Local News from Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

Harrogate BID has hailed another successful Dog Show, as crowds gathered to enjoy a day full of canine fun at the weekend.

A new specialist school for autistic young people has been approved to open in Harrogate.

Plans are underway for the return of the popular annual Masham Tractor Run.

A Harrogate man is set for another whacky world marathon attempt when he takes on the London Marathon next weekend.

The fifth Brian Chester tractor road run has raised a further £635 for Sir Robert Ogden MacMillan Centre at Harrogate Hospital.

A Harrogate mum has raised more than £2,400 for a charity supporting people with a rare skin condition after taking part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

A bottled water company is set to get the final go-ahead for its controversial plans to extend its factory into an area of community woodland this week.

Ripon pupils have earned national acclaim after playing a key role in a national TV broadcast from Ripon Cathedral.

Plans to introduce a 50p charge for using some public toilets across North Yorkshire are set to be considered by councillors later this month.

Starbeck Swimming Pool has been formally designated as an Asset of Community Value (ACV), recognising its importance to the local area and safeguarding it against future development.