Local News from Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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Harrogate student beats cancer to celebrate A Level success
A Harrogate pupil was able to celebrate receiving his A Level results yesterday (Thursday) - with his journey to success nothing short of extraordinary.
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The Bay Horse Inn to reopen under new ownership
The Bay Horse Inn in Green Hammerton will reopen tomorrow (Saturday) under new ownership.
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A Levels: Best post-pandemic results for Harrogate Grammar
Harrogate Grammar School's Sixth Form has reported its highest A-Level and BTEC results since 2018, with 61% of grades awarded at A*–B.
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Ashville pupils praised after successive year of 'best ever' A Level results
Pupils at Ashville College in Harrogate have been praised today (Thursday) as the school celebrated its 'best ever' A Level results for another successive year.
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Harrogate Ladies' College celebrates best A Level results in over five years
Harrogate Ladies' College pupils are today (Thursday) celebrating the school's strongest set of A-level results since 2019.
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Open road cycling race in Harrogate area this weekend
An open road cycling race is set to be held in the Harrogate area this weekend.
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A Level pupil inspired to study medicine by doctors caring for brother
A young carer has won a place to study medicine after being inspired by the doctors and nurses who looked after her disabled brother.
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Double Oxford celebrations for Ripon sisters
A talented basketball player has scored the top A-level grades she needs to join her sister at the University of Oxford.
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Teen carer receives top grades while supporting sister through cancer
A remarkable student achieved exceptional A-level grades despite taking time out to travel abroad to help care for her sister, who was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Ripon Grammar A Level results among best in school's history
There were lots of happy faces at a leading Ripon state school following an outstanding set of A-level results - among the best in the school’s history.
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St. Aidan's and St John Fisher pupils achieve 'phenomenal' A Level results
The Associated Sixth Form of St Aidan's and St John Fisher has praised its pupils for their 'phenomenal' A Level results.
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Harrogate business groups come together for summer social
Over 75 Harrogate businesses and charities came together for a summer social earlier this week.
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Appeal after crash near Menwith Hill
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision near Menwith Hill.
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North Yorkshire Council set to provide parking enforcement in private car parks
North Yorkshire Council could handle enforcement in privately-owned car parks as part of a county-wide review of parking services.
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A Level Results Day: What to expect and how to prepare
It's a nervous day for A Level pupils across the UK as they discover their results and decide the next steps for their futures.
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Claire's Accessories to enter administration
Claire's Accessories, which has a store on Station Parade in Harrogate, has announced it's set to enter administration in the UK.
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Results day: Harrogate restaurant offers free treats to A-Level students
Students in Harrogate celebrating A-Level or GCSE results can get a free treat at Zizzi this summer – including the chance for their whole table to eat for free.
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Harrogate MP's bake sale raises £300 for cancer charity
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has raised over £300 for a charity celebrating its 100th anniversary.