Local News from Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Rail passengers in Harrogate are being warned to expect disruption as Northern introduces a reduced timetable due to extreme heat.

The skies above Newby Hall will be filled with spectacular displays when its annual Fireworks Championships return later this month.

Local MP Tom Gordon has called for changes to North Yorkshire Council’s Lifeline service to be put on hold until residents have been consulted.

Busy areas of Harrogate are set to receive a chewing gum clean-up after North Yorkshire Council secured £27,500 in new funding.

A new co-working space has opened in Ripon city centre in memory of popular local photographer Paul Oldham.

Harrogate Cat Rescue has received a three-tonne donation of cat food – enough to feed 80 cats for an entire year.

A covered ice rink is set to open in Harrogate's Valley Gardens as part of a new programme of festive attractions for Christmas 2026.

A Ripon restaurant is celebrating after being named 'Best Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year' at the English Curry Awards 2026.

Costs due to a rise in the number of children in care has contributed to North Yorkshire Council forecasting a £10m overspend for the financial year.