Category: Columns

Summer is finally here, and it’s thyme to get gardening! As temperatures rise throughout the month, more of us will be hitting our gardens to soak up the sun. If you want to stay as cool as a cucumber when it comes to maintaining your green space this July, Your Local Link is here to […]

By Ben Robinson. As the summer holidays loom, we all surely want nothing more than to sit on a warm beach enjoying a comedic novel. All genres of book have humorous stories within them. No matter how dark a book can get – we all need a little comic relief from time to time. Here, […]

If you’re after some much-needed respite from those difficult days in the office, our selection of great games, top toys and premier puzzles is sure to come in handy this summer. Spruce up even the drabbest of desks with our August Executoys… Sosig, £7.99 from Amazon. Fans of competitive strategy games are sure to enjoy […]

No matter how much you love your job, there are always days when you need a little injection of fun to get through the day! Read on for a selection of the best office and executive toys to keep on your desk. Stress Hog, £7.99 from Amazon. With this cute little pal on your side […]

Porsche performance at a fraction of the price – that’s the Genesis GV60 Sport Plus luxury SUV! Thanks to the Boost button positioned on the steering wheel, it is possible to travel from 0 to 60mph in just 3.7 seconds (the same as a Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid); the top-of-the-range Genesis is also priced at […]

Music brings people together – that’s certainly what GuilFest ’25 achieves!  A line-up of internationally acclaimed groups including Razorlight, Stereo MC’s, KT Tunstall, Soul II Soul, The Amy Winehouse Band and The Jacksons sit alongside tribute acts like Blondied and Definitely Oasis. But this family festival isn’t just about music, it’s about entertainment, and there’s […]

“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 […]