Local News from Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Harrogate footballer shines as England Schools win international cup
Harrogate footballer Luke Colman is celebrating a summer of football success after helping an England Schools representative side to international cup glory.
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Giant inflated sphere installation to light up Harrogate
A four-metre-tall inflated sphere will light up Harrogate this weekend as part of the celebrations for this year's Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival.
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Former North Yorkshire councillor charged over 'antisemitic' tweets
A former North Yorkshire councillor is facing prosecution for allegedly sending antisemitic social media posts.
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Two arrested after man assaulted and forced into car in Jennyfields
Two men have been arrested after a violent incident in Jennyfields in Harrogate yesterday (Tuesday).
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Your Harrogate named as headline sponsor for Stray Bonfire and Fireworks
Your Harrogate has been announced as the headline sponsor for this year’s Stray Bonfire and Fireworks display, organised by Harrogate Roundtable.
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Stockeld Park vying to be named among UK's best farm attractions
Stockeld Park is going up against farm attractions across the UK in a bid to be named the nation's best at a prestigious annual awards event.
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Stump Cross Caverns shortlisted for visitor attraction award
Stump Cross Caverns has been named as a finalist at the Visit York Tourism Awards for a second consecutive year.
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Harrogate woman to fundraise for baby unit that 'saved her and her daughter's lives'
A Harrogate woman is hosting a Halloween charity event this month in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Harrogate District Hospital — the team she credits with saving both her and her daughter's lives nearly three decades ago.
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Halloween trail to be held in Harrogate during half term
A number of spooky goings-on are coming to Harrogate during October half term.
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Storm Amy boosts reservoir levels - but hosepipe ban remains
Rainfall from Storm Amy, which hit parts of Yorkshire over the weekend, resulted in a further boost to the region’s reservoir levels – meaning they have now increased for four weeks in a row.
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New support for young carers and siblings in Harrogate
A new initiative is being launched in Harrogate to support young people aged 11 to 16 who have a disabled brother or sister.