Category: Columns

“If you lived on Neptune, you would have to wait 165 years to celebrate a birthday,” says Carlos, one of the Explainers in the Wonderlab at the Science Museum in London. He says this is because it takes that long for Neptune to orbit the sun. Then, the concept of light years is considered; the distance […]

Nearly thirty years ago I owned an old Ford Fiesta XR2, and really enjoyed it for its bucket seats, rasping exhaust and stealth. It was lower to the ground than the standard Fiesta, with a bigger 1.6-litre petrol engine. I am reminded of my youth when I find myself behind the wheel of the Hyundai […]

By James Christie STAR SIGN OF THE MONTH: CANCER Probably a good money month for all Cancerians who are in managerial positions. Not such a good month where close emotional relationships are concerned – feminism does battle with misogyny, and here are no real winners as things stand at the moment. Further complications where domestic […]

The ZR-V is a stylish and luxurious mid-size Honda SUV, which is smaller than Honda’s large CR-V, but larger than the HR-V. Externally, it’s a good-looking vehicle with nicely rounded edges and an interesting black grille. The test model is finished in a metallic burgundy. This is complemented by snazzy black alloys, which you have […]

By Poppy George This month our Time Travel article is brought to you by Poppy George, who came to Your Local Link for a work experience placement. Read on to discover all the gory details of Clifford’s Tower throughout the centuries! York castle, known more commonly as Clifford’s Tower, is one of York’s most iconic […]

“There’s no charge in it,” reveals the delivery driver of the VW Golf GTE plug in hybrid. “You’ll need to charge it. I’d do it on a three-pin plug in your home and it’ll take ten hours or so. Much better and more cost effective than using one at a petrol station or supermarket.” Interesting, […]

This month’s Time Travel is definitely a YLL first — in that it features the kind of historical site that is most easily accessed and appreciated with a pint in your hand. As a result, we think it’s perfect for a visit this May (otherwise known as the beginning of beer garden season).  Since it’s […]

It was the kind of morning that made you ready to hope again. As an early spring sun pierced through the frost to reveal a carpet of crocuses, snowbells and daffodils, we quickly forgot the dreariness of the last few months and realised we were standing at the centre of something really special.  I am […]

By James Christie ARIES 21st MAR – 19th APRA month of mixed blessings. Travel aspects linking with family reunions in the first week, a lot of scurrying around dealing with domestic issues in the second week. Frustration caused by unexpected delays in week three, and some tension in relationships coming to the surface in the […]

This walk links two villages in the undulating countryside to the south of Harrogate following quiet tracks, field paths, and a stream. The walk also offers views of the Spofforth Pinnacles, curious gritstone rock formations. Is This Walk For Me? There are some hills on this walk but no steep climbs or descents. Care is […]

This walk links two villages to the south of the city using field paths and tracks, stretches of York-Selby section of the Trans Pennine Trail cycle route, and quiet country lanes. Time2 ¾ hours; 5¾ miles Is This Walk For Me?At a bit under six miles and with almost no gradients, this is an easy […]

Photo credit: Karen Boyes Later on this month, millions of people around the world and thousands right here in our city, will be celebrating International Women’s Day; where they’ll champion the progress made towards gender equality throughout the last 100-years or so, and highlight the work that still needs to be done to ensure that […]

Stylish luxury. That’s what the Audi A3 offers. It’s a good looking, sophisticated five door hatchback that’s large enough to take five away on a long trip. Finished in dark metallic green, there is rear privacy glass with the Audi logo and bonnet grille finished in black. I last drove an Audi about eight years […]

Everyone who’s ever picked up a York-related history book knows one thing for certain: that York’s origin is really a tale of two cities—Roman “Eboracum” and the Viking city of “Jorvik.” While we might cover York’s Roman remains another month, for now, we think it’s about time to revisit our Nordic past, especially with the […]

A really useful vehicle. That’s what the Isuzu D-MAX V-Cross pickup truck is and it is no surprise that it won the Best Pick Up Truck of the Year in the What Van? Awards 2023. I have a lot of green waste that has been piling up over the summer and this is an ideal […]