Did you know Harry Potter has a connection to York?

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by Georgia Murgatroyd - December 14, 2020

The Shop That Must Not Be Named, one of the Harry Potter themed shops in The Shambles.

It's been 19 years since the first Harry Potter film was released in cinemas across the UK but did you ever wonder why The Shambles in York city centre is full of Harry Potter shops celebrating the franchise? Well here are a few possible reasons why. It’s never been confirmed by

Christmas movies to make your 2020 Christmas the best one yet

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by Georgia Murgatroyd - December 14, 2020

This year has been tough for many but Christmas is the one time of year where people can forget about the hard times and enjoy themselves. This is a list of five enjoyable Christmas films that will bring 2020 to a festive close. Not everyone nowadays relies on cable TV, with

Another local York business forced to close

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by Georgia Murgatroyd - December 1, 2020

Family-run York business Café Concerto has joined many other city businesses in having to close permanently due to the pandemic. The local family-run business Café Concerto, in Petergate, announced that it is having to close its doors permanently. Café Concerto had been open for over 28 years and has become a

York’s Christmas market has gone virtual

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by Georgia Murgatroyd - December 1, 2020

York’s Christmas market joined the long list of other Christmas markets cancelled this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. But it seems that there is a way around has been found for shoppers with the market launched online by Make It York. With over 50 local businesses involved in the virtual