by Emily Mukherjee | Nov 25, 2023 | Health and wellbeing, Lifestyle and wellbeing, News, Uncategorised
White Ribbon Day is today, ( Saturday 25th November) where UK charity White Ribbon campaigns to end gender-based violence against women and girls. Their focus is on #changethestory, challenging the seemingly ‘harmless’ attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate violence...
by Emily Mukherjee | Nov 24, 2023 | Crime, Crime Top Story, Health and wellbeing, Lifestyle and wellbeing, Top Story
In the UK 2.4 million people were estimated victims of domestic abuse offences in the year ending in March 2022, according to the Office of National Statistics. York Director of Public Health, Sharon Stoltz, presented a report on domestic abuse to the City of York...
by Leila Danjoux | Nov 24, 2023 | Health and wellbeing, Lifestyle and wellbeing, Success story, Top Story
Whilst many are getting in their festive spirit, Christmas can be an incredibly difficult time for those who are homeless. The colder weather, family traditions and sense of community around the festive period can leave many feeling isolated, alone and unwell. ...
by Leila Danjoux | Nov 18, 2023 | Health and wellbeing, Lifestyle and wellbeing, Top Story
All students at a primary school in York are set to get free school meals as part of a new scheme. On 16 November the City of York council agreed to implement a pilot project that extends Universal Free School Meals to Key Stage 2 children. The scheme will start by...
by Sophia Wan | Nov 11, 2023 | Health and wellbeing
November is the Veg Pledge month where people are being encouraged to go vegetarian or vegan for one month. Veg Pledge is a fundraising challenge, that aims to promote the adoption of a vegetarian lifestyle and to raise money for life-saving research. The money raised...
by Emily Mukherjee | Nov 7, 2023 | Culture, Health and wellbeing, Uncategorised
The well-known Brewery Timothy Taylors has announced its £9m expansion of its site in Keighley, West Yorkshire. The five-year development plan has been approved by Bradford council as the brewery is under increased demand. Chief Executive of Timothy Taylors, Tim...