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• Police appeal to locate Harrogate fuel thief

  Police have released a CCTV image of a man following a fuel theft on Leeds Road in Harrogate. 

• Harrogate MP set to take on London Marathon in aid of colitis charity

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is preparing to take part in this year's London Marathon to raise funds for Crohn's & Colitis UK.

• Expansion could add £17m to northern economy, says Harrogate Spring Water

  A proposed expansion of Harrogate Spring Water’s bottling facility could contribute £17 million annually to the northern economy, according to figures released by the firm.

• New café to open in place of Hoxton North this week

  A new café is set to open in Harrogate this week, taking over the former Hoxton North site on Royal Parade.

• Ripon vintage tractor run to return this weekend

  More than 70 tractors are expected to take part in the annual Brian Chester Road Run when it returns this weekend.

• Ladies lunch event raises £25,000 for Yorkshire children's hospice

  A star-studded Ladies Lunch has raised more than £25,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice.

• Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show Returns

  The Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show Returns on Saturday 25th April, bringing big brands and independent businesses together for local families

• Lightwater Valley officially opens 'epic' new rollercoaster

  A new rollercoaster officially opened at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park over the Easter weekend, with visitors turning out to ride the attraction for the first time.

• Three Harrogate boxers scoop medals at international tournament

  Three talented Harrogate boxers have scooped medals at an international tournament in Portugal.

• Harrogate woman's stroke at 37 inspires fundraising drive for vital charity

  A Harrogate fitness instructor is turning a life-changing medical emergency into a powerful force for good, raising thousands to help others affected by stroke.

• Harrogate MP calls for bus and rail fares to be slashed

  Local MP Tom Gordon is calling for bus fares and rail fares to be slashed, as part of an emergency transport package "to keep Britain moving".

• Kittens with rare condition 'thriving' after community donates £1,000

  A Harrogate animal charity has thanked supporters after raising £1,000 to fund specialist treatment for two disabled kittens.

• Weather warning for strong winds issued ahead of Easter weekend

  A weather warning for strong winds has been issued for Harrogate, Skipton and Ilkley ahead of the Easter weekend.

• North Yorkshire Police to roll out facial recognition technology

  North Yorkshire Police has announced it's planning to implement Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology within York and North Yorkshire.

• UK's largest tractor festival revs up for 20th show at Newby Hall

  The UK’s largest tractor festival returns to North Yorkshire for its twentieth show in June.

• Finalists revealed for Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards 2026

  The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards with Harrogate Town are back for 2026 - and our finalists have now been revealed.

• Popular Knaresborough salon celebrates first anniversary

  A Knaresborough hair salon is celebrating its first anniversary following a year of trading in the town.

• Northern trains expected to 'run normally' this Easter, passengers told

  Northern says the majority of its services will run as normal over the Easter bank holiday, while reminding customers to plan ahead and check before travelling.

• Easter artisan markets to be held in Harrogate and Knaresborough

  Artisan markets will return to Harrogate and Knaresborough over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

• Knaresborough man receives award for 'outstanding commitment' to community

  A Knaresborough man has been recognised for his contribution to the local community after receiving a prestigious award from the town's Lions club.