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
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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
Fireworks – a mark of celebration or an out-dated tradition?
An upcoming debate in Parliament could see restrictions on firework sales. Each year, Bonfire Night opens up new discussions on whether fireworks should be banned due to the welfare of animals. People suffering from post traumatic stress disorder can also struggle with them. In November 2019, over 300,000 people signed a
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
