Local News from Thursday, February 26th, 2026
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Boroughbridge pub to reopen under new management
The Anchor Inn in Langthorpe will reopen its doors today (Friday) under new management.
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Council planners reject call for key decisions on bottler water plant expansion to be made by committee
Council planning chiefs have rejected a call for key decisions on a bottled water company’s controversial plans to extend its Harrogate factory into an area of community woodland to be made by elected members.
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Fleur East and Mark Wright to perform at Ripon charity event
A star-studded charity event at one of the Harrogate district's most luxurious hotels is aiming to raise an ambitious £1 million in just one night.
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RHS Harlow Carr offers entry for just £1
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is offering cheaper entry to its five iconic Gardens thanks to this year's National Lottery Open Week.
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Harrogate MP praises hospital's Active Against Cancer service
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon was full of praise following a visit to Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust’s (HDFT) Active Against Cancer Service (AAC).
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Man jailed for attacking wife with boot jack in Knaresborough
A man has been jailed after a brutal attack on his wife left her fearing she was going to die.
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Knaresborough vet practice launches new 24/7 triage service
An independent family-run veterinary practice based in Knaresborough has launched a new 24/7 triage service, giving pet owners access to professional advice 365 days a year.
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U-turn over parking fee increase "a bit of a shambles"
North Yorkshire Council chiefs have been accused of overseeing "a bit of a shambles" after a U-turn over planned parking charges increases was confirmed yesterday (Wednesday).



