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  Police are appealing for witnesses after a dog and its owner were injured in an attack in Darley.

• Street Rangers clear leaves and tackle slippery paving in Harrogate

  Harrogate BID's Street Rangers have been clearing fallen leaves and jet washing paving on Royal Parade and Crown Place.

• Harrogate MP calls for action as graduates' debts continue to rise

  Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has called for changes to student finance after figures showed more than two million borrowers' debts grew despite making repayments.

• Wetherby student raises over £1,300 after mum's cancer diagnosis

  A Wetherby student and her flatmate have raised over £1,300 for Breast Cancer Now after her mum was diagnosed with stage four cancer.

• Harrogate buses display poppies as free travel returns for Armed Forces

  Harrogate buses are displaying large commemorative poppies as part of Transdev’s Poppy Appeal campaign for 2026.

• Ripon MP calls for action following rise in unemployment benefit claims

  Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has called for Government action after a rise in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits across his constituency.

• New Wickes store officially opens in Harrogate

  A new Wickes store has officially opened on Ripon Road in Harrogate today (Wednesday).

• Appeal for witnesses after assault outside Harrogate shop

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a member of the public was assaulted on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate.

• Harrogate MP steps up pressure for hospitality support in Budget

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called on the Chancellor to cut VAT for hospitality businesses.

• Rhodes Wood owner reflects on nearly 30 years in Harrogate

  Harrogate tailor Rhodes Wood has thanked customers for their support as it approaches three decades in business.

• Royal Hall hosts Ashville's movie-themed music spectacular

  Ashville pupils performed in front of more than 1,000 people at Harrogate's Royal Hall for the school's annual House Music Competition.

• Ripon Grammar ranked among England's top 50 grammar schools

  Ripon Grammar has been ranked among England's top 50 grammar schools in a new league table published by The Daily Telegraph.

• Record-breaking Glitter Ball raises over £280,000 for children's hospice

  A charity ball at Rudding Park has raised more than £280,000 for Martin House children’s hospice – the highest total in the event’s history.

• Harrogate's Myrings scoops three Yorkshire gold awards

  Harrogate's Myrings Estate Agents has won three Yorkshire gold awards as part of a six-award haul for customer service.

• Reading results rise at Saltergate Schools in Harrogate

  Saltergate Schools in Harrogate are celebrating improved pupil results, with outcomes above national averages in several key areas.

• Harrogate retail staff invited to drop-in event tackling crime and abuse

  Harrogate retail staff are being invited to a drop-in event focused on tackling shop crime and improving staff safety.

• New Harrogate sensory room opens in memory of baby Noah

  A new sensory room has opened in Harrogate in memory of a baby boy who died at just nine weeks old.

• New fines proposed to tackle illegal tobacco and vape sales in North Yorkshire

  Businesses selling tobacco and vapes illegally could face fixed penalty notices under proposals being considered by North Yorkshire Council.

• Harrogate hospital praised by patients after 'Good' CQC rating

  Patients and relatives have praised the care at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate following a 'Good' rating from inspectors.