Local News from Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
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Devolution will fail if decisions are York-centric, say angry North Yorkshire councillors
Devolution in York and North Yorkshire will fail if further decisions are taken that are York-centric, councillors warned today as a row over road repair funding intensified.
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Tory councillor used photo of tragedy which claimed the lives of 116 children to make point on social media
A Conservative councillor has apologised after using a photo of a tragedy which claimed the lives of 116 children to make a point on social media.
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Adventurous Harrogate teachers complete Croatia running challenge
Two adventurous teachers from Harrogate are just back from their latest running challenge – a half-marathon in historic Croatia.
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Rugby and football legends return to Wetherby for 'Battle of the Balls' rematch
Rugby and football legends set to go head-to-head once again in a charity golf showdown at Wetherby Golf Club.
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Harrogate Pythons launches new minis rugby section for young players
Harrogate Pythons Rugby Club has announced the launch of a new Minis section, aimed at introducing primary school-aged children to rugby in a 'fun, safe and inclusive environment.'
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Mickley near Ripon to host open gardens event
Some of North Yorkshire's finest gardens will be on parade this summer when the village of Mickley, near Ripon, host its Open Gardens event.
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Knaresborough councillors launch campaign to save viaduct terrace from 'winter washout'
Councillors for Knaresborough have launched an urgent campaign and public petition regarding the condition of the town's viaduct terrace.



