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• Harrogate Town midfielder signs contract extension

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• Successful summer of sport for Harrogate events firm

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  A Harrogate man who topped 90mph in a 30-zone, drove the wrong way around the Empress roundabout and rammed a police car has been jailed.

• New home and lifestyle shop to open in Harrogate

  A new independent home and lifestyle retailer is set to open in Harrogate. 

• Gareth Southgate supports Harrogate rowing fundraiser

  Former England manager Gareth Southgate visited a Harrogate estate agent today (Thursday) to show his support for a community fundraising event.

• Appeal after bikes stolen in Kirkby Overblow

  Police are appealing for information about a burglary that occurred in Kirkby Overblow.

• Hosepipe restrictions to remain in place despite expected wet weather

  Yorkshire Water's hosepipe restrictions will remain in place despite any wet weather the region experiences in the coming days. 

• Leeds Bradford Airport marks record-breaking passenger milestone

  Leeds Bradford Airport has reached a new milestone, welcoming over three million passengers so far in 2025 – the earliest point in the year the airport has ever achieved the figure.

• Strictly judge to host Christmas show in Harrogate

  Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke will be bringing his festive stage show to Harrogate this December.

• Popular Harrogate sandwich shop drops asking price

  A popular Harrogate sandwich shop that is currently for sale has dropped its asking price in a bid to attract buyers.

• Councillors to get update on Maltkiln village plans

  North Yorkshire councillors will be asked to approve a plan to ensure the appropriate infrastructure is in place for a proposed new village containing more than 3,000 new homes next week.

• Harrogate care home resident's showstopping wish comes true

  A Harrogate care home resident has experienced a magical day out as her dream of seeing Mary Poppins live on stage was finally fulfilled. 

• Harrogate carers celebrated for 20 years of service

  Two colleagues at a Harrogate home have been lauded for their dedication and service, combining to a total of 20 years.

• North Yorkshire Council companies make £3.2m profit despite housing company losses

  North Yorkshire Council's commercial arm made a pre-tax profit of £3.2m last year — despite losses of the same value made by its housing division.

• Ripon flag removal video goes viral as council issues warning over illegal flag painting

  A video showing three people removing and stamping on a St George’s flag has gone viral, as council chiefs warn that painting flags on roundabouts is illegal and a public safety hazard.

• Council chair completes Coast-to-Coast walk for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

  Cllr George Jabbour, Chair of North Yorkshire Council, has completed the iconic Coast-to-Coast walk, raising vital funds and awareness for his chosen charity of the year, Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

• Pannal great-grandad golfer gets remarkable hole-in-one

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• End of summer party returns to Kettlesing pub

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