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Running from 28 February to 26 March, York Literature Festival 2026 will be turning the pages of our city’s rich literary heritage with an impressive array of bookworm-friendly events in established venues across York.  This year’s diverse events programme includes workshops, talks and book launches to suit the tastes of any reader or writer in […]

This month, we’ve taken another trip in our trusty time machine to bring you an all-exclusive interview with one of York’s most famous residents. When everyone hears your name Seebohm, they must immediately think of chocolate, but which part of your life are you most proud of? Well, that chocolate connection isn’t without reason. Just […]

Whether you’re after inspiration for next year’s planting or just fancy a sunny day out, we’ve got a treat for you. As you may know, July sees the National Open Garden Scheme (NGS) reach its peak. If you’re not familiar, the NGS is a brilliant initiative that lets you explore some of the finest private […]

By Sammi Minion We caught up with the 2023 Strictly champion to learn more about DIANNE AND VITO – Red Hot and Ready! — a new show where he’ll be performing alongside fellow Strictly superstar Dianne Buswell at York Barbican this July. Hi Vito! How excited are you to be coming to York? I love […]

Looking to gain valuable new skills to enhance employability? Are you a local business owner keen on upskilling your existing employees?    York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has recently commissioned an extensive programme of courses, which offer expert training in the most sought-after key skills by employers in the region. Set to benefit more […]

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 site of a seafish market, a bustling cattle fair, four churches and, […]

We’d like to congratulate a leading financial planning firm based in York (one of Your Local Link’s long-time advertisers), which has recently been recognised for its excellent work, with seven Financial Planners from the firm now listed amongst the highest-rated advisers in the North of England.  PenLife Associates has been providing personalised financial planning advice […]

As the UK’s first UN-recognised “Human Rights City”, a sense of tolerance, inclusion and a welcoming attitude to diversity is something we come to expect every day in York. But this sense is only so well assured because of the hard work that organisations like Eimaan Culture and Community Services (CIC) do to build support […]

While the Malton Christmas festival (7-8 December) may have been called off due to the winds of Storm Darragh, it doesn’t mean there’s no reason to make a day trip to ‘Yorkshire’s food capital’ over the festive period. It’s the perfect place to find unusual Christmas presents for just about everyone and Malton’s shops are […]

Running from the 30th of November until the 7th of December, York Disability Week is returning to our city for its eighth year. The week long celebration is centered around the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities and offers residents access to a rich line-up of at least 40 in-person and online activities, most […]

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate’s (QE) senior schools are celebrating a wave of excellent A Level, BTEC and GCSE results. Across the two schools, the combined percentage of A/A grades at A Level are 78%, with the percentage of BTEC Distinction and Distinction grades in QE Faculty reaching 73%. In addition, the Year 11 students across QE […]

York is set to host a national public health initiative. The week long celebration of services working with young families will be called “Baby Week” and is coming to York for the first time from 14-20 November. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood. As a host city, York will celebrate […]

I must rather shame-facedly confess to not having previously heard of ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ despite it having a BBC Radio 4 series, an Olivier, and a well-received West End run – from which it recently migrated to the ever-wonderful York Theatre Royal.  Unlike a typical musical Showstopper! The Improvised Musical has no set script […]

You may have seen all the roadworks on Queen Street Bridge over the last few weeks and thought things couldn’t possibly any busier (or more annoying), but this is just the beginning of much grander redevelopment plans that will see the station area completely transformed.  Network Rail have signed a deal that will see over […]

City Cruises York is setting sail on a wave of celebration as they mark a year of their wildly popular Fish and Chip Cruises. This unique experience, launched in February 2023 in collaboration with York institution Mr Chippy, has become a firm favourite amongst locals and tourists alike. The idea for the Fish and Chip […]