Local News from Thursday, September 17th, 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after a black Range Rover was deliberately damaged on Tentergate Road in Knaresborough.

A St Aidan's teacher has received national recognition for helping sixth form students carry out independent research.

Bramham Park will host its first Christmas market this November, with more than 100 artisan traders expected across the two-day event.

A harvest-inspired gown has been unveiled ahead of the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, which opens tomorrow (Friday 18 September) at Newby Hall & Gardens.

Mario's Restaurant in Ripon has won a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award for 2026.

Harrogate Rugby Club has launched a public consultation on plans to expand its clubhouse and build four covered padel courts.

Police are appealing for information after a minibus belonging to Lister House in Ripon was badly damaged.

North Yorkshire Council has been called on to show evidence of cost savings resulting from its controversial home-to-school transport changes as Reform say they will cancel the policy if they get chance.

Kate Mosse, Dame Prue Leith and Julian Clary are among the authors and broadcasters coming to Harrogate for this year’s Raworths Literature Festival.

Ripon has ranked fourth in a study of online searches about missing parcels.

THE implementation of charges on overnight stays for visitors will have to be done right but details on how they would work are currently lacking, North Yorkshire’s mayor has said.

Volunteers have contributed 75 hours to improving Harrogate town centre on the first day of a four-day community initiative.

Police are appealing for help to identify a trolley and camping equipment believed to have been stolen from a vehicle in the Harrogate area.