Category: Columns

Happy Anniversary to Us! That’s right, my lovely adoring Your Local Link fan base – it’s our anniversary! One year of me taking the piss out of you and your silly Yorkshire ways. But the truth is (and if you weren’t already clued up then you’re not really paying attention), I love this place. I […]

Okay peeps, brace yourselves. This is gonna be a pretty heavy edition of Tech Talks. Ever heard of a monster movie called Cloverfield? The 2008 JJ Abrams film told from a behind-the-camera perspective of one of the characters? Other than its infamous ‘Blair Witch’ style, it had arguably the most impressive and successful marketing strategy […]

Remember the VHS? Bonus points for knowing what it stands for. Any guesses? Video Home System. You’re welcome. Most of you will remember the VHS with fond memories. Apart from the fact you had to sit and let it rewind for a good 10 minutes before you could press play if the person before you […]

For the past few months I have been sad. Clinically sad would be one way of putting it. Totally depressed is another. My life has been somewhat chaotic recently, from the breakdown of my marriage, to weird job stuff, and finding out that my deceased father might still be alive were it not for the […]

Just when I am wondering whether there will ever be any news other than Brexit, salvation has arrived in the form of “society interior designer” (whatever one of those is), Nicky Haslam. Writing in the Daily Torygraph, he recently asked: “How common are you?” Not very, would be my general answer. I frequent Boyes (the […]

Everyone gets mad about bins. There are few things I’ve been certain of in life, but one of those Very Few Things is that at some point in your life, my life, everyone’s lives, we have all been pissed off about our bins. Few topics make the blood boil like refuse collection. Green bins, recycling […]

Contrary to popular opinion, the reclining figure that sits outside of York Minster’s South Transept is NOT a statue of The Jolly Green Giant. It is in fact that of a very casual representation of former Roman Emperor and (kinda) local lad, Constantine the Great. But what was he doing here in York, and what […]

What do the stars have in store for you this month? Family reunions look likely during the first week and this may well be a time when you can be of great service to close friends and other people within the family. You have specialised knowledge which can be put to good use. There will […]

Hey grocer that rhymes with Mains… berry (I tried). I’m not buying mushrooms from you anymore. Nor scallions, cucumbers, apples, tomatoes, or red onions. You recently discontinued loose mushrooms. Now, my only choice is mushrooms in plastic punnets wrapped in more plastic. Oh yes, people of York, this is going to be one of those […]

Okay, let’s get this bit out of the way. I’m a huge fan of mobile phones. As a true nerd I love all technology – but I’ll always have a soft spot for mobile phones. To the point where I spent five years of my life working full time in the industry. In 2015, and […]

What do the stars have in store for you this month? Totally unexpected surprises on or around your birthday put a smile on your face which leaves you in a good mood for most of the month. Last minute journeys lead to important family reunions, and there should be some satisfyingly good news on the work front.  Romance and relationships go through a very harmonious […]

It’s time for a confession. I’m a bit of a nerd. That’s a contentious word, I know. Its definition is somewhat deprecating, although I would argue that it, like many derogatory words, has been reclaimed by the people to which it was once applied in disdain, and is now worn as a badge of honour. […]

Join us as we journey back in time. No pushing. Written by Howard Mosley In a city as ancient as York, claiming to be the oldest anything is a pretty significant boast. When saying something like that, you’d better be ready to step up and drop some truth bombs to confirm your claims. So, when […]

The bad news is, a recent report by the Climate Coalition shows that chips were shorter last year as a result of climate change. This may not sound like a huge deal but it confirms that UK harvests are suffering from erratic and extreme weather events. Farming has always been vulnerable to bad weather but things […]

It’s geeky-gadget-girl time again, and this month you’re in for a right treat. Because the world’s been just that nerdy throughout February, I’ve got not one, not two, but three techy tales for you lot. I know, right? How excited are you right now? Reality Check We all know how fun video game arcades are. […]