Local News from Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

Harrogate taekwondo master Kambiz R. Ali has been awarded an MBE in recognition of decades of dedication to sport in the local community.

A Harrogate dance group will join 1,500 dancers in an attempt to break a world record with chart-topping DJ Sigala.

Former England manager Gareth Southgate was spotted enjoying a quiet drink at a popular Harrogate pub this week.

A classic car showcase will return to the grounds of Grantley Hall this summer.

Ripon Grammar students have won praise after taking their alcohol-free message to Westminster.

Grantley Hall in Ripon has been named the best place to stay in the North and Northeast.

The Mayor of Harrogate has officially opened a new interior design shop in what was his 100th official engagement.

Five of Yorkshire’s leading chefs are coming together at Rudding Park for the five-course fine dining event of the year in aid of Candlelighters children’s cancer charity.

Yorkshire residents are being invited to apply for the next series of the BBC's Gladiators.

Michelle Hayes has announced her departure from Harrogate charity Resurrected Bites as CEO. 

A Harrogate-based independent recycling brokerage has announced revenues of £16.5 million in the year 2024–2025 — surpassing its original £12.5 million projection.

The cost to upgrade Harrogate Convention Centre has risen by more than £2m, councillors will be told next week.

A proposed rule change to make taxis more accessible could "finish off" the trade, North Yorkshire councillors have been warned.

Ambitious plans to create a new village to help meet housing targets in North Yorkshire need further work, it has been claimed.

Ripon Grammar students have raised more than £9,000 to help support those living with a disease which has touched the lives of many in their school community.