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• Maidenhead striker signs for Harrogate Town

  Harrogate Town AFC have confirmed the signing of striker Shawn McCoulsky on a two-year contract.

• Thousands of schoolchildren enjoy free countryside days at Great Yorkshire Showground

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• Man arrested on suspicion of burglary in Harrogate

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• Harrogate Tech company named as a finalist at the Tech Awards 2025

  Phase 4 Computers on Skipton Road have been named as finalists at the Tech Awards 2025.

• Harrogate Town coach stars in short film that will release tonight

  Coach Sabriyah at Harrogate Town AFC will share her inspirational journey to the club in a short film.

• Harrogate Hospice thanks superstar helpers this volunteer week

  Saint Michael's is saying a huge thank you to the hundreds of local people who give their time and skills, making it possible to support people living with terminal illness.

• Tom Gordon MP: “North Yorkshire’s been left at the end of the line again”

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP responded to the government's announcement of £15.6 billion for transport investment.

• Yorkshire’s Top Chefs Announced for Summer Festival in Harrogate

  The Harrogate Food and Drink Festival reveals the full Live Cookery Theatre line-up, featuring MasterChef Stars, Executive Head Chefs, and Acclaimed Culinary Directors.

• Nidderdale accessibility initiative takes major step forward with the completion of 'Access for All’ project

   An innovative partnership aimed at making Nidderdale more accessible to people with disabilities has reached a significant milestone with the completion of a major project

• New homes go on sale in Harrogate

  A number of new homes have gone on sale at a new housing development in the Kingsley area of Harrogate. 

• First look inside Harrogate's new Danish homeware shop

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• Harrogate pre-schoolers learn road safety with hedgehog hero

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• Yorkshire Water thanks customers for water-saving efforts

  Yorkshire Water has thanked customers for their water saving efforts in recent weeks, which has helped to reduce overall demand in the region.

• Controversial asphalt plant set to be given go-ahead

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• Head of Radio 2 is guest speaker at Harrogate Ladies' College

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