Local News from Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Man in his 60's in hospital after serious collision near Harrogate
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision near Leathley.
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Anti-social behaviour on Skipton Road down by 50%, say police
New figures show that anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the Skipton Road area of Harrogate was down by 50% last year.
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Plans for derelict petrol station in Ripon set to be rejected
Plans to turn the site of a derelict petrol station in Ripon into six flats are set to be rejected despite local support for the scheme.
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Harrogate Town announce first summer signing
Harrogate Town have announced midfielder Jack Evans as their first signing of the Summer transfer window.
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Fairfax Manor in Harrogate wins 'best new care home' award
Fairfax Manor in Harrogate is celebrating national success after being named 'Best New Care Home' at the Care Home Awards 2025.
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North Yorkshire traders urged to sell their stock as vape ban looms
Businesses in North Yorkshire are being asked to sell their stock as a national ban on single use vapes comes into force this weekend.
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Children's festival brings sing-alongs and science demos to Harrogate
A day of family fun is returning to Harrogate this summer thanks to Harrogate International Festivals.
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Local MP to take on Bed Race in support of Knaresborough Town FC
Local MP Tom Gordon and his team will be taking part in this year's Knaresborough Bed Race to raise funds for Knaresborough Town Football Club's new 3G pitch.
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Libraries launch memory bags to help those living with dementia
Residents and families affected by dementia are being offered support from their local library with the launch of a scheme aimed at unlocking memories.
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Weekend rainfall not enough to increase reservoir levels, say Yorkshire Water
The welcome rainfall in Yorkshire over the weekend was not enough to see reservoir levels increase across the region.
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Harrogate vacancy rate drops to half of national average
Harrogate's town centre vacancy rate has dropped to half of the national average following a number of exciting new additions.
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Fundraisers follow Harrogate bus route on foot to support cancer charity
It’s a route they all know well, so no danger of anyone getting lost on the way!