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• Harrogate pupils achieve distinctions across the board in drama exams

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• Harrogate hospital shortlisted for two national awards

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• Hampsthwaite school goes red to support children’s heart charity

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  The project aims to transform Studio Two at the venue to create larger breakout conference rooms.

• Harrogate IT company visits local school to educate pupils on sustainability

  Harrogate-based IT company Techbuyer has delivered a sustainability workshop at St Aidan's CE High School to educate the next generation about electronic waste.

• Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver nominated for Manager of the Month

  Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver has been nominated for the Sky Bet League Two Manager of the Month award for February.

• Harrogate swimmer awarded prestigious scholarship

  A young Harrogate swimmer has been awarded a prestigious regional scholarship recognising some of the most promising talent in British swimming.

• Call for volunteers to tackle litterbugs in clean-up campaign

  Communities are being encouraged to get involved in a national litter-picking initiative aimed at keeping North Yorkshire clean and tidy.

• Harrogate's Turkish Baths named 'Day Spa of the Year'

  Harrogate's Turkish Baths has been named Day Spa of the Year at the 14th English Hair & Beauty Awards 2026 (North Edition).

• Police appeal after racially offensive drawings made in Harrogate

  Police have launched an appeal following racially aggravated behaviour in Harrogate.

• Popular Harrogate music festival shortlisted for national award

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• Harrogate's Lottie McGuinness wins bronze at European Championships

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