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Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for new powers to close cowboy vendors and restrict illicit vape shops on the high street.

In memory of a late colleague, staff from Harrogate family law firm Jones Myers have donated vital equipment to help enhance the wellbeing and comfort of cancer patients.

The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards return this week to shine a light on the selfless, dedicated and inspirational people across the Harrogate district.

Police are appealing for information in relation to a public order that occurred in Ripon city centre. 

Over half (54%) of people in Yorkshire oppose the Government's proposed holiday tax, according to a major new poll.

Harrogate horticultural charity Horticap is going even greener after securing sponsorship for a new electric van from developer the Banks Group.

Harrogate-based IT provider Techbuyer has been recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.

A new partnership programme designed to support men's mental health across Harrogate district has secured funding from David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire.

Reparation and restoration works are finally set to get underway at Knaresborough Castle, according to a local councillor.

The opening of the newly rebranded Furlong and Furrow near Ripon has been delayed by an extra week.

A boutique women’s fashion brand has opened its doors in Harrogate town centre.

Two international football stars have shared a first-hand insight into their successful football journeys with pupils at a Harrogate school.

A brand new café has opened on Cold Bath Road in Harrogate.

A student from Harrogate is preparing to run the length of Britain, raising vital funds for a charity working to find a cure for the brain cancer that killed his father.

Knaresborough Town Women sealed a memorable cup win after winning the West Riding League Cup in dramatic fashion.

Rudy's Pizza Napoletana has revealed more than 7,000 guests have visited its new Harrogate restaurant in its first month.

Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver has called on the club to bounce back after it was relegated from League Two.

A Harrogate school is launching a new annual conservation event after receiving a personal, handwritten letter from Sir David Attenborough.

A local mindfulness teacher is preparing to launch a new course in Knaresborough ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Plans to revise the maximum cost of taking a taxi in North Yorkshire are set to be considered in response to calls from the trade.

The Conservative leader of North Yorkshire Council is facing a challenge to his position from a former executive committee colleague.

Funding to stage one of British cycling's biggest events will be discussed by North Yorkshire councillors this month.

The final fundraising total for this year's Great Knaresborough Bunny Hunt has been revealed, with more than £4,400 raised for local good causes.

Two Harrogate sisters are preparing to run the Leeds Half Marathon this weekend in memory of their father.

The countdown is on for the 167th Great Yorkshire Show - and tickets are selling fast.

A call has been made for new affordable housing built across York and North Yorkshire to be genuinely within reach of local residents following the adoption of a major new housing strategy.

Concerns about the noise disturbance to local residents of games of padel being played at a Harrogate gym have prompted councillors to reject plans for two courts.

A number of artisan markets are set to be held across the Harrogate area during the May Bank Holiday weekend.

A second winner has claimed a full tank of free fuel as part of our weekly Free Fuel Friday competition. 

Work on the multi-million pound highways scheme in North Yorkshire is entering the final stages of completion.

A new study has named Leeds Bradford Airpot as the most at risk of closing due to rising fuel prices, alongside Glasgow.

A Harrogate nursery where the "inclusive culture supports children's confidence, resilience and positive attitudes to learning" is the subject of a glowing evaluation by Ofsted.

A Harrogate-based business has presented its latest cheque to the National Children's Air Ambulance.

There will be a full house at Harrogate Town’s Exercise Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) as the club prepares for its crucial League Two clash with Barnet.

The deputy leader of North Yorkshire Council says the authority's financial stability is the "envy of the local authority world" as he announces he is to stand down next week.

A talented Harrogate athlete is making his mark on the national stage after being selected for British Fencing’s national development programme.

A new Indian restaurant has opened its doors in Harrogate to a warm reception from diners, with its launch night drawing glowing reviews.

Two Harrogate pupils have raised more than £2,000 for charity after completing the TCS Mini Marathon last weekend.

North Yorkshire Police have released footage of a high-speed pursuit through Harrogate as officers attempted to recover a stolen vehicle.

A suspect appeared in court this week following an incident with a 79-year-old woman in Knaresborough.

Insufficient infrastructure will be built in the early stages of work on a new 3,000-home community in the North Yorkshire countryside to cope with the number of new residents, it has been claimed.

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion Harrogate and Ilkley, dressed as Red Rebels, have been spotted in Knaresborough as they celebrate Earth Day.

Martin House Children's Hospice has reached a major milestone in its retail operations, generating £2 million in sales over the past year.

A popular fundraising event at Coppice Valley Primary School is set to return following a successful debut last year.

A Ripon crossing patrol officer who has helped keep families safe for nearly a decade is set to receive royal recognition at a Buckingham Palace garden party.

Ripon is preparing for what organisers describe as its "biggest ever display" to celebrate the city's history, heritage and community spirit.

Luxury Harrogate hotel Rudding Park has announced that its immersive FIFTY TWO restaurant will introduce a new lunch service.

Road motor roller fans can enjoy a rare treat at this year’s Tractor Fest being held at Newby Hall and Gardens near Ripon.

Stockeld Park is set to expand its on-site accommodation offering with the launch of brand new bell tents.

A 6-year-old boy from Ripon has secured a bronze medal at a national jujitsu competition after taking on some of the country's top young fighters.

A restaurant owner says she feels a council decision to stop her husband giving customers a free lift home after their meal is "a bit harsh".

North Yorkshire Police have issued CCTV of a person they would like to speak to.

Harrogate District Hospital is inviting local residents to step behind the scenes at two open days next month and discover more about how their local hospital works.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Tom Gordon is challenging disabled bus pass restrictions.

22 year old Freddie from Harrogate is set to take part in the Half Ironman in Vietnam.

The new owners of a historic pub near Ripon have confirmed they will change its name to make the venue 'more inclusive' whilst preserving its heritage.

Residents are being warned that fly-tipping will not be tolerated as new rules come into force at North Yorkshire’s recycling centres.

Two athletes from Harrogate have been crowned champions at an international fitness competition.

Another Harrogate charity shop is set to appear on a brand new TV series on BBC One today (Tuesday).

A Harrogate teenager has completed the London Marathon just two days after turning 18, raising £2,700 for charity.

A Ripon community leader is preparing to run nearly 30 miles between two historic landmarks as part of a personal fundraising challenge.

An independent bookshop in Ripon has been shortlisted for a national honour at the British Book Awards.

The latest planned increase in the cost of a school travel permit will mean North Yorkshire families have faced a 73 per cent rise in six years.

Ambitious plans to build 60,000 new homes across York and North Yorkshire over the next decade have been set out.

Over & Above and FIFTY TWO at Rudding Park have announced two collaborative events taking place in Harrogate later this year.

Lidl has revealed its latest 'wish list' for new locations, with bosses potentially targeting a new Harrogate store.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has launched an appeal for funding after seeing its fuel costs soar by 65%.

The Kestrel near Harrogate has reopened after a month-long refurbishment.

Residents planning to bring household items at North Yorkshire's recycling centres are being urged to register as new rules come into force today (Monday).

A Harrogate boy is calling for more inclusive playgrounds in the town after finding a lack of accessible equipment for disabled children.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has smashed his fundraising target and set a new personal best time at this year's London Marathon.

A library offering toys, educational resources and slings has expanded its catalogue and services with the support of a councillor locality budget.

Outdoor retailer Blacks has reopened its newly refit Harrogate store.

Upmarket bakery chain Gail's has confirmed it will open its first Yorkshire café in Harrogate.

A popular family glamping festival is set to return to the countryside near Knaresborough next weekend.

Your Harrogate has partnered with Harrogate BID to deliver a series of free social media training sessions for BID Members, aimed at helping them strengthen their online presence.

Supporting Older People (SOP) has announced the return of its much-loved Summer Ball.

A new health and wellbeing business has opened in one of Ripon's most recognisable retail locations.

Local MP Tom Gordon has said small businesses "simply cannot afford" for a recent rise in shoplifting to continue.

A new hair salon has opened its doors on the High Street in Knaresborough, offering a range of styling and treatment services.

A Harrogate horticulture charity is celebrating a double award win at this year's Harrogate Spring Flower Show.

A Harrogate headteacher has been shortlisted for a national award dubbed the 'Oscars' of the education sector.

A Harrogate woman has won our first 'Free Fuel Friday' and bagged a full tank of fuel.

Pupils at Belmont Grosvenor School have been recognised by UK charity SongBird Survival for helping local songbirds survive the winter months. 

Retrospective plans for two padel courts at a Harrogate gym are set to be given the go-ahead by councillors next week, despite concerns from local residents.

A whopping 35 businesses in the Harrogate area have been named as finalists in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards.

A body has been discovered in the search for a man missing for more than five months, police have revealed.

Various local scout groups will be marching through the streets of Harrogate this weekend as part of the St George's Parade.

A well-known artisan bakery chain has declined to comment on reports it's preparing to open in Harrogate - its first location in Yorkshire.

Two Harrogate sisters are preparing to take on the London Marathon in memory of their mum - while raising thousands of pounds for a local hospice that supported their family.

Senior councillors say the controversial reconfiguration of North Yorkshire’s library network has resulted in a better service for users.

Police have arrested a man following a 'stand-off' in Knaresborough earlier today.

North Yorkshire Council's plans to install hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the county have been "paused not abandoned", say council chiefs.

Funding will be sought to restore Ripon's historic town hall following the transfer of ownership to the city council, councillors have been told.

Oatlands Infant School pupils had a 'roarsome' visitor this morning.

Residents in Knaresborough have welcomed the resurfacing of the town's bus station.

Organisers of the Harrogate Spring Flower Show are preparing to welcome thousands of visitors this week as the show returns.

A group of knitters at a Harrogate care home have raised £260 for charity.

Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has raised the safety of Harrogate’s Jewish community in Parliament this week. 

A new music festival is set to launch in Keighley this summer, with major headline acts confirmed for its debut weekend at Cougar Park.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a business burglary which occurred in Harrogate.

Birstwith CE Primary School has officially opened a new adventure playground.

Council chiefs were told there was no such thing as a 'free pee' as they agreed plans to introduce 40p charges to use public toilets across North Yorkshire.

Rossett School in Harrogate has launched a community "auction of promises" to help raise funds for a new minibus.

A sheep has given birth to five lambs at the Swinton Estate in what's been described as a "one in a million" occurrence.

Young people from across the Harrogate area have been recognised after winners were announced in the Health in Harrogate schools competitions.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a dog bite incident in Harrogate.

A new spring event celebrating the colour and creativity of Yorkshire's gardens is set to take place at Harewood House next month.

Real Markets are returning to the grounds of Ripley Castle this weekend.

More than 130 people are set to take on a 500km endurance challenge in memory of local woman Ellie Kempley, who died suddenly in 2022.

A choir from Knaresborough is celebrating success after securing two first-place finishes at a national music festival.

A group of friends from King James School in Knaresborough have turned a personal connection into an inspiring fundraising achievement - raising more than £1,300 for Parkinson's UK.

A popular charity cycling event organised by the Ripon Rotary Club is set to return for its sixth year.

Harrogate Theatre's popular annual pantomime was recognised as one of the best in the country at the UK Pantomime Awards last night.

A takeaway restaurant in Harrogate has announced it will be closing its doors.

Knaresborough Town Women have continued their extraordinary rise after securing a fourth consecutive promotion.

Spring Sports Cars in the Park is returning to Newby Hall.

Almost 500 rowers will make a splash for cash this weekend when Martin House Children's Hospice's annual Dragon Boat Race returns.

A Harrogate woman has been shortlisted at the Pride in Diversity Awards 2026 after a successful endometriosis fundraising event.

Police are appealing for information following a sexual offence in Harrogate last week.

A member of staff from The Castle Inn in Spofforth has completed the iconic Paris Marathon, raising funds for the British Heart Foundation.

Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver declared "it's not over" after his side's last-gasp 1-0 win over Colchester United on Saturday.

Simon Graeme Auto Services Centre has been named as a finalist in this year’s Automechanika IAAF Garage Awards.

Plans to expand the Harrogate Spring Water site in Harrogate have been refused by councillors, following strong local opposition and a lengthy planning process.

Police are searching for a man from Harrogate who has been recalled to prison.

Visitors to Everything Electric NORTH in Harrogate can look forward to two exciting and exclusive live experiences at this year’s event.

Police are appealing for information following a collision on the A59 between Harrogate and Skipton.

The date has been confirmed for the return of one of Knaresborough's most popular summer events.

Ripon's Portly Pig has been named Harrogate & Ripon CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026.

Cherry blossom season has arrived in Harrogate, with the town's iconic pink-lined avenues returning in full bloom.

Runners from across Yorkshire and beyond are set to take part in the Run Nidderdale 10K - a trail race through the stunning landscape of Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Ripon Grammar School has been praised by a prestigious national schools' guide.

Entries have opened for the Floral Shop Window Competition, inviting businesses across Harrogate town centre to showcase creative floral displays.

Two Dames of the Realm have urged councillors not to allow a bottled water company to expand its factory into an area of community woodland.

North Yorkshire Council has received a flood of critical comments and queries in response to a new system requiring residents to register to use waste recycling centres.

Harrogate High School has been praised by Ofsted following its latest inspection, with inspectors highlighting clear progress across the school.

Four schemes in Harrogate and Ripon have secured funding from the final round of Mayor David Skaith's £2.4 million Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund.

North Yorkshire Council is facing a fresh allegation of unlawful decision-making over plans for a motorway service area (MSA) near Boroughbridge.

This year has seen the highest number of first-choice offers on record.

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