Category: Columns

It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking at taking up a new hobby, or simply want to hide away inside from the winter cold, we’ve listed the products you need for a perfect transition into 2024. Trust Forta Headset, £39.99 from Amazon  This is the perfect companion for anyone planning on wishing away the weather by […]

The Honda HR-V eHev: As we slowly come to terms with climate change, Honda have made a car that might just help. The first thing I notice about the HR-V is the seats. Good design has always been associated with Honda and this sporty subcompact SUV is no different. Internally there is a considered layout […]

A Very Happy New Year everyone! I hope you have all had a pleasant time over Christmas and are now thinking ahead to what wonders 2024 will bring. After the roller coaster ride of the last three, I’m hoping we will finally get some normality back to our lives and that the days of high […]

By James Christie STAR SIGN OF THE MONTH: CAPRICORN 22nd DEC – 19th JAN In my cynical old age I’m not too keen on that word “romance” but for a want of a better word, this should be a very romantic month for many Capricorns, and even Old Fogies like me should find themselves enjoying […]

By Your Local Link Staff Writer Sammi Minion The only place to start this month is with the result of the November 30th York City F.C Supporters Trust Special General Meeting.  The club’s supporters voted overwhelmingly in favour of a proposal from owners Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla to increase their shareholding of the club to […]

Askham Richard and Bilbrough Just to the north of the busy A64, lies one of the most varied areas of countryside to sit within a few miles of York. Starting from the green at Askham Richard with its duck pond, this walk uses lanes and tracks to teach Bilbrough. The later stretches offer striking views […]

As 2023 draws to a close, rather than looking back on the year gone by— the most exciting way to spend the next few weeks is by planning ahead to properly end 2023 with a bang.  New York City is one of the most popular places to see in the start of a New Year. […]

If you’d like to dress your home to impress for Christmas don’t stop at the tree and decorations. Your Christmas dining decoration should be another extension of your creativity — this month we are all about forest dining. Set of 3 Gold Stags, £22 from NEXT Festive Platter, £9.99 from The Range Woodland Nature Tealight […]

Our festive gift guide From tabletop grilling to graphic design, we’ve put together a perfect collection of last-minute Christmas gifts and insightful gadgets you never knew you needed. Vonhaus Leaf Blower, £49.99 from www.vonhaus.comThis leaf-blower is fitted with a shoulder strap, has a massive 10m power cable and shreds leaves at a ridiculous 10:1 ratio […]

York City F.C. December Report Despite their continued struggle to properly escape the threat of relegation, last month’s discourse regarding York City F.C. has been dominated by an off-the-pitch proposal from the club’s majority owners. Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla made a proposal to the Club’s Supporters Trust to increase their shareholding to 75% by buying […]

It starts with longevity I think— we’ve been in business now for over 87-years and are still a partnership. The active family partners of the company still work here full-time and take responsibility for making sure every sale and service meets the highest possible standards. When you shop with us today you can be certain […]

By James Christie Star sign of the month: SAGITTARIUSOn the surface everything looks to be going your way this Christmas. You should expect a full house— with (far) too much money being spent on the festive season — but what the hell, you’ve got it and you’ve got to spend it on something! Beneath the surface […]

Starting from the centre of Haxby, on this walk you’ll visit Wigginton before taking an old farm track to reach a newly created woodland managed by the Woodland Trust. After negotiating alleys and Haxby’s southern outskirts, the route arrives at the River Foss by Huntington Church. The river is then followed for one-and-a-half miles back […]

You may remember that last month we took a look at the what, where and when for planting fruit trees. This time we’ll dig a little deeper and consider the various forms of fruit trees that can be grown, alongside the vital question of how to ensure trees stay a suitable size for the space […]

By Ben Robinson Christmas is my most treasured time of the year. From the decorations to the gifts— and all the celebrating in between— the festive season has all my favourite things. What more could you want after a long day of Christmas shopping, than to come home and pick up a glorious book to […]