Local News from Thursday, June 18th, 2026
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Legendary Tim Stedman to return for 26th panto at Harrogate Theatre
Pantomime favourite Tim Stedman will return to Harrogate Theatre this Christmas for his 26th year on stage.
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Bettys unveils savoury twist on iconic Fat Rascal
Harrogate's famous Bettys has launched a savoury version of its legendary Fat Rascal.
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Police appeal to catch Harrogate lawn mower thief
Police have released a still image taken from CCTV footage following a theft in Harrogate.
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Family Festival returns to Harrogate's Spiegeltent for summer of fun
From beatboxing and Indian dancing to circus skills and spectacular science, a popular family festival is returning to Harrogate later this month.
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Two weeks until Race for Life returns to Harrogate
People are being invited to go ‘all in’ against cancer and sign up for Race for Life in Harrogate with just two weeks to go until the big day.
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Harrogate Ladies' College pupils reach national TeenTech award finals
Three teams of young innovators from Harrogate Ladies' College are heading to London after reaching the finals of a prestigious national awards competition.
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Harrogate teacher to cycle 1,000 miles for charity after Buckingham Palace honour
A former Harrogate teacher is preparing to cycle 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats for charity – just weeks after being honoured at Buckingham Palace.
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Leeds Bradford Airport to launch weekly flights to Santorini
Leeds Bradford Airport is set to launch weekly flights to the popular Greek island of Santorini - starting next Summer.
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Bid to stop hotel guests parking on residential Harrogate streets set to fail
A bid by residents in Harrogate to introduce residents-only parking on their streets amid concerns that spaces are being taken by hotel guests is set to be rejected.
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Transdev partners with Yorkshire and North West Air Ambulance charities
Regional bus operator Transdev has announced a new charity partnership with Yorkshire Air Ambulance and North West Air Ambulance Charity.



