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Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary at Harrogate Hospital.

A new specialist school for autistic children and young people is set to open in Harrogate this November.

North Yorkshire Police has issued a statement following reports of alleged sexual abuse at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate.

Harrogate's Health and Healing Festival is set to return next month for a weekend dedicated to holistic living and wellbeing.

Saint Michael’s Hospice is calling on local people to sign up for a new multi-activity challenge in the Lake District next month.

A three-day beer festival featuring guest breweries, live music and street food is set to get underway in Harrogate today (Friday 7th August).

Knaresborough Town AFC has announced the biggest sponsorship agreement in the club’s history.

Cyclists in Ripon can get their bikes checked and repaired for free this weekend.

The Liberal Democrats have won the Coppice Valley Town Council by-election, with Rebecca McManus securing more than 60% of the vote.

A Harrogate Taekwondo master has been selected to represent Great Britain as an International Referee at this year's World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in South Korea.

A Harrogate gymnast is preparing to take her sporting and academic career to the United States after being awarded a scholarship to study and compete in Alaska.

The final tickets for Symphonic Ibiza have been released as the countdown continues to one of Harrogate's biggest summer events.

The restaurant at The Old Deanery in Ripon has served its final meals after closing at the end of last week.

A community club in Pateley Bridge is hoping to raise a glass to a successful new tradition with the launch of its first ever Beer Festival.

A new hydrotherapy pool has opened at Martin House Children’s Hospice giving families with seriously ill children the chance to swim together for the first time.

A Harrogate fitness coach has been left "overwhelmed" by support from the community after opening the doors to her dream gym.

Clothing is optional at a naked charity walk through Ripon's Himalayan Gardens this weekend.

The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival has celebrated its biggest ever year after attracting record visitor numbers to Harrogate.

A council-owned housebuilder will honour a commitment to pay £131,000 towards community improvements agreed when planning permission was granted for a new housing estate.

North Yorkshire Council has approved the purchase of ten newly built homes in Knaresborough as part of its pledge to deliver 500 affordable homes across the county by 2029.

A North Yorkshire councillor has broken national records by raising more than £17,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after having head and beard shaved.

TV chef Ainsley Harriott is set to visit Harrogate later this month as part of a five-day tour of Morrisons stores across the North.

Harrogate Town have made another attacking addition to their squad with the signing of National League South top scorer Brad Dolaghan.

Harrogate Restaurant Week is set to return next month, bringing a variety of deals and offers to local diners.

A major £5.8 million redevelopment project at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is set to begin next month, with part of the World Heritage Site closing to visitors for around a year.

Victoria Shopping Centre in Harrogate is inviting families to enjoy a series of free summer activities throughout August.

Harrogate Town have announced their tenth signing of the Summer as Josh Hmami signs from Halifax Town for an undisclosed fee.

Two Ripon charities have shared more than £5,400 following a community football tournament organised by the team behind The Portly Pig.

The Mayor of Ripon has met with North Yorkshire Police to discuss concerns over anti-social behaviour, illegal e-bike use and suspected drug dealing in the city.

A Harrogate-born entrepreneur has seen his artificial intelligence company reach a valuation of around £2.5 billion.

Children in Harrogate will be able to travel for free on most local bus services throughout August as part of a new Government-backed summer travel scheme.

Miriam Margolyes and Richard Ayoade are among the big names set to perform as Harrogate Comedy Festival returns this autumn.

A former Great British Bake Off judge is among the big names announced for this year's Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival.

Yellow-legged Asian hornets have been spotted in Ripon, prompting a warning for residents to stay vigilant.

Lightwater Valley has unveiled a new traditional sweet shop as part of ongoing improvements across the park.

Campaigners opposing the proposed Vale of York motorway service area (MSA) have launched a High Court challenge against North Yorkshire Council’s decision to approve the scheme.

Police have issued CCTV images of a man following a shop theft in Harrogate.

FatFace has announced it will close its Ripon store next week.

One of Harrogate's best-loved agricultural shows returns this weekend as the 174th Ripley Show takes place in the grounds of Ripley Castle Park.

A Harrogate disability charity has called on Pret A Manger to address accessibility issues at its Cambridge Street café.

The winning floats from this year's St Wilfrid's Procession in Ripon have been revealed following another colourful celebration of one of the city's oldest traditions.

Harrogate's historic Turkish Baths has been shortlisted for three national honours in the Good Spa Guide Awards 2026.

A Harrogate campaigner is calling for key organisations to work more closely together to tackle persistent antisocial behaviour and the issues that lie behind it.

Harrogate Convention Centre is preparing for seven major exhibitions set to bring thousands of visitors to the town and generate an estimated £10.5 million for the local economy.

Ake & Humphris has officially opened its brand new veranda at its Leeds Road shop in Harrogate.

Actress Patsy Kensit has been speaking to Your Harrogate after it was announced she is returning to Emmerdale to reprise her iconic role as Sadie King.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to go further with the government's devolution plans by backing the creation of a Yorkshire Parliament.

Campaigners opposed to North Yorkshire Council’s double council tax charge on second homes have handed in a petition signed by 1,000 people calling for the premium to be suspended.

Ripon is preparing for a huge day of celebration as the historic St Wilfrid's Procession returns this Saturday – coinciding with Yorkshire Day.

A second man has been arrested as North Yorkshire Police continue to investigate the theft of cattle from a farm near Ripley.

Residents are calling on North Yorkshire Council to reconsider plans to expand a poultry farm near Boroughbridge.

An independent cocktail bar in Harrogate is celebrating its second birthday this weekend.

Harrogate railway station has been recognised as one of the safest in Yorkshire for women travelling alone in a new nationwide survey.

A giant Yorkshire pudding filled with gravy will take centre stage at York Maze this weekend as visitors celebrate Yorkshire Day.

Harrogate Town has confirmed that defender Anthony O'Connor has left the club by mutual consent.

A Ripon volunteer has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of her outstanding service to the community.

Comedian Jason Manford has given his 'honest' verdict on Leeds Bradford Airport - praising its staff but joking that the terminal could do with a refresh.

Harrogate Town Council has begun updating signage across the town as part of plans to improve navigation for residents and visitors.

A fundraising appeal by North Yorkshire councillor Arnold Warneken has passed the £10,000 mark ahead of his charity beard shave at this weekend’s Tockwith Show.

Cattle stolen from a farm near Ripley have been recovered and a man has been arrested, North Yorkshire Police has confirmed.

A local yoga teacher is bringing weekly outdoor classes to Harrogate's Stray, encouraging people to enjoy exercise surrounded by nature.

Saint Michael's Hospice has been gifted the floral display that featured on Geo Underwriting's stand at this year's Great Yorkshire Show.

More than £21 million has been lost to rogue builders by homeowners in Harrogate and Knaresborough, according to new research.

A Harrogate widow who founded a bereavement support group following the death of her husband says she hopes nobody has to face grief alone.

Harrogate District Swimming Club is celebrating its most successful-ever performance at the 2026 Aquatics GB Championships after producing three British champions.

Residents in Bishop Monkton will have a greater say over future development in their village after North Yorkshire Council approved the designation of the parish as a neighbourhood area.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted ram raid at Wetherby Services in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).

Formerly paralysed endurance athlete Esmée Gummer will bring her inspiring 5,000km challenge to Ripon this weekend as part of a nationwide mission to get one million people moving.

A talented Bilton pool player has been crowned a double champion at the British Regions Tournament (BRT) Summer Singles 2026.

There's one last chance to win a full tank of fuel this week as Your Harrogate's popular Free Fuel Friday returns on Friday (31st July).

New roadside warning signs are being installed across North Yorkshire to remind people of the dangers of lighting campfires and disposable barbecues in the countryside.

A Harrogate man has been jailed after seriously injuring two pedestrians while attempting a "wheelie" on a motorcycle.

A Harrogate ukulele band has donated £8,700 to Saint Michael's Hospice after another successful year of fundraising performances.

Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has visited a Boroughbridge hotel to celebrate a new collaboration marking 30 years of the Coaching Inn Group.

A public protest is being organised to highlight plans for a poultry farm capable of rearing 2.7m chickens a year — after 18,000 people signed a petition.

Councillors have given their support to plans for 130 new homes after being told by council officers they would have to defend any appeal themselves if they refused the scheme.

Harrogate Town has confirmed that Reece Smith has joined League Two side Walsall for an undisclosed fee.

Police have launched an appeal after cattle, believed to be worth around £17,000, were stolen from a family farm in Ripley.

Harrogate's hospitality sector has enjoyed one of its busiest early-summer periods in years, according to local hotelier Simon Cotton.

Live Shakespeare returns to Newby Hall near Ripon this summer, with two contrasting productions of tragedies staged across the estate.

With just days to go until the launch of Harrogate's much-loved Lego Trail, Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) has revealed where visitors will be able to find each of this year's prehistoric displays.

A driver has been taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision on the A1(M) near Wetherby.

ABBA fans are being invited to grab a picnic blanket and sing along under the stars as Mamma Mia! heads to Harewood House next month.

A Knaresborough resident will stand against Nigel Farage in the forthcoming Clacton by-election.

Two Harrogate salon owners have been shortlisted for one of the UK's most prestigious hairdressing awards.

North Yorkshire Council is set to consider plans to deliver 10 new affordable homes in Knaresborough.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon says Prime Minister Andy Burnham's planned VAT cut on household electricity bills does not go far enough.

Harrogate para powerlifter Lottie McGuinness says a lifelong dream has become reality after making her Commonwealth Games debut for Team England.

Specsavers stores in Harrogate and Ripon have launched a new clinical service designed to help people suffering from dry eyes.

Harewood House has announced the return of its popular Christmas experience, with this year's event promising to bring the historic mansion's collections to life through an immersive festive adventure.

Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has joined fellow MPs in opposing Government plans to accommodate up to 1,250 asylum seekers at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse site.

Firefighters believe five separate fires found in woodland near Ripon yesterday (Sunday) were started deliberately.

Residents are being invited to have their say on proposals for a new cycle track along parts of Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road in Harrogate.

A new community garden is taking shape in the heart of Knaresborough as part of a partnership aimed at creating a 'greener, more wildlife-friendly' town.

Hundreds of unexpected orchids have appeared amongst the ruins of Fountains Abbey, prompting archaeologists to investigate the mystery behind the colourful display.

Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver has hailed fan favourite Jack Evans after the midfielder joined Notts County for an undisclosed fee.

A bearded councillor is preparing to shave off his hair for Macmillan Cancer Support following his wife’s devastating cancer diagnosis.

New plans have been submitted to redevelop a former Second World War prisoner of war hostel after previous proposals were rejected.

Knaresborough's Mother Shipton Inn is set to reopen under new management next month.

Families can cool off this summer in three well-maintained paddling pools after the final programme of improvements were made in Knaresborough.

A Ripon woman has become the thirteenth winner to claim a full tank of free fuel as part of our Free Fuel Friday competition.

Harrogate Town have confirmed the signing of Rohan Vaughan, following a successful trial period with the club.

Crime writer Elly Griffiths has won the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2026 at the opening night of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate.

A Boroughbridge mother who fled the war in Ukraine has been recognised at North Yorkshire Council's annual adult learning awards after rebuilding her life and launching a new career.

Harrogate residents of all ages are being invited to a series of free community events at The Lounge Café at St Mark's Church this summer.

Harrogate learning disabled artists are backing a campaign to help secure the future of the charity that supports them.

A Harrogate restaurant owner has welcomed the Government's latest business rates support announcement - but says more clarity is needed on whether restaurants will benefit.

Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has been named the second best-value theme park in the UK in a new nationwide study.

Police have launched an appeal following a criminal damage incident on Beulah Street in Harrogate. 

Plans for up to 130 new homes on the edge of Boroughbridge have been recommended for approval despite objections from the town council and local residents.

Harrogate para powerlifter Lottie McGuinness will represent England at the Commonwealth Games today (Friday) as she looks to make a winning start on her Games debut.

Organisers of Symphonic Ibiza are appealing for information after two of their promotional posters were damaged in Harrogate town centre.

Singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan is bringing his 60th anniversary tour to Harrogate later this year.

Harewood House has won the 2026 Frances Garnham Award for Education, recognising its programme exploring Britain's links to the transatlantic slave trade.

Marie Curie is calling on people across the Harrogate district to volunteer at local Morrisons stores as part of its annual Paint It Yellow fundraising campaign.

A wellbeing and skincare clinic in Boroughbridge is celebrating after winning three industry awards within six months of opening.

A new specialist day service supporting young people and adults with complex needs has opened in a dedicated building at Rossett School in Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Council is facing a call for an independent review of the £1.4bn contract with the Allerton Waste Recovery Park (AWRP) after the plant failed to meet its recycling target for the seventh consecutive year.

Local MP Tom Gordon has welcomed the return of England's £2 bus fare cap - but is urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce further transport reforms.

Yorkshire's biggest-ever gathering of pugs is set to take place at Harewood House next month.

Residents are being reminded not to place batteries or unwanted electrical items containing batteries in their household waste or recycling bins to help to prevent fires.

Knaresborough's first dedicated town centre padel venue will officially open on Friday with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor taking to the court.

A new award recognising Yorkshire's best pub has been introduced as part of the 2026 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

Plans for a motorway service area (MSA) off the A1(M) in North Yorkshire have been approved despite a claim the scheme amounts to the "rape of the countryside".

This year's Tour de Aky is on course to raise £10,000 for charity after another successful series of fundraising events.

Two Harrogate-based Transdev colleagues have been shortlisted for national honours at this year's RouteOne Awards.

Burnsall visitors are being urged to plan ahead after the closure of a major parking field left parking in the village extremely limited.

Spire Harrogate Clinic has been recognised for its high standards of cleanliness after achieving its first Gold CAP Award.

A series of new daytime music courses is launching in Otley later this month, giving adults the chance to sing, play and meet new people.

Families across the Harrogate district are being encouraged to make the most of a new guide to free and low-cost activities during the seven-week summer holidays.

Harrogate International Festivals has announced a new partnership with Slingsby Gin.

The Princess Royal will become President of the Great Yorkshire Show next year in a landmark moment for the event.

Cuts to a 24/7 emergency helpline for elderly North Yorkshire residents have been pushed through without consulting users of the service, say critics.

An animal charity that supports vulnerable pets from Harrogate has launched a major public appeal to help fund a £2 million redevelopment of its facilities.

A brand new indoor and outdoor play attraction is beginning to take shape ahead of its opening in Otley.

One of Harrogate's most historic pubs has been recognised as one of the best places in the UK to enjoy a pint.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for help to trace a wanted man from Harrogate.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make reform of the water industry one of his first priorities in office.

Children at Partou nurseries across the country, including Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery and Pre-school, have marked International Mud Day by rolling up their sleeves for a marathon session of messy, hands-on fun.

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show will celebrate its 50th anniversary in September with a special programme of horticultural displays, competitions and family activities.

A Ripon swimming star is set to take her talents to the United States after earning a place at an American university.

Ripon's Workhouse Museum has reopened after a £2.8 million redevelopment that promises to immerse visitors in the realities of Victorian life.

Campaigners opposing the proposed Vale of York motorway service area (MSA) have urged councillors to consider what they describe as "serious unresolved legal questions" before determining the application.

Six North Yorkshire councillors whose attendance at committee meetings fell below the expected level will not be asked to pay back any of their allowances.

Whixley Women's Institute has celebrated its centenary with a special afternoon bringing together past and present members.

Residents at a care home in Harrogate have enjoyed a bear-y special afternoon with local children.

A Ripon primary school has been praised by Ofsted after inspectors said pupils "thrive academically and socially."

Families can enjoy a refurbished paddling pool in Ripon during the school summer holidays after it opened on Friday (17th July).

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