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Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland has opened its 20th season at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York, bringing back its award-winning mix of ice skating, family rides and festive experiences.

A number of charitable Harrogate retailers are appealing for chocolate donations this Christmas in a bid to support people in need.

A family-run vets in Knaresborough is urging pet owners from across the area to shop around when it comes to providing the best possible care for their beloved animal.

A popular village shop near Harrogate is celebrating its 14th birthday today (Friday).

A baby loss charity has thanked Harrogate events company Impulse Decisions for donating £1,000.

A popular Irish bar in Harrogate is set to host a special Christmas event for over 70's.

A teenager from Kirkby Malzeard has been recognised for his commitment to family and his community at the 31st Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards.

BBC's Sara Cox arrived at Beckwithshaw Primary this morning as she began the final leg of her five-day fundraising journey for BBC Children in Need.

A newly established counselling service has launched in Harrogate, offering support both locally and across the UK.

Rudding Park Golf Club has announced that more than £12,000 has been raised for Saint Michael’s Hospice over the course of 2025.

North Yorkshire Council chiefs say councillors who do not agree with an increase in their allowances do not have to accept the money.

Council chiefs have given the go-ahead for work to progress on the new Maltkiln village development — despite an 11th-hour plea from villagers for a decision to be delayed.

The route for Ripon's Tinsel Tractor Run has been confirmed ahead of the festive fundraiser's return next month.

Ripley Castle is set to host a Christmas market featuring Yorkshire produce from local traders.

A Ripon café is preparing to welcome four-legged visitors this week as it hosts a festive-themed 'Dog Santa' event.

Knaresborough's Town Ranger team has been busy across the town centre as they continue to clear fallen leaves and keep public spaces safe.

A new independent pizzeria has opened its doors in Harrogate town centre.

A new art gallery has opened its doors in Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Council chiefs say taxi drivers with criminal records and unsafe vehicles are able to avoid their rigorous checks by obtaining a licence from other authorities.

Recent income from sales means a North Yorkshire Council-owned house builder should not need to borrow more taxpayers’ money, a senior councillor has told colleagues. 

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for urgent action to ensure autistic people receive the right support to get into work and succeed in their careers.

With under four weeks to go until its popular Christmas Market Weekend, Knaresborough promises to offer visitors a Yorkshire Christmas experience to remember this year. 

Local estate agent Verity Frearson are continuing to show their support for Harrogate Women RUFC through an ongoing sponsorship agreement. 

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for an emergency cut to VAT for hospitality, entertainment and accommodation businesses.

Harrogate Theatre Choir has raised £400 for charity following a sell-out performance in Wetherby.

Two men have been arrested after an attempted car theft on Woodlands Drive in Harrogate last night (Tuesday).

North Yorkshire Council looks set to approve an order to support the planned £12.5m Harrogate Station Gateway scheme despite objections from local residents and businesses.

Campaigners have demanded to know why North Yorkshire Council is refusing to release maps used to determine a child’s eligibility for free school transport amid claims of numerous inaccuracies within the system.

A Ripon woman has joined an exclusive group of athletes after completing all six of the world's major marathons.

A popular festive dining experience is returning to a pub in Boroughbridge.

Ensuring that every child wakes up to a gift on Christmas Day remains the aim of an annual countywide toy appeal.

Residents across the Harrogate district were treated to a rare natural spectacle last night (Wednesday) as the Northern Lights illuminated the skies.

Details have been revealed for the return of Bright Friday - Knaresborough's popular festive celebration.

A Harrogate primary school has honoured two of its most distinguished former pupils with a new tribute display.

A new luxury lifestyle kitchen design studio has officially opened in Boroughbridge.

A much-loved village pub near Boroughbridge is set to reopen its doors this week after six years of closure.

A Ripley business owner says she's determined to make the most of a surprise road closure this week.

Members of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in conflicts will "never be forgotten" as the annual Remembrance Day commemorations have taken on an added resonance this year.

A Ripon teenager has come home with two medals after competing for England at the World Kickboxing Championships in Germany.

A young badminton star from Harrogate has returned triumphant from two major international tournaments with three gold medals.

A talented squad of Ripon Grammar School athletes will compete nationally after claiming gold at regional cross-country championships.

Pupils from Harrogate High School and residents of Hampden House care home have joined forces to create hundreds of handmade poppies for the town's Remembrance ceremonies.

Richmond and Northallerton MP Rishi Sunak has come under fire for failing to attend meetings with North Yorkshire councillors.

Electric ambulances are being trialled in the region, North Yorkshire councillors have been told.

A Harrogate runner is celebrating an impressive third-place finish in her age category at the world-famous New York Marathon.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox will pass through Harrogate this week as part of her Great Northern Marathon Challenge for Children in Need.

A Ripon councillor who prepared a resignation letter — then decided to stay with the council and switch allegiances to a different political group — could have to resign after all.

A Harrogate events company has stepped in to help Yorkshire Children’s Charity to support thousands of local children in need this winter.

Sara and Kelly Hirst, operators of the Black Swan in Ripon, are celebrating after winning the “Best Community Pub Operator” award at Craft Union Pub Company’s annual Operator Awards.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon joined local volunteers to help deliver a vital Meals on Wheels service.

A Harrogate man has been sentenced to 16 months in jail following years of abuse towards a former partner.

Harrogate Brewing Co has won the region's best beer at the 2025 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

Two Ripon pub owners have been named the winners of a national community award.

Knaresborough will roll out the red carpet for the premiere of a new Christmas film next month, partly shot in the town and across North Yorkshire.

A teenager rescued by Yorkshire Air Amublance following a horror quad bike crash near Pateley Bridge will feature on TV tonight.

Plans to install solar panels to provide sustainable energy for a North Yorkshire country estate are set to be approved.

Harrogate-based Raworths has once again been recognised in two of the UK's leading legal guides.

We're celebrating our involvement in this year's Your Harrogate Stray Bonfire and Fireworks event with an amazing prize giveaway.

Harrogate's Luke Richardson is set to represent the town on one of the sport’s biggest stages after being confirmed among the competitors for Britain’s Strongest Man 2026.

Yorkshire Water is facing renewed criticism after it emerged that Chief Executive Nicola Shaw received more than £1 million through an offshore company - a move branded "immoral and unjustifiable" by local councillors and campaigners.

A long-established computer repair shop in Harrogate is set to move to a new and improved premises - but it won't be moving far.

Bird keepers across North Yorkshire are being urged to help prevent the spread of avian influenza after three cases were confirmed in the county.

Harewood House has given a first look at its new festive experienced inspired by hit TV show Bridgerton.

A beloved Harrogate landmark is once again getting into the Christmas spirit as it rebrands for the festive season.

A luxury hotel in Ripon has been recognised with two national awards following a public vote.

We will be observing the two minute silence at 11am on Sunday (9th November).

Seven speedy racers took to their motorised chairs at a Harrogate care home to see who could deliver a meal in the quickest time.

A family-run stay and play café in Harrogate has announced it will close later this month.

A newly refurbished village pub near Knaresborough has been named among the best in the UK by the Good Food Guide.

A popular Ripon restaurant has reopened under new ownership.

A new independent café will open its doors in Knaresborough tomorrow (Thursday).

Organisers of the annual Harrogate Food and Drink Festival have teased a "reimagined festival experience" when the event returns for a sixth year in 2026.

Five men are due to appear in court today (Wednesday) after they were arrested accused of stealing commercial vehicles near Harrogate. 

Harrogate BID is celebrating half term Halloween success after revealing thousands of people took part in its Monster Trail.

The Harrogate Bus Company is to offer free travel to current and former Forces personnel as the nation prepares to remember those who defended our freedom.

Harrogate Estate Agents Verity Frearson have scooped double gold at the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards in London.

It's 'business as usual' for tenants of Windsor House as one of Harrogate's most prominent business hubs changes hands.

Asda has officially reopened its Harrogate store on Bower Road following a £2 million refurbishment.

Beckwithshaw Community Primary School in Harrogate has achieved a significant turnaround, guided by an "inspirational" headteacher.

Harrogate's MP is stepping up his campaign to ‘protect Rotary Wood’ amid Harrogate Spring Water’s proposed expansion.

A Harrogate primary school has been praised by SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) in its latest report. 

Harrogate's volunteer-run Repair Café will be back next weekend, offering free fixes for broken household items.

The one-way system on Skipton Road in Harrogate is expected to remain in place until later this month, as construction work linked to the new Tesco store nears completion.

Harrogate has been awarded a gold medal at the national finals of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom competition.

From the battlefields of the Gulf War to the classrooms of Harrogate Ladies’ College, Principal Joanna Fox’s life has been defined by courage, compassion and a deep sense of service.

Harrogate-born comedian Maisie Adam is set to return to her hometown next year as part of her brand-new UK tour, Whatsherface, which will run throughout 2026.

Instructors from Harrogate School of Swimming have been visiting nurseries across the area to introduce young children to the basics of water safety.

A charity lunch held at the Yorkshire Hotel in Harrogate has raised £2,766 for Harrogate Theatre’s 125th anniversary fundraising appeal.

Knaresborough's town criers won top honours at the recent regional Town Crier Competition.

Details have been revealed for Ripon's annual Christmas light switch-on event, organised by Ripon City Council.

Residents of Ripon have been warned that holding a no-confidence vote in the city's mayor could cost taxpayers up to £20,000.

A man who put up more than 100 flags around a North Yorkshire market town has been told he will be charged a £38 removal fee per flag if he puts up any more.

A Harrogate restaurant has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating the best of the UK's curry industry.

An official trailer has been released for an upcoming festive film which was partly filmed in the Harrogate district.

The creator behind The Great British Pub Crawl returned to Knaresborough as part of a long-running national project documenting pubs across the UK.

A Harrogate junior football club has gained new support from a regional business, as Coral Windows begins a sponsorship partnership with Pannal Ash Junior Football Club.

Tickets of popular festival went on sale on 27th October following the pre sale to previous attendees in September.

An allotment in Bilton are raising funds to complete a new shed and toilet facility at the Bachelor Gardens allotments.

A Harrogate technology company and a partner charity focused on digital inclusion welcomed the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, as part of a visit centre.

A new mental health hub has opened in Harrogate, providing a modern base for both children’s and adult services in the town.

The much-loved local attraction is celebrating after being named a finalist in the People’s Choice category.

North Yorkshire is getting its own special Christmas present this year - a radio station playing non-stop festive favourites and a flavour of the best of life at Christmas in the county.

Communities and businesses in Harrogate are being invited to help shape ambitious new plans to boost investment and opportunities in the town.

The trust confirmed its commitment to supporting patients, staff and the local community to quit smoking.

The Henshaws Festive Showcase will return to Ripon Cathedral on Monday 24th November 2025, following a successful debut last year.

A decision on plans by Harrogate Spring Water to remove part of Rotary Wood for expansion has been delayed, following a meeting at Harrogate’s Civic Centre.

Lightwater Valley, one of Yorkshire’s best-known family attractions, has been listed for sale with an asking price of £3 million.

Specsavers Ripon has been announced as the lead sponsor for this year’s Ripon Rowels Rotary Club Bonfire and Firework Display.

Love to be… Harrogate Festival has been shortlisted for the “Best Festival Newcomer” category at the 2025 Access All Areas Awards.

Residents in parts of the Harrogate district are being advised not to drink their tap water following test results showing the supply does not currently meet usual safety standards.

The police have revealed the identity of the man who died last Friday after a collision.

Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has spoken in Parliament about adopting a more flexible approach to school term-time holidays.

Children in the local community are being invited to take part in a range of Halloween-themed activities at Specsavers Ripon this half term.

83-year-old great-grandmother Alys Allardyce, President of the Rotary Club of Ripon, has completed one of Europe’s fastest zip lines to raise funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Local community running group Early Bird Run Crew is inviting women to take part in its early morning 5km runs on Friday, 31st October, in support of the national campaign Let’s Lift The Curfew, led by This Girl Can.

A new independent community survey has revealed that 86% of Harrogate residents disagree or strongly disagree with the proposed Harrogate Spring Water bottling plant expansion.

A Harrogate animal charity has received a major boost after a local pet food company responded to its appeal for help.

Stuart Owen, a local sports coach, is offering free access to online sports courses for all primary school aged children in the Harrogate area through his social enterprise, Skillabus CIC.

Martin House hosted a Glitter Ball at Rudding Park to raise money for Martin House Children's Hospice.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Harrogate.

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