News from the weekly York Advertiser newspaper

Teenager takes part in blind driving challenge for charity

8:56am Wednesday 16th May 2012

A BLIND teenager from York is gearing up to drive a car for the first time to raise money for a guide dogs charity.

Soldier starts new role with North York Moors National Park

8:38am Wednesday 16th May 2012

A SOLDIER who served on the front line in Afghanistan has started her new role at a North Yorkshire national park.

York Mind hosts photography exhibition

3:34pm Tuesday 15th May 2012

Mental health charity York Mind put its talented members in focus and in the frame this month.

Miniature replica of ice cream parlour on display in York

10:02am Saturday 12th May 2012

A TINY replica of an ice-cream parlour complete with sweets, table and chairs and even an imitation of its owner is on display in the Luxury Ice Cream Company in York.

York City books big dates at Wembley

11:25am Wednesday 9th May 2012

YORK City are preparing for one of the biggest weeks in their history, with two Wembley appearances and a crucial decision on their stadium plans.

Play has a great plot

8:57am Saturday 5th May 2012

A THEATRE company is hoping for a “hoe-stopping” performance when it stages its latest production at a York allotments.

Baby weighing scales are a welcome addition at York nursery

8:25am Wednesday 2nd May 2012

A York nursery has become a hit with new parents after purchasing its own set of baby weighing scales.

Music lovers savour acoustic attraction

7:56am Monday 30th April 2012

Music lovers got the chance to experience the acoustics of York Minster in style at the first of the new Lunchtime Promenades.

Clubbing together for SNAPPY

8:19am Monday 30th April 2012

A generous sportsman has raised more than £1,000 for a local cause close to his heart.

New support group in York to help tackle silent grief of miscarriage

10:00am Saturday 28th April 2012

TWO York mothers who experienced the “silent grief” of miscarriage have attracted international support after setting up an online group for other grieving parents.