Category: Local News

York’s fairs are guaranteed to have that part you’re missing! 4th May – Rufforth Auto Jumble, Rufforth Park, York. 8am-5pm (6am for sellers).  With over 350 pitches, enjoy free parking and refreshments from a five-star café.   27th May – 40th Great British Classic and Performance Motor Show, Ripley Castle, Harrogate, 10am-4pm.  See the very […]

This May we’re tracing back our steps to see what York’s historic residents were up to, and up against, in years and centuries past.   April 29, 1942 – York suffers its worst air raid of the Second World War. Beginning at 2.30am, the city endured 90 minutes of relentless bombardment, leaving 92 people dead and […]

The Enterprise Works team at the University of York have launched their 2024 Enterprise Awards — to give back a little appreciation for the businesses in York who have made a real difference. Every business deserves the chance to get more plaudits for all the work they do, with a pandemic and cost of living […]

Electric scooter and e-bike brand TIER have announced they will not renew their contract with the City of York Council, meaning that by the 1st of June, there will no easy-to-hire electric scooters or e-bikes on the streets of York. Cllr Pete Kilbane, Executive Member for Economy and Transport at City of York Council, said: […]

With Spring upon us, and summer well on its way, now is the time to get back in the garden and get digging, planting, and trimming before it’s too late! Fortunately for us amateur gardeners and outdoor adventurers, there are plenty of experts around to offer the advice we need. Read on to find the […]

York is packed to the brim full of fun clubs and associations — here are our top picks for the month.  Spirit of Harmony  This four-part men’s a cappella singing group have been based in Wetherby for just over 2 years. They sing all kinds of music from Broadway classics to Queen, all in 4-part […]

Did you know that York is ranked among the ten best places in the UK for small or microbusinesses? That’s according to a report last year from Business Financed, who put York sixth best in the whole country, all thanks to the ‘creative and bold people’ who make our city tick— you probably know a […]

Photo credit – Sky Filming The Member of Parliament for York Central, Rachael Maskell, has today spoken out to defend one of York’s most important ancient sites from being turned into a housing development. Named for the Roman Emperor who is rumoured to have had his funeral there, the site of a former reservoir on […]

Giving birth to a child is one of the most wonderful things that can ever happen in anyone’s life — but the fact that it’s a memory you’ll cherish forever doesn’t mean it can’t seem terrifying!  We’re lucky in York to have access to the fantastic services of Birth Elements. Run by Consultant Obstetrician Dr. […]

City council have slashed family bus fares by almost half from now until September, meaning discovering more of the city’s hidden gems has never been easier! Families of up to five people planning a day trip anywhere around the city will now only pay £5.50 for an all-day pass, down from £9.60. What better time […]

Anyone who’s been lucky enough to visit the Sora restaurant at Malmaison Hotel— (if you haven’t then this is your reminder to get booked in as soon as possible!) will be familiar with what I reckoned to be the best view of York’s skyline around. From their sky bar balcony, you’ll remember looking across the […]

This March we at Your Local Link had the pleasure of sitting down with Paolo Debernardi, he’s the award-winning author of multiple genre-spanning works, including the 2020 collection of short stories Thrumming Heart and the advice book Mastering Your Finances: a seven-step system with the aim at managing better your finances. In Your Local Link […]

As September approaches, the transition from primary to secondary school can be a daunting prospect for any child. For parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), or adopted children with difficulties in adjusting to change, the transition may bring additional challenges. I’m sad to say that many secondary school students are struggling, […]

While your little one might not quite be ready (or able) to walk down a runway quite yet, it’s still important to have them looking their absolute best everywhere you take them — after all, life is no fun if it isn’t a bit of a fashion show!  When it comes to putting together the […]

Treat yourself this April with one of our beauty best picks.  After the Rain Eau de Toilette, £45 for 100ml from www.arran.com.  This sumptuous perfume is ARRAN Sense of Scotland’s bestselling fragrance. The tones of lime, rose and sandalwood effortlessly transport you to the windswept beaches of Arran, the north-western Scottish isle where the brand […]