Category: Local News

With York Literature Festival 2026 just around the corner, we caught up with English teacher and festival trustee Julia Edgar for a chat about the city’s literary heritage, what to expect this year, and the next chapter for bookworm-friendly festivals… Hello, Julia! Thanks for speaking with us. How long have you been associated with York […]

Running from 28 February to 26 March, York Literature Festival 2026 will be turning the pages of our city’s rich literary heritage with an impressive array of bookworm-friendly events in established venues across York.  This year’s diverse events programme includes workshops, talks and book launches to suit the tastes of any reader or writer in […]

1. While it’s famed for being the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster is also the site of an old Valentine’s Day tradition. By sharing a smooch underneath the Heart of Yorkshire window (located at the Great West Window), partners are said to secure everlasting love…  2. Thanks to its stunning architecture, plethora of […]

To continue receiving garden waste collection services at your home this year, you’ll need to subscribe to the Garden Waste Subscription Scheme. If you’ve ‘bin’ wondering how it all works, never fear – we’ve put together a quick guide detailing everything you need to know!  How does the Garden Waste Subscription Scheme work?  The scheme […]

To mark Valentine’s Day next month, we caught up with everyone’s favourite wingman – Cupid, the god of love!  Hello, Cupid. We meet again!  OH HEY, Your Local Link! It’s so lovely to see you. I just can’t believe it’s that time of year again!  It’s time to start shooting those arrows of love! Have […]

Following years of debate, the £9.9 million transformation of Castle Car Park has finally been approved!  While the demolition of Castle Car Park (and its nearly 300 parking spaces) has presented a source of concern for some drivers, it’s thought that any displaced parking demand will be alleviated by a £200,00 investment in the multi-storey […]

Applications for the Merchant Taylors Music Bursary Award are now open!  If you feel that your child could be a budding Bach, a developing Dylan, or a McCartney in the making, it could be worth applying for the Merchant Taylors Music Bursary Award, which will entitle five talented youngsters to comprehensive music tuition, on the […]

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 […]