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Molly-Mae Hague known for Love Island and social media recently shared her time at the hotel.

North Yorkshire Police are searching a missing 15 year old boy from Ripon after he was last seen on Sunday.

The full programme has been unveiled for this year's Harrogate Food and Drink Festival, with organisers promising the event's biggest and most diverse line-up to date.

The Cheeseboard in Harrogate launched their new charcuterie platters last weekend.

Plans are being drawn up to relocate a plant nursery to make space for the 3,000-home Maltkiln development.

A first-ever on-site bushcraft residential has been hailed as "magical" at Coppice Valley Primary School in Harrogate.

Harrogate residents are being invited to enjoy an evening of pre-loved fashion at a special fundraising event supporting Artizan International.

Stockeld Park has been named the third best theme park in the UK in Tripadvisor's latest Traveller Favourites rankings.

One of Harrogate's oldest family businesses is celebrating a major milestone this year.

A popular Harrogate café has celebrated a major milestone after marking its 10th anniversary.

A mum from Knaresborough is the ninth winner of Your Harrogate's Free Fuel Friday.

Pantomime favourite Tim Stedman will return to Harrogate Theatre this Christmas for his 26th year on stage.

Harrogate's famous Bettys has launched a savoury version of its legendary Fat Rascal.

From beatboxing and Indian dancing to circus skills and spectacular science, a popular family festival is returning to Harrogate later this month.

People are being invited to go ‘all in’ against cancer and sign up for Race for Life in Harrogate with just two weeks to go until the big day. 

Three teams of young innovators from Harrogate Ladies' College are heading to London after reaching the finals of a prestigious national awards competition.

A former Harrogate teacher is preparing to cycle 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats for charity – just weeks after being honoured at Buckingham Palace.

Leeds Bradford Airport is set to launch weekly flights to the popular Greek island of Santorini - starting next Summer.

A bid by residents in Harrogate to introduce residents-only parking on their streets amid concerns that spaces are being taken by hotel guests is set to be rejected.

Regional bus operator Transdev has announced a new charity partnership with Yorkshire Air Ambulance and North West Air Ambulance Charity.

A new Italian restaurant and deli is set to open in Knaresborough tomorrow (Friday).

A Harrogate care manager who began her career as a Bluebird Carer more than 14 years ago has won a prestigious national award.

North Yorkshire Council has been told to apologise to parents after failings were found over its handling of their home-to-school transport appeals by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

A Harrogate charity that provides free transport for elderly and disabled residents has unveiled a new minibus after raising more than £58,000.

One of the UK's biggest Volkswagen events is set to return to Harewood House this summer.

Seven businesses and individuals from across the Harrogate district have been crowned winners in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026.

One of Harrogate's longest-established restaurants is marking a major milestone this year as The Orchid celebrates a quarter of a century in business.

Knaresborough Town Council has voted overwhelmingly to pass a motion of 'No Confidence' in North Yorkshire Council.

North Yorkshire Police have paid tribute to an officer who was shot and killed near Harrogate 44 years ago today.

A paint shop on Cold Bath Road in Harrogate is set to close after just 10 months in business.

Harrogate Town have welcomed their fourth signing of the Summer as midfielder Morgan Williams arrives from Kings Lynn.

A Harrogate widow is urging local people to support a parliamentary petition aimed at extending financial support for bereaved families.

Knaresborough Town Football Club has announced the appointment of two new managing directors.

School children in North Yorkshire will get a six-week summer holiday next year — a week less than this year’s seven-week break.

A primary school near Harrogate has been recognised for its support of children born prematurely after receiving Prem Aware accreditation.

Two primary schools in Birstwith are teaming up to host a community colour run and summer fair this weekend.

Details have been revealed for a brand new wildlife-themed brick trail coming to RHS Harlow Carr this summer.

A Harrogate primary school is set to ban smartphones and smart devices from its site from September.

A new survey has been launched in Harrogate and Knaresborough following a number of complaints around poor service.

A new visitor information centre celebrating Harrogate's rich heritage and history is set to be officially unveiled next week.

Simplicity must be a priority if a visitor levy is introduced in York and North Yorkshire, a new report concludes.

Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi is set to perform in Harrogate as part of a brand-new UK tour this year.

Councillors have granted a premises licence to a 145-year-old members' club despite opposition from neighbours.

Police have released a CCTV image of a person they'd like to speak to following a theft in Harrogate.

The home addresses of North Yorkshire councillors are to be removed from the public register to protect them from harassment.

A number of Harrogate swimmers will represent the region on the national stage after excelling in a recent qualifier.

Harrogate BID has welcomed a former police officer to help keep the town centre safe for businesses and visitors.

Households in Harrogate and Knaresborough could save around £100 a year on their energy bills under new proposals backed by local MP Tom Gordon.

More than 10 Yorkshire vineyards will come together at Yorkshire Heart Vineyard near Harrogate next week for the annual Great Yorkshire Wine & Fizz Festival.

A man who carried out an unprovoked stabbing at Flamingo Land has been jailed for four and a half years.

Your Harrogate has been honoured with the 'Outstanding Contribution Award' at the Great Knaresborough Bed Race.

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody passed through Ripon yesterday (Sunday) as part of an epic charity cycling challenge from Newcastle to Twickenham.

Details of a new £15.7m care and support hub that would provide specialist accommodation and rehabilitation for up to 60 residents in Harrogate have been published.

A popular Ripon pub is set to host a free two-day Pride celebration this weekend, featuring live music, tribute acts and family-friendly entertainment.

Harrogate-based estate agency Verity Frearsons has donated brand-new football goals to Saltergate Schools in recognition of the outstanding success of the school’s U11 girls’ football team.

As thousands prepare to line the streets for this year's Great Knaresborough Bed Race, one of the event's founders has reflected on how a simple fundraising idea became one of North Yorkshire's most iconic traditions.

A paddling pool in the centre of Harrogate is set to reopen to the public this weekend after extensive surveys have ensured that it is able to be enjoyed this summer. 

An eighth winner has claimed a full tank of fuel as part of our ongoing ‘Free Fuel Friday’ promotion.

Lloyds Bank has announced plans to close its Harrogate later this year.

Harrogate BID is preparing to showcase the very best of the town at this year's Great Yorkshire Show, bringing a mini version of Harrogate’s high street to one of Yorkshire’s biggest events.

Several Harrogate individuals and businesses have been recognised at this year's Yorkshire Choice Awards, celebrating the people and organisations making a difference across the county.

The MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough has raised concerns about variations in care for people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) during Prime Minister's Questions this week.

Organisers of the Harrogate Food and Drink Festival have confirmed the complete Cookery Theatre programme for their sixth annual celebration.

A giant walk-through art installation is now open on The Stray in Harrogate.

Bus passengers across Harrogate and the surrounding area are being advised to check before they travel, with timetable changes coming into effect next month.

A junior football team at Harrogate Railway FC is looking for a local business to sponsor its new kit ahead of next season.

Harrogate Town Council has launched a new grants programme worth £74,045 to support charities, voluntary organisations and community groups across the town.

North Yorkshire Police is ready for an ‘odd’ World Cup amid a zero-tolerance warning on anti-social or criminal behaviour.

A popular independent clothing retailer in Knaresborough is set to open the doors to its second shop this week.

Harrogate Town have announced the signing of talented forward Ciaran McGuckin on a permanent deal.

A Harrogate boxing club is teaming up with a leading mental performance coach to help young athletes develop the mental skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the ring.

A Harrogate charity is set to unveil a stunning mosaic of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, designed and created by disabled artists from across the area.

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as a series of road closures come into force across Knaresborough for the annual Bed Race.

Provenance Collection has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director after selling three venues from its North Yorkshire portfolio.

The hugely popular Harrogate Concours will return next week with some of the world’s most expensive and high-powered sports cars roaring back into the town centre.

Harrogate Town have confirmed their second signing of the summer with the arrival of Will McGowan for an undisclosed fee.

Builders working on the multi-million-pound transformation of Ripon Workhouse Museum have reported hearing unexplained footsteps inside the historic building – leading to speculation that another spirit may have been disturbed.

A new family-friendly 5K fun run raising money for children and young people's mental health services is set to take place at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this summer.

A man and a woman have been arrested following a suspected '2-in-1 burglary' in Harrogate.

Otley Garden Centre has unveiled plans for an exciting new indoor and outdoor play area.

A team of NHS clinicians are taking on the Great Knaresborough Bed Race this weekend to spread understanding about postpartum mental health.

Local MP Tom Gordon has challenged prosecution rates for violence against women and girls (VAWG) during a session in Parliament.

North Yorkshire Council is set to consider a new countywide policy aimed at protecting trees and woodlands while creating greener and healthier communities.

Plans to improve how anti-social behaviour is prevented, managed and tackled across North Yorkshire are set to be discussed by councillors.

A Government target to build thousands of new homes in North Yorkshire could lead to the "death of villages", a councillor has claimed.

A Harrogate karate club has secured a whopping 11 medals at a major international competition in Scotland.

Local MP Tom Gordon is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race with a motion in the Houses of Parliament.

Organisers of Ripon Theatre Festival say business support is vital to the event's success, as they put local sponsorship centre stage ahead of this year's festival.

Two Harrogate tutoring providers have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Free water safety sessions for children are set to be held in Harrogate this summer as part of an initiative to help families stay safe around water.

A Yorkshire health company is teaming up with David Lloyd Harrogate as part of its mission to raise awareness of bone and muscle health and encourage people to take a more proactive approach to ageing.

A 145-year-old members club in a North Yorkshire town is facing opposition to its bid for an alcohol licence from neighbours.

Harrogate Town has announced that its home ground will be renamed the Marcy Fitness Stadium ahead of the new season.

A popular Ripon sandwich shop has moved to larger premises in a bid to meet growing customer demand.

A 15-year-old girl from Harrogate has qualified for this year’s CrossFit Games after finishing among the top 20 teenage athletes in the world.

Emergency services were called to the A59 near Harrogate last night (Monday) after smoke was reported coming from a HGV tanker carrying nitric acid.

Plans that will help decide where thousands of homes and jobs are built across North Yorkshire have moved a step forward.

Police are appealing for information about a theft from a car in Harrogate.

The Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate has installed 1,536 new solar panels, increasing the amount of electricity generated on site.

A dramatic accident which left a car on its roof has prompted fresh calls for a speed reduction through a North Yorkshire village.

Organisers have hailed this weekend’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall near Ripon as the most successful in the event’s 20‑year history.

The new owners of Slingsby Gin have been announced.

Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder is set to bring his new spoken word tour to Harrogate later this year.

A Harrogate charity has launched a new appeal to help people experiencing homelessness take the next step towards employment.

Harrogate BID has announced the return of its popular Floral Summer of Celebration this summer, bringing a series of spectacular floral displays to the town.

Visitors to the Yorkshire Dales who block narrow country roads with badly parked cars should have their vehicles towed away, a councillor has told police.

Two sisters from Harrogate have reached the national finals of one of the UK's most prestigious business awards after building a thriving lifestyle brand.

For pupils and staff at Harrogate Ladies’ College (Duchy College from September), Tuesday 26th May will long be remembered as a day unlike any other, as the school welcomed His Majesty King Charles III.

Martin House Children’s Hospice has officially opened the doors to its new-look building following the completion of a major £21.9m redevelopment project - THE BUILD.

Free Fuel Friday returned for seventh week this morning, giving residents the chance to scoop a full tank of free fuel.

Broadcaster, author and former MP Gyles Brandreth has officially reopened the historic rock garden at Newby Hall following a seven-year restoration project.

Ripon teenager Betsy Radcliffe has achieved national success after helping her Grangetown club qualify for the U14 National Finals.

A plan to improve the maintenance of Knaresborough Castle is being prepared amid concerns that the historic venue has suffered years of neglect.

A garage in Hampsthwaite has been recognised at a national industry awards ceremony.

A Harrogate-based bus operator is celebrating five million kilometres of travel for its electric bus fleet.

A new brick-built sculpture trail will be installed at RHS Harlow Carr this summer.

An enthusiastic new team of student leaders has been appointed at the top-performing state school in Ripon, selected from an outstanding field of candidates.

Harrogate Town Council has called on North Yorkshire Council to review how community funding linked to new developments is managed and communicated.

Luxury Ripon hotel Grantley Hall has announced the acquisition of 44 acres of mixed-use land and property adjoining its existing estate.

A former professional rugby player whose career was ended by a traumatic brain injury is set to pass through Harrogate as part of an ambitious world-record attempt.

A dancer from Harrogate has described her journey to the final of Britain's Got Talent as a "crazy experience" after her group finished eighth in the competition.

Train operator Northern has launched a new scheme to help children get confident on the train ahead of the big secondary school move.

A new indoor golf performance venue is set to open in Harrogate later this year.

Harrogate's hospitality industry gathered at the Royal Hall on Monday for the latest instalment of the Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards 2026.

A landmark Harrogate church has secured funding to help transform it into a community hub, heritage attraction and visitor information centre.

A Harrogate ice cream shop is celebrating its first anniversary with a special promotion for customers.

The final list of teams taking part in this year's Great Knaresborough Bed Race has been revealed, with 90 teams set to tackle the gruelling 2.4-mile course.

A popular Danish homeware store in Harrogate is celebrating its first anniversary with a month of festivities and a special birthday event next week.

Martin House Children’s Hospice is officially opening the doors to its new-look building following the completion of a major £21.9m redevelopment project - THE BUILD.

Western Primary School in Harrogate has officially opening of its newly transformed "Discovery Den" - a dedicated learning space to support children across Key Stage 1.

A Harrogate community group is inviting residents to come together for a special coffee morning during Loneliness Awareness Week to help tackle social isolation and encourage new connections.

The government has been accused of "bullying" councils and communities over housing targets after councillors said they felt they had no choice but to approve almost 100 homes in a North Yorkshire village.

A popular HYROX simulation event is returning to Harrogate this weekend.

Aldi has announced plans to upgrade its Harrogate supermarket as part of a nationwide investment programme.

A woman is due to appear in court charged with burglary and fraud in Harrogate.

A Ripon runner who recently recovered from breast cancer is preparing to take on her first ultra marathon while raising money for charity.

The lineup has been announced for this year's Party in the Castle in Knaresborough, with live music set to be played instead of Glastonbury.

A new hidden events space has arrived in Harrogate ahead of the summer months.

The Harrogate Car Enthusiasts Motor Show has raised more than £2,200 for charity following another successful event at Harrogate Rugby Club.

More than 100 years of popular music will be celebrated in a show at Harrogate's Royal Hall this weekend.

Physiotherapy patients can receive specialist care in their local leisure venue rather than at hospital as part of an innovative new partnership.

A senior nurse working at a Harrogate home has marked 10 years’ service and says the experience throughout her time is something she will never forget.

Local MP Tom Gordon has heaped praise on the Harrogate Stray Association following 93 years of "dedicated service to the community."

Farmer, YouTuber and TikTok star Joe Seels, is set to drive for Your Harrogate at this year's Knaresborough Tractor Run on Sunday 8th March.

Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre is holding a charity raffle to raise funds for Saint Michael’s Hospice