Castle Howard introduces rare ancient breed cattle to major nature restoration project
Castle Howard has reached a major milestone in their 30-year Bog Hall Habitat Bank nature restoration project, by introducing a herd of rare White Park Cattle to the newly sown meadows areas. The Bog Hall Habitat Bank project is a large-scale 30-year restoration and rewilding project on the Castle Howard Estate, designed and delivered in…
Moving on, moving up, moving out: North Yorkshire homebuilders reveal top tips for house move
To mark National Moving Day on Wednesday 19th August, Barratt and David Wilson Homes are sharing some helpful tips for homeowners in North Yorkshire to make their moving day as hassle-free as possible. According to Konnect You, following an analysis of 170,000 house removals from the past year, summer is the most popular time to move house for…
“Come as You Are” to the UK’s first academic conference dedicated to grunge
The UK’s first academic conference dedicated to grunge is to take place in York next month. Grunge Included 2026 is hosted at York St John University on Monday 7 September in the Creative Centre at the Lord Mayor’s Walk campus in York. Created by York St John University PhD researchers Kristīne and Sintija Brence, Grunge Included is a multidisciplinary international conference looking…
North Yorkshire family uses part exchange scheme to buy dream home
Nunthorpe locals have recently settled into their new home at David Wilson Homes’ Grey Towers Village development. Tom and Claire Laverick, along with their daughters Ella, Edie and 15 year old dog Peggy, have recently moved to a new energy-efficient home at Grey Towers Village. The family utilised the developers Part Exchange scheme to make the moving process easy….
Popular North Yorkshire development now sold out
Following an increase in demand, Barratt Homes has now sold out at its Harclay Park development in Boroughbridge. The homebuilder welcomed a range of house hunters to its Stump Cross development, and the remaining properties on the final phase were soon snapped up. Having offered a selection of three, four, and five bedroom properties, the community proved to…
York celebrates A Level students’ success
City of York Council education leaders are congratulating students across the city who have received their A Level, T Level and post 16 vocational qualifications results today (Thursday 13 August 2026). Cllr Bob Webb, City of York Council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “Congratulations to all the young people receiving their A…
Businesses swap the boardroom for retreats as demand drives expansion at Hotel Du Vin in Harrogate & York
Hotel du Vin has expanded its Corporate Retreat programme across all 19 UK properties following a successful pilot and growing demand from organisations seeking more meaningful face-to-face collaboration. Initially launched across six Hotel du Vin properties in March, the programme has now been rolled out nationwide in response to increasing interest from businesses looking to bring teams…
Plan ahead for resurfacing works on Beckfield Lane
Over 1km of Beckfield Lane is set to be resurfaced from next week (from Monday 17 August), as part of this year’s record investment in the council’s Highways Maintenance Programme. Work will start on Beckfield Lane, from Wetherby Road to the junction of Lidgett Grove. This work builds on recent work to resurface footpaths, improve…
Residents urged to look out for Annual Canvass
Residents across York are being asked to keep an eye on their inboxes and letterboxes as City of York Council begins its annual electoral registration canvass from 17 August. The annual canvass plays a vital role in ensuring that everyone who is eligible to vote can take part in local and national elections. By checking…
Improvement works on Bishopthorpe Road progressing ahead of schedule
As part of a long-term programme to resurface York’s roads and replace, upgrade and maintain traffic light systems across the city, the council has begun improvement works on Bishopthorpe Road this August. The project is currently progressing ahead of schedule, meaning the planned resurfacing works can now be completed earlier than anticipated, helping us keep…
Council launches public consultation over proposed extension of PSPO
City of York Council is seeking residents’ views on the extension of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in the city centre. A PSPO is a legal power available to local authorities under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and is designed to help address behaviours that have a detrimental effect on the…
Local Summer Carnival event supported by North Yorkshire homebuilder
The village of Copmanthorpe celebrated its 58th annual summer carnival with help from local developer, Barratt Homes, who donated £1,500 to the running of the week of festivities. The Cop’ Carnival, which takes place near Barratt Homes’ Russett Park development, is an annual family friendly summer event in the village, which took place from the 29th of…
Summer fun: North Yorkshire housebuilder sponsors summer fayre
Making the most of the sunny weather, David Wilson Homes recently sponsored stalls at Elvington Church of England Primary School’s summer fayre. The developer, which is building nearby at Bramble Wood, Wheldrake, recently supported Elvington Church of England Primary School to celebrate the school year coming to a close. Hosting the pupils and their families, the…
New Cultural Passport scheme for young people in York and North Yorkshire appeals for project bids
Applications for proposals to help young people across York and North Yorkshire to benefit from arts, culture and heritage activities are now open. Developed by City of York Council, supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, Cultural Passports for Young People provide funding…
School leavers and their families offered free online sessions to demystify Clearing ahead of A level results day
Pre-results day events aim to take some of the stress out of the rush for university places York St John University is pleased to be offering free online events designed to help prospective students and their families to navigate university entry. Taking place on Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5, and Thursday 6 August, the webinars will…
Plan ahead for upcoming works on Bishopthorpe Junction
As part of a long-term programme to resurface York’s roads and replace, upgrade, and maintain traffic light systems across the city, the council will be working on Bishopthorpe Road throughout August. This work will see ageing traffic lights replaced, improved drainage, refreshed road markings and resurfaced roads to make journeys in the area smoother and…
England’s Over 75s veterans release charity anthem ahead of 1966 World Cup anniversary match with Germany
Football could still be coming home this month The World Cup may be over, but England have a chance at international glory of a different kind this month. England’s Veteran Over 75s footballers are gearing up to mark the 60th anniversary of England’s victory over Germany with a commemorative match against their European rivals. The England v Germany match will take place at Boundary Park, Oldham at 3pm on Thursday 30…
North Yorkshire homebuilders warn children of potential summer risks
As the summer holidays approach, Barratt and David Wilson Homes are encouraging children to stay away from building sites and urging families in North Yorkshire to choose safer places to play. The leading developers are encouraging families to make use of local parks, playgrounds and leisure centres for fun, engaging activities that keep children safe…
The best of the best: North Yorkshire Site Manager wins Quality Award
A site manager overseeing the construction at a housing development in North Yorkshire has won a top national award for the quality of the homes being built onsite. David Wilson Homes’ site manager, Leanne Hardcastle (33), has won a Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC), an award known as the…
New chapter for King’s Manor as York St John University moves in
Historic medieval landmark in York to continue its long tradition as a place of education. York St John University is delighted to become the custodian of King’s Manor and will begin moving into the historic buildings over the summer, ready to welcome students and staff for the start of the academic year in September. The…
Multi-million pound deal sees Normanton-based manufacturer join UK’s largest independent SIP provider
Award-winning Normanton manufacturer SIP Build UK (SBUK Group) has been acquired by Liverpool-based SIP Building Systems Ltd (“SBS”) in a multi-million-pound deal that creates the UK’s largest independent provider of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). The strategic acquisition brings together three of the UK’s most established SIP businesses – SBS, SIPCO, and SIP Build UK (SBUK…
Wilkin Chapman Rollits named among UK’s most recommended law firms
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has been named among the most highly recommended firms across UK regions. In annual research by the legal services benchmarking platform Legal 500, the firm secured second place in the rankings for both Yorkshire and the East Midlands, based entirely on feedback from clients. Each year, Legal…
Leading North Yorkshire homebuilder highlights part exchange guarantee scheme
Barratt Homes is helping existing homeowners to move this spring with a helping hand from its Part Exchange Guarantee scheme. The housebuilder is encouraging families looking for more space, second-steppers and downsizers to consider its popular Russet Park development in Copmanthorpe. Homeowners looking to move to a new, energy-efficient home can take advantage of Barratt Homes’ Part Exchange…
Yorkshire engineering firm scoops prestigious regional business award
Leading mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Salko UK, has been named Family Business of the Year at the North Yorkshire Business Awards. The business was recognised for its strong family ethos and active involvement from multiple generations. Family ownership, leadership and values are embedded at every level of the organisation and have directly shaped its…
Aesthetica announces winners of the 2026 Art Prize & celebrates 20th anniversary of the prize
Aesthetica is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Aesthetica Art Prize, celebrating outstanding contemporary artists from around the world. The Main Prize winner is Felipe Castelblanco for Tunda: A Quantic Plant and the Devil’s Breath (2025), while the Emerging Prize goes to DIVA for Memoria 2020: When Memories Are No Longer Enough (2025). Felipe Castelblanco is a multidisciplinary artist, researcher, and filmmaker working at…
York’s 100 year-old D-Day veteran receives prestigious city honour
Ken Cooke, who took part in D-Day in 1944 and fought in Europe during World War Two, has joined an illustrious group in becoming an Honorary Freeman of York. Conferring the honour took place at an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council, at the city’s Guildhall yesterday (Thursday 16 July). Mr Cooke, aged 100, was a…
Hidden historic space at St Leonard’s to open to the public this summer
Visitors to York will soon be able to enjoy access to a rarely seen section of the city’s historic monastic hospital, as partners across the city come together to open the usually closed area at St Leonard’s for the summer season. City of York Council has been working alongside Explore York, York Museum Trust, York BID and York Archaeology to make…
The best of the best: Site Manager wins Quality Award
A site manager overseeing the construction at Bramble Wood in North Yorkshire has won a top national award for the quality of the homes being built onsite. David Wilson Homes’ site manager, Ricky Coulter-Bell (32), has won a Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC), an award known as the ‘Oscars’ of the…
Aesthetica marks 20 years with landmark programme exploring the future of contemporary art
Aesthetica announces Aesthetica 20, a major anniversary programme redefining how contemporary art is made, experienced, and understood, culminating in the Aesthetica Art Prize 2026 exhibition at York Art Gallery. Contemporary art is undergoing a profound shift in how it is produced, circulated, and interpreted. At Aesthetica, this moment is being met with clarity and ambition…
Three new partners strengthen law firm’s senior team
Lincolnshire and Yorkshire law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has strengthened its senior team by hiring a new partner and promoting two of its lawyers to partnership. Employment law specialist Sara Ellison is the latest partner to join the firm’s Lincoln office, while family lawyer Stacey Heeley and insolvency expert Louisa Shilleto have been promoted to…
Hull Road Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks
Hull Road Park in York raises prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces City of York Council is celebrating today after receiving a Green Flag Award for Hull Road Park. It comes as the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces celebrates its 30th year. Hull Road…
Brand-new homes in Whitby provide the perfect setting for modern living
Barratt and David Wilson Homes is highlighting Whitby’s growing appeal among house hunters, showcasing the many qualities that make it an ideal place to live. The new community taking shape at the housebuilder’s Abbey View and Chaloners Green developments offer an appealing location, alongside a choice of three and four bedroom homes designed to suit a wide range of…
Council’s new housing sweeps the board in design awards
City of York Council’s first Passivhaus development at Duncombe Square has won three awards at the annual York Design Awards this week. Lowfield Green has also won a Commendation in the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) 2026 awards. Winners of the York Design Awards were announced on Tuesday 7 July, and are for developments which…
Growth for Andrew Marr International with acquisition of Seafish UK
Fastnet Fish Holdings (“Fastnet”), a subsidiary company of Andrew Marr International, has strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading seafood businesses with the acquisition of Seafish U.K. Limited (“Seafish”), a long-established Hull-based manufacturer of frozen seafood products and bespoke sauce solutions. The acquisition brings together two businesses with deep roots in the Humber…
York rivers trail launches to connect people, place and flood resilience
A new way to explore York’s rivers has launched this summer, inviting residents and visitors to discover how water shapes the city, its communities and its future. The York rivers trail: the rivers and us is a walking and wheeling trail along the River Ouse in York, combining art, storytelling and digital experiences to help people understand…
Craven College celebrates excellent Ofsted report
Craven College is celebrating the publication of its latest Ofsted report, which has recognised the College’s excellence across a number of key areas under the inspectorate’s new education inspection framework. The College achieved an impressive four ‘Strong’ judgements, recognising the quality of its education, student experience and employer-focused approach. Underpinned by expert teaching and industry-standard…
North Yorkshire housebuilder donates £3,000 to homelessness charity
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated £3,000 to Sleepsafe Selby, helping to support vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness. Established in 2018, Sleepsafe Selby aims to support local rough sleepers and help individuals to overcome challenges that prevent them from maintaining safe and secure housing. Providing accommodation for up to 10 people at a time, the…
Andrew Jackson strengthens corporate team with latest appointment
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed solicitor Dan Burton to its corporate team, further strengthening the firm’s offering to businesses across the Yorkshire and Humber region and beyond. Dan has several years’ experience advising corporate clients on a broad range of matters, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions. His work…
North Yorkshire river project delivers 9 ways to drive positive environmental change
York St John University report highlights the power of community engagement, spending time in nature and sharing local know-how across generations. A pioneering environmental initiative working across the River Esk and Coastal Streams Catchment is helping communities reconnect with nature while building a stronger foundation for long-term conservation and biodiversity recovery. The River Esk catchment…
Aesthetica marks 20 years with landmark programme exploring the future of contemporary art
Aesthetica announces Aesthetica 20, a major anniversary programme redefining how contemporary art is made, experienced, and understood, culminating in the Aesthetica Art Prize 2026 exhibition at York Art Gallery. Contemporary art is undergoing a profound shift in how it is produced, circulated, and interpreted. At Aesthetica, this moment is being met with clarity and ambition…
Over one million tickets sold to LNER York Community Stadium events
Picture caption – L-R – Phil Donhay – Chief Executive (Designate) GLL, Peter Bundey – Chief Executive GLL, Cllr Claire Douglas Leader of City of York Council, Justin Jardine – Chief Officer Corporate Development GLL. City of York Council is celebrating a major milestone as more than one million tickets have now been sold to…
Family Football Festival to celebrate our Armed Forces in York
City of York Council is joining partners across the city and the UK to celebrate and recognise the contribution of our Armed Forces this summer. Here in York, the Council and partner organisations will be showing their support for currently serving personnel and their families, plus veterans and cadets with a free, vibrant football festival,…
Night works see progress on Station Gateway highway works
Councillors will receive an update on the Station Gateway project at a meeting next week (7 July). Executive will hear the latest on the project, including its financial position, as part of the Capital Programme Monitor which provides details around the delays to the project which have increased the spend on the programme by £5.4m….
Checks to start on Council Tax discount recipients
Checks by the Council will start next month on households claiming a single person’s discount on their Council Tax. From July this year, the Council will start a regular review of who is getting and who is still eligible for the single person’s discount. This is a 25 per cent reduction in Council Tax for…
City of York Council marks Armed Forces Day and honours service community
City of York Council is joining communities across the UK to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June, recognising the vital contribution of serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets and their families. The council is proud to support the Armed Forces community through its commitment as a Gold Award signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant,…
Volunteers improve Fulford Cemetery as its future management is considered
Dedicated volunteers are helping to keep Fulford Cemetery in good order, since City of York Council took over its management last year. Options for the future of the cemetery are being discussed this summer at public meetings. The proposals, which include the Council permanently managing the cemetery, were supported by the council’s Corporate Scrutiny Committee…
Industrial waste management firm named York and North Yorkshire’s top ranked business for 2026
The region’s business community gathers at York St John University for the prestigious Top 100 awards. The best performing and most impactful businesses in York and North Yorkshire have been unveiled at a high-profile event at York St John University this afternoon. Hosted by York Business School in partnership with York Press, the York and…
Experienced Head of Compliance launches Quinn Oath Advisory to support growing and regulated firms
Quinn Oath Advisory Limited has launched to provide practical compliance, governance, risk and senior advisory support to businesses that need experienced expertise without the cost or commitment of a permanent hire. Founded by experienced Head of Compliance, Helen Quinn, the firm has been created to support financial services and regulated businesses with the increasing demands…