Category: Local News

Local bus operator, Reliance Motor Services have just launched a brand new, much anticipated Late Bus Service serving York to Easingwold. Starting from Friday 9th June, passengers can depart from Exhibition Square or Station Avenue as late as 10:30pm on a Friday or Saturday evening. They have also introduced some midweek evening journeys.  The enhancements […]

Earlier this year, it was announced that Heworth-based car dealership, Burrows Mazda, had agreed to donate a brand-new Mazda car every six months to local charity, St Leonard’s Hospice. As well as at fundraising events, the car will be used primarily as one of the Hospice@Home vehicles, helping to support 550 people a year, and […]

Multi-franchise car and van dealership, SG Petch have recently agreed to take over FR Pulleyn, Station Garage, based in Haxby. With branches over the north, including their site in Haxby, SG Petch has been selling new used cars to customers since 1977, priding themselves on prioritising the needs of their customers, from the products they […]

Roll up, roll up! The North East’s biggest one-day car show is BACK. Organised by the North of England Classics and Pre-War Automobiles, the Historic Vehicle Rally returns to Newby Hall for its 50th anniversary! With over 700 exhibitors, and more than 500 vehicles on display, this event is set to attract serious motor enthusiasts, […]

We’ve reached it! 20 whole years of Your Local Link Magazine. What started as a little baby project has vastly grown over the years. We’re feeling very grateful to have received your support over the years as we simply couldn’t have done it without our loyal readers and advertisers. York is an excellent city and […]

By Robin Lewis-Light. “It wasn’t always like this,” I murmured to my stepson. “In earlier days it would have been impossible to come here,” I said. He looked at me, looking across at the sands and the beach. “Even me?” he said. I looked at him.         “Even you,” I said. “And everybody […]

A sold-out, star-studded fundraising dinner will be held at the beautiful stately home, Carlton Towers this October. The charity to benefit will be the Snappy Trust, which is dedicated to maximising the personal development of children and young adults with wide-ranging disabilities, and a percentage of the funds received from the evening will also go […]

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, […]