12+ hour, 15+ min ago   (263+ words) A teen who consistently gives up her Saturdays to help maintain her local cemetery has been commended at the York Community Pride Awards. Grace Kirby was named Young Person of the Year, with judges praising her for being an “excellent…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (339+ words) AN outdoor youth group which helps build confidence, teamwork and a sense of belonging to children from diverse backgrounds has been awarded a York Community Pride Award. Run by environment charity St Nicks, Urban Wild Youth Group supports young people…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (236+ words) “We believe in the power of art, heritage and creativity to bring opportunities to people of all ages in York”. Those were the words of Rosie Stuart, creative learning producer at York Museums Trust upon receiving her Education Hero Award…...

4+ day, 15+ min ago   (357+ words) A charity bowling event is aiming for 1,000 games in one night. The fundraiser will take place at Hollywood Bowl on 19th April 2027, in a collaboration between York Against Cancer and Menfulness. Twenty-two teams of eight bowlers will play five games each,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (149+ words) A regional awards event has raised more than £19,000 to support children with cancer. The Yorkshire Choice Awards, held in June, raised £19,244 for Candlelighters, a charity supporting families of children with cancer across Yorkshire. Melanie Malcolm and Jo Maltby, directors of…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (214+ words) Every penny raised from sales will go to York Against Cancer. Andy Knowles, CEO of the charity, said: "I'm immensely proud that our patron, Dame Judi, takes pride of place on the cover and centre pages of ‘Yorkshire's Finest’. "That…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (355+ words) Craig Allen, founder and CEO of Selby-based Gold Standard Nutrition (GSN), has seen his business named the winner of the Top Protein Meals category at the Gymfluencers.com 2026 Awards. Mr Allen said: "We’re a bootstrapped Yorkshire business, built from the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (500+ words) THE landlords of a popular village pub near York have signed up for another five years after enjoying their first year so much. Bronte and Brett Jackson took the reins of The Bay Horse at Green Hammerton last August after…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (458+ words) A PLAQUE to commemorate the work of a man who was "a critical force" in saving historic parts of a Yorkshire town for three decades could be installed outside a building he acquired. The planning application has already received support…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (199+ words) A sunrise walk along the Scarborough seafront will raise vital funds for hospice care next month. Saint Catherine’s has launched its annual Sunrise Walk, now in its 18th year, taking place on Sunday, September 27. The six-mile route will take participants from…...