Category: Local News

36 teams will come together to compete on the River Ouse this month, in support of the annual York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge. Over the past 21 years, this massive event has raised a staggering total of £1.4 million for a wide range of deserving local charities. Additional to the money raised by teams for […]

We’re all for shouting about office life here at Your Local Link and there’s no doubt we have a fantastic team behind us. This month, we wanted to shine some light on a certain, well-esteemed member of staff.  We have to hand it to her…never has a colleague been so eager to get to work. […]

August the 1st isn’t just your average start-of-the-month kind of day. Oh, no. It is no other than Yorkshire Day. Yes, a day to celebrate God’s Own Country. From Sean Bean to The Shambles, The Three Peaks to Yorkshire Puddings, there’s no place like home.  As part of the annual Yorkshire Day celebrations, local charity, […]

Since taking the globe by storm after their Britain’s Got Talent win in 2009, talented dance group, Diversity have sold out multiple UK and Irish tours, and countless television performances. Returning to the stage in an even bigger and better capacity, Diversity has announced their 2024 tour in support of the anti-poverty charity, The Trussell […]

Beginning on Monday, May 29th, the City of York Council will perform necessary maintenance on bridges over the A1237. Both the Rawcliffe Ings Bridge (which crosses the River Ouse) and the Millfield Railway Bridge (which crosses the East Coast Main Line) will undergo construction, however, railway services won’t be impacted by the project. The work […]

Following its recent refurbishment, Delta Hotels by Marriott offers visitors and residents of York alike, a relaxing time in the city. We hear from our writer, Emily who was lucky enough to take a visit: Nestled on Tadcaster Road, away from the hustle and bustle of town lies the newly-refurbished Delta Hotel by Marriott. As […]

Charitable trust, The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) carries 300,000 passengers annually. It is the most well-known heritage railway in Britain and one of the top tourist destinations in the North East. As part of its Kids Go Free offering for the 2023 season, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway will also host a variety of […]

Dramatherapy is a type of treatment that gives patients who suffer from poor mental health access to different ways of expressing themselves. This special type of therapy uses the creative arts, including music and art to process challenging situations, express feelings, and overcome physical and psychological barriers.  As of the 1st of June, local charity, […]

Get that sun-kissed, summer glow with these luxury beauty finds.  Jojoba Glow£28.00 from thejojobacompany.co.ukSummer shimmer in a bottle! Packed with vitamins and illuminating mica, this fabulous Jojoba-based hydrating cream will give you a healthy glow, whilst its rich jasmine and mandarin essential oils work as effective antioxidants, working to make your skin feel super soft […]

This month sees the celebration of volunteers across the UK with Volunteers Week. Between the 1st-7th June, we take the opportunity to recognise the impactful contribution that volunteers make to local organisations and charities. And so, in light of Volunteers Week 2023, we thought we’d shout about local children’s charity, The Island.  The Island provides […]

Local charity heroes, York Against Cancer have been providing support and assistance to cancer patients and their close networks for many years. Constantly striving for new projects to better the lives of those who are suffering, the organisation is now proud to announce its latest venture. Thanks to the generosity of Old Tithe Cottage’s owners, […]

Tim McInnerny is an acclaimed British actor with an extensive portfolio of some incredible roles, such as Lord Percy Percy in Blackadder, Max in Richard Curtis’ Notting Hill and Lord Robett Glover in HBO series, Game of Thrones, in addition to tonnes of other projects on stage and screen. As one of his latest ventures, […]

Carers Week (led by Carers UK) is a national annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. This year, Carers Week runs from the 5th to the 11th of June and the theme is ‘Recognising and supporting […]

The end of last month saw World Bee Day and to honour these wonderful things, we thought we’d tell you a few fun facts about why these little creatures are quite literally the bees-knees: To find out more information and facts, please visit www.wwf.org.uk.

If you’re looking for somewhere local to start your beekeeping journey or if you’re a seasoned pro and looking for like-minded people, then York & District Beekeepers Association might be the perfect place to join. With over 170 registered beekeepers, this local charity is one of the largest Beekeeping societies in the Yorkshire region. With […]