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Local News
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Shredded HEAT: Old Northern uniforms to be recycled into insulation as train operator turns environmental mission to employee clothing
Old uniforms no longer needed by Northern staff are set to be shredded and turned into ‘further life products’ such as insulation and sound-boarding as part of a new environmental push by the train operator.
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Inspirational York women in RSC production at York Theatre Royal
Six local women – all inspirational leaders within the local community – will form the Chorus when the Royal Shakespeare Company’s touring production of Julius Caesar visits York Theatre Royal from June 13-17.
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It’s National Volunteers’ Week – a time to say thanks!
2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), when we recognise the contribution volunteers make across North Yorkshire.
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Toys ‘R’ Us is coming back to York
A well-known toy shop is set to reopen its doors at a retail park in York.
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North Yorkshire B&B named best in World
A popular bed and breakfast in North Yorkshire has been named the best in the world.
Community News
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Applications open for Cultural Wellbeing Grants 2023
York-based charities, social enterprises, voluntary and community groups are being urged to apply for the 2023 Cultural Wellbeing Grants, with an overall fund of £26,775 available.
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York Citywide Volunteering Strategy launched to support and increase volunteering
Volunteers, leaders and VCSE sector organisations are dedicated to making volunteering even better across our city, join them...
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West Thorpe Scouts support The Big Help Out in York
To celebrate the Coronation, Scouts nationally led The Big Help Out, a national day of volunteering, on Monday 8 May. Various Scout Groups in York organised events in their local areas, including West Thorpe Methodist Scout Group which held a Coronation Celebration Day, linked to a Big Help Out at various locations in their local area.
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Mental health blogs reveal new insight into recovery and management of mental illness
New research explores personal experiences of mental illness through the portrayal offered by bloggers
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York Musical Society together with Munster Philharmonic Choir in concertat York Minster on 10th June
The dramatic York Minster will be the backdrop to the equally dramatic Ralph Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony - libretto by Walt Whitman, along with the poignant and evocative, “Toward the Unknown Region”. Serenade in A minor completes the programme.
Sports News
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Michael Morton to continue as York City manager for 2023/24
York City Football Club are delighted to confirm that Michael Morton will continue in the role of first-team manager
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York City confirm retained list ahead of 2023/24 campaign
Our retained list has been confirmed following the conclusion of our 2022/23 campaign.