Local News from Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Home to school travel changes to remain for North Yorkshire
Senior councillors have pledged to ensure the fairest system for all parents across North Yorkshire following a debate on the authority's revised home to school transport policy.
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Leeds United legend to host Harrogate charity event
Former England and Leeds United footballer Tony Dorigo is set to host a charity event in Harrogate next month.
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Harry Gator to host half term fun in town centre
Harrogate Town's lovable mascot Harry Gator is set to host a day of fun for the family this half term.
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Schoolgirl's pink engine to fundraise for cancer charity
A 6-year-old pupil from Slingsby is raising money for MacMillan Cancer Research with her pink stationary engine at this year’s Tractor Fest.
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Yorkshire Cancer Research celebrates 100th birthday
Yorkshire Cancer Research has marked its 100th birthday by re-creating the moment the charity was founded in Leeds - 100 years ago today (21st May).
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Composers praise Harrogate school's Oliver Twist performance
A Harrogate primary school's production of a brand new musical has garnered high praise from the musical's composers.
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Four weeks of roadworks to start on Kings Road
Roadworks are set to start on Kings Road in Harrogate next month, causing four weeks of disruption.
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Harrogate MP hits £2,000 fundraising target for local charities
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon said he is “delighted” to have hit his £2,000 fundraising goal for two local charities after running two marathons.
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Harrogate charity honoured at Buckingham Palace garden party
A Harrogate-based charity were honoured at two Royal garden parties last week.
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Yorkshire Polo heads to Knaresborough in aid of children's charity
A unique fundraising event is coming to Knaresborough next month.
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Fodder named among best food halls in UK
Fodder has been named in a list of the top 20 food halls in the UK.