Category: Local News

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 […]

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 […]