York is preparing to transform into a world of wizardry and imagination as WizardFest York returns this May half-term for its second year. Running from May 23–25, the festival will once again turn York city centre into a "living fantasy world", with activities spread across key locations including Shambles Market, Parliament
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Four coffee shops that define York’s independent Café Culture
York's independent Cafe Culture is thriving. Le Speciality: Photo by Amber Rafter
Racing returns to York
Racing returned to the Knavesmire yesterday afternoon for the opening fixture of York’s latest meeting, with racegoers welcomed by mostly sunny skies and a lively atmosphere around the course. Crowds were in good spirits throughout the day, enjoying the early-season action on the track while champagne and ale flowed freely
Professor Steve Rawle’s inaugural lecture
Bar Hashery Opens Its Fifth and Largest Venue
York independent café Bar Hashery has opened a new venue following great success, despite financial difficulties hitting other local businesses in the city. The business first opened its doors in Bootham in 2023 after owners Jolanta and Prafful, took over the existing Bar Hashery site from its previous owner. Since then,
Chocolate City, how York became the sweet capital of Britain
York's reputation as ' Chocolate City' did not arise for nostalgia or marketing, it was a product of a unique convergence of industrial innovation, social reform and a vision. From the nineteenth century onwards, companies such as Rowntree's, Terry's and later Nestle transformed York into one of the nation's most