Local News from Thursday, October 16th, 2025
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Council to increase garden waste service charge in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Council has announced plans to increase the cost of its garden waste collection service for the next season - whilst keeping the charge below the regional average.
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Free packed lunches to be given out at Starbeck café
A community initiative offering free packed lunches will return to a popular Starbeck café this half term.
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Family pay tribute to driver killed in crash near Wetherby
Tributes have been paid to a 63-year-old man who died after crashing into a tree near Wetherby.
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Harrogate girl wins Yorkshire Children of Courage Award
A Harrogate schoolgirl has been recognised for her bravery and determination at this year’s Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards.
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Harrogate charity forms part of Royal Foundation's suicide prevention network
A Harrogate-based charity has joined a major national initiative launched by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales to transform suicide prevention across the UK.
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New name for much-loved community café in Starbeck
A familiar community spot in Starbeck has a new name and a renewed sense of purpose.
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Two arrested after police intercept stolen van on A1(M)
Two men have been arrested after a double vehicle interception on the A1(M).
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Hampsthwaite wins village schools football tournament
Hampsthwaite CE Primary School has claimed this year's Causeway Cup - a competition create for some of the smallest village schools in the local area.
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Harrogate Junior Parkrun celebrates 10th anniversary
Harrogate Junior Parkrun will celebrate its 10th anniversary in the Valley Gardens this weekend.
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More than 350 runners expected for return of Mental Elf Run
More than 350 runners are expected to take part in this year’s Mental Elf Run as the festive fun run returns to Knaresborough.
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Mercer Gallery to celebrate modern comic art with new exhibition
Harrogate's Mercer Art Gallery is shining a spotlight on the world of contemporary comics this autumn with a new exhibition.
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Harrogate's first hospital celebrates 200th anniversary
Harrogate's first hospital will celebrate its 200th anniversary next year, marking two centuries since it first opened its doors in 1826.
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Northern slashes Harrogate train prices for Light Night
Northern is inviting Harrogate passengers to experience the magic of Leeds Light Night with a special £2 train fare into the city.
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Knaresborough fish and chip shop listed for sale
Knaresborough fish and chip shop Fish-A-Rama has been listed for sale with an asking price of £120,000.
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Harrogate dog lovers invited to join charity puppy walk
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is inviting Harrogate residents to join its trainers and volunteers for an informal puppy walk tomorrow (Friday).
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Protest planned over Harrogate Spring Water factory expansion
The dispute over Harrogate Spring Water's planned factory expansion has intensified this week, with a protest planned and a conservation group welcoming the findings of a complaint into the company's marketing claims over its green credentials.
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Ripon students launch fundraising drive for Parkinson's disease
A number of Ripon students have launched an ambitious fundraising drive to help support those living with Parkinson’s disease.
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