looks like ill be relocating to york with work at the end of march to live. Know a few lads on here are from/familiar with the place so any tips will be welcome even if its just the basics of where to go for a pint/meal/get a haircut etc as I am totally in the dark also any good things to check out around the city like shops and such would be a help.

Rustique , mighty fine restaurant , Coggles shopping , Aunt Betsies for tiffin , York outlet , every pub we went in was good , lovely City , really is a great place ...

Wow Ry what an opportunity my man especially after our little chat my man, Great place to live, i used to stay in a village called School not far out and my summer trips into the town were great, sat by the river and chilling out, loads to do mate. expect an invite when your settled my man, will do me to get away for the weekend.
Good luck and dont think you go far wrong just exploring and finding your feet as you go along.