Category: Local News

Christmas First Thursday Thursday 1st December, Manahatta, 12pmThis much anticipated, sell-out Christmas event returns and with limited spaces! Whether you’re a trader, business owner, manager or self-starter, come along for this First Thursday lunchtime networking get-together (with a festive twist, of course!) An excellent opportunity to meet other professionals from York and the surrounding area […]

The Highway Code is set in place to protect drivers, motorists and pedestrians as much as possible when out and about on the roads. Whilst there are plenty of rules for motorists that are especially relevant for the winter months, there are also a few myths that need clarifying…  It’s illegal to drive in wellies […]

by Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York  Well, if there is one thing just about everyone knows about stars and the Christmas story, it’s that the Wise Men followed a star, and for them, the star signified the birth of a new king.   We see the Three Magi illustrated on Christmas cards, their story is retold […]

Yesterday, in the prestigious and rather apt setting of The Grand Hotel Cookery School, nine young contestants changed into their chef whites to go head-to-head in their claim for the title of Delifresh’s ‘Young Chef Of The Year.’ Delifresh has been providing customers and chefs, including Michelin-starred organisations with the finest ingredients since 2002. Recognising […]

As part of its nine-month tour around the UK and Ireland, award-winning musical, The Commitments took to the stage for its opening night at the Grand Opera House, on Monday. We hear from Your Local Link’s very own Miriam, who was lucky enough to catch this spectacular show: The Commitments, based on the Roddy Doyle novel […]

Located within the historic, art-filled Elmbank Hotel that overlooks York’s leafy Knavesmire, Leetham’s Brasserie is a local gem. Recently refurbished and now offering a delicious new Sunday Lunch menu, Leetham’s has been on our foodie radar for a while. Never one to turn down a roast (or food for that matter), we hear from our […]

Whilst raising awareness to break the stigma of mental health is a daily necessity and one that is not exclusive to a particular time of year, in this issue of YLL we would like to shout about Men’s Health Awareness Month. With International Men’s Day also falling on November 19th, it seems fitting to give the […]

If you haven’t already heard on the grapevine, plans have been circulating for Forestry England to plant and manage a new and exciting woodland space here in Yorkshire. Allocated by the City of York Council, the 78-hectare site holds a promise of increased green space for locals as well as hopeful prospects to improve biodiversity […]

If there was one thing we were excitedly anticipating this weekend, it was the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s annual Light Spectacular. An amazing event for the kids, the event features a round trip train ride from Pickering to Levisham (and visa versa for anyone choosing to travel the other way), lit up by hundreds of […]

1. Autumn and winter see plenty of wind and rain, and fallen leaves are everywhere you go. As pretty as a bed of red and orange can look in the garden, fallen leaves on lawns and ponds should be maintained. Ponds, in particular, can serve as a thriving habitat for a variety of wildlife within […]

Contactless payment certainly makes life a little easier and First York is now introducing this method to their services. When boarding and exiting buses across the city, commuters can now use their contactless cards or smartphones to streamline travel. This isn’t the only recent change to First York services, however. The travel organisation has recently reconsidered […]

The festive season is nearly here, and what better way to count down the days than with an advent calendar!? From the classic chocolate countdown to the more quirky of calendars, here are a few you might want to have a look at!* The Chocoholic Niederegger Café,Chocolate Advent Calendar | £30 from JohnLewis.comWith a beautiful design […]

A York-based children’s charity are hoping to develop an exciting, new purpose-built activity centre in Huntington. The Island, which has mentored and supported more than 3,000 children within the city, is currently located on Shipton Road. Despite the current success of the organisation, the long-term ambition is to relocate to a fit-for-purpose centre that will […]

Recognised for its community spirit, atmospheric pub and great sports facilities, Wigginton may be a small village, but it is certainly mighty. Earlier this year, the community came together to support WiggyFest, a family-friendly event that showcases local sports clubs along with York-based musicians and businesses. The summer event raised significant funds that have now been […]

If you’re looking for a special, local firework display this year then look no further. We’ve listed a few that you might want to attend this 5th of November!  CRAYKE BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY, Crayke Sports Club. Gates open at 6pm and the official display begins at 7pm. Entry costs £4 per person (over 16s) and […]