Category: Columns

By Mim Williams Newly-opened and nestled away in a Huntington alley, Elephant’s Feast is one of the first Sri Lankan eateries in the York area.  Providing a wide-ranging menu for both lunch and dinner service, Elephant’s Feast is a great place to sample authentic, tried and tested Ceylon classics like Kottu (a famous local dish of […]

By Tony Chalcraft Homegrown, juicy, sweet fresh berries are one of the highlights of the summer. Many gardeners grow strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Some may cultivate blackcurrants, gooseberries and redcurrants, berries that are now a bit out of fashion. Fewer may grow tayberries and loganberries, and a handful boysenberries, jostaberries, tummelberries, wineberries and youngberries, to […]

By Mim Williams When it comes to eateries, York residents are truly spoilt for choice. In the past couple of years, we’ve seen more restaurants popping up around town, and the Old Liquor Store is one of the best!   Located just outside the city centre in the restored Grade II listed Terry’s Chocolate Factory, […]

By Dane Di Comun Williams When we were invited to check out the York Witches and History Tour, we knew we’d be in for a wicked treat indeed, and we weren’t disappointed! This spellbinding walking tour offers an all-encompassing 70-minute journey through York’s rich tapestry of witchcraft, folklore, and historical intrigue. We met with our […]

This July, we’re proud to introduce an award-winning local charity that’s taken great strides towards boosting community spirit and wellbeing in the York area and beyond. First established in 2018, Move the Masses is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable people in our community to socialise, stay active, and get out and about. Its renowned […]

By Ed Gill Summer holidays are a time many families look forward to—whether it’s a trip abroad, a UK staycation, or simply enjoying time off work. But for those who care for an elderly loved one, holidays can bring added worry: Who will check in? Will routines be disrupted? How can we make sure our […]

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 […]