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  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has raised concerns in Parliament about how a proposed housing development could affect security at the Army Foundation College.

• Global Microsoft outage causes disruption to councils and schools in North Yorkshire

  The global Microsoft outage is causing disruption across North Yorkshire, affecting council services, schools and a local MP’s office.

• The Inn South Stainley wins Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award

  The Inn South Stainley near Harrogate has won a 2026 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award.

• North Yorkshire Council cancels planning meetings amid new government rules

  North Yorkshire Council has temporarily cancelled its planning committee meetings while it examines the impact of controversial new Government rules which councillors fear will leave local communities with less say over developments.

• New roadworks set to cause disruption on Parliament Street

  A lane closure on Parliament Street could cause delays in Harrogate town centre.

• Loose Women star to take the stage at Harrogate Theatre

  Janet Street-Porter will bring her 80th birthday tour to Harrogate Theatre next year.

• Fat Badger Group named Yorkshire's Hospitality Business of the Year

  Fat Badger Group has won Hospitality Business of the Year at the 2026 Yorkshire Post Business Awards.

• Harrogate MP warns terminally ill people face 'postcode lottery' over £100 energy payment

  Tom Gordon MP has warned that terminally ill people could miss out on a £100 energy payment this winter depending on where they live.

• Christmas toy appeal launches to help families across Harrogate

  A Christmas appeal encouraging people to donate pre-loved toys to families in need has launched across North Yorkshire.

• Sleeping Beauty inspires Christmas displays at Smiths of Harrogate

  Christmas window displays inspired by Sleeping Beauty are now on show at Smiths of Harrogate.

• Harrogate eye clinic marks two years by backing walking football

  Newmedica Harrogate has marked its second anniversary by continuing its partnership with Harrogate Town's walking football club.

• Prolific shoplifter given two-year ban from Harrogate stores

  A 43-year-old woman has been banned from three shops in Harrogate town centre for two years.

• Kex Gill A59 traffic restrictions expected to be lifted in early December

  Traffic restrictions on a section of road with a history of landslips and instability are expected to be lifted at the beginning of December as work on the major road improvement scheme nears completion.

• New independent bookshop opens in Harrogate

  Children's author Christina Gabbitas is set to open her own bookshop in Harrogate today (Thursday).

• Gail's Bakery to open in Harrogate next week

  Gail’s will open its first Yorkshire bakery in Harrogate on Tuesday 17th November.

• Ridley & Hall opens new Harrogate office

  Ridley & Hall has opened a Harrogate office with six former members of the Berwins Solicitors team.

• Opening date revealed for Harrogate's new Japanese-Brazilian restaurant

  NIPO will open on Harrogate’s Parliament Street on Thursday 3rd December.

• Harrogate High students turn recycled bottles into Remembrance poppies

  Students at Harrogate High School have made poppies from recycled plastic bottles for a Remembrance display at the school entrance.

• More than 600 pupils attend Festival of Remembrance at Ripon Cathedral

  More than 600 pupils gathered at Ripon Cathedral on Monday to remember members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in service.

• Harrogate clinic offers saliva test for suspected endometriosis

  A Harrogate clinic is offering a private saliva test for women with suspected endometriosis.