Local News from Friday, May 15th, 2026
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Five arrested as armed police called to house in Bilton
Police have arrested five people following a report of a disturbance in Harrogate.
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Eight players set to leave Harrogate Town as club unveils retained list
Harrogate Town has confirmed its retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
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Schools trust secures £50,000 grant to establish active travel network
Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust has secured more than £50,000 to launch a new active travel network across nine North Yorkshire schools.
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Fourth Harrogate resident wins free tank of fuel
A fourth woman has won a full tank of fuel as part of our 'Free Fuel Friday' competition.
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Ripon residents key to helping shape future of historic town hall
Local people will play a central role in shaping the future of Ripon’s historic town hall with the city's newly elected mayor suggesting it should be used as a blueprint for future projects across North Yorkshire.
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Knaresborough brother and sister duo clinch national judo medals
A top-performing brother and sister clinched gold and silver medals at major national judo championships.
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Nidderdale Darts League calls for new teams to 'step up to the oche'
The Nidderdale Darts League is officially opening registration for new teams for the upcoming winter season.
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Council's "patch up" approach to filling potholes criticised
A "patch up" approach to filling potholes could be costing North Yorkshire Council money in the long run, councillors claim.
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Man in his 70's arrested following indecent exposure incidents in Ripon
Police have arrested a man in his 70's following a series of indecent exposure incidents in the Ripon area.
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Ripon pupils named among top 50 young economists in UK
Three Ripon Grammar students have been placed among the top 50 young economists in the country.
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New holiday club for special needs children to launch in Harrogate
A brand new specialist childcare holiday club is set to launch in Harrogate this May half term.



