Families in York face paying almost 50% more for a funeral if they turn to a national chain, according to data provided to The Yorker. The city is pretty forward […]
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Burglary Hotspots in York : How does the city compare to the UK?
New data has revealed which York postcode areas are most likely to suffer from burglaries in 2019. Data created by MoneySuperMarket took into consideration over 2.5 million home insurance quotes […]
Youth homelessness in York: An Interview with SASH
The recent increase in homelessness is often cited but with little recognition of the younger generation facing these issues. This year, The Yorker have decided to give their annual charity […]
“Strike for our climate. Save our future.”
“What do we want? Climate justice! When do we want it? Now!” The words of the young people that took to the streets of York today to strike for action […]
Youth of York Strike for Climate Change
Young people from across York will take to the streets once again this Friday in an effort to protest what they call “the lack of Government action on climate change.” […]
Salaries from industrial action to be spent on “student focused projects”
The University of York has announced use of staff salaries withheld during last year’s industrial action to pay for a series of student projects in partnership with YUSU (York University […]
York Dances for Comic Relief 2019
On Saturday 9th March, the University of York’s Swing Dance Society will host their third annual dance competition in aid of Comic Relief. The evening of sports and entertainment at the […]
York Student launches Green Party Councillor Campaign
Are the University, YUSU (York University Student Union) and the City of York doing enough for climate change? I met and interviewed Patrick Thelwell, a second year Politics and International […]
Samara Jones wins YUSU President role in 2019 Officer Elections
Samara Jones has become President of the University of York Students’ Union for the 2019/2020 academic year. Samara Jones has won the 2019 YUSU President election against Rohail Karim, […]
Current YUSU President Candidate linked to past Twitter comments
WARNING: This article contains some content and screenshots which some readers may find upsetting. Two students currently holding positions as Part-Time Working Class and Social Mobility Officers, have been identified […]