Harrogate girl receives special surprise from Secret Santa

More from Local News

• Staff departures prompt bitter dispute at Ripon City Council

  A bitter fall-out at Ripon City Council which has seen the resignation of the council leader and mayor was prompted by the departure of key council staff, it has emerged.

• Triathlon tradition continues at school near Ripon

  Cundall Manor School marked the beginning of the Michaelmas Term last week with its annual triathlon - an event involving pupils from Year 3 to Year 11.

• Ripon girl's prize-winning poem branded a 'masterpiece'

  A budding young writer has produced a prizewinning poem described as a 'masterpiece' by a distinguished professor of poetry.

• Harrogate councillors back campaign to scrap morning bus pass ban

  Harrogate Town Council has called for an end to time restrictions on disabled bus passes in the area.

• Harrogate karate club bag 16 medals at European championships

  Harrogate Shotokan Karate Club has returned from the JKS European Karate Championships in Copenhagen with an impressive haul of 16 medals.

• Return date confirmed for Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland

  Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland is set to return to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York in just a few weeks.

• Myrings announced as new stadium sponsor for Knaresborough Town

  Knaresborough Town Football Club has confirmed a new stadium sponsorship for the 2025/26 season.

• Harrogate cricketer impresses at one of UK's most prestigious grounds

  A Harrogate school student has been recognised for a standout performance at one of cricket's most prestigious venues.

• Yorkshire reservoir levels increase for first time since January

  Continued rainfall across much of Yorkshire over the last week has led to a slight increase in groundwater and reservoir levels for the first time in eight months. 

• Harrogate witch and reiki master wins two beauty awards

  Local witch and reiki Master Carla Greenwood has been honoured with two GB Beauty Awards.

• Football fan walking 2,500 miles for good causes visits Harrogate Town

  Harrogate Town welcomed football supporter Xavier Wiggins last week as he continued his 2,500-mile walk to all 92 football league clubs in 92 days.

• Harrogate teacher completes 100km ultra marathon in memory of colleague

  A Harrogate teacher has completed an epic 100km ultra marathon in memory of a former colleague.

• Completion date confirmed for Leeds Road gas works

  Roadworks on a section of Leeds Road will be completed by the end of tomorrow (Wednesday), Northern Gas has confirmed.

• Council leader welcomes decision over hotel to house asylum seekers

  The leader of North Yorkshire Council has welcomed a decision by the Government not to house single male asylum seekers in one of the county’s hotels.

• Children's clothing shop set to open in Harrogate

  A children’s clothing brand is preparing to open a new shop in Harrogate next month. 

• Council accused of 'quietly' moving back date of school transport policy review

  North Yorkshire council chiefs have been accused of "quietly" pushing back the date of a review of a controversial home-to-school policy change.

• Popular spud van finds new home in Knaresborough

  A popular spud van that was asked to move from its Harrogate location has found a new home.

• Four Leaf to close Harrogate venue

  Four Leaf has announced that its Harrogate venue will close its doors later this month.

• CCTV appeal after alcohol theft in Harrogate

  Police have issued CCTV images of two men following a theft in Harrogate.

• Harrogate community invited to 'sleep rough' for charity

  Businesses, organisations and individuals across the Harrogate area are being encouraged to take part in The Big Harrogate Sleepout 2025.