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A project to create better facilities to enhance the lives of disabled people visiting and living in Ripon has been completed.

A new Irish bar is set to open in Harrogate in the coming weeks - and its location has finally been revealed.

An annual 'Hopewalk' event is returning to Valley Gardens this weekend.

Harrogate Town have learned their FA Cup first round opponents - and it will be Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham who will be visiting the Exercise Stadium.

The residual contents of Yorkshire country house Copgrove Hall are set to be auctioned this week.

North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal to locate wanted man Jaike Paton.

The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards are back later this month as we shine a light on selfless, dedicated and inspirational people in the Harrogate district.

Harrogate Keyboard Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week.

Two writers and culinary food guides from Harrogate have published a new book about French cuisine.

A Harrogate nursery has been shortlisted in two categories at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

A unique Polar Express train experience is returning to our area for a second year.

North Yorkshire Council has approved renovation plans at Gareth Southgate’s £3m mansion near Harrogate.

A Yorkshire law firm with an office in Harrogate has enjoyed major success at the Yorkshire Legal Awards - one of the legal sector's most prestigious industry events.

Pub grub is proving an affordable tasty treat across in Ripon this October, with kids eating free at The Ripon Inn throughout the month.

North Yorkshire Police has been detailing how Operation Tornado is protecting both Harrogate and Craven.

A popular wedding boutique in Ripon has been shortlisted for an industry award.

Harrogate train station is set to compete in the World Cup of Stations 2024 - a competition that celebrates the importance of rail and its role in supporting communities, businesses and the economy. 

Harrogate Spring Water has submitted its final plan to expand its operations in the town.

A disabled art maker from a Knaresborough arts and crafts centre is set to have his artwork featured alongside a number of famous artists.

Residents in North Yorkshire are being urged to dispose of their used vapes responsibly as part of the UK’s biggest celebration of recycling.

A Harrogate woman in charge of a New Zealand navy vessel that sunk has been praised for saving the lives of her crew.

A popular bingo event is back in Harrogate tomorrow (Saturday) and time is running out to get your tickets.

Harrogate BID has launched a new digital version of the Harrogate Gift Card to help lock spend into the local economy.

North Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation after a dog was killed by another dog near a Harrogate school.

Harrogate district residents were treated to another stunning view of the Northern Lights last night (Thursday).

A community group behind the Great Knaresborough Bed Race have launched a community fund to support the town’s organisations.

The search has begun to appoint a new tour guide for Knaresborough.

Police have said a drink driver was responsible for the car that has crashed into Harrogate’s Valley Gardens.

Charity can begin at home but at Harrogate's Ashville Prep, it very much begins at school thanks to a generous group of young pupils.

The Projector Bikes are back in Harrogate next weekend with a dazzling illumination trail.

A number of hairdressers from Knaresborough and Harrogate have helped break a Guinness World Record in Ibiza.

A charitable new café in Harrogate has donated £3,000 to help people suffering with Usher Syndrome.

Following the incredible success of last year’s Art Anonymous event, Henshaws is launching the event again this October to promote that Art is for everyone. 

North Yorkshire Police have released a video following an operation in Knaresborough. 

A charity golf day, held in honour of local Harrogate resident Patricia 'Trish' Mottahed, has raised £15,000 for Saint Michael’s Hospice.

Harrogate's amateur bakers are being invited to showcase their homemade bakes on a hit TV show.

The Met Office has issued yet another yellow weather warning for heavy rain in our area today (Wednesday).

The popular Winter Artisan Market is making its return to Harewood House next month.

A Harrogate man was taken to hospital after he was attacked by a burglar in his own home.

North Yorkshire Police have arrested a suspect after a knifepoint robbery in Harrogate.

History will be made when the Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) opens its doors for the Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show next month.

An independent panel that annually reviews allowances paid to North Yorkshire councillors has proposed a rise linked to the rate of inflation.

A luxury Ripon hotel will host Yorkshire’s first official British Beauty Week event later this month.

A running mum from Knaresborough has raised more than £1,000 for an eczema charity in support of her 11-year-old daughter.

Harrogate Sea Cadets will be taking on a special fundraising challenge in the town centre this weekend.

Coppice Valley Primary pupils are now learning outdoors after the school launched its own Forest School. 

The spas at two popular Harrogate district hotels have been included on a list of best in the UK.

Harrogate and Knaresborough Lib Dem MP, Tom Gordon has set a motion in parliament to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Parkrun.

St Peter's CE Primary School have announced their brand new nurture space known as the 'The Nest' by staff and pupils.

The students were delighted to be named as finalists in the National School Song 2024 competition.

Plans have been lodged with North Yorkshire Council for a new micropub on the corner of Skipton Road and Chatsworth Road in Harrogate.

A community group rallying to raise funds to pay off a loan, used to buy 60 acres of greenbelt land to safeguard it from future development, has received a welcome boost.

WellSpring Therapy and Training are hosting a Dress Green day to advocate for World Mental Health Day on 10th October.

As part of Ripon BID's commitment to improving the Ripon welcome and to support businesses,Ripon BID identified areas in Ripon where weeds and vegetation were growing from gutters.

Today, Monday 7th October, Visit Harrogate and Harrogate Bid have brought back their Restaurant week until 13th October.

Over the weekend, environmental activists, Extinction Rebellion gathered in Harrogate to protest the upcoming factory expansion into Rotary Wood.

North Yorkshire Police are searching for a man called Daniel Bettles-Hall.

Ripon Rugby Club will name its new stand after former player and club president Tim Wray, who died in 2018.

A Harrogate-based healthcare specialist is celebrating 35 years in the town.

The annual Raworths Run returned this morning (Friday) ahead of Harrogate’s Literature Festival next week. 

A luxurious hotel near Ripon has been named the third best in the UK.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they'd like to speak to following a theft outside a bank in Harrogate.

Ripon Racecourse has won gold at this year's Yorkshire in Bloom awards.

Belmont Grosvenor School in Harrogate has appointed a new leadership team.

From Ferris wheels to the Candy Cane Express, Harrogate is set to host plenty of festive fun over the Christmas period.

Harrogate Riding Centre has announced its indoor 'Harrogate Bounce' play area will return during October half term.

A petition that calls on North Yorkshire Council to change course in its controversial plan to stop erecting stalls for market traders in Ripon has been signed by 1,743 people.

Harrogate's Indoor Funfair is set to make a return in time for October half term.

RSPCA for York, Harrogate and District has rescued three abandoned dogs in a field near York.

Local Businesses are rallying behind the Mental Elf 5k Fun Run which is heading to Knaresborough in December.

The family of a man who was murdered in Harrogate have paid tribute to him after two people were charged with his murder.

Plans to build 480 homes on Whinney Lane in Harrogate have been recommended for approval ahead of a council meeting next week.

An independent school in Harrogate has launched a raft of new initiatives to promote good mental health and wellbeing.

Harrogate BID will be delivering a brand-new event for Halloween this year, bringing pop-up pumpkin fun to the town centre.

The award-winning spa at The Coniston Hotel is celebrating its 9th birthday with a special offer for visitors.

A public consultation has been launched which could see some council divisions for North Yorkshire Council redrawn ahead of the next local elections in 2027.

A luxury hotel near Ripon has been awarded a two Michelin Keys distinction in the guide’s new hotel’s listing.

A Harrogate dementia care specialist has been recognised for its high standard of training.

North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal after a chase through Harrogate last weekend.

Little Bird Made's popular artisan markets are back in Harrogate and Knaresborough this weekend.

A children's festival back by popular demand is being held in Harrogate this month.

Goldsborough Hall's gardens struck gold at this year's Yorkshire in Bloom awards held in Tadcaster. 

A small Harrogate business owner is one of seven to receive advice from a star of BBC’s Dragons Den.

The full line-up for this year’s Harrogate Music Weekender has been revealed, featuring a range of live music, tribute acts and exciting events.

John Shannon, who lives at Hampden House in Harrogate, is celebrating a significant and rare milestone after turning 108-years-old yesterday (Tuesday).

Two people that were arrested on suspicion of murder in Harrogate currently remain in police custody.

A well-known Harrogate florist has finished in third place at the UK Florist of the Year 2024 final.

North Yorkshire Council is continuing to threaten to remove posters outside the home of a campaigner who is protesting against Ripon Cathedral’s £8m annexe plans.

Otley Garden Centre has been recognised for its contribution to the local community at the 11th Raising the Bar Awards.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for help to find David Cundall's next of kin.

Northern is planning to introduce British Sign Language (BSL) announcements on all of its services, following a successful trial.

Harrogate's Restaurant Week is back for a fourth time next week, with a number of popular local venues set to offer exclusive discounts.

A Ripon Grammar School hockey player has cemented himself as a star of the future after captaining the England team in a prestigious national tournament.

An independent veterinary centre in Harrogate is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

A number of Ripon students are to swim the distance from Yorkshire to India in the school pool.

Sir Julian Smith, Conservative MP for Skipton and Ripon, has urged the government to reconsider changes to the national planning policy which could see more than 4,200 homes built in North Yorkshire a year.

Generous pupils in Harrogate have raised hundreds of pounds for basic sanitation in Africa by spending a penny.

A budding politician has won first and runner-up prizes in two prestigious University of Oxford essay competitions.

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Harrogate.

A Harrogate horticultural education charity is digging deep to provide a better learning environment for its students with the help of a four-figure Banks Community Fund grant.

Labour mayor David Skaith is set to hand £500,000 to North Yorkshire Council for its Harrogate Station Gateway scheme.

A chilling novel that was adapted into a popular Netflix series is coming to Harrogate Theatre next month.

The Swinton Estate is bringing back its popular 'pizza in the park' event next month.

The Met Office has issued yet another yellow weather warning for heavy rain in our area today (Monday).

Harrogate BID have claimed a trio of top prizes at this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom awards.

A North Yorkshire councillor has set out his hopes for Harrogate Town Council which could involve running its own weekly market.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Harrogate will host the colour to raise money for Kidney Care UK.

North Yorkshire Police have released CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to.

As they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, the pair received a letter from the King to commemorate their special day.

The Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation which supports young people and organisations working with them across the region has appointed three new trustees.

North Yorkshire Police enquire for information after sunglasses stolen from Opticians

The team of 30 climbed Yorkshire's Three peaks on Sunday 22nd September for the charity.

Bilton Hall Nursing Home in Harrogate has received a 'requires improvement' rating from regulators.

Harrogate BID has announced details of a brand new project to promote the town as a fantastic destination to visit.

Free walking tours are set to begin in Knaresborough next year - and the search has begun to find a voluntary guide. 

Every goal scored by Harrogate Town is worth even more this weekend thanks to an initiative launched by SkyBet.

Well-known British Etiquette coach William Hanson will be joining the panel of celebrities at this year's Raworth's Literary Festival in Harrogate.

Schools in North Yorkshire have been recognised nationally for offering the healthiest and most nutritious meals in the country.

It's time to grab some super September savings as part of our autumn sale!

The Spa Clinic in Harrogate is set to close at the end of November.

Stump Cross Caverns is set to open a brand new cave for the public to explore for the first time in 25 years.

A Ripon restaurant has been awarded three AA Rosettes at this year's prestigious AA Hospitality Awards.

A Nottingham-based couple have visited Knaresborough as part of their quest to drink in every single pub, micropub and bar in the UK.

Specsavers Harrogate has sponsored local netball team Harrogate Spartans with a donation of over £1,000 for brand new kits.

Plans have been submitted to demolish a former petrol station in Ripon in order to make way for seven apartments.

TalkSPORT has published a list of the top ten football grounds in the UK, and Harrogate Town's Exercise Stadium has made the cut.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning with heavy rain expected in our area tomorrow (Thursday).

A leading Harrogate-based beauty recruiter is set to host its first ever Winter Charity Ball later this year.

Time is almost up to nominate an extraordinary person you know in the Harrogate district to get the recognition they deserve.

A para powerlifter from Harrogate is heading to Paris next month to represent Team GB in the Paralympic Games.

Time is running out to nominate an extraordinary person you know in the Harrogate district to get the recognition they deserve.