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Police have arrested five people following a report of a disturbance in Harrogate.

Harrogate Town has confirmed its retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust has secured more than £50,000 to launch a new active travel network across nine North Yorkshire schools.

A fourth woman has won a full tank of fuel as part of our 'Free Fuel Friday' competition.

Local people will play a central role in shaping the future of Ripon’s historic town hall with the city's newly elected mayor suggesting it should be used as a blueprint for future projects across North Yorkshire.

A top-performing brother and sister clinched gold and silver medals at major national judo championships.

The Nidderdale Darts League is officially opening registration for new teams for the upcoming winter season.

A "patch up" approach to filling potholes could be costing North Yorkshire Council money in the long run, councillors claim.

Police have arrested a man in his 70's following a series of indecent exposure incidents in the Ripon area.

Three Ripon Grammar students have been placed among the top 50 young economists in the country.

A brand new specialist childcare holiday club is set to launch in Harrogate this May half term.

A Harrogate charity is set to host a special 'Hat Day' next week to raise dementia awareness and support people living with the condition across North Yorkshire.

An exquisite miniature replica of a French town house has joined one of the world's finest collections of dollhouses and miniatures at Newby Hall & Gardens near Ripon. 

Powers to levy charges on overnight stays would be a total game changer, York and North Yorkshire’s mayor has said following a national announcement.

A new community café in Harrogate is hoping to become a welcoming hub for local residents of all ages - serving up coffee, conversation and companionship.

A new steakhouse is set to open in Harrogate next month.

A charitable husband and wife team from Ripon have completed 10 marathons in 10 days whilst raising almost £7,000 for charity.

A founding member of legendary British indie band The Housemartins is heading to Harrogate this summer for a special outdoor show.

The route has been revealed for the return of the Masham Tractor Run.

A new café promising a fully gluten-free menu is set to open in Harrogate next week.

Knaresborough residents are being asked to help shape plans for improvements to a popular local playing field.

North Yorkshire taxi drivers have urged councillors to allow a higher fare increase amid sharp rises in the cost of fuel caused by the Iran War.

Preparations are underway for the return of the Harmony Energy Run Harrogate 10k next month.

Devolution in York and North Yorkshire will fail if further decisions are taken that are York-centric, councillors warned today as a row over road repair funding intensified.

A Conservative councillor has apologised after using a photo of a tragedy which claimed the lives of 116 children to make a point on social media.

Two adventurous teachers from Harrogate are just back from their latest running challenge – a half-marathon in historic Croatia.

Rugby and football legends set to go head-to-head once again in a charity golf showdown at Wetherby Golf Club.

Harrogate Pythons Rugby Club has announced the launch of a new Minis section, aimed at introducing primary school-aged children to rugby in a 'fun, safe and inclusive environment.'

Some of North Yorkshire's finest gardens will be on parade this summer when the village of Mickley, near Ripon, host its Open Gardens event.

Councillors for Knaresborough have launched an urgent campaign and public petition regarding the condition of the town's viaduct terrace.

A giant walk-through art installation will bring colour, calm and sensory bliss to The Stray this summer.

Harrogate gift and jewellery shop Butterfly Kisses is set to close due to rising costs and pressures facing independent retailers.

Runners are being invited to take part in a colourful summer 5km race through Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in aid of children's mental health.

Two young butchers from Yorkshire have been chosen to represent Great Britain at the next World Butchers' Challenge.

A Harrogate organisation dedicated to protecting the town’s iconic Stray has announced a change of name after 93 years.

More than 280 runners turned out for Ripon's 10-mile race on Sunday, organised by Ripon Runners.

T-shirts have gone on sale to mark the 60th anniversary of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race next month.

M&S has announced it will be closing the café at its store on Leeds Road in Harrogate.

Free packed lunches are back on the menu at a Starbeck café this half term.

Harrogate pet supplies shop HG Pets has been listed for sale, as owner Jon Bradley prepares to move on.

Repair work on Knaresborough's viaduct terrace is unlikely to take place this year, according to North Yorkshire Council.

The opening date of a new Greggs in Starbeck has been revealed.

Expenditure totalling more than £30m has been approved to replace three care homes with two new purpose-built care and support hubs.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) has successfully gone live with the second phase of its acute Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.

A Harrogate woman has raised more than £2,100 for charity after completing two marathons in the space of two weeks.

This year's Mascot Gold Cup at Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre has raised £16,000 for charity, organisers have announced.

The Your Harrogate and Harrogate Town Local Hero Awards returned on Friday, bringing together community groups, charities, businesses and individuals for a night of celebration.

A spectacular display of 40,000 hand-planted bulbs is now in full bloom at Harewood House, creating the largest floral installation ever seen across the estate's meadow.

A host of TV stars have been unveiled for this year's Great Yorkshire Show where they will take to the stage for daily chat shows and meet visitors.

The winners of the Your Harrogate and Harrogate Town Local Hero Awards 2026 have been revealed following a stunning awards ceremony at Rudding Park.

A third Harrogate resident has won a full tank of fuel as part of our’Free Fuel Friday.’

Councillor Viv Poskitt has officially been elected as the new Mayor of Harrogate for the 2026/27 civic year.

A number of pupils across the Harrogate area have paid tribute to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.

A Harrogate teenager has helped her team achieve international success at one of the world's biggest cheerleading competitions in the United States.

DIY retailer Wickes has submitted plans to open a new store in Harrogate.

The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards are set to return this evening for our biggest night of the year.

Finalists have been announced for the Knaresborough Business Awards 2026 ahead of a ceremony later this year.

A Harrogate woman is walking 200 kilometres this month to raise money for brain tumour research in memory of her father.

Harrogate has been identified as one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing locations for Land Rover interest, according to new audience data from Land Rover Monthly.

The annual Big Harrogate Sleepout is set to return for a third year in support of two local charities.

Harrogate-based Phase 4 Computers has been shortlisted in six categories at the national Tech Awards 2026.

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.

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.

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