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Organisers of the first ever Conyngham Hall Junior Parkrun in Knaresborough on Sunday (20th September) have hailed it a success.

Ripon Racecourse will close its 2026 season this Saturday (26th September) with an afternoon of racing, beer and live music.

Volunteers have given 180 hours of their time to help spruce up Harrogate during four days of community action.

A group helping women make new friends in Harrogate has celebrated its first birthday after growing to more than 1,500 members.

North Yorkshire Police will use live facial recognition technology for the first time this week.

A Killinghall man who repeatedly assaulted his partner has been given a suspended prison sentence and a 15-year restraining order.

The first images of eight new townhouses being built on a former metal works site in Harrogate have been released.

Grassroots football clubs in Harrogate are being urged to apply for equipment vouchers through a new £20,000 fund.

A Ripon Grammar School student who had to learn to walk and talk again following a devastating stroke has completed his first half marathon.

Construction has officially started on a £5.8million project to improve visitor facilities at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.

Six runners have completed the Great North Run to raise money for Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation.

A football-based weight loss programme run by Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation has received national recognition after its members collectively lost 1,243kg.

North Yorkshire Council chiefs have rejected calls to scrap an unpopular school transport policy, telling opposition councillors they would make the same decision if they were responsible for the authority’s finances.

Councillors are set to debate calls for North Yorkshire Council to suspend its controversial second home council tax premium after a petition attracted 1,000 signatures.

X Factor favourite Chico is set to perform live at Bilton Club next year.

A Harrogate-based Community Interest Company is taking on a gruelling 24-hour challenge at one of North Yorkshire's most recognisable landmarks to raise money for children and families.

The biggest vegetables in the region have been revealed at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, which opened today (Friday 18 September) at Newby Hall & Gardens near Ripon.

A major waterpark in North Yorkshire is expected to be sold to a new owner after it was taken over by North Yorkshire Council.

Council officials have acknowledged the growing disruption caused by roadworks in Harrogate and Knaresborough.

Harrogate's former Old Market Hall has been brought back to life in a new collection by award-winning Yorkshire artist Claire Baxter.

More than 70 healthcare professionals attended Martin House Children’s Hospice’s first dedicated children’s palliative care conference this week.

A judge has been appointed to lead the public inquiry into mental health care provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

Six friends from the Harrogate area have raised more than £40,000 for Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity after cycling 470 miles from London to Bordeaux.

The Guy Fawkes Arms in Scotton has won a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award for the seventh consecutive year.

Almost 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for urgent action to repair a landslip in Knaresborough amid fears further deterioration this winter could make the problem much worse.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a black Range Rover was deliberately damaged on Tentergate Road in Knaresborough.

A St Aidan's teacher has received national recognition for helping sixth form students carry out independent research.

Bramham Park will host its first Christmas market this November, with more than 100 artisan traders expected across the two-day event.

A harvest-inspired gown has been unveiled ahead of the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, which opens tomorrow (Friday 18 September) at Newby Hall & Gardens.

Mario's Restaurant in Ripon has won a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award for 2026.

Harrogate Rugby Club has launched a public consultation on plans to expand its clubhouse and build four covered padel courts.

Police are appealing for information after a minibus belonging to Lister House in Ripon was badly damaged.

North Yorkshire Council has been called on to show evidence of cost savings resulting from its controversial home-to-school transport changes as Reform say they will cancel the policy if they get chance.

Kate Mosse, Dame Prue Leith and Julian Clary are among the authors and broadcasters coming to Harrogate for this year’s Raworths Literature Festival.

Ripon has ranked fourth in a study of online searches about missing parcels.

THE implementation of charges on overnight stays for visitors will have to be done right but details on how they would work are currently lacking, North Yorkshire’s mayor has said.

Volunteers have contributed 75 hours to improving Harrogate town centre on the first day of a four-day community initiative.

Police are appealing for help to identify a trolley and camping equipment believed to have been stolen from a vehicle in the Harrogate area.

Visits to North Yorkshire’s libraries have risen by six per cent in a year, with almost two million trips made to branches across the county.

Three North Yorkshire inns owned by hospitality operator Simon Wade have received Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

A man has been arrested following a robbery at Morrisons Daily on King Edward’s Drive in Harrogate.

The pavements behind Harrogate’s Royal Pump Room have been given a deep clean by one of Harrogate BID's Street Rangers.

The manager of a popular Harrogate pub is preparing for a 19-day trek to Everest Base Camp to fundraise for a charity that supported her.

Harewood House has revealed plans for a new immersive Elf Village as part of its Christmas celebrations.

Ten Harrogate cyclists have conquered a gruelling challenge in the French Pyrenees while representing the town in Bagnères-de-Luchon.

A Harrogate restaurant is appealing for information after eight chairs worth £680 were allegedly taken from its premises without permission.

A former Leeds United star and Championship top scorer has joined Knaresborough Town - with the club hoping his arrival can help take them to the 'next level'.

North Yorkshire Council has rejected claims circulating on social media that more than 100 homes being acquired under a council housing programme are intended for asylum seekers.

Ripon-based Econ Engineering has invested £1.1m in a new laser cutting machine at its manufacturing headquarters.

 Passengers using mobility scooters across North Yorkshire will now be able to travel on every type of train in Northern’s fleet, provided they have a free permit and their scooter meets the relevant requirements.

Plans for up to 53 homes on land beside the Hornbeam Park Estate have been opened for public consultation.

Grantley Hall’s General Manager has won a national hospitality award, three years after taking charge of the Ripon hotel.

The Harrogate Bus Company has joined a town centre network that allows businesses to share reports of crime and antisocial behaviour.

A Harrogate actor has won a theatre festival award after fearing she might never be able to learn lines again following brain surgery.

A former Knaresborough pub has gone up for sale - with a condition that it cannot reopen as a pub.

A new children's boutique with an in-store art gallery has opened on Knaresborough High Street.

The family of a man found dead in the Ripon Canal on Sunday morning has now been informed, North Yorkshire Police has confirmed.

North Yorkshire Council's retiring chief executive received a total pay package worth almost £245,000 during the last financial year, new figures show.

Harrogate para powerlifter Lottie McGuinness has appeared on CNN to speak out about a controversial advert featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.

Plans for up to 150 new homes in green belt land near Harrogate would help address a severe shortage of housing in the area, according to the developer behind the scheme.

A night of burlesque, cabaret and comedy is coming to Harrogate in support of an international medical charity.

Residents across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to check that recyclable household items are being placed in the correct containers.

Newby Hall's popular Apple Throwing Championships will return as part of its final event of the 2026 season.

Four North Yorkshire MPs have called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make the long-awaited dualling of the A64 a priority for his government.

Police have released a doorbell camera image following the theft of a domestic radiator in Ripon.

Charitable Knaresborough residents have been thanked by a Ukrainian city following another delivery of humanitarian aid.

Harrogate Car Enthusiasts Club has announced a new venue for its monthly meet this evening (Monday).

The body of a man in his 60's has been discovered in the Ripon Canal.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has vowed to continue campaigning for dignity and choice at the end of life.

Plans have been submitted to expand a North Yorkshire holiday park to meet  growing demand for more spacious and private rural holiday accommodation.

Ground investigations are set to begin on The Stray as part of plans to reduce storm overflow discharges into Oak Beck.

A Ferrari worth more than £2 million has attracted attention after being spotted parked in Harrogate.

Two Ripon buildings with links to a Victorian tiled mural and the city’s newspaper industry have joined this year’s Heritage Open Days programme.

A doctor at Martin House Children’s Hospice is launching a new book in Thirsk this weekend, drawing on her experiences caring for seriously ill children and their families.

Work has started on the new Gail's Bakery in Harrogate town centre.

North Yorkshire Police has responded to questions about why more serious charges were not brought following the death of Bailey Chadwick.

Wetherby's MP has accused the Prime Minister of engaging in "class warfare" over suggestions that asylum seekers should be housed in middle-class areas as he stepped up his opposition to plans for a migrant centre at former RAF Linton-on-Ouse.

A Ripon man will complete three gruelling mountain challenges in five days to raise money for a heart charity.

A new pre-school for children aged three and four has officially opened in Harrogate.

Harrogate BID's Street Ranger has been clearing leaves from Royal Parade following recent high winds.

Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has won a national award for one of its newest rides.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is calling for a review of the student loan system through a new Parliamentary Bill.

Harrogate Town have appointed Karen Tyson as the club's new Managing Director, subject to regulatory approval.

Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) is set to host a free event bringing retailers, police and business crime experts together to share practical advice and approaches to tackling retail crime.

More than 6,000 house music fans attended the Love to Be Festival in Harrogate at the weekend.

A planned £500,000 football pitch could transform opportunities for women and girls in Knaresborough, a club official has said.

A primary school near Harrogate has welcomed families and residents to celebrate its 175th anniversary.

Karate competitors from Harrogate have returned from Brazil with an impressive haul of 37 medals.

A Harrogate town centre Thai restaurant has been listed for sale for £119,950.

Council officers are continuing to face a "sustained heavy workload" dealing with complaints about the conduct of councillors in North Yorkshire.

Three Harrogate district schools are celebrating the success of a programme designed to give children memorable experiences beyond the classroom.

Police have launched an appeal to locate a wanted man who could be in the local area.

Former England cricket stars have offered to support Studley Royal Cricket Club following the destruction of its historic pavilion.

Your Harrogate has been given a first look inside the town's newest interior design shop ahead of its opening this week.

Concerned councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making housing company will ever turn its finances around — despite a five-year recovery plan being drawn up.

Harrogate Town have signed goalkeeper Luke Hutchinson on a three-month loan from Bolton Wanderers.

A Harrogate-based teacher training provider has achieved a strong standard across every aspect of its primary and secondary provision.

A local election candidate has called for urgent repairs to potholes on two roads near Knaresborough.

New operators are being sought to take over one of Harrogate's oldest pubs.

A charity Singo Bingo night in Harrogate has raised more than £2,650 for Dementia Forward.

A Harrogate charity has launched an appeal to support communities affected by devastating floods in Nepal.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted on The Stray in Harrogate.

Three members of the Vida Healthcare team are preparing to trek across the Sahara Desert to raise money for Saint Michael’s Hospice.

Residents across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to take advantage of free blood pressure checks this week.

An independent Harrogate travel agency is set to open its first high street shop later this month.

Campaigners are set to march through Harrogate this weekend to raise awareness of the use of dogs in laboratory testing.

Plans have been submitted to replace an existing BMX track in Pateley Bridge with a new purpose-built pump track designed to cater for everyone from beginners to experienced riders.

A unique dining experience which challenges guests to eat without relying on their sight is returning to Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Council is proposing to invest £18 million in providing more temporary homes for people facing homelessness.

Police are appealing for information after two men reportedly chased another man riding an electric bike in Harrogate.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a cyclist was seriously injured in the Harrogate area.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has welcomed a nationwide crackdown on illegal number plates.

Police are appealing for information after a large amount of cabling was stolen from the grounds of Harrogate District Hospital.

An inclusive disco for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities is celebrating its second anniversary in Harrogate.

Sweaty Betty is celebrating the successful refresh of its Harrogate store following a positive response from customers.

Six cyclists from Harrogate are heading to France this month to represent the town in one of the Pyrenees' biggest cycling events.

Castle Creamery in Knaresborough is set to move to new premises - and its recruiting additional members of staff.

North Yorkshire Police has reassured the public following an increased officer presence in Harrogate town centre last week.

Harewood House is rolling back its admission prices to 1986 levels as part of a weekend celebrating the 40th anniversary of its charitable trust.

Police have issued a CCTV image following the theft of a motorbike.

Local businesses are being invited to support Harrogate's first dedicated youth basketball club.

The office of Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has processed its 20,000th piece of casework.

A celebration of seasonal food and homegrown produce is coming to RHS Garden Harlow Carr this weekend.

Le Creuset is bringing its biggest UK Factory to Table Sale back to Harrogate later this month.

North Yorkshire councillors are to consider whether a series of breaches involving the county’s pension fund should be reported to the Pensions Regulator.

Volunteers are being invited to help spruce up Harrogate town centre as part of a new four-day initiative.

Police have launched an appeal following three overnight burglaries in Nidderdale.

A driver has admitted being over the alcohol limit following a collision which killed 19-year-old Bailey Chadwick near Pateley Bridge.

Community groups and charities in Harrogate are being invited to apply for a share of more than £74,000 in grant funding.

North Yorkshire Council's housebuilding company is forecast to make a further £5.8m loss this year, with its financial problems wiping out profits generated elsewhere in the authority’s Brierley Group.

New York hard rock band Spread Eagle will perform in Harrogate as part of its latest UK tour.

The first rides have been announced ahead of the return of Harrogate Indoor Funfair.

People in Knaresborough are being asked to donate unwanted puzzles and games to help tackle loneliness among older residents.

A cricket pavilion in the grounds of Studley Royal has been completely destroyed by fire.

Ripon and Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith has urged the Prime Minister to reverse planned inheritance tax changes affecting family farms.

Little Bird Made will bring its artisan markets back to Knaresborough and Harrogate this weekend.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for a cut in VAT to support local hospitality businesses.

Police have released a CCTV image of a person they would like to speak to following an alleged assault in Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Council has been criticised after failing to provide a target date for resolving ongoing EE signal problems in Knaresborough.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has been praised by the Prime Minister for his campaign to remove time restrictions from disabled bus passes.

Harrogate Town have signed Torquay United centre-back Sam Dreyer for an undisclosed fee.

A multimillion-pound deal to replace gritters and other winter maintenance vehicles used on North Yorkshire’s roads is set to be approved.

A jewellery specialist from BBC's Antiques Roadshow is set to appear at a fundraising event in Knaresborough.

One of Knaresborough's best-known pubs has celebrated its reopening following a major refurbishment.

A popular pilates course for beginners is returning to Harrogate next week.

A lunch club supporting people affected by homelessness in Harrogate has received funding for another year.

Restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars across Harrogate are preparing to offer discounted menus as part of Restaurant Week.

A new Latin American-inspired food brand has launched in Harrogate.

Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland will return to York this November after welcoming more than one million skaters over the past two decades.

A new community choir is opening in Harrogate and inviting singers of all abilities to get involved.

Brackenfield School Headteacher Joe Masterson is preparing to step down after six years in the role.

An independent Ripon boutique is preparing to celebrate ten years of trading on Kirkgate.

A garden shed filled with handmade gifts, decorations and trinkets has opened in Starbeck.

The finalists for the Harrogate Mumbler Awards 2026 have been announced, with dozens of local businesses, organisations and individuals shortlisted for this year’s awards.

Families visiting RHS Garden Harlow Carr will have extra time to explore its Brick Explorers sculpture trail after the popular attraction was extended until 27th September.

Nominations are open for this year’s St Wilfrid’s Stars awards, celebrating people and organisations that have made a difference to the Ripon community.

Work is set to begin on a major redevelopment of the main entrance at Harrogate District Hospital.

A North Yorkshire farming family has diversified its business with the opening of two new padel courts at Poplars Farm in Ferrensby.

Bettys Café Tea Rooms at RHS Garden Harlow Carr will temporarily close next week as the popular destination undergoes a refresh.

York’s popular Yorktoberfest is returning this autumn with a brand-new Big Top set to transform York Racecourse into a Bavarian beer hall.

An award-winning Harrogate hair salon is celebrating 15 years in business, marking the milestone with a look back at the people, stories and achievements behind its success.

Parents and carers in Harrogate are being urged to speak to their children about the dangers of entering abandoned buildings after two children were found inside the former Kimberley Hotel.

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