Local News from Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

A giant walk-through art installation will bring colour, calm and sensory bliss to The Stray this summer.

Harrogate gift and jewellery shop Butterfly Kisses is set to close due to rising costs and pressures facing independent retailers.

Runners are being invited to take part in a colourful summer 5km race through Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in aid of children's mental health.

Two young butchers from Yorkshire have been chosen to represent Great Britain at the next World Butchers' Challenge.

A Harrogate organisation dedicated to protecting the town’s iconic Stray has announced a change of name after 93 years.

More than 280 runners turned out for Ripon's 10-mile race on Sunday, organised by Ripon Runners.

T-shirts have gone on sale to mark the 60th anniversary of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race next month.

M&S has announced it will be closing the café at its store on Leeds Road in Harrogate.

Free packed lunches are back on the menu at a Starbeck café this half term.

Harrogate pet supplies shop HG Pets has been listed for sale, as owner Jon Bradley prepares to move on.

Repair work on Knaresborough's viaduct terrace is unlikely to take place this year, according to North Yorkshire Council.