Category: Local News

There’s a new resource for people planning visits to York city centre. The York Access Hub will make planning days out easy by bringing local businesses together with the disabled community and focussing on accessibility.The website was created by Bill Clayton, who has been living with ME for 15 years: “I’ve run The York ME […]

Researchers want to know. The Research and Development Team from the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are inviting local residents to take part in a short online questionnaire about the impact Coronavirus has had on day-to-day life and mental health.  The short survey takes 15 minutes and will help researchers find out […]

We caught up with Pete Allanson from Shire Honey in York to find out what it’s like being a full-time beekeeper. When he was a kid, Pete Allanson would swell up whenever he got stung by a bee.  Fast forward to today, and he’s a full-time beekeeper who supplies honey and mead to York businesses.  […]

Dreams in a Jar. Kate Staves, who lives in Holgate, says the pandemic pushed her into making her dream a reality: “When the pandemic happened I decided I was going to make my dream of publishing a children’s book a reality no matter what, it really put everything in perspective and gave me the push […]

Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Services for Children and Young People in York. A mental health provider in York has moved all of its services for young people to a new site in Strensall. For the first time, all of The Retreat’s therapy and assessment services for children and young people will be provided in a […]

You know those fun-looking e-scooters you’ve seen dotted across the city centre? We’re getting to keep them for a while longer.  That’s because the City of York Council has agreed to extend the e-scooter trial in York for a further six months as part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) micro-mobility trial with TIER Mobility.This extension […]

A thirteen-year-old karting star returned from his latest international race meeting in Germany, commanding third place in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy.Bart Harrison, who lives in Nunnington near York, was chosen by Motorsport UK as the UK’s only representative in the fiercely contested academy championships which brings together over 50 of the world’s top young […]

Meet the team turning waste into opportunity in York.  An eco-conscious team in York have started a new not-for-profit business to reduce waste and enable the local community to do the same. The Recycle Project, which opened its first store at Yorvale Business Park in Layerthorpe last month, intercepts furniture and household items headed for […]

For most, ensuring your home is secure is a top priority. Though smart devices can be seen heavily throughout most homes in today’s society, such devices are not always being used to their maximum potential, with many devices acting as hugely beneficial resources for deterring criminal activity and keeping your property safe when used the […]

Visitors will get to step through the wardrobe into a magical adventure at Castle Howard this Christmas. Inspired by the much-adored novels by C. S. Lewis, the theme for this year is the magical winter wonderland of Narnia.  The grand staterooms will house installations based on scenes from the epic stories, and of course, the […]

There’s a new restaurant in town and you’ll find it tucked away behind the designer clothes and sparkling makeup counters on the second floor of Fenwicks, Coppergate.  Your Local Link’s editor, Krystal Starkey, headed down on a rainy Sunday to put Café 21’s menu to the test.  Café 21 didn’t have an ideal start, opening […]

Plans for a new wood meadow are growing into fruition after the idea was put forward by a member of the public.  It’s being called West Nooks Wood Meadow and is located just off Landing Lane by the River Foss in Haxby. Alan Robertshaw put the idea forward and regularly walks his dog on the […]

We can’t promise sunshine, but York is set to get a holiday experience like no other thanks to the YO1 Beach Club that’s set to open on 24th June.The new attraction will be a family-friendly, free entry space located in Tower Gardens at the foot of Skeldergate Bridge.Think sand, deck chairs, and holiday vibes.The club […]

Six iconic locomotives have kicked off North York Moors Railway’s 2021 season.  Led by Head of Traction and Rolling Stock, Paul Middleton, aka Piglet, the dedicated team of fitters and engineers have been busy running maintenance tests and checks on the NYMR’s fleet of steam locomotives in readiness for a busy season.  Some of the […]

Consider yourself a puzzle buff? Do you love sudoku? We know that there might still be rainy days to come, but luckily for you, we’ve got a puzzle extraordinaire, Stuart, who has put together a wide range of challenging puzzles to keep you entertained – or cross – for hours. He’s got an extensive background in […]