Local News from Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

A Harrogate community group which helps local women make new friends is celebrating its first anniversary.

A weekend of steam trains, real ales and live music is coming to the Yorkshire Dales as the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway gets set to host its Branch Line Weekend & Beer Festival.

A Harrogate mum has opened up about experiencing "permanent anxiety" during pregnancy as part of a campaign calling for greater awareness of neurodivergent motherhood.

More than 30,000 visitors are expected at Newby Hall as the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has launched a plan aimed at supporting struggling high streets and local businesses.

North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive Richard Flinton has announced he will retire from his role at the end of March next year.

British fashion brand Scamp & Dude is set to open its first permanent store in the North in Harrogate.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is preparing to take part in the Great North Run in aid of Saint Michael's Hospice.

Ripley Castle is set to open its doors after dark for a series of ghost tours.

Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has reiterated his support for Government plans to ban children under 16 from using social media.

Harrogate Convention Centre has secured a major international medical conference expected to boost the local economy by more than £600,000.