Local News from Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

A Harrogate care home resident has experienced a magical day out as her dream of seeing Mary Poppins live on stage was finally fulfilled. 

Two colleagues at a Harrogate home have been lauded for their dedication and service, combining to a total of 20 years.

North Yorkshire Council's commercial arm made a pre-tax profit of £3.2m last year — despite losses of the same value made by its housing division.

A video showing three people removing and stamping on a St George’s flag has gone viral, as council chiefs warn that painting flags on roundabouts is illegal and a public safety hazard.

Cllr George Jabbour, Chair of North Yorkshire Council, has completed the iconic Coast-to-Coast walk, raising vital funds and awareness for his chosen charity of the year, Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

A 93-year-old great-grandad has achieved a remarkable hole-in-one in Pannal - and it could be a British record.

A popular Kettlesing pub is bringing back its popular end of summer party to round off the season.

A street in the Harrogate district is celebrating after scooping a £1,000 prize in the People's Postcode Lottery.

Plans have been approved for 195 homes in Boroughbridge — despite the local councillor saying the town had taken an "absolute hammering" from new housing in recent years.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a collision near Harrogate.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has renewed his call for the government to scrap the family farm tax and "properly support farmers".