Category: Local News

By Richard Barber John Cleese is talking about the runaway success of Fawlty Towers – The Play, having had two sold-out West End seasons and a 10-month UK tour, which began in September 2025. “To be honest, I was more confident about it than almost anything I’ve ever done. I remember reading the finished script […]

This month, our intrepid work experience student, Charlie (aged 15), took to the skies!  I’ve always dreamed of navigating the skies, but for now, I’m stuck navigating the Local Link office, on work experience, 9 to 5…  When the team heard I enjoy gliding, they asked me to share some of my most turbulent experiences […]

By Mim Williams The long-awaited new production of Barnum – The Circus Musical arrived in spectacular fashion at York’s Grand Opera House last night, to a sold-out house!  From the moment the curtain rose, the York audience was treated to an extraordinary display of talent, with a talented cast showcasing an impressive combination of musical, […]

Since launching in 1984, the JORVIK Viking Festival has wowed countless visitors with a hearty mix of immersive combat reenactments, wonderful workshops and exciting events designed to open up the city’s rich Viking history to modern-day Yorkies. On the opening day of the 2026 festival, Your Local Link unearthed our armour and took to our […]

A medieval shrine to St William of York, the patron saint of the city, has returned to its original home after an absence of almost 500 years! Buried at the Minster in 1154, William was twice the Archbishop of York, and was canonised in 1226. Associated with various miraculous acts, including ‘The Miracle of Ouse […]

Are you looking to embark on a major spring clean of your green space? Do you want to get rid of garden waste, without falling foul of the law? Green-fingered readers will already know how quickly green waste can accumulate, especially at this time of year, as we start getting our gardens shipshape for spring. […]

By Mackenzie Nichol Offering an authentic taste of Middle Eastern cuisine to the people of York for over a decade, Middle Feast is a much-loved local eatery that’s popular with late-night revellers, early birds, and midday diners alike.  From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the unmistakable aroma of warm spices drifting out […]

New ‘Click Before You Tip’ system introduced at Hazel Court HWRC Local families will already know that in recent years, visits to Hazel Court HWRC have often been impacted by increasing queues and traffic jams in the James Street area. If you’ve found your quick trip to the tip has been hampered or lengthened by […]

To mark this year’s York Literature Festival, we’re turning the pages of the rich literary traditions and printing history of God’s Own County… 1. The city of York has rich, longstanding associations with printing and books. Stonegate was the epicentre of the publishing and bookselling trade, and the iconic bookshop No.35 Stonegate (operating since 1682) […]

Do you have big ideas about culture in York? Can you help to realise the goals of the city’s new Cultural Strategy?   As the first and only city in the UK (and one of only 27 cities worldwide) to be awarded UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts status, York has long been recognised as […]

While our city is famed for its associations with Vikings, Romans, ghosts, and chocolate, there’s one unique York tradition that continues to wow residents and visitors to this day…    Previously running annually, but now occurring just once every four years, the York Mystery Plays are a group of 48 medieval plays which depict the […]

An award-winning York-based Chartered Financial Planning firm (and longstanding Your Local Link advertiser), PenLife Associates, has raised an impressive £10,209 for OSCAR’s Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity, which offers valuable support and care for local children and families living with brain tumours. This latest fundraising effort from Penlife has contributed to a grand total of £50,689 […]

We’re delighted to announce that invaluable local charity and longstanding Your Local Link advertiser, Age UK York, has recently been awarded National Lottery funding to ensure the continuation of its crucial Information and Advice service. Covering a range of topics including household matters, transport, social care options, money and benefits, the Information and Advice helpline […]

NIFTY SHADES OF GREY Grey revealed as the most popular colour for new UK cars When it comes to buying a new motor, drivers take all kinds of factors into consideration, from handling and performance to price and practicality. While the colour of a car may not directly affect its place in the pecking order, […]

Are you a local resident living in a poorly insulated home that leaks heat? Have you had enough of dealing with damp, mould, and ever-increasing home energy bills? Never fear… help is at hand! York Energy Advice is the project of local social enterprise York Community Energy (YCE), which aims to make homes better for […]