LincsOnline • 29th December 2024

Glamping Holiday Pods are Planned Near Langham and Wing Hollow

Holiday pods could be popping up in two rural locations if plans receive the go ahead. Landowners at Rocott Lodge Barn near Langham and Station Road at Wing Hollow have applied for planning permission that could benefit tourism. Each party aims to build glamping pods for holidaymakers. Both proposals will be decided in the new year. The land at Rocott Lodge Barn is currently used as a paddock. Owner Mr K Wellman-Smith plans to build three pods on the 337 square metre site. In a design and access sta...

LincsOnline • 29th December 2024

Hegarty Solicitors Celebrate 50 Years with a Bumper Fundraising Year

A firm of solicitors has raised nearly £13,000 for charity to mark its 50th year. Hegarty staff started the year with a goal to complete 50 acts of community kindness and raise £10,000 for MindSpace Stamford, Pepper’s A Safe Place in Oakham, Dementia Support South Lincs based in Bourne, and Sports Connections Foundation in Peterborough. By July the firm passed its £10,000 fundraising target and the money raised now totals almost £13,000. “We’re so proud of what we’ve achieved,” said senior partner...

LincsOnline • 26th December 2024

Attractive Grade II Listed Home in Maxey is on the Market

An attractive Grade II-listed house is on the market. The detached period property is located on West End Road, Maxey, and is set on three floors. It includes four bedrooms, two with en suites, and a garden room. On the ground floor, the hallway opens to the kitchen, dining room and garden room. Through these rooms are the utility, snug and lounge. The fitted kitchen has been installed with a central island, range-style cooker and Belfast sink. Across the hall, the dining room features a stone ingle...

LincsOnline • 24th December 2024

Freemasons Make Donation to Victoria Hall, Oakham

A society has made a donation towards the upkeep of a struggling historic hall. The Old Oakhamian Freemason’s School Lodge has given £500 to Victoria Hall in High Street, Oakham to help with running costs. The Lodge said it recognises the importance of the hall as a centre for charity events in town. Built in 1839 as a meeting place for the Rutland Agricultural Society, the Grade II-listed building was 125 years old this year. Victoria Hall is now a charity run by a team of volunteers and relies on...

LincsOnline • 21st December 2024

Stamford Arts Centre Christmas Craft Market

Plenty of people turned out for a Christmas craft market at Stamford Arts Centre. The market ran between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, December 14, and featured a variety of homemade gifts and crafts. Pieces for sale included woven baskets, jewellery, candles, Christmas ornaments and baked goods. Helen Burke, founder of Foxy Felting, had a stall showing off her festive felt figurines. Among these were Father Christmases, nativity scenes, red-breasted robins and garlands of gingerbread men. Sue Parker of...

LincsOnline • 18th December 2024

Stamford and Rutland Photographic Society Reveal their Top Photos of 2024

Rushing water, a blackbird mid-flight, and an elegant butterfly were among images that featured in Stamford and Rutland Photographic Society’s Print of the Year competition.Members were encouraged to put forward their best work from 2024 at the December meeting of the club. A range of artwork was accepted, with categories including portrait, landscape, macro, street and composite.The competition was judged by Nottingham photographer Sue Hartley.Sue offered in-depth critique of all the entries an...

all i think about now • 2nd December 2024

Nostalgia is a Four-Letter Word

I’ve done it. I’ve finally succumbed to the quite dreadful reality that I am in my third and final year of university. Technically, this has been the case for almost three months – so why is it only kicking in now? Perhaps it’s partly to do with the fact that it’s winter, an inherently nostalgic time (at least for me). There’s something about the chilly mornings, dark nights and overpriced Christmas markets that takes me back to 2022. In fact, it feels like only yesterday that I finished writing...

Nouse • 25th November 2024

'As God intended': Is Student Journalism Facing a Crisis of Classism?

If you were online at all this October, you will likely be familiar with The Edinburgh Tab controversy. If not, allow me to catch you up; their student-run TikTok page came under fire for a number of comments

The York Press • 30th October 2024

Bonfire Night 2024: York and North Yorkshire Events

As the birthplace of Guy Fawkes, York never disappoints when it comes to Bonfire Night. To celebrate, The Press...

Nouse • 11th October 2024

Protestors Oust Employer from University Careers Fair

Student protestors have disrupted a campus careers fair by forcing employer Aviva to leave. On Thursday 10 October, three student groups held a rally at the University of York Graduate Careers Fair. Nouse understands that this was part of a national programme of protests, walkouts and demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine.

Nouse • 16th September 2024

Society Spotlight: Interviewing Three Unique Student Clubs

One of the first things I heard about the University of York before I had even applied was how many societies it has; it boasts over 250 weird, wonderful clubs that range from ballroom dancing to bell-ringing.

Nouse • 16th September 2024

In Conversation with the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire

Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, has been in office for four months. Some of his key policies include...

Nouse • 28th July 2024

Downsizing of Club Salvation Prompts Nightlife Discussion

In May 2024, York’s Club Salvation announced plans to downsize. As of spring, the club had two floors open to customers. However, the upstairs rooms are now set to be converted into holiday accommodation.

Nouse • 29th June 2024

Clash of Comments: The Semesterisation Debate

Semesterisation - one of the most contested topics of conversation around the student pub garden table (presumably only second to the Flares versus Salvos debate). Some love it, some hate it, and the ones that feel indifferent probably never showed up to their seminars anyway.

Nouse • 30th May 2024

'Dyls' Changes Hands After 12 Years

On Sunday 21 April, Dyls cafe threw a party in the park to celebrate the end of its current ownership. The ‘Last Dance’ ran from 4pm–late and involved free Cresci’s pizza, live music and 10% off drinks.

all i think about now • 5th May 2024

Eating Right, Indie Night, Got a Light?

In my experience, summer terms are always precarious. Your marks matter but you don’t want them to you’re trying to cook for yourself but you keep getting invited to the pub; you feel too mature for hangovers but you find yourself in Flares at 2am; you need to apply for internships but you don’t have any experience.

The Indiependent • 4th April 2024

In Defence of BookTok: Why it Doesn't Deserve the Backlash

In March, I noticed a particular video on TikTok was garnering a lot of attention from the BookTok community. The video, posted by a user named Daisy...

Nouse • 27th March 2024

‘I loved the smell of tear gas in the morning’: Former Ukrainian Ambassador Gives Talk

On Tuesday 27 February, former British ambassador to Ukraine Leigh Turner delivered a talk. In light of his upcoming book...

Nouse • 13th March 2024

An Argument for the Ban on Disposable Vapes

Recently it was announced by the government that disposable vapes are to be banned in England Scotland and Wales.

Nouse • 6th February 2024

Are New Year's Resolutions a Thing of the Past?

Traditionally, January 1 tends to bring with it not only the excitement of a new year, but a bucket list...

Nouse • 28th January 2024

Fix First Win: First Bus Bring Back Free Zones Between University Campuses

On 25 January, YUSU Wellbeing Officer Hannah Nimmo announced on Instagram that her ‘Fix First’ campaign had won. As of 5 February, the free zone of the 66 and 67 First Bus services will be restored, as well as a reduced single fare buffer zone.
Both the 66 and 67 run from the York Sport Village to the York Railway Station. In September 2023, First Bus disposed of the free zones between East and West Campus and replaced them with the C1 and C2 services. These free buses run exclusively around...

Nouse • 25th January 2024

The Boys in the Boat: Slow and Steady, But Still Enjoyable

As a new member of the University of York Boat Club, one who has yet to shake off the shiny new feeling...

Nouse • 31st December 2023

YUSU Campaign for £1 Million in Support of Cost-of-Living Crisis

YUSU President Pierrick Rogers and Wellbeing Officer Hannah Nimmo have campaigned for £1 million from the University of York to support students during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

YUSU has set up various initiatives since summer 2023 in support of the cost-of-living crisis, including cheap campus meals and the Fruit and Root scheme. The money has come from the University as a result of four months of campaigning and lobbying.

YUSU have provided a full breakdown of the areas in which the

all i think about now • 30th December 2023

Living with Migraine as a University Student

For as long as I can remember, I've suffered from migraines. One of my most distinct memories of primary school involves being sent home...