Film buffs get to sample 300 films as the Aesthetica Short Film Festival returns this week for its 11th year. After last year's virtual event had to take place, this year's event will be delivered as a new hybrid festival. This is an ultimate experience for old and new viewers
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Return of York’s favourite dame
Excitement builds in anticipation of premiere of students’ biggest play since lockdown
The music department at the University of York is busy preparing for next week's premiere of their biggest event since the end of lockdown. The production, Antigone, will take place at Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall from Wednesday 3rd November until Friday 5th November. Taking inspiration from modern day issues, the project
Did you know Harry Potter has a connection to York?
Christmas movies to make your 2020 Christmas the best one yet
York – the closest city to the North Yorkshire Moors
A 2021 'Walkshire' campaign has launched to underpin Yorkshire as the walking capital of the world. For many residents and students living in York, it can be easy to forget how accessible the North Yorkshire Moors are. Welcome to Yorkshire hopes to change that. With York emerging from lockdown in Tier
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Is 2020 cancelling Halloween: Can you go trick-or-treating?
Across Britain trick-or-treating is being largely discouraged. With the 31st of October upcoming many are wondering what is happening with guidelines relating to trick-or-treating. The City of York Bureau of Health has released a statement announcing that they are "discouraging" trick-or-treating as it is being classed as a "high risk" activity