Category: Local News

It’s not often that my son Joshua wants to spend the evening (especially on a Friday night!) with his mum. However, on mentioning Heavenly Deserts, he soon changed his tune.  The delicious dessert spot is a real hidden gem in York. From pistachio mochis to cannoli and everything in between, their menu offers the kind […]

We’ve highlighted a couple of foodie treats that are well worth your attention — in between all the chocolate— this month.  Tropical Sun Jollof Cooking Sauce, £1.99 from www.tropicalsunfoods.com  The only thing that West Africa’s most iconic dish is known better for than its delicious taste, is the time it takes to make – typically […]

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded £3 million to lead national research into the colon capsule endoscopy, a more comfortable device that could begin to replace colonoscopies as the NHS’s go-to test for bowel cancer. Following a successful pilot of the devices in York and Scarborough due to necessity — […]

There’s nothing more important to getting by in day-to-day life than communication. Whether it’s sharing the events of the day with loved ones over a cup of tea or seeking solace after a tough day, communication is key. Yet, it’s important to recognize that many adults in our community face challenges with their speech, language, […]

“It’s something that we as parents, and we as a society should be behind 100%”, said Tim Hagyard, the father of a year-five pupil at Westfield Community Primary School, at the launch of the City of York Council’s first universal free school meal pilot. He added “you can see the difference in the children— they’re […]

Thanks to the support and funding from the Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grant, York City Football Club are running specialist Parkinson’s only walking-football sessions on the mini pitches at the LNER Community Stadium.  The hour-long sessions are run by a qualified coach and aim to improve participants’ muscle strength, balance, co-ordination, mental health, and well-being.  […]

British astronaut Tim Peake will bring his all-new tour Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space to York Barbican on Wednesday the 25th of September. The show will feature extraordinary archive material, bringing to life the awe-inspiring adventures of those pioneering explorers we call astronauts — celebrating the incredible achievements and historic human endeavour of space exploration. Tim Peake joined the […]

When earlier this month Peter Kilbane, the executive council member for the economy and transport, announced that every parking meter in York would become card-only, few expected to see the decision reviewed so quickly, even those with genuine concerns over the policy.  That was until a public council meeting on the 20th of February where […]

Bridge HR, a York-based Legal 500 employment law firm, are offering a free contract review service for any of York’s employers, no matter the size or sector of their business. All you need to do to make sure you don’t miss out is mention Your Local Link when you reach out to enquire. Getting your […]

One of the things that makes our city such an extraordinary place to live in is the welcoming attitude of everyone you meet. As a result, it can sometimes be easy to forget that what underpins that inclusive attitude is the hard work organisations like Eimaan Culture and Community Services do to build support between […]

The best way to find a new beginning this April is by discovering a new community, York is packed to the brim full of fun clubs and associations— here are our top picks for the month.  York WheelsEnjoy driving? Used to drive for a living? Have you thought about helping York Wheels Voluntary Car Scheme? […]

York Learning were praised for “supporting people to achieve the best they possibly can” as they won a national award for their work to make employment in York more accessible.  It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for a new pastime or building the tools to take on a new professional field, York Learning is the […]

“The bollards are disliked by many in the community, and we will use this latest funding to address that issue” say the City of York Council as they begin plans for a major resident-led redevelopment of Front Street in Acomb.  The now infamous shopping area grew in reputation last year because of a controversial decision […]

What better way to celebrate the arrival of Spring than with a gentle stroll through one of Yorkshire’s beautiful wooded areas— especially now that each forest floor is covered by a carpet of bluebells. Beningbrough Hall, York YO30 1DD. The beautiful Georgian mansion has an extensive garden which is currently being redesigned by renowned gardener […]

To make sure that you only indulge in the tastiest of foods this Easter, we’ve put together a special collection of food and drink finds we think are well worth your attention. Read on to take your pick. Lindt LINDOR Dark 70% Chocolate Truffles, £6.30 from www.lindt.co.uk/shop. Melt into a moment of bliss with these new […]