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A Christmas appeal encouraging people to donate pre-loved toys to families in need has launched across North Yorkshire.

Christmas window displays inspired by Sleeping Beauty are now on show at Smiths of Harrogate.

Newmedica Harrogate has marked its second anniversary by continuing its partnership with Harrogate Town's walking football club.

A 43-year-old woman has been banned from three shops in Harrogate town centre for two years.

Traffic restrictions on a section of road with a history of landslips and instability are expected to be lifted at the beginning of December as work on the major road improvement scheme nears completion.

Children's author Christina Gabbitas is set to open her own bookshop in Harrogate today (Thursday).

Gail’s will open its first Yorkshire bakery in Harrogate on Tuesday 17th November.

Ridley & Hall has opened a Harrogate office with six former members of the Berwins Solicitors team.

NIPO will open on Harrogate’s Parliament Street on Thursday 3rd December.

Students at Harrogate High School have made poppies from recycled plastic bottles for a Remembrance display at the school entrance.

More than 600 pupils gathered at Ripon Cathedral on Monday to remember members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in service.

A Harrogate clinic is offering a private saliva test for women with suspected endometriosis.

North Yorkshire Council has been accused of creating an "illusion of listening" after claiming the public has backed changes to its controversial school transport policy.

North Yorkshire councillors will vote on whether to appoint Dale Owens as the council's next chief executive next week.

A nursery on Harrogate's Wetherby Road has earned a bronze award from UNICEF UK for its work on children’s rights.

Police found a man asleep in a parked car after staff reported a suspected theft at Sainsbury's on Harrogate's Wetherby Road.

Harrogate has been named the second happiest place to live in Britain in Rightmove’s annual survey.

In the porch of St Peter’s Church on Cambridge Street, Christmas shoppers can find paper stars from India, felt robins from Nepal and a brass decoration shaped like Harrogate’s Royal Pump Room.

Knaresborough will kick off the festive season in style later this month as Bright Friday returns, bringing an evening of Christmas lights, lanterns and community celebrations to the town.

Staff at Harrogate's Clearpoint Recycling have raised £1,500 for Andy’s Man Club through a virtual 1,601-mile journey.

The Harrogate Story will reopen in March 2027 with new digital displays exploring the town’s spa history.

Harrogate's Stonefall Park has earned an 'Outstanding' rating in the RHS In Bloom awards for the second year running.

Ripon Runners have donated 54 pairs of running shoes to Jog On, a campaign aiming to keep one million pairs of trainers out of landfill.

Every pupil at Grove Road Community Primary School in Harrogate has made a poppy for a school display marking Remembrance Day.

A Harrogate pupil will sing 'Walking in the Air' with a live orchestra at York Barbican this Christmas.

Harrogate town centre businesses are being invited to enter this year’s Christmas window competition.

Plans have been submitted for another major housing development on the outskirts of Harrogate, just days after proposals for up to 1,100 homes at a nearby site prompted a claim that the county was “under siege” from housebuilders.

Two men from Harrogate are taking on a 60km walking challenge throughout November to raise awareness of men's mental health and support a suicide prevention charity.

Hotel du Vin Harrogate is set to welcome aspiring chefs as part of an expansion of its Chef Academy programme.

Ripon's new three-screen cinema is set to open in February or March 2027 following a major refurbishment of its Fishergate premises.

Harrogate's Starling Independent Bar, Café and Kitchen has invested more than £10,000 in new kitchen equipment as it launches a refreshed menu inspired by customer feedback.

Pupils at Ashville College's Prep School in Harrogate have raised £941.50 for Martin House Children's Hospice.

Grantley Hall near Ripon has won a national award for its gardens.

Tankind founder Coral Glover has handed over her Harrogate tanning and beauty salon to a new owner.

TV presenter Helen Skelton will join families at Bramham Park’s first Christmas market next week.

Two Royal Navy veterans selling poppies on Northern trains in Yorkshire say passengers have been sharing family memories and stories of their own service.

Sheer Bliss in Knaresborough has won a national award for body confidence.

Starbeck Tandoori has won the regional Restaurant of the Year title at the Bangladesh Caterers Association Awards.

Police are increasing patrols in Harrogate and Pannal after burglars stole jewellery and watches from homes.

The West Park Hotel in Harrogate is transforming its courtyard for the festive season.

Spire Harrogate Clinic has been rated 'Good' following an assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Harewood House has revealed a first look at its new Christmas experience ahead of its opening tomorrow (Friday 6th November).

An art exhibition in Harrogate is raising awareness of a campaign to better protect vulnerable adults.

Harrogate Brewing Co is among the winners of the 2026 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

Bettys will unveil its Christmas window in Harrogate tomorrow (Friday 6th November).

The A59 at Kex Gill will close overnight this month as work continues to connect the new road.

Harrogate School of Swimming will become Ashville College’s exclusive swimming partner from early 2027.

A new independent cafe and bistro has opened in High Harrogate.

Political parties have been banned from running stalls at markets operated by North Yorkshire Council under new rules which also warn councillors that jokes and banter on social media can cause offence.

Harrogate estate agent Myrings is celebrating another gold award at this year’s EA Masters.

A new deli serving fresh salads and nutritious takeaway food has opened in Ripon.

Children carrying handmade posters have joined a demonstration calling for a pelican crossing in Spofforth.

North Yorkshire Green Party councillors have called for Yorkshire Water to be brought back into public ownership following the resignation of its chief executive amid criticism of the company’s environmental performance.

Independent retailers on Harrogate’s Commercial Street have launched their annual Christmas chocolate appeal.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for the Government to publish the evidence and costs behind plans to reopen RAF Linton-on-Ouse as asylum accommodation.

A pub near Knaresborough has been named among Britain’s 100 best pubs by The Good Food Guide.

Two Knaresborough sports clubs have announced a new partnership to strengthen local sport and benefit the wider community.

Harrogate Taekwondo Academy has returned from the British National Poomsae Championships with 13 medals.

A new pizza and fried chicken takeaway has opened in Harrogate.

Comedian Maisie Adam has paid a visit to her former school in Harrogate.

A proposed new 190-home housing estate on the edge of Ripon would include 76 ‘affordable’ properties, the developers say.

Fresh questions have emerged over the future of Scarborough’s Alpamare water park after Flamingo Land confirmed its involvement with the site had come to an end.

Existing infrastructure pressures in a North Yorkshire village could be addressed through funding from a developer proposing to build up to 140 new homes on farmland, it is claimed.

An employment law expo is coming to Harrogate this month to help businesses understand changes affecting employers.

Around 150 people attended an accessible music festival at Martin House Children's Hospice.

A new hearing service has opened at Specsavers in Ripon.

Ripon City Bonfire returns to Ripon Racecourse this Friday (6th November).

Harrogate Food and Drink Festival will return to The Stray on 19th and 20th June 2027.

Harrogate residents can now borrow light therapy kits from their local library to help them through the darker winter months.

Santa will visit a Harrogate veterinary practice next month to help raise money for Make-A-Wish.

Pannal Players will bring the curtain down on four decades of pantomimes with a farewell production of Snow White.

A man has been jailed for six years and six months after stabbing another man in the neck outside a pub near Ripon.

North Yorkshire Council-owned Brierley Homes would have gone into administration, leaving the authority facing losses of more than £20m, without a £3.4m taxpayer-funded bailout, it has emerged.

A man has been jailed for three years and eight months after violently assaulting his former partner in Harrogate.

Police are appealing to identify a cyclist following criminal damage in Blubberhouses.

Harrogate's Street Rangers have started cleaning around the Cenotaph ahead of Remembrance Day.

Yorkshire Garden Centres has raised more than £106,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice.

Harrogate's Stray Bonfire returns next weekend with an earlier fireworks display and a headline performance from UK Foo Fighters.

A Harrogate Taekwondo master has represented Great Britain as a referee at two international championships.

Yorkshire Water's chief executive is to step down, just 24 hours after the company received the lowest possible environmental rating.

Harrogate’s Poundland faces an uncertain future as the retailer seeks a rescue deal.

A proposed parkway station for Leeds Bradford Airport is “absolutely critical” for the region, a meeting has been told.

North Yorkshire Council was right to robustly defend its controversial £13.4m Harrogate Gateway scheme against legal challenges because of its importance to the town’s economic future, a senior councillor has said.

Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has criticised the Government's latest Budget, claiming it fails to provide enough support for farmers, hospitality businesses and rural communities.

A local non-profit is launching a new campaign to help people get outdoors and stay connected this winter.

Police are appealing for information after several reports of cars being damaged in Harrogate.

Thousands of craft enthusiasts are expected in Harrogate next month for the return of Knit + Stitch.

Harrogate Mumbler is launching a new Welfare Hub at this year's Your Harrogate Stray Bonfire and Fireworks.

The 80-mile 'Push For Pudsey' charity challenge is coming to Harrogate next month.

Harrogate residents have the chance to vote for the town to receive a visit from the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck this festive season.

A Harrogate mum is taking on next year's London Marathon for the hospital that saved her daughter's life.

North Yorkshire councillors are set to receive a 2.6 per cent increase in their allowances next year, taking their basic annual payment to more than £18,400.

North Yorkshire already has planning permission or land identified for around 40,000 new homes, it has emerged amid growing anger over Government-imposed housing targets.

A new project is aiming to help people take their next steps towards education, training or employment.

A £13.4million scheme to improve Harrogate's Station Parade is set to begin in the New Year.

A nurse at Harrogate District Hospital has written a children's book inspired by stories her grandad told her growing up.

Yorkshire Water will begin ground investigations in Knaresborough next week to help reduce storm overflow discharges into the River Nidd.

The Knaresborough Tractor Run will return on Sunday 14th March 2027 for a special anniversary event.

A free Christmas market is coming to Ripley Castle next month.

Communities across North Yorkshire have been praised for helping neighbours and clearing debris following two major storms over the weekend.

The Yorkshire Farming Conference has been named Rural or Farming Event of the Year at the Yorkshire Post Rural Awards.

Residents in Dacre and the surrounding area are celebrating after sharing a £1million Postcode Lottery prize.

Free art workshops celebrating Harrogate's heritage are coming to Valley Gardens this week.

Work has started on a £20million care village at Grove House in Harrogate, which is expected to create around 200 jobs.

Families are being invited to join a glow-in-the-dark walk in Boston Spa to raise money for Martin House Children’s Hospice.

Tesco Harrogate is inviting shoppers to donate Christmas gifts for local people through its Community Christmas Giving Tree.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has joined campaigners on the River Nidd to call for stronger action against sewage pollution.

Northern Powergrid has started work to install electricity cables on Royal Parade in Harrogate.

Several trees have been brought down at RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate following yesterday’s storm.

Proposals for 1,100 homes on the outskirts of Harrogate have prompted a senior councillor to warn that North Yorkshire is "under siege" from development that is not properly planned.

Protesters braved heavy rain and wind to call for the closure of RAF Menwith Hill near Harrogate on Saturday (24th October).

Harrogate Railway Sports & Social Club has confirmed its annual fireworks display will not go ahead this year.

A Harrogate mum has launched classes combining yoga for parents with sensory play for babies.

Harrogate’s Mayor’s Christmas Carol Concert will feature a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter for the first time.

Harrogate cocktail bar Over & Above has been shortlisted for two national hospitality awards.

A 13-year-old Scout from Ripon has earned all 95 badges available to her in just two years.

The Curious Cow of Harrogate is selling limited-edition glasses to raise money for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

Mini tractors will be stationed in Harrogate this winter to help clear snow from footpaths and areas larger vehicles cannot reach.

A young fundraiser is organising a charity pumpkin trail in Birstwith to support Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Opposition to plans for a massive poultry farm in North Yorkshire continues to grow despite the developer submitting new information aimed at easing concerns over the disposal of thousands of tonnes of chicken manure.

A yoga experience combining movement with a live vinyl DJ is returning to Harrogate following a sell-out debut.

The Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to Harrogate Convention Centre next week.

North Yorkshire Council is facing criticism over its slow progress towards net zero after new figures revealed a rise in emissions from its vehicle fleet.

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