 November, will be used to make “hazardous” roads safer for cyclists and drivers. City of York Council repairs 6,000 potholes every year. Deputy leader of City of York … Continue reading York drivers welcome investment to make roads safer

York’s rough sleeper count rises

York has one of the highest increase in rates of rough sleepers across the North.  In York, between 2016 and 2017 numbers increased 46% from 18 to 29 according to the York City Council. Manchester has had a 40% increase and Leeds 20% increase.   Another rise in rough sleeping in Yorkshire according to govt stats. We've … Continue reading York’s rough sleeper count rises