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• More details revealed about Harrogate's Christmas ice rink in Valley Gardens

  More details have been revealed about the new covered ice rink coming to Harrogate's Valley Gardens this Christmas.

• Ripon Summer FunFest returns for sixth year

  Families are being reminded there is still time to book a place at Ripon's annual Summer FunFest, which returns next week.

• Extreme heat to cause disruption on Harrogate train line

  Rail passengers in Harrogate are being warned to expect disruption as Northern introduces a reduced timetable due to extreme heat.

• Firework Championships to light up skies over Ripon next weekend

  The skies above Newby Hall will be filled with spectacular displays when its annual Fireworks Championships return later this month.

• Harrogate MP calls for Lifeline changes to be put on hold

  Local MP Tom Gordon has called for changes to North Yorkshire Council’s Lifeline service to be put on hold until residents have been consulted.

• Harrogate streets targeted in £27,500 chewing gum clean-up

  Busy areas of Harrogate are set to receive a chewing gum clean-up after North Yorkshire Council secured £27,500 in new funding.

• New co-working space opens in Ripon city centre

  A new co-working space has opened in Ripon city centre in memory of popular local photographer Paul Oldham.

• Harrogate Cat Rescue receives year's supply of food for 80 cats

  Harrogate Cat Rescue has received a three-tonne donation of cat food – enough to feed 80 cats for an entire year.

• Covered ice rink to open in Harrogate's Valley Gardens this Christmas

  A covered ice rink is set to open in Harrogate's Valley Gardens as part of a new programme of festive attractions for Christmas 2026.

• Ripon's Jaflong named 'Best Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year'

  A Ripon restaurant is celebrating after being named 'Best Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year' at the English Curry Awards 2026.

• Rise in number of children in care contributes to Council's £10m overspend forecast

  Costs due to a rise in the number of children in care has contributed to North Yorkshire Council forecasting a £10m overspend for the financial year.

• Police appeal after BBQ stolen on Dene Park

  Police have released images of two men following a theft in the Harrogate area.

• Ripon Races set for biggest meeting of season this weekend

  Ripon Racecourse is gearing up for its biggest and most prestigious meeting of the season this weekend.

• Follifoot Cricket Club to celebrate 180th anniversary with special match

  Follifoot Cricket Club is preparing to celebrate a major milestone this weekend as it marks its 180th anniversary.

• Harrogate golfer claims Royal Birkdale title

  Harrogate golfer Michael Robson is celebrating another notable amateur success after winning the Royal Birkdale Goblet.

• Changes get underway at Mother Shipton Inn

  Work is underway to transform one of Knaresborough’s best-known pubs ahead of its reopening under new management.

• Owl surprise brings tears of joy to Harrogate home care client

  A Harrogate home care client was left with tears of joy after her care worker arranged a surprise visit from a real-life owl.

• CCTV appeal following assault on Knaresborough Road

  Police have released CCTV footage of person following an assault on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate. 

• North Yorkshire schools set for £6.8m improvement programme

  School buildings across North Yorkshire could benefit from a £6.8 million programme of improvements as the council looks to tackle a growing backlog of repairs.

• Starbeck café brings back second-hand uniform swap shop

  A Starbeck community café is helping families cut the cost of getting children ready for the new school year with a second-hand uniform shop.