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Brian looks like Alan Rickman
If the title wasn’t intriguing enough, wait till you watch the show. It’s a bittersweet story of two twenty something…
New Social Enterprise Collective Shop Opens
York’s first social enterprise collective pop up shop is set to open this coming Monday on Micklegate.
The Monochrome Set and The Wake President
The Monochrome Set will be gracing the stage of the Duchess in April. The band first emerged in the 70s…
Rise In Youth Mental Ill Health
Over the past four years the number of young people being treated for mental health problems in North Yorkshire has almost doubled.
Dementia research funding to be doubled
The Prime Minister, David Cameron outlined plans to increase spending on research from £26.6m in 2010 to £66m by 2015.
Government drive to cut five billion calories from diet
England has one of the highest rates of obesity inEurope and some of the highest rates in the developed world. Over 60 per cent of adults and a third of 10 and 11 year olds are overweight or obese.
Alcohol industry to cut a billion units
Estimates suggest that in a decade, removing one billion units from sales would result in almost 1,000 fewer alcohol related deaths per year.
Sport Relief: The York Round Up
Taking place over this coming weekend, Sport Relief will be hitting our screens tonight and throughout the weekend as events to support the cause are being held across the country.
25% Increase In Liver Disease Deaths
According to a report released by the National End of Life Care Intelligence Network today, heavy drinking is a major cause of the 25% increase in deaths from liver disease in England over the last decade.
£200,000 to help end of life care in Yorkshire
NHS NorthYorkshire and York is set to benefit from this funding as one of seven pilots selected for adult care.
World Water Day 2012
Aimed at raising awareness of the importance of sustainability, water sanitation and water scarcity, World Water Day 2012 looks at ‘Water and food security’.
Archbishop of York puts Trust in Youth
With the latest reports revealing some of England’s most precious historic buildings to be victims of graffiti and vandalism, the Archbishop of York has spread a positive message amongst young people.
One&Other loves: Volunteering At Festivals
If you’re intending on festival-ing summer 2012 away then why not consider volunteering? There are many benefits to volunteering and a great experience to be had.
Live below the Line: £1 a day for 5 days
Live Below the Line is an international campaign taking part from 7 – 11 May and One&Other think it would be fantastic to get as many people here in York involved.
Offenders could soon wear sobriety bracelets
Offenders could soon be fitted with “sobriety bracelets” and tracked 24 hours a day using satellite technology in an attempt to reduce the breaching of bale conditions and alcohol related crimes.
Elderly care suffering in care homes
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned that care homes are struggling to provide high quality care for residents with complex medical conditions, against a backdrop of a severe funding, equipment and staff shortages.
