Category: Local News

Thinking about joining a sports team in York? We’ve brought together two local teams on the lookout for new members… JORVIK CITY FC Founded in 2022, Jorvik City FC is a local charity football team that’s dedicated to supporting organisations including Menfulness, Andy’s Man Club, York Mind, and Prostate Cancer UK – they’ve already raised […]

Are you the owner of a visitor-facing business in York or North Yorkshire? Have you been looking for new ways to expand your reach, attract visitors out of season, and gain effective, practical marketing skills? Running from September 2025 to March 2026, the BOOST programme could be exactly what your business needs!  Aimed at all […]

As the first Library Learning Centre to launch in York, the refurbished and revamped Acomb Explore library was first opened in 2008, following an extension of the original building completed in 1960; in the years since, Acomb Explore has become an integral part of the local community and economy. This summer, direct feedback from residents […]

First founded in 2020, The Clothing Bank is a grassroots community-led charity that’s dedicated to tackling clothing poverty across the country – it needs your help! Across the UK, rapidly rising living costs have led to not only an increased rate of food poverty, but also clothing poverty, wherein families and individuals are unable to […]

Zooming in on York’s Unique Heritage and History   Tired of modern-day living? Seeking out a visceral blast from the past? You’re in for a treat! This September, York residents are invited to connect with the rich history on their doorsteps at the 2025 York Unlocked festival, following the success of the Heritage Fair at […]

Built in 71 AD, the City Walls remain one of York’s best-loved attractions. Boasting more miles of preserved Roman wall than any other city in England, York is a great place to soak up history and, with a little bit of imagination, transport yourself back to a time when Eboracum was a fortified settlement, with […]

Lucky York residents have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view an exceptionally rare religious relic, which was accidentally unearthed from an unassuming shoebox!        What is the Arma Christi?  The Bar Convent Arma Christi is a rare, well-preserved example of an illuminated handmade scroll, which acts as a visual reminder of the Passion of […]

First performed on stage at the Globe Theatre in 1960, A Man for All Seasons is a blistering historical drama that’s achieved near-canonical status. Following the final months and years of Henry VIII’s doomed Lord Chancellor Sir Thomas More, this compelling stage play was written by Robert Bolt, whose 1966 screen adaptation also earned him […]

There aren’t too many children’s authors who’ve had quite the same impact as Terry Deary. Born in Sunderland in 1946, he’s best known for his acclaimed Horrible Histories series, which famously introduced new generations of kids to learning about the past in an entertaining, gloriously gory style.  During a recent appearance on BBC Radio 4’s […]

If you’re looking for fun, fitness-focused activities for the kids to enjoy over the summer break, into term time and beyond, Galacticos Junior Football Academy is well worth a shot…  Located next to the LNER Community Stadium in Huntington, Galacticos Junior Football Academy offers a distinctive children’s training experience that combines a focus on youth […]

With the long summer break now in full swing, there’s no better time to connect and spend time with the ones you love. Whether you’re planning on taking a much-needed break or simply enjoying the local attractions on your doorstep, Your Local Link is at hand with some top summer holiday ideas to keep the […]

Residents invited to sift through local history with free archaeological digs and events. Located just a stone’s throw from the centre of town, Walmgate is a rich source of interesting local history. First appearing as ‘Walbegate’ in the 11th century, this much-loved York street has undergone countless transformations over the years; it has served as […]

The summer hols are here again, and it’s time to start planning activities for the kids. If you’re stuck for ideas of what to do with the nippers over the long break, and are looking for a meaningful alternative to screen time, Adventure Camp could be just the ticket! Developed by the United Education team, […]

Other than a brief period in 2020—when road use drastically decreased in line with lockdown measures—congestion has always been a major problem in York. It’s the main reason why, except during lockdown, the city has struggled to meet its air pollution targets. That was until last year. Air quality monitoring in areas such as Gillygate […]

The experience of losing loved ones can be one of the biggest challenges we face in our lives. Of course, bereavement is never easy, however, the manner in which we commemorate those who have passed can help to both alleviate the grieving process and preserve those cherished memories. Active in York since 2024, The Memory […]