Category: Local News

Since 2014, when the first-ever episode of Blippi was uploaded to YouTube, the educational show, beloved by toddlers and young children alike, has gone well and truly viral. At the time of writing, the Blippi World YouTube channel has over 3 million subscribers across the world!  If your little ones are mad about Blippi, you’ll […]

Treat the family, without breaking the bank!   The summer holidays are finally here! If you’re looking for family-friendly outings to enjoy over the long summer break, York is full of fun things to do, many of which can be accessed for FREE, or at a discounted price for York residents…  FREE ATTRACTIONS: BARLEY HALL, […]

A long-serving volunteer member of York Hospital Radio, a registered charity and radio station which broadcasts around the clock, seven days a week, recently celebrated his 50th anniversary with the organisation.   Philip Bewers, from Acomb, has presented thousands of shows at the station since joining in 1976, and was instrumental in helping it obtain […]

Get those pearly whites in perfect shape Fancy sprucing up your smile before summer comes to an end? Time to take your little ones for their first appointments in the dentist’s chair? Been putting off a much-needed visit to the dentist, and finally ready to bite the bullet?  Situated in the heart of York, Clifton […]

A landmark installation from acclaimed multimedia artist Es Devlin is now open to visitors! Created to mark the National Year of Reading and celebrate the tercentenary year of Sir John Vanbrugh, the visionary architect behind Castle Howard, one of the best-loved country houses in North Yorkshire and the most famous in Britain, Library of the […]

The recent news of famed artist David Hockney’s passing has been met with sadness in his native Yorkshire, with shockwaves resonating amongst artists and creatives across the county and beyond.  The Bradford-born artist, one of the most recognisable pop art pioneers, is best known for vibrant, colour-laden works including A Bigger Splash, the refined portraiture […]

York Minster’s bellringers emerged victorious from the National 12-Bell Striking Contest Final this summer, ‘ringing in’ the remarkable centenary of the building’s famous twelve bells with a bang!   The Minster bellringers were one of nine finalist teams taking part in the competition, with each set of ringers being allocated a 30-minute slot to perform […]

By Craig  Originally founded in Chester in 2016, the acclaimed buffet chain Panda Mami first opened its York restaurant in 2018, offering a huge array of more than 160 delicious dishes, as well as an exciting live cooking station.     This month, my family and I were lucky enough to pay the York branch […]

Emily Brown, an entrepreneur and local outdoor enthusiast from York, has launched bed4night, a new, affordable travel platform connecting walkers and cyclists with local hosts offering clean, affordable beds for the night across Yorkshire and the North of England.   The idea for bed4night was born during a bike-packing trip across France.Emily said: “After a series of travel mishaps and […]

The city of York’s first Passivhaus development, Duncombe Square (which Your Local Link was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at last year), was honoured at the annual York Design Awards this July, where it picked up a trio of awards. Located just off Burton Stone Lane, the landmark development features 34 high-quality, Passivhaus-certified […]

A volunteer-led charity that provides advocacy support to those aged over 50 in York, OCAY (Older Citizens Advocacy York), marked its 25th anniversary this summer, with a celebration attended by guests including Rachael Maskell MP.   Emerging from a 2001 “Better Government for Older People” pilot, OCAY provides a crucial service for local people. Penny […]

Kriss Brining, a former professional rugby league player of York Knights and Salford Red Devils fame, celebrates his seventh anniversary as a PenLife Independent Financial Planner this year. After suffering a serious neck injury when playing for Betfred Super League side, Kriss undertook his journey with PenLife as an apprentice at the end of 2018, […]

Are you the owner or manager of a pub, club, restaurant, or licensed premises in York? Do you feel that your bar or business is yet to receive the recognition it deserves? Licensed venues in the city are now invited to apply for the next round of accreditation from Best Bar None, a nationally recognised […]

A York printmaker and illustrator specialising in original linocut prints celebrates a decade of success in self-employment this year.   Having lived and worked in York for 20 years, Michelle Hughes set up shop as a self-employed person in 2016, after experiencing a fourth redundancy. Speaking on taking the leap into self-employment, Michelle said: “Leaving […]

By Mim As one of the most beloved cult musicals to ever hit the stage, The Rocky Horror Show needs little introduction. I had never previously seen the show or the much-loved 1975 movie adaptation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but was aware of its enduring popularity, and its influence on the countercultural and sexual […]