Local News from Friday, October 16th, 2026

A free Halloween trail will invite families to hunt for magical ingredients across Harrogate town centre this half term.

Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver and local businessman Jonathan Blezard have become co-owners of the club.

Yorkshire Water has issued a reminder about the problems caused by flushing wet wipes ahead of a ban next year.

More than 400 people have signed up for Saint Michael's Hospice's Moonlight Glow Walk in Harrogate tomorrow (Saturday).

Children at three Harrogate primary schools will work alongside disabled artists as part of a charity’s free mosaic-making programme.

Skipton Road in Harrogate has been closed in both directions following a serious collision this morning (Friday).

Martin House has been named Hospice of the Year at the National Charity Today Awards.

Harrogate BID has been shortlisted for a national award for its summer floral trail.

Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation amid claims the facility could cost taxpayers more than £270m despite potentially operating for just two years.

Ripon's Market Place will host a three-day Christmas market next month, featuring independent traders, festive food and seasonal entertainment.

A burst water main is affecting water supplies in parts of Harrogate and Knaresborough this morning - and a primary school has been forced to close.

Five men have been jailed after two vehicles were stolen from a business near Harrogate, with police dog Rhun tracking down one suspect hiding in a bush.

Current and former pupils at Harrogate’s Ashville have won a ‘Best Young Cast’ award following their debut at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Duchy College in Harrogate has planted a commemorative oak tree gifted by King Charles III during his visit to the school in May.