Category: Local News

Castle Howard has put on an extraordinary festive display for Christmas 2019. Running until the 5 January, A Christmas Masquerade has transformed the house with ornate and elaborate feathers, baubles and twinkling lights. Visitors will see a Venetian-themed Christmas Carnival, complete with masquerade ball and entertainment from Harlequin, Pierrot, Colombine and Puchinello – part of the Commedia […]

York Mansion House is having a super sweet transformation this winter. Don’t miss out on a visit to this delicious wonderland as the beautiful York Mansion House is transformed into a wonderful Gingerbread House – and all at the heart of York’s Gingerbread Square. Ditch the crowded shops and manic streets, and step into another […]

If you’re already living in York, you might think that you’re lucky to be living here, thanks to its sense of history, stunning architecture and friendly people. However, there are a few other reasons why it’s such a lucky place – and why it may, in fact, be one of the luckiest cities in the […]

By Krystal Starkey Following succesful launches in Manchester, Leeds and Harrogate, it was perhaps only a matter of time before New York-inspired food and cocktail bar, Manahatta, came to York.  And if you’re wondering how it happened so smoothly, that’s because Banyan, the previous bar, and Manahatta are both the glamorous children of food and […]

By Krystal Starkey Steven Mallatratt’s adaptation of the 1983 horror-fiction by Susan Hill has stood the test of time, filling theatres across the UK for decades. And tonight is no exception. York Theatre Royal is packed out for the opening night of The Woman in Black. Excited chatter and winter coughs fill the auditorium.  The […]

Every dog has its day – and it could be your dog, as York Light are looking for a bull terrier to play Bill Sykes’ sidekick Bullseye in their upcoming production of Oliver!. York actor Jonny Holbek will play robber and murderer Bill Sykes, and will be helping to judge the potential pooches at auditions […]

Typically, the concept of two twins separated at birth and finding each other once again, such as The Parent Trap, is a beautiful tale with a wonderfully happy and uplifting ending. As viewers we want them to find each other, realise their bond that only twins could possibly have – oh, and we want them […]

Banyan Bar & Kitchen on 3 Little Stonegate will be replaced by a glamorous NYC-inspired cocktail bar in November.    The new bar, Manahatta, has undergone a £400K investment and will create 40 new full and part time jobs.  Guests can expect contemporary cool neon signage and stylish peacock blue booths for the perfect Instagram […]

Mother Shipton’s has engaged full festive mode for Christmas 2019. Kids can make magical memories under the twinkling lights, where Santa’s jolly elves will be on hand to give out festive activity packs and adults can enjoy a complimentary glass of mulled wine.  The children will then be busy writing a letter to Santa, and […]

According to the most recent findings from the Gambling Commission, there are 152 casinos in Great Britain, marking an increase of one venue from the report prior. Gambling is a popular activity in our country from north to south, with the total gross gambling yield of the country standing at £14.5 billion at the time […]

The categories are now open for the Garbutt + Elliott 2020 Yorkshire Food + Drink Business Awards, which celebrate Yorkshire’s strong food and drink sector and associated businesses.  In total there are 15 categories, five of which are new for 2020. They highlight the county’s growing position within the national and international marketplace, and play […]

Kitchen and bathroom hunters will want to pay a visit to MKM Malton’s new and inspiring kitchen and bathroom showroom, where the latest in design trends and styles are met with leading brands, all showcased in a spectacular 2500 square foot space. The Showroom on Showfield Lane includes an extensive range of luxury and affordable […]

The nights are drawing in and the days are getting colder, but there’s still a silver lining: bonfire night! Your Local Link has rounded up the most exciting firework nights  in and around York, along with other seasonal events to warm your cockles. Just take a look at the four ‘F’s to find out more… […]

Musicals are usually quite textbook. Boy meets girl. Girl meets boy. Boy sings about how much he wants to go on a date with girl. Girl does interpretive jazz dance about how much she fancies boy. Boy suddenly becomes unavailable. Girl cries. Boy realises he loves girl. Tap dance finale. However, there are actually lots […]

 “Would you like to go to England for four weeks?” I said: “I would love to! But where exactly?”   Hello, my name is Klaudia and I’m a 21-year-old girl from Germany 🇩🇪  doing my work experience in York right now. So, come on lovely Yorkers, join my short excursion “How the Germans perceive York” […]