Local News from Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

Knaresborough has become the first town in the county to take over services from North Yorkshire Council as part of a so-called double devolution deal.

Bonfire Night is a highlight of the autumn calendar – but while the skies light up with dazzling displays, many of our four-legged friends find it a night of fright rather than delight.

Senior councillors have called for members’ allowances to increase automatically to avoid the issue becoming a "political football".

York's popular Bavarian-themed celebration, Yorktoberfest, has returned to York Racecourse.

Harrogate pupils have dug in for a good cause, planting more than 2,000 crocus bulbs to help end polio.

This year's Charity Week at Ripon Grammar School holds special significance for two of its pupils.

A luxury watch and jewellery retailer is set to open its doors in Harrogate this weekend.

Northern has recorded its busiest month of customer travel since before the pandemic, with more than 8.1 million journeys made across its network in the past month.

A Harrogate events company has teamed up with New Zealand rugby legend Dan Carter to help raise money for charity.

North Yorkshire Police are launching Operation Dark Night next week to coincide with the clocks going back and the arrival of darker evenings.

A Knaresborough lingerie boutique is set to hold a live event this weekend, aimed at promoting body confidence and awareness around bra fitting.

A Harrogate woman is taking on a gruelling 24-hour mountain running challenge in memory of her late brother.

Police are appealing for information following a fraud incident in Ripon Market Place.

Building new towns and villages in North Yorkshire is the only way the county will hit its new housing targets, senior councillors say.

The mayor of Ripon has warned that the city council - and one of its councillors - are at risk of legal action amid an escalation of a bitter fallout over the management of staff.