Local News from Monday, May 18th, 2026
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Country pub near Harrogate to celebrate fifth birthday
A popular pub between Harrogate and Ripon is set to celebrate its fifth birthday next week.
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Council-run Brierley Homes set to report £7.5m loss
Taxpayers may not get money their back from North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making house building company, opposition leaders have warned as details of a £7.5m annual deficit are revealed.
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Harrogate man takes on year-long endurance fundraiser for Saint Michael's
A determined Harrogate fundraiser is set to push his physical and mental limits to the extreme in 2026 in aid of Saint Michael’s Hospice.
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Knaresborough pupil wins surprise tractor visit to school
A pupil at Meadowside Primary School in Knaresborough received a special tractor visit yesterday (Monday) as part of Your Harrogate's latest competition.
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Yorkshire residents needed for new series of Location, Location, Location
Channel 4's primetime property programme 'Location, Location, Location' is looking for house hunters from across Yorkshire for its new series.
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Harrogate care residents join hat knitting appeal for newborn babies
Care residents in Harrogate have joined a community appeal to make hats for newborn babies at Harrogate District Hospital's maternity unit.
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Boroughbridge pilates studio vying to be named best in Yorkshire
A Boroughbridge pilates studio is in the running to be named the best in Yorkshire at the Muddy Stilettos Awards.
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'Symonds Fest' to celebrate long-serving Richard Taylor headteacher
A special community celebration has been announced in honour of Richard Taylor Primary School headteacher Andrew Symonds, who is set to retire.
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Man arrested after serious collision on A658 near Leathley
Police have made an arrest and are requesting more information following a collision on the A658 near Leathley.
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Harrogate charity receives £10,000 boost from Morrisons Foundation
A Harrogate charity that supports children with a disabled brother or sister has received a £10,000 cash boost from the Morrisons Foundation.



