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Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith is encouraging residents to have their say on proposed changes to polling arrangements across North Yorkshire.

A Ripon pub and restaurant has received a Global Recognition Award just months after opening its doors.

Cheese-loving visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show have now helped raise £70,000 for good causes through the event's annual Cheese Auction.

Students at Harrogate College are celebrating their Level 3 results, with learners achieving top marks in a range of technical qualifications.

Five young cricketers from the Harrogate district are heading to Lord’s after helping MCC Foundation York Hub reach a national final.

Slingsby Gooseberry Gin has returned to the Harrogate brand's collection following months of requests from customers.

The final line-up of chefs and culinary experts has been announced for this year's Harrogate Food and Drink Festival.

A new independent bookshop is set to open in Harrogate town centre this autumn.

Racegoers heading to Ripon Racecourse this weekend are being advised to allow extra time for their journey due to traffic restrictions on Boroughbridge Road.

The main section of the new A59 Kex Gill route between Harrogate and Skipton is set to open within weeks.

Pupils at Harrogate Ladies’ College are celebrating their best A*-A grade percentage in four years as this year's A Level results are announced.

Pupils at Ashville College in Harrogate are celebrating another strong set of A Level results, with leavers securing places at universities and organisations across the UK and overseas.

Students at the Associated Sixth Form of St Aidan's and St John Fisher are celebrating another strong set of A Level and vocational results.

Thousands are set to descend on the Great Yorkshire Showground this Saturday (15th August) as Symphonic Ibiza arrives in Harrogate.

Students at Ripon Grammar School are celebrating a stellar set of A-level results, with eight achieving four A* grades or more.

Students at Harrogate Grammar School are celebrating another year of strong A-level results.

A Ripon Grammar School student who once struggled to walk into exam rooms because of anxiety is preparing to pursue her dream of studying in Paris.

More details have been revealed about the new covered ice rink coming to Harrogate's Valley Gardens this Christmas.

Hundreds gathered at Almscliffe Crag last night (Wednesday) to watch one of the most spectacular solar eclipses visible from the UK in years.

Families are being reminded there is still time to book a place at Ripon's annual Summer FunFest, which returns next week.

Rail passengers in Harrogate are being warned to expect disruption as Northern introduces a reduced timetable due to extreme heat.

The skies above Newby Hall will be filled with spectacular displays when its annual Fireworks Championships return later this month.

Local MP Tom Gordon has called for changes to North Yorkshire Council’s Lifeline service to be put on hold until residents have been consulted.

Busy areas of Harrogate are set to receive a chewing gum clean-up after North Yorkshire Council secured £27,500 in new funding.

A new co-working space has opened in Ripon city centre in memory of popular local photographer Paul Oldham.

Harrogate Cat Rescue has received a three-tonne donation of cat food – enough to feed 80 cats for an entire year.

A covered ice rink is set to open in Harrogate's Valley Gardens as part of a new programme of festive attractions for Christmas 2026.

A Ripon restaurant is celebrating after being named 'Best Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year' at the English Curry Awards 2026.

Costs due to a rise in the number of children in care has contributed to North Yorkshire Council forecasting a £10m overspend for the financial year.

Police have released images of two men following a theft in the Harrogate area.

Ripon Racecourse is gearing up for its biggest and most prestigious meeting of the season this weekend.

Follifoot Cricket Club is preparing to celebrate a major milestone this weekend as it marks its 180th anniversary.

Harrogate golfer Michael Robson is celebrating another notable amateur success after winning the Royal Birkdale Goblet.

Work is underway to transform one of Knaresborough’s best-known pubs ahead of its reopening under new management.

A Harrogate home care client was left with tears of joy after her care worker arranged a surprise visit from a real-life owl.

Police have released CCTV footage of person following an assault on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate. 

School buildings across North Yorkshire could benefit from a £6.8 million programme of improvements as the council looks to tackle a growing backlog of repairs.

A Starbeck community café is helping families cut the cost of getting children ready for the new school year with a second-hand uniform shop.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery in Knaresborough.

A protest has been held against controversial plans for a poultry unit capable of rearing 2.7 million chickens a year near Ripon.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has welcomed confirmation that Lighthouse School Harrogate will open in November following two years of delays.

Children across Yorkshire are being invited to nominate an adult in their life to be covered in slime live on CBBC.

An appeal has been launched to help locate a missing Harrogate dog.

North Yorkshire Council is facing fresh calls to abandon its controversial new home-to-school policy after it emerged that the authority was not following its own rules on how to assess eligibility.

Harrogate Town AFC have announced the signing of left wing-back Ethan Bristow.

A decision on controversial plans for up to 210 new homes on the edge of Wetherby is set to be delayed after claims the officer’s report recommending approval contains “contradictions and omissions”.

Taekwondo students in Harrogate are celebrating after successfully earning their next belts at a special grading event attended by the town's Mayor.

Harrogate Town kicked off the new National League season in style with a 5-2 victory over Solihull Moors in front of a record opening-day home support.

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to following the theft of a pedal bike in Harrogate.

A Ripon teenager who won a Your Harrogate Local Hero award has been given the all-clear following treatment for stage 4 cancer.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary at Harrogate Hospital.

A new specialist school for autistic children and young people is set to open in Harrogate this November.

North Yorkshire Police has issued a statement following reports of alleged sexual abuse at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate.

Harrogate's Health and Healing Festival is set to return next month for a weekend dedicated to holistic living and wellbeing.

Saint Michael’s Hospice is calling on local people to sign up for a new multi-activity challenge in the Lake District next month.

A three-day beer festival featuring guest breweries, live music and street food is set to get underway in Harrogate today (Friday 7th August).

Knaresborough Town AFC has announced the biggest sponsorship agreement in the club’s history.

Cyclists in Ripon can get their bikes checked and repaired for free this weekend.

The Liberal Democrats have won the Coppice Valley Town Council by-election, with Rebecca McManus securing more than 60% of the vote.

A Harrogate Taekwondo master has been selected to represent Great Britain as an International Referee at this year's World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in South Korea.

A Harrogate gymnast is preparing to take her sporting and academic career to the United States after being awarded a scholarship to study and compete in Alaska.

The final tickets for Symphonic Ibiza have been released as the countdown continues to one of Harrogate's biggest summer events.

The restaurant at The Old Deanery in Ripon has served its final meals after closing at the end of last week.

A community club in Pateley Bridge is hoping to raise a glass to a successful new tradition with the launch of its first ever Beer Festival.

A new hydrotherapy pool has opened at Martin House Children’s Hospice giving families with seriously ill children the chance to swim together for the first time.

A Harrogate fitness coach has been left "overwhelmed" by support from the community after opening the doors to her dream gym.

Clothing is optional at a naked charity walk through Ripon's Himalayan Gardens this weekend.

The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival has celebrated its biggest ever year after attracting record visitor numbers to Harrogate.

A council-owned housebuilder will honour a commitment to pay £131,000 towards community improvements agreed when planning permission was granted for a new housing estate.

North Yorkshire Council has approved the purchase of ten newly built homes in Knaresborough as part of its pledge to deliver 500 affordable homes across the county by 2029.

A North Yorkshire councillor has broken national records by raising more than £17,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after having head and beard shaved.

TV chef Ainsley Harriott is set to visit Harrogate later this month as part of a five-day tour of Morrisons stores across the North.

Harrogate Town have made another attacking addition to their squad with the signing of National League South top scorer Brad Dolaghan.

Harrogate Restaurant Week is set to return next month, bringing a variety of deals and offers to local diners.

A major £5.8 million redevelopment project at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is set to begin next month, with part of the World Heritage Site closing to visitors for around a year.

Victoria Shopping Centre in Harrogate is inviting families to enjoy a series of free summer activities throughout August.

Harrogate Town have announced their tenth signing of the Summer as Josh Hmami signs from Halifax Town for an undisclosed fee.

Two Ripon charities have shared more than £5,400 following a community football tournament organised by the team behind The Portly Pig.

The Mayor of Ripon has met with North Yorkshire Police to discuss concerns over anti-social behaviour, illegal e-bike use and suspected drug dealing in the city.

A Harrogate-born entrepreneur has seen his artificial intelligence company reach a valuation of around £2.5 billion.

Children in Harrogate will be able to travel for free on most local bus services throughout August as part of a new Government-backed summer travel scheme.

Miriam Margolyes and Richard Ayoade are among the big names set to perform as Harrogate Comedy Festival returns this autumn.

A former Great British Bake Off judge is among the big names announced for this year's Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival.

Yellow-legged Asian hornets have been spotted in Ripon, prompting a warning for residents to stay vigilant.

Lightwater Valley has unveiled a new traditional sweet shop as part of ongoing improvements across the park.

Campaigners opposing the proposed Vale of York motorway service area (MSA) have launched a High Court challenge against North Yorkshire Council’s decision to approve the scheme.

FatFace has announced it will close its Ripon store next week.

One of Harrogate's best-loved agricultural shows returns this weekend as the 174th Ripley Show takes place in the grounds of Ripley Castle Park.

A Harrogate disability charity has called on Pret A Manger to address accessibility issues at its Cambridge Street café.

The winning floats from this year's St Wilfrid's Procession in Ripon have been revealed following another colourful celebration of one of the city's oldest traditions.

Harrogate's historic Turkish Baths has been shortlisted for three national honours in the Good Spa Guide Awards 2026.

A Harrogate campaigner is calling for key organisations to work more closely together to tackle persistent antisocial behaviour and the issues that lie behind it.

Harrogate Convention Centre is preparing for seven major exhibitions set to bring thousands of visitors to the town and generate an estimated £10.5 million for the local economy.

Ake & Humphris has officially opened its brand new veranda at its Leeds Road shop in Harrogate.

Actress Patsy Kensit has been speaking to Your Harrogate after it was announced she is returning to Emmerdale to reprise her iconic role as Sadie King.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to go further with the government's devolution plans by backing the creation of a Yorkshire Parliament.

Campaigners opposed to North Yorkshire Council’s double council tax charge on second homes have handed in a petition signed by 1,000 people calling for the premium to be suspended.

Ripon is preparing for a huge day of celebration as the historic St Wilfrid's Procession returns this Saturday – coinciding with Yorkshire Day.

A second man has been arrested as North Yorkshire Police continue to investigate the theft of cattle from a farm near Ripley.

Residents are calling on North Yorkshire Council to reconsider plans to expand a poultry farm near Boroughbridge.

An independent cocktail bar in Harrogate is celebrating its second birthday this weekend.

Harrogate railway station has been recognised as one of the safest in Yorkshire for women travelling alone in a new nationwide survey.

A giant Yorkshire pudding filled with gravy will take centre stage at York Maze this weekend as visitors celebrate Yorkshire Day.

Harrogate Town has confirmed that defender Anthony O'Connor has left the club by mutual consent.

A Ripon volunteer has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of her outstanding service to the community.

Comedian Jason Manford has given his 'honest' verdict on Leeds Bradford Airport - praising its staff but joking that the terminal could do with a refresh.

Harrogate Town Council has begun updating signage across the town as part of plans to improve navigation for residents and visitors.

A fundraising appeal by North Yorkshire councillor Arnold Warneken has passed the £10,000 mark ahead of his charity beard shave at this weekend’s Tockwith Show.

Cattle stolen from a farm near Ripley have been recovered and a man has been arrested, North Yorkshire Police has confirmed.

A local yoga teacher is bringing weekly outdoor classes to Harrogate's Stray, encouraging people to enjoy exercise surrounded by nature.

Saint Michael's Hospice has been gifted the floral display that featured on Geo Underwriting's stand at this year's Great Yorkshire Show.

More than £21 million has been lost to rogue builders by homeowners in Harrogate and Knaresborough, according to new research.

A Harrogate widow who founded a bereavement support group following the death of her husband says she hopes nobody has to face grief alone.

Harrogate District Swimming Club is celebrating its most successful-ever performance at the 2026 Aquatics GB Championships after producing three British champions.

Residents in Bishop Monkton will have a greater say over future development in their village after North Yorkshire Council approved the designation of the parish as a neighbourhood area.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted ram raid at Wetherby Services in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).

Formerly paralysed endurance athlete Esmée Gummer will bring her inspiring 5,000km challenge to Ripon this weekend as part of a nationwide mission to get one million people moving.

A talented Bilton pool player has been crowned a double champion at the British Regions Tournament (BRT) Summer Singles 2026.

There's one last chance to win a full tank of fuel this week as Your Harrogate's popular Free Fuel Friday returns on Friday (31st July).

New roadside warning signs are being installed across North Yorkshire to remind people of the dangers of lighting campfires and disposable barbecues in the countryside.

A Harrogate man has been jailed after seriously injuring two pedestrians while attempting a "wheelie" on a motorcycle.

A Harrogate ukulele band has donated £8,700 to Saint Michael's Hospice after another successful year of fundraising performances.

Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has visited a Boroughbridge hotel to celebrate a new collaboration marking 30 years of the Coaching Inn Group.

A public protest is being organised to highlight plans for a poultry farm capable of rearing 2.7m chickens a year — after 18,000 people signed a petition.

Councillors have given their support to plans for 130 new homes after being told by council officers they would have to defend any appeal themselves if they refused the scheme.

Harrogate Town has confirmed that Reece Smith has joined League Two side Walsall for an undisclosed fee.

Police have launched an appeal after cattle, believed to be worth around £17,000, were stolen from a family farm in Ripley.

Harrogate's hospitality sector has enjoyed one of its busiest early-summer periods in years, according to local hotelier Simon Cotton.

Live Shakespeare returns to Newby Hall near Ripon this summer, with two contrasting productions of tragedies staged across the estate.

With just days to go until the launch of Harrogate's much-loved Lego Trail, Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) has revealed where visitors will be able to find each of this year's prehistoric displays.

A driver has been taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision on the A1(M) near Wetherby.

ABBA fans are being invited to grab a picnic blanket and sing along under the stars as Mamma Mia! heads to Harewood House next month.

A Knaresborough resident will stand against Nigel Farage in the forthcoming Clacton by-election.

Two Harrogate salon owners have been shortlisted for one of the UK's most prestigious hairdressing awards.

North Yorkshire Council is set to consider plans to deliver 10 new affordable homes in Knaresborough.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon says Prime Minister Andy Burnham's planned VAT cut on household electricity bills does not go far enough.

Harrogate para powerlifter Lottie McGuinness says a lifelong dream has become reality after making her Commonwealth Games debut for Team England.

Specsavers stores in Harrogate and Ripon have launched a new clinical service designed to help people suffering from dry eyes.

Harewood House has announced the return of its popular Christmas experience, with this year's event promising to bring the historic mansion's collections to life through an immersive festive adventure.

Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has joined fellow MPs in opposing Government plans to accommodate up to 1,250 asylum seekers at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse site.

Firefighters believe five separate fires found in woodland near Ripon yesterday (Sunday) were started deliberately.

Residents are being invited to have their say on proposals for a new cycle track along parts of Otley Road and Pannal Ash Road in Harrogate.

A new community garden is taking shape in the heart of Knaresborough as part of a partnership aimed at creating a 'greener, more wildlife-friendly' town.

Hundreds of unexpected orchids have appeared amongst the ruins of Fountains Abbey, prompting archaeologists to investigate the mystery behind the colourful display.

Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver has hailed fan favourite Jack Evans after the midfielder joined Notts County for an undisclosed fee.

A bearded councillor is preparing to shave off his hair for Macmillan Cancer Support following his wife’s devastating cancer diagnosis.

New plans have been submitted to redevelop a former Second World War prisoner of war hostel after previous proposals were rejected.

Knaresborough's Mother Shipton Inn is set to reopen under new management next month.

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