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STRETCH – Reaching Out to Prisoners

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STRETCH, a prisoner outreach programme, is well deserving of your support. Read the article to find out more about their good work.

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New Artists To Exhibit In York

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Based in York with an increasingly international reach, contemporary art charity New Visuality is exhibiting work from new artists who’d…

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Business Spotlight: Discover Vintage

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Let’s take a closer look at one of York’s most successful vintage fashion businesses…

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Newgate Market Revamp Takes Shape

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York is famed for its markets. You never know what bargain you are going to find when you set off…

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Small Gardens & Big Ideas

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Charlotte Holgate of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust tells us a little about ‘square meter gardening’ and an opportunity to get involved in some community gardening in York.

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Sunday Essay: This One’s (Not) For You

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An amusing stand-off has re-emerged in recent weeks between legendary Smiths guitarist turned solo artist Johnny Marr, and the highest ranking…

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City take narrow lead from FA Trophy first-leg

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York City were left ruing missed opportunities against a feisty Luton Town side who finished the game with nine-men, but City still managed to take a narrow one nil victory into the second leg.

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Death: Why are we reluctant to discuss the end?

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According to Dying Matters, less than a third of the population has talked about their end-of-life wished with their families.

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The Festival with humble beginnings

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The fairly humble beginnings of Tockwith Beer Festival date back to 2009, when it opened as a small charity beer…

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Stone and Status: York’s Architectural History

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York’s architectural history through stone and status.

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Wonderful… But Wonderful Enough?

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Thomas Anelay offers his thoughts on last week’s budget and some of its implications for York’s economy.

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Stage Review: The Winter’s Tale

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Sofia Angelara paid a visit to the Grand Opera House to catch the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of The Winter’s Tale.

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CULT STUDENT FILM REACHES 10,000 VIEWS

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In just over a year since it was put online, York Student Television’s production Checkmate has been viewed over 10,000…

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The Downfall of Technology Retailers

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Former Jessops employee Christopher Atkinson comments on the decline of the high street technology retail sector and offers some intriguing thoughts on how the sector can adapt and survive.

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Live At Leeds Preview

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Kayleigh Bell takes a look ahead to the ever-exciting Live at Leeds music festival.

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The Literary Explosion

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After the announcement in October that funding had been secured for the 2013 York Literature Festival, plans for the upcoming…

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Legally Blonde: The Musical Review

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The first time a friend asked if I wanted to watch the movie Legally Blonde, I think I shot her…

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Forager’s Guide: Wild Garlic

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Surely one of the most coveted of all wild foods, and certainly a keen contender for my top three, the onset of spring heralds the arrival of wild garlic.

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How to: Victory Rolls

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A victory roll was originally a term for a manouevre used by fighter-pilots in the second world war, the women of the 1940s adapted this into a hairstyle that would honour their victorious soldiers.

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“Keywords” with OUI Performance

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O U I Performance is a not-for-profit, artist-led organization which curate live time-based performance in York, North Yorkshire, UK. Founded…

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Beacons Festival 2012: magic in the moors

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Our boys at Beacons Festival impressions of one of Yorkshire finest musical events.

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Review: The Girl Who Cut The Moon In Half

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Jonathan Boustead reviews the latest production from prodigious youth theatre troupe Upstage Theatre.

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The Shadowy Power of Depression

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Depression: Until you have experienced it for yourself, or supported someone who has, it is very easy to underestimate.

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REVIEW: New Chapter Arts Prize exhibition

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Over 200 converged on Tower Street’s vibrant contemporary art gallery, ‘According to McGee’, for the opening of the New Chapters Arts Prize exhibition on Friday night.

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The Beer Drinkers Arrival to York

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Travelling back and forth to work, catching up with friends and family or even visiting the many wonderful sights York…

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Top 5 Dances in Films

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Rosie Cammish takes us through her five favourite dance scenes from the world of film. Tap shoes at the ready!

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Meat Free Monday

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I sometimes find pasta too heavy, but I love Italian herbs and flavours, so discovering this dish where the pasta is substituted for omelettes was a revelation.

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Film Review: Django Unchained

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Our review of Quentin Tarantino’s latest effort, Django Unchained.

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Shut up and play the hits

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I feel as though I’m forever talking about City Screen. Boasting about it’s unique blend of opera, comedy and cinema….

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Exhibition: Four Women Painters

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Beth Cloughton takes a look at the Blue Tree gallery’s exhibition ‘Four Women Painters’

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Interview: John French (The Magic Band)

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Sam Coates caught up with experimental music legend and latter-days The Magic Band frontman John French in the wake of his brilliant performance at The Duchess in York.

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York Theatres’ Delight at ‘Catalyst’ Funding

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York Theatre Royal have expressed their delight at the Arts Councils decision to award both their company and that of the Pilot Theatre based in the nearby De Grey House, Catalyst funding of £225,000 to be paid over three years.

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North/South Divide Shown in Prescriptions

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Figures released yesterday reveal that there is a clear division between the North and South of England in terms of…

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Interview: Fossil Collective

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We caught up with Fossil Collective’s Dave Fendick ahead of the band’s show in York and the North American tour which will follow.

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‘Digging for Gold’ – An interview with Robin Guthrie

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“[Instrumental music] is very visual. There’s no singer bleating something over the top of it, locking you into one way…

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O&O Loves: Bram Stoker’s Yorkshire

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Today marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Abraham Bram Stoker, the brains behind one of the most iconic and terrifying figures of all time, Dracula.

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How to do York on a Budget

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Sometimes it seems impossible to have any fun in York without spending a fortune, but there’s actually plenty to do in the tourist city without breaking your fragile bank balance. It’s good stuff too, not the usual free city activities like art galleries and museums (although York does have those on offer too).

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The Mass Execution of The Luddites: Anniversary

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Amidst the fervour of the Industrial Revolution there was a violent, albeit brief, revolution against the craft industry known as…

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National Poetry Day is here

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York is a hotbed of open mics: poetry & prose, writing workshops, storytelling events, music & poetry nights; you name…

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Peculiarly Yorkshire: New Year’s Traditions

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“Here We Come A-Wassailing” – One&Other explore the strange world of New Years day traditions in our weird and wonderful region of Yorkshire,

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Gig Review: David Knopfler

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Robert Ellis caught up with former Dire Straits man David Knopfler as he performer at The Duchess last week.

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Interview: Iestyn Davies

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In conversation with Iestyn Davies, internationally acclaimed countertenor and one of York’s greatest musical exports.

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Introducing “The Friends of York Walls”

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York’s Bar Walls are the finest and most complete of any town in England. At two miles, they are also…

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York secures long-term ceramics loan

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It has recently been announced that The Anthony Shaw Collection – 
consisting of around 800 works and featuring pieces by…

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“Even silent films weren’t silent” – in conversation with Douglas Hart

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Last month Douglas Hart, founder of Jesus and the Mary Chain, visited the York Picturehouse for a Q&A following the screening of a series of short films called “A Joy of Six”.

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York Business to Grow by being Green

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It can be easy being green say the City of York Council who have kick started York Business Week by…

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O&O Loves: David Shrigley

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Spotlight on the morbidly comical artist David Shrigley.

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REVIEW: Benjamin Francis Leftwich

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Amy Greene reviews York’s Benjamin Francis Leftwich at Pocklington Arts Centre ahead of his 40-date tour of USA & Canada.

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Arts View From The Grid #3

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Fusion La Mer Central Hall’s recently renovated foundations experienced a hard test during the three consecutive nights of Fusion-York La…

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O&O Loves: Paul Thomas Anderson

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Sam Griffiths talks us through the brilliance of film-maker P.T. Anderson.

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Giddy heights for York Band

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York band, Tomorrow We Radio last month launched their new single. They are now in the midst of a UK tour and gaining great reviews.

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31 days of History: York before York

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How do we think about York before York? About history before history? Before the founding of Eboracum in AD 71 by the Romans, does it even make sense to talk about York? One&Other explore the prehistory of our city.

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40 years on the job

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An usher at the York Theatre royal has been celebrating her 40th year as part of the theatre’s staff, since joining…

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St. Nicholas Fayre – What’s on this year

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29 November – 2 December Christmas is coming; the goose is getting fat… It’s almost that time of year again:…

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Growing for Gold – 17 Nov 2011

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The Ron Cooke Hub welcomed Olympic gold-medal-winning, Ben Hunt Davis rower last week.

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8 must do activities in Autumn

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It’s fair to say that York has something for everyone and never is it more true in Autumn, when the change in season lends itself to long walks wrapped up and also sampling the city’s best indoor attractions.

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Art At The Melbourne Centre

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Have you ever wondered what happens at the Melbourne Centre at the end of Escrick Street? I have. I was…

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Charles Dickens – a Christmas institution

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This Dickensian season is forecast to run well into 2012 to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth Charles Dickens, still one of Britain’s most popular authors, which falls on the 7 February 2012.

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REVIEW: And The Horse You Rode In On…

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What better way to spend a sub-zero January night, than investigating new bands? And, to be honest, they don’t come more new than York’s And The Horse You Rode In On…

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Entering the space – keys to stage door

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An explorative piece on how different methods of training in theatre can lead you where you want to go.

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Viking For Dinner

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As part of the 28th annual JORVIK Viking Festival – on Friday 22 February diners came from far and wide to experience The Original Viking Feast Night.

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La Cremeria is seriously underrated

Currently between managing two jobs, helping running the upstairs to Sue Ryder Vintage and being a penniless student, my life…

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Chocolate City

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A monthly column exploring York’s heritage and how it ties in with chocolate.

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Gig Review: Funeral For A Friend

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Andrew Jones caught a glimpse of Welsh post-hardcore greats Funeral For A Friend when they played The Duchess this week. Here’s the verdict…

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Review: Les Misérables (film)

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Alysia Judge reviews the brilliant and brutal new screen adaptation of Les Mis.

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City Centre Cinema’s big Refurb plans unveiled

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City Screen, York’s Picturehouses Cinema, is set to close for several weeks for an extensive and exciting refurbishment. The work…

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INTERVIEW: York Student Expands Comedy Empire

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The town of Harrogate is fast becoming the comedy capital of the north; with its flourishing arts scene, annual Comedy…

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Too fat to claim?

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In times of recession and hardship we hear often how certain groups suffer the most – the unemployed, the sick…

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Polly Morgan and The Yorkshire Museum

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Renowned Taxidermist Polly Morgan could potentially come to York. Here is how you can make it happen.

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Meat Free Monday: Sindhi Sai Bhaji and Pulao Rice

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Not only is it National Curry Week but also Monday and the day of the week that even non vegetarians are encouraged to go meat free for the day.

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Review: White Firs at Nichely Does It

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Writer Patrick Lee reflects on the recent White Firs show at The Duchess’ Nichely Does It clubnight, whilst also offering thoughts on the relationships between reviewer and subject, music and capitalism…

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Gig Review: Fossil Collective

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Steven Legard caught the hotly tipped Fossil Collective as they took to the stage at The Duchess last week…

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Cause Spotlight: STRETCH

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Young Perspective Wunderkind pays homage to local charitable organisation STRETCH.

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Just be yourself don’t try and pretend your someone you’re not. Just relax and take what is thrown at you.

I’m Arran from a small town York. I’m interested in Computers, programming thing’s like that. I’m always messing about with…

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31 Days of History: A Miner’s Tale

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Today’s 31 Days looks at “The Winter of Discontent” and life in a Thatcherite York.

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Fighting Fuel Poverty

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City of York Council looks to combat the growing problem of fuel poverty in York.

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Review: Howard Marks

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Last night One&Other had the chance of spending an evening with Howard Marks.

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Learning to Live With Traumatic Brain Injury

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Local student Jack Martindale suffered a traumatic brain injury on New Year’s Day 2010. Here is the story of his recovery and his insight into TBIs and the way in which they are perceived.

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Jim Cartwright’s world Premiere

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The theatre event of this Christmas season is taking place at The Milton Rooms in the sleepy town of Malton…

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“Originality was the Standard” – Q&A With Flipper

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Influ­en­tial Punk band Flip­per were pioneers from San Francisco’s punk movement and influenced generations of musicians. Formed in 1979 they…

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The Great British Ghost Story

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A sensation prickles at the hollow of your neck; cold embalms your limbs. The book slips from your rigid fingers. Reading can be dead scary. Shaking the cobwebs off the covers of some of the best supernatural fiction for All Hallows’ Eve, this is the Great British ghost story.

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31 Days of Day Trips: Our cinematic gem

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Our latest retrospective of Yorkshire’s filming past.

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This Saturday: York’s Club Integral

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Club Integral is a new kind of entertainment. Spawning from its original London base, the club holds “distinctive evenings in…

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Homelessness is hitting the Young

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Research carried out by the University of York and Herriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, and published by Crisis – the national…

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Calling ALL COMIC FANS

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For all you die hard comic fans out there this is well worth getting the train to Leeds for. This…

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Continental Arts View: Carcassonne

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Emma N Double reports on a surreal find at The Maison des Mémoires, Carcassonne, France.

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The re-ordering of space

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On Friday 22 June until Wednesday 11 July, Bar Lane Studios is to house a new and exciting collaboration set to impress

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The Great Northern Dickens Expedition

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Today is the 200th birthday of none other than Charles Dickens. And, as quite the fan of the man, I began to wonder if there are any links between Dickens and the places I know and love.

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Books to be seen reading

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I give you the low-down on books you should be reading.

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Historic Railway find in York

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Network Rail have recently unearthed a piece of York’s history, the foundations of North Eastern Railway’s roundhouses.

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Movember: It’s Moustache Season!

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The idea is simple: on 1st November you register at Movember.com clean shaven and you then have the rest of the month to grow, groom, twirl and refine you hairy little friend.

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Music Review: King Charles

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“Controversial” folk, pop extravagance came to York last night courtesy of King Charles. One&Other went down to see the man behind the masks.

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What’s Freakin?

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October 2012 is the birthday of a Saturday night that is the monthly highlight of a few hundred real fans of underground house and slo-mo disco from across the north of England.

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Who are York’s Street Angels?

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Have you ever needed help on a night out? Then look no further.

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REVIEW: Oliver! at York Theatre Royal

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Last week we attended the opening of York Light Opera Company’s production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! at the York Theatre Royal, which will be running until 16 March.

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Get Drawing

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The month of October has been officially dedicated to the practice of drawing in the form of a global creative…

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York’s Twin Towns: Dijon and Münster

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York is twinned with two European towns, Dijon in the Burgundy region of France and Münster in the North Rhine Westphalia region of Germany. York’s partnership with Dijon dates back to 1953 followed by the ‘twinning’ with Münster four years later in 1957.

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TOP SQUATS: YORK’S ABANDONED BUILDINGS

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This week, police have been struggling to cope with the volume of squatters that have flocked to the abandoned Bubbles Car Wash on Lawrence Street.

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Fashion: High-street hits (For Him)

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Some of weekly choices of What’s hot on the York Highstreet.

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50 most influential people in the north

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With so many big names and influential characters up north, it’s difficult to decide who should be at the top of the list. The famous Big Issue newspaper has done the work for us.

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Review: Hyena Lounge (26/01/13)

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Jon Shearer reviews a quality quadruple-header from The Hyena Lounge, featuring Alun Cochrane, Katie Mulgrew, Dan Nightingale and James Redmond.

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Review: Script Factor

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Here’s the view from the audience at this week’s instalment of the Script Factor scriptwriting competition at The Basement.

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York City & York Knights Fight Back

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Sport correspondent Aaron Smith reflects on a successful Easter Weekend for York City F.C. and York Knights.

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Review: Takeover’s Comedy Night

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A review of the Takeover, Comedy Night promoted by Chimera on the evening of Tuesday 29th May After reading the promotional…

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Entomology Under The Microscope

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Among the quaint shops nestled on York’s historic High Petergate lies the Lotte Inch gallery. This new contemporary art space,…

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Attraction Review – Chocolate: York’s Sweet Story

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The new visitor attraction Chocolate: York’s Sweet Story will be at opening its candy-striped doors to the public on March 31. One&Other had a sneak peak of what was on offer.

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British cuisine: A melting pot of cultures

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The great thing about living in Britain as we head into the 21st century is that it’s possible to – if you’ll forgive the pun – really feed a passion for food

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Review: Vanessa Simmons

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Fragile Stars is the debut album from composer and performer, Vanessa Simmons. Kiran Tanna gives it a spin…

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Galtres Festival In Retrospect

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This year’s Galtres festival represented a real step-up from previous years; the capacity was almost twice that of last year, the site was bigger, more stages had been added and the quality (and quantity) of the headliners were a match for most.

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Do we consider ourselves as British?

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The Great British Debate comes to York’s Theatre Royal tonight – get involved.

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Sunday Essay: The Ding Dong Debate

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Alice Thomson considers the debate surrounding the appearance of ‘Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead’ on BBC 1′s Chart Show following the death of Margaret Thatcher earlier this week.

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REVIEW: Shed Seven at York Barbican

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15 years since the release of ‘A Maximum High’, local legends Shed Seven are still going strong. Russ Thorne reviews their performance at York Barbican as their UK tour comes to a close.

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Christmas Cocktails

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Head Bartender at AATCHB has shared with us his secrets on how to stock your Christmas booze cupboard.

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Our Top 5 Ways To Make the Most of the Rays!

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With the Spring this year already promising so much we are taking to opportunity to recommend some fab ways to enjoy the sunshine.

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Review: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy

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‘This must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays.’ On this particular Thursday, York’s Grand Opera House…

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Sharing Mental Health Stories

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As a new campaign aimed at encouraging an open sharing of mental health problems sets off in York, Meg Wellington considers her own mental health stories and how telling them has helped her through her difficult times.

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Sunday Essay: Why The King Belongs Here

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So why exactly should Richard III be buried in York? Colin David Wilkie explains…

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Snowy York: A Frolicker’s Guide

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From bovril and scenic shopping to sledging and skiing, here’s our fun-lover’s guide to a snowy York.

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Les Mis and Me

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Tom Hooper’s big-screen version of Les Misérables is currently enrapturing cinema audiences. Kate Wilkins remembers a very different production, one that was also epic – in its own way…