Category: Local News

Twenty locals brought together by their experiences of homelessness have come together to create Homeless Bound, a book that uncovers misconceptions and public attitudes toward homelessness.  With an in-depth discussion on themes such as criminalisation demonisation, and blame, Homeless Bound highlights the alienation and stigmatising of those experiencing homelessness within today’s society, as well as explores the shifting nature […]

Will your Christmas tree be merry and BRIGHT this year? Bold colours are back and you can shop the look below with our studio team’s top decoration picks. Our top tip for decorating your tree: prepare your branches first and get them as even as possible. Don’t fir-get to tag us in your tree-mendous pictures, […]

The Christmas tree is a timeless festive tradition and is an important homely centrepiece every December. If you’re looking to get a real evergreen this year, here are a few things to consider before you deck the halls! Before you shop… Make sure you know the measurements of the space where you want to put […]

Full of a range of festive goodies, who doesn’t love a good foodie hamper? FESTIVE FUN HAMPER £50.00 from lovecocoa.com. FULL of chocolatey goodness, this Festive Fun Hamper is perfect for any foodie with a sweet tooth. Inside, are a load of goodies including a Gingerbread Dark Chocolate Bar, a Peppermint Bark White Chocolate Bar, and a Christmas Pudding […]

Clifton Green Primary School has gone eco! With a drive to reduce the school’s energy costs, the site has now had 380 solar panels installed on its roof, courtesy of its partners, York Community Energy and Solar for Schools. Commenting on the recent installation, headteacher, Nicola Jones said, “Having solar panels installed across our roof will naturally provide […]

Now celebrating its sixth year, York Disability Week (26th November – 3rd December) offers a mix of online and in-person events and most events are free!  From an inclusive poetry evening, an intriguingly named ‘Can-do-Disco’’, and a social session for people with learning disabilities, to talks on disability and ‘green’ issues, techniques, and resources for […]

With tariffs soaring and the thought of a cold winter ahead, we’re having to consider all sorts of ways that we can keep costs at a minimum whilst also surviving the cold. So, we’ve popped down a few ways you can help to reduce energy usage this season, by keeping an eye on these main […]

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 […]