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  A Harrogate-based Community Interest Company is taking on a gruelling 24-hour challenge at one of North Yorkshire's most recognisable landmarks to raise money for children and families.

• Giant vegetables take centre stage at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

  The biggest vegetables in the region have been revealed at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, which opened today (Friday 18 September) at Newby Hall & Gardens near Ripon.

• Alpamare waterpark to be sold to 'protect its future' with private investment

  A major waterpark in North Yorkshire is expected to be sold to a new owner after it was taken over by North Yorkshire Council.

• Roadworks causing growing disruption in Harrogate and Knaresborough, officials admit

  Council officials have acknowledged the growing disruption caused by roadworks in Harrogate and Knaresborough.

• Yorkshire artist brings Harrogate's Old Market Hall back to life

  Harrogate's former Old Market Hall has been brought back to life in a new collection by award-winning Yorkshire artist Claire Baxter.

• Martin House hosts first children's palliative care conference

  More than 70 healthcare professionals attended Martin House Children’s Hospice’s first dedicated children’s palliative care conference this week.

• Judge appointed to lead inquiry into North Yorkshire mental health trust

  A judge has been appointed to lead the public inquiry into mental health care provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

• Harrogate group raise more than £40,000 with cycle to Bordeaux

  Six friends from the Harrogate area have raised more than £40,000 for Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity after cycling 470 miles from London to Bordeaux.

• Scotton pub wins Tripadvisor award for seventh year running

  The Guy Fawkes Arms in Scotton has won a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award for the seventh consecutive year.

• Almost 2,000 people sign Knaresborough landslip petition

  Almost 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for urgent action to repair a landslip in Knaresborough amid fears further deterioration this winter could make the problem much worse.

• Police appeal after Range Rover damaged in Knaresborough

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

• St Aidan's teacher recognised at national Teacher of the Year Awards

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

• Bramham Park to host its first Christmas market

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

• Harvest gown unveiled for flower show's 50th anniversary

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

• Ripon's Mario's Restaurant named among Tripadvisor's top 10%

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

• Harrogate Rugby Club reveals plans for clubhouse expansion and padel courts

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

• Police appeal after Lister House minibus vandalised in Ripon

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

• Council urged to "show me the money" and provide evidence of home-to-school policy change savings

  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 and Prue Leith among stars of Harrogate Literature Festival

  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 among UK's top cities for missing parcels

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