Local News from Thursday, August 28th, 2025

Free use of North Yorkshire's household waste recycling centres (HWRC) could soon be limited to residents of the county.

Police have released a new image as part of their investigation into a burglary in Harrogate.

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after being spotted by a police patrol in Harrogate.

A village between Knaresborough and Boroughbridge is hosting its annual Scarecrow Festival this weekend.

Harrogate Town midfielder Ellis Taylor has signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026/27 season.

A Harrogate events company is celebrating a sell-out summer of sport, having accommodated over 1,000 clients at events across the country.

A Harrogate man who topped 90mph in a 30-zone, drove the wrong way around the Empress roundabout and rammed a police car has been jailed.

A dementia care open day is set to take place in Ripon next week.

A new independent home and lifestyle retailer is set to open in Harrogate. 

Former England manager Gareth Southgate visited a Harrogate estate agent today (Thursday) to show his support for a community fundraising event.

Police are appealing for information about a burglary that occurred in Kirkby Overblow.

Yorkshire Water's hosepipe restrictions will remain in place despite any wet weather the region experiences in the coming days. 

Leeds Bradford Airport has reached a new milestone, welcoming over three million passengers so far in 2025 – the earliest point in the year the airport has ever achieved the figure.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke will be bringing his festive stage show to Harrogate this December.

A popular Harrogate sandwich shop that is currently for sale has dropped its asking price in a bid to attract buyers.

North Yorkshire councillors will be asked to approve a plan to ensure the appropriate infrastructure is in place for a proposed new village containing more than 3,000 new homes next week.