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I came to York in 1993 and, like lots of people, liked it that much I stayed. Getting a balance between new and interesting developments and keeping York special for future generations was what
really hooked me. I was elected by the good people of Fishergate as a Green Party Councillor in 2007.

Gung hee fatt choi

.. or something along those lines. Congratulations in the Year of the Tiger anyway.

Fulford Cross Nature Reserve joins UK record attempt

Residents of Fishergate and volunteers from the University of York got together as part of National Tree Week to make an attempt on the national record to plant the largest number of trees in one hour.

Heritage Open Days

Don't miss seeing the historic buildings and sites of York and North Yorkshire this weekend.

York Roman Festival in the sunshine

What a delight to have this year's York Roman Festival in May when the weather is so much better.

New Walk in Spring

A morning stroll with The Friends of New Walk to survey the landscape.

Archbishop dedicates Helen Whittaker's window

The Archbishop of York dedicates a window designed by stained glass artist Helen Whittaker.

Religious intolerance?

Today's episode of The Big Questions on BBC1 came from York and asked the question "Is Islam an intolerant religion?"

Carbon Detox: the world’s first stand-up climate change routine

I feel it might be worth trying the 'Carbon Detox' show at York Theatre Royal on Tuesday 3 March.

Chinese New Year Gala at Grand Opera House

Friday's Chinese New Year Gala was a wonderful spectacle to see in York.

This Wheel's fired

York's Executive made the right decision today to reject the Big Wheel at North Street Gardens.