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Down The Black Trail - 1. Remains Logo

Down The Black Trail - 1. Remains

Tuesday, 29 Oct 2024

A URY presenter discovers a documentary from fifteen years ago that explains a series of mysterious deaths in a local woodland. Audio Drama with horror and mystery elements.

 

Cast:

The Narrator - James Pursglove

George Cameron - Matthew Keel

Daniel Thompson - Colin Roitt

Robert Marshall - Jonathan Cooke

 

Created, Written and Directed by James Pursglove

Produced by James Pursglove, Colin Roitt and Jonathan Cooke

Music by James Pursglove and Jonathan Cooke

Edited by James Pursglove and Jonathan Cooke

Additional Voices from Phoebe Shepherd


URY Interview Series: The Lovely Eggs Logo

URY Interview Series: The Lovely Eggs

Saturday, 26 Oct 2024

Polly, from the URY music team, spoke with Lancaster-based psychedelic punk rock duo: "The Lovely Eggs", just before their set at The Crescent in York. They talked about the creation of their newest album: "Eggsistentialism", including any experiences and feelings that helped when writing lyrics. They also discuss their love for playing in the city of York, including what happened they last performed here.


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Ghosts In The Gardens

Thursday, 24 Oct 2024

The URY News Team followed the Ghosts In The Garden trail which featured some of the 45 translucent 3D ghost sculptures formed from narrow gauge wire mesh dotted across Yorks beautiful public gardens and outdoor spaces. The event is till running until the 5th November 2024 so make sure to head into York and take a look at the sculptures before it's too late!


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Yorkshire Marathon 2024

Thursday, 24 Oct 2024

Amberley and Alice from the URY News team went along to the Yorkshire Marathon 2024 where more than 10,000 participants took part in either the 26.2 mile marathon, the wheelchair marathon or the 10 mile race. They had the chance to speak to participants as well as supporters in the crowd who both battled tricky weather conditions. 


Introducing: Down The Black Trail Logo

Introducing: Down The Black Trail

Wednesday, 23 Oct 2024

A URY presenter discovers a documentary from fifteen years ago that explains a series of mysterious deaths in a local woodland. Audio Drama with horror and mystery elements.


Let’s Talk About It: Feminism: In Conversation with Dr Rebecca Benzie Logo

Let’s Talk About It: Feminism: In Conversation with Dr Rebecca Benzie

Monday, 21 Oct 2024

This week we are doing something a little bit different...

 

We are in conversation with Sarah and Emma's beloved theatre lecturer Dr Rebecca Benzie who specialises in Feminist Theatre. So naturally, we have a lot to talk about!

 

Head over to our Instagram @talkingaboutitpod and let us know what you want us to talk about!


URY Interview Series: Pom Poko Logo

URY Interview Series: Pom Poko

Monday, 21 Oct 2024

Annie from URY's music team interviewed Norweigan art-rock band Pom Poko in York, ahead of a show at The Crescent. They recently toured the UK in celebration of the release of their newest album: "Champion". They talked about how they think visual art and music mesh together, in the creation of album covers, and they gave us a run down of what artists would play at their dream festival.

warning: explicit


Let’s Talk About It: Boobs Logo

Let’s Talk About It: Boobs

Monday, 14 Oct 2024

It’s breast cancer awareness month, so what better time to talk about all things boobs!

Join us this week as we talk about our own experiences with our boobs, buying and fitting into bras, what others said about us and how we felt about it all.

We also chatted to Emma from CoppaFeel! breast cancer awareness charity who answered all of our questions!

Visit coppafeel.org for information, advice, how to check and get involved.

@Coppafeel on Instagram and Tiktok

Visit www.breastcanceruk.org.uk or www.cancerresearchuk.org for more


URY Interview Series: Suspicious Liquid Logo

URY Interview Series: Suspicious Liquid

Tuesday, 8 Oct 2024

Alma, URY's Head of Music, brought Uni BandSoc band Suspicious Liquid into the studio for a chat ahead of a show the band are playing in Leeds. They talked about how they formed, what it felt like winning the BandSoc Battle of the Bands earlier on in the year, and the venues they'd love to play in the future. Be sure to catch them on the 11th of October at the Royal Park Pub and Cellars, to see if they get crowned the official "Sound of Students in the North"!

warning: explicit


URY Interview Series: Plantfood Logo

URY Interview Series: Plantfood

Monday, 7 Oct 2024

Freddie and Phoebe from the URY music team recently interviewed Leeds-based jazz fusion band "Plantfood", ahead of a show at The Crescent in York this month. They chatted about the Leeds jazz scene, tips on how to enter the music scene if you're just starting out, and the creation of their newest EP "Carnivores" (including the songwriting process and the design of its cover art).