Local News from Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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20km charity challenge to fundraise for mums mental health
A 20km challenge is taking place tomorrow (Saturday) in aid of a local charity that supports the mental health conditions of mums perinatally.
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Liberal Democrats take control of new Harrogate Town Council
The Liberal Democrats have vowed to give the people of Harrogate a voice after winning control of the new Harrogate Town Council.
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BBC TV personality to host event in Harrogate
BBC TV personality and expert auctioneer Caroline Hawley is hosting an event in Harrogate this month.
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New installation unveiled in Knaresborough ahead of VE Day
A new silhouette tribute has been installed in Knaresborough ahead of VE Day next week.
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Trade for free at Knaresborough and Ripon markets
North Yorkshire Council is offering first-time traders the chance to run their own stall for free at a number of local markets.
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Harrogate repair café returns to fix household items for free
Harrogate's Repair Café is back later this month, fixing broken household items for free.
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Ripon hotel spa named as finalist at Good Spa Guide Awards
The spa at a luxury Ripon hotel has been named as a finalist at the Good Spa Guide Awards 2025.
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First consultation due to start on new North Yorkshire local plan
The first public consultation on the new North Yorkshire local plan is set to start later this month.
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Plans for men's mental health taskforce in North Yorkshire
Sports and fitness could be used to improve men's mental health in York and North Yorkshire as its mayor opened up about his struggles following the death of his father.
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Harrogate fashion show to bring catwalk to town centre
A celebration of Harrogate’s retail sector returns to the town centre in just over two weeks time.
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Support needed to save Knaresborough's Party in the Castle
A Crowdfunder campaign to save Knaresborough’s 'Party in the Castle' needs more support before it comes to an end this month.
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Yorkshire Water issues warning to gardeners
Yorkshire Water has issued a warning to gardeners and urged them to 'use water wisely' during the warm weather.
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Have you seen this wanted man from Harrogate?
Police have launched an appeal for information to locate a wanted man from Harrogate.
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Bracelet stolen from Harrogate leisure centre
Police are appealing for information after a bracelet was stolen from a leisure centre in Harrogate.
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CCTV appeal after Co-op burglary on Knaresborough Road
Police are appealing for information about a burglary that occurred in the Co-op on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate.