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• Ripon Rotary President, 83, soars down 60mph zipline for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

  83-year-old great-grandmother Alys Allardyce, President of the Rotary Club of Ripon, has completed one of Europe’s fastest zip lines to raise funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

• Harrogate running group supports women's campaign

  Local community running group Early Bird Run Crew is inviting women to take part in its early morning 5km runs on Friday, 31st October, in support of the national campaign Let’s Lift The Curfew, led by This Girl Can.

• Survey finds residents overwhelmingly reject Harrogate Spring Water expansion

  A new independent community survey has revealed that 86% of Harrogate residents disagree or strongly disagree with the proposed Harrogate Spring Water bottling plant expansion.

• Harrogate animal charity recieves huge donation from local business

  A Harrogate animal charity has received a major boost after a local pet food company responded to its appeal for help.

• Local sports coach launches free online sports courses for Harrogate children

  Stuart Owen, a local sports coach, is offering free access to online sports courses for all primary school aged children in the Harrogate area through his social enterprise, Skillabus CIC.

• Charity ball raises over £200,000 for children's hospice

  Martin House hosted a Glitter Ball at Rudding Park to raise money for Martin House Children's Hospice.

• Witnesses asked to come forward following fatal crash in Harrogate

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Harrogate.

• New Cold Bath Road restaurant announces opening date

  A new independent restaurant and bar is preparing to open its doors on Harrogate's Cold Bath Road.

• Kids eat free at Zizzi in Harrogate this half term

  Families in Harrogate can enjoy a great value meal out this October half term, as Zizzi is offering free kids' meals for members of its loyalty club.

• Ripon farmer trapped under tractor for 10 hours rescued by Yorkshire Air Ambulance

  The latest episode of Yorkshire Air 999 captures the moment both Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopters were called to a life-threatening farming accident near Ripon.

• Entries now open for Harrogate's Christmas shop window competition

  Entries are now open for Harrogate's Christmas Shop Window Competition, which is making a return.

• Harrogate crash leaves pedestrian in hospital

  Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a crash involving a pedestrian in Harrogate.

• Saint Michael's Hospice to host its first running event in Harrogate

  Something new is coming to Harrogate, as Saint Michael's Hospice prepares to launch its first ever Harrogate Run - A Run For Everyone.

• Quilting and Sewing Show announces return to Harrogate

  The popular Quilting and Sewing Show has confirmed it will return to Harrogate next year.

• Opening date revealed for Harrogate's new pizzeria

  The opening date of Harrogate’s new highly-anticipated pizzeria has been revealed.

• Harrogate girl set to appear in Channel 4 equestrian documentary

  A Harrogate schoolgirl is set to appear in a Channel 4 documentary next month after a series of equestrian successes throughout the year.

• Knaresborough become first town in county to agree double devolution deal

  Knaresborough has become the first town in the county to take over services from North Yorkshire Council as part of a so-called double devolution deal.

• How to take the fear out of fireworks, according to Harrogate vet

  Bonfire Night is a highlight of the autumn calendar – but while the skies light up with dazzling displays, many of our four-legged friends find it a night of fright rather than delight.

• Council chiefs call for measures to stop councillor allowances used as 'political football'

  Senior councillors have called for members’ allowances to increase automatically to avoid the issue becoming a "political football".

• Bavarian-style beer festival returns to York Racecourse

  York's popular Bavarian-themed celebration, Yorktoberfest, has returned to York Racecourse.