Big names coming to Harrogate for annual literature festival

More from Local News

• Vale of York services given go-ahead despite "rape of countryside" claim

  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".

• Traffic to use new A59 Kex Gill route for first time tomorrow

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

• Annual Tour de Aky set to hit £10,000 target

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

• Harrogate bus staff nominated for national award

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

• Parking warning issued after Burnsall car park closes

  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 earns top housekeeping award

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

• Otley music studio launches six-week daytime courses

  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.

• New guide helps families find free and low-cost summer fun

  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.

• Much-loved Slingsby Gin becomes new Festivals' partner

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

• Princess Royal to become Great Yorkshire Show President

  The Princess Royal will become President of the Great Yorkshire Show next year in a landmark moment for the event.

• Concern over lack of consultation ahead of Lifeline cuts decision

  Cuts to a 24/7 emergency helpline for elderly North Yorkshire residents have been pushed through without consulting users of the service, say critics.

• Animal charity launches £2 million redevelopment appeal

  An animal charity that supports vulnerable pets from Harrogate has launched a major public appeal to help fund a £2 million redevelopment of its facilities.

• Sneak peek: New Otley play area starts to take shape

  A brand new indoor and outdoor play attraction is beginning to take shape ahead of its opening in Otley.

• Historic Harrogate pub named among the UK's best by The Telegraph

  One of Harrogate's most historic pubs has been recognised as one of the best places in the UK to enjoy a pint.

• Police appeal to find wanted Harrogate man

  North Yorkshire Police is appealing for help to trace a wanted man from Harrogate.

• Harrogate MP calls on new Prime Minister to overhaul 'broken' water industry

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make reform of the water industry one of his first priorities in office.

• Harrogate nursery children get messy for International Mud Day

  Children at Partou nurseries across the country, including Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery and Pre-school, have marked International Mud Day by rolling up their sleeves for a marathon session of messy, hands-on fun.

• Harrogate Autumn Flower Show to celebrate 50th anniversary

  Harrogate Autumn Flower Show will celebrate its 50th anniversary next month with a special programme of horticultural displays, competitions and family activities.

• Ripon swimming sensation secures dream move to US university

  A Ripon swimming star is set to take her talents to the United States after earning a place at an American university.

• First look at Ripon Workhouse Museum after £2.8million refurb

  Ripon's Workhouse Museum has reopened after a £2.8 million redevelopment that promises to immerse visitors in the realities of Victorian life.