Category: Local News

Get knackered goods as good as new at Acomb Repair Cafe Is your family home bunged up with broken items you’ve been thinking of binning? Would you like to save your damaged clothes or goods from the tip, but simply don’t have the time, tools, funds, or know-how to carry out the necessary repairs yourself?  […]

Josie, a York resident and Age UK York member who recently reached the grand old age of 102, was treated to an unforgettable birthday present from Wayne Sleep, one of the UK’s best-loved ballet icons! As a devoted lifelong fan of dance and ballet, Josie only began dancing herself at the age of 60, and […]

Established in 2001, Family Matters York is a small charity working to strengthen family relationships. Benefiting families in York and the surrounding area, it offers support to couples and parents via a range of courses, events and mentoring, all free of charge! Families come to the charity for support with a variety of needs and circumstances, such […]

First chronicled by Saxo in the 12th century, Lagertha is the most famous shield-maiden in Viking folklore, a shrewd ruler and warrior who means business on the battlefield! In anticipation of Jorvik Viking Festival, we had a natter with this legendary Nordic heroine about matriarchy, marriage, and what became of her second husband…     Hello, Lagertha. […]

Here at Your Local Link, Brunswick is a local charity that’s close to our hearts. Providing a safe and stimulating environment for people with learning difficulties to flourish, this Bishopthorpe-based shop and plant nursery offers much-needed purpose, care and support to those in need. As well as being an inclusive social hub and providing a […]

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026, (which runs from 9-15 February), York College will be holding an Apprenticeship Careers Fair as part of its popular Open Day on the 12th, when prospective apprentices will be able to browse a wide array of current and upcoming opportunities in and around the city. Welcoming 1,500 attendees last year, this Open […]

Here at Your Local Link, we’ve been proudly championing local businesses for 23 years now, connecting our readers with the finest homegrown businesses the city has to offer. Despite the fact that many local businesses continue to turn a roaring trade, the city’s post-COVID business climate has certainly thrown up its own unique challenges, and […]

Iconic venue plans to improve views, gain extra seating, and raise revenue!   As one of our city’s most cherished local venues, York Grand Opera House is a regular haunt for the Your Local Link team, as well as the thousands of Yorkies, tourists and visitors who turn up to watch shows and productions each […]

Thinking of saving a few bob, gaining key skills in sustainability, and connecting with nature?  Offering valuable tips and tricks related to self-reliance and wild food foraging, Wild Harvest School was first established in 2006 by Diana Hammill Page, a single mum of three living off-grid in a green caravan in the Yorkshire Dales. “We […]

1. Anyone accustomed to New Year’s Eve nights out in York will tell you about the long-standing tradition of ‘ringing’ in the year at York Minster, where crowds gather to hear the bells chime at midnight, but did you know that, in recent years, the bell-ringing has only been cancelled three times, once due to […]

On Saturday, 31 January – Sunday, 1 February, York Residents’ Festival 2026 will lift the lid on the city, providing its residents with unfettered access to all of York’s best-loved attractions with exclusive free or discounted entry.  While the historic city of York may attract millions of tourists each year, the annual Residents’ Festival gives something back to […]

What better way to get into the festive spirit than a Christmas Panto? This year’s festive offering at the Grand Opera House is based on one of my all-time favourite childhood films, Cinderella! Having been to a fair few pantos over the years, I found it very refreshing that this production has a modern twist, […]

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre with my partner’s mum, who grew up both reading the book and adoring the classic Gene Wilder film. We arrived a little early, which gave us time to enjoy a glass of wine and a friendly chat with […]

By Mim Williams Running at the Grand Opera House from 11-15 November,  Sunny Afternoon is a multi-award-winning stage show that tells the turbulent and inspirational story of The Kinks, one of Britain’s most influential (and badly behaved) bands from the 1960s.  Featuring words and music written by The Kinks’ founding member, lead vocalist and primary […]

By Riley Nichol  In what ended up a blockbuster matchup in the English FA cup, York City kicked off their November with an exciting away day to League One side Barnsley FC. Excitement was growing for this tie throughout York ever since the teams were pulled out of the hat; a short trip, low ticket […]