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  A newly refurbished village pub near Knaresborough has been named among the best in the UK by the Good Food Guide.

• Ripon restaurant reopens under new ownership

  A popular Ripon restaurant has reopened under new ownership.

• New independent café to open in Knaresborough tomorrow

  A new independent café will open its doors in Knaresborough tomorrow (Thursday).

• Dates revealed for 'new look' Harrogate Food and Drink Festival

  Organisers of the annual Harrogate Food and Drink Festival have teased a "reimagined festival experience" when the event returns for a sixth year in 2026.

• Five men due in court after vehicle theft in Harrogate

  Five men are due to appear in court today (Wednesday) after they were arrested accused of stealing commercial vehicles near Harrogate. 

• Halloween half term success as thousands complete Harrogate monster trail

  Harrogate BID is celebrating half term Halloween success after revealing thousands of people took part in its Monster Trail.

• Harrogate bus firm offers free travel for Armed Forces

  The Harrogate Bus Company is to offer free travel to current and former Forces personnel as the nation prepares to remember those who defended our freedom.

• Harrogate estate agents scoop double gold at national awards

  Harrogate Estate Agents Verity Frearson have scooped double gold at the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards in London.

• 'Business as usual' for Windsor House tenants as business hub gets new owners

  It's 'business as usual' for tenants of Windsor House as one of Harrogate's most prominent business hubs changes hands.

• Asda unveils new-look Harrogate store after £2million refurb

  Asda has officially reopened its Harrogate store on Bower Road following a £2 million refurbishment.

• Inspirational headteacher transforms 'inadequate' Harrogate school

  Beckwithshaw Community Primary School in Harrogate has achieved a significant turnaround, guided by an "inspirational" headteacher.

• Harrogate MP steps up campaign to save Rotary Wood

  Harrogate's MP is stepping up his campaign to ‘protect Rotary Wood’ amid Harrogate Spring Water’s proposed expansion.

• Inspectors full of praise for Harrogate primary school

  A Harrogate primary school has been praised by SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) in its latest report. 

• Harrogate's free repair café to return next weekend

  Harrogate's volunteer-run Repair Café will be back next weekend, offering free fixes for broken household items.

• Council issues roadworks update as Tesco works near completion

  The one-way system on Skipton Road in Harrogate is expected to remain in place until later this month, as construction work linked to the new Tesco store nears completion.

• Harrogate wins gold at Britain in Bloom awards

  Harrogate has been awarded a gold medal at the national finals of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom competition.

• A life of service: From military nurse to Principal of a Harrogate school

  From the battlefields of the Gulf War to the classrooms of Harrogate Ladies’ College, Principal Joanna Fox’s life has been defined by courage, compassion and a deep sense of service.

• Harrogate comedian to return to hometown as part of upcoming tour

  Harrogate-born comedian Maisie Adam is set to return to her hometown next year as part of her brand-new UK tour, Whatsherface, which will run throughout 2026.

• Swimming instructors visit Harrogate nurseries to teach water safety

  Instructors from Harrogate School of Swimming have been visiting nurseries across the area to introduce young children to the basics of water safety.

• Charity lunch at Harrogate hotel raises £2,700

  A charity lunch held at the Yorkshire Hotel in Harrogate has raised £2,766 for Harrogate Theatre’s 125th anniversary fundraising appeal.