Local News from Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
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Ripon pupil shines for England against Spain on 16th birthday
A Ripon Grammar School pupil celebrated her 16th birthday in Spain while representing England against one of the best football teams in the world.
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Harrogate holiday retreat set to feature on Channel 4’s Four in a Bed next week
A holiday retreat in the Harrogate district is set to make its TV debut on Channel 4’s hit series Four in a Bed – putting its hospitality to the ultimate test.
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Starbeck food fiesta returns
Following the success of last year’s Starbeck Food Fiesta held at the Harrogate Neighbours Community Hub in Starbeck, the event will return on Tuesday October 7th.
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Family-run garden centre in Knaresborough up for sale
A well-known garden centre between Harrogate and Knaresborough has gone on the market with a guide price of £2.5 million.
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Pupils at Harrogate school celebrate after defending 'Top of the Quilts' title
Pupils at Harrogate independent prep school Belmont Grosvenor are celebrating after being crowned ‘top of the quilts’ at an internationally-renowned crafting event for the fourth time!
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New Park Primary School offers free Forest School sessions for preschool Children
New Park Primary School in Harrogate is excited to announce a series of free Forest School sessions for preschool-aged children and their parents, starting Wednesday, October 1st.
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Police appeal for witnesses following crash on Beckwith Road
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a two-vehicle collision in Harrogate which involved a marked North Yorkshire Police van.
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Yorkshire actor to host festive evening of stories and music in Ripon
On Friday 29th November, John Middleton and Dementia Forward will host a festive evening in Ripon centred around Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, A Christmas Carol.
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Ripon Community Poppy Project unveils show-stopping poppy dress for Remembrance Concert
Ripon Community Poppy Project have created a breathtaking poppy dress with a 12-foot train, specially for this year’s Remembrance Concert at Ripon Cathedral.
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Harrogate Town to host first fans' forum of the season
Harrogate Town have announced their first fans' forum of the 2025/26 season.