Local News from Tuesday, July 21st, 2026

Plans for a motorway service area (MSA) off the A1(M) in North Yorkshire have been approved despite a claim the scheme amounts to the "rape of the countryside".

Drivers travelling between Harrogate and Skipton will begin using part of the new A59 Kex Gill route from tomorrow (Wednesday)

This year's Tour de Aky is on course to raise £10,000 for charity after another successful series of fundraising events.

Two Harrogate-based Transdev colleagues have been shortlisted for national honours at this year's RouteOne Awards.

Knaresborough's first dedicated town centre padel venue will officially open on Friday with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor taking to the court.

Burnsall visitors are being urged to plan ahead after the closure of a major parking field left parking in the village extremely limited.

Spire Harrogate Clinic has been recognised for its high standards of cleanliness after achieving its first Gold CAP Award.

A series of new daytime music courses is launching in Otley later this month, giving adults the chance to sing, play and meet new people.

Families across the Harrogate district are being encouraged to make the most of a new guide to free and low-cost activities during the seven-week summer holidays.

Harrogate International Festivals has announced a new partnership with Slingsby Gin.