Local News from Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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New homes go on sale in Harrogate
A number of new homes have gone on sale at a new housing development in the Kingsley area of Harrogate.
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First look inside Harrogate's new Danish homeware shop
A brand new Danish homeware shop is set to open in Harrogate tomorrow (Friday).
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Harrogate pre-schoolers learn road safety with hedgehog hero
The children at Little Crickets Pre-School in Harrogate had a special visitor this morning (Wednesday).
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Yorkshire Water thanks customers for water-saving efforts
Yorkshire Water has thanked customers for their water saving efforts in recent weeks, which has helped to reduce overall demand in the region.
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Controversial asphalt plant set to be given go-ahead
Controversial plans for an asphalt plant that local residents fear will be a danger to public health could be given the go-ahead by councillors next week.
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Head of Radio 2 is guest speaker at Harrogate Ladies' College
Staying true to yourself and taking as many opportunities as you can was the message delivered by the Head of BBC Radio 2 at the 2025 Harrogate Ladies’ College Speech Day.
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Starbeck festival to return for second year
A popular festival in Starbeck is set to return next month following the success of its inaugural event.
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Runners prepare for annual Harrogate 10k race
Runners across the area are gearing up for the return of the annual Harrogate 10km race.
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Local MP vows to stand up for adoptive families amid Government 'let down'
Local MP Tom Gordon has reaffirmed his support for adoptive families following "damaging" cuts to government funding.
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BedFest returns to Knaresborough next weekend
BedFest is returning for a day of live music, delicious food, and festival fun next weekend.
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Firefighters raise £8,000 through epic 420-mile run
Two firefighters have raised a whopping £8,000 as part of an epic 420-mile running challenge.
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Harrogate charity presents 'the mystery of the stolen cushions'
Two cushions on display outside a Harrogate arts charity have mysteriously vanished - and with no ransom note in sight.