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Nottingham-based Mellors Group has acquired Lightwater Valley from the Brighton Pier Group (BPG).

A brand new breakfast deli has opened in Harrogate.

A festive fundraiser supported by family law firm Jones Myers has raised £3,000 for Henshaws, a charity that supports people living with a range of disabilities to discover and develop their talents.

A pair of charitable 9-year-old twins have set themselves a festive challenge to spread Christmas kindness whilst supporting Saint Michael's Hospice.

A new community garden created by Harrogate-based charity Horticap has officially opened at the town’s new Tesco store.

A Harrogate grandfather has revealed how research-backed cancer exercise treatment is helping him rebuild strength and stamina, during a visit from Leeds United footballer Jack Harrison.

Police are appealing for information about a knife-point robbery in Harrogate.

A stunning new mural has been unveiled at a playground in Starbeck.

Patients in Harrogate will benefit from faster, safer urgent care after Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) officially opened its brand-new, state-of-the art Acute Medical Unit (AMU).

The Mayor of Harrogate has formally opened a show home on a new housing development in the town.

The Duchy Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, has successfully raised £55,332 in support of Martin House Children’s Hospice.

Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, will present a petition to Parliament next week calling for urgent action to restore and protect Knaresborough Castle.

Plans for Harrogate Town to build a new training ground at Wetherby Racecourse will be considered by the council.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) has been awarded £2 million to recognise its success in reducing waiting times for elective care and treatment.

Harrogate Neighbours is celebrating another successful evening of festive generosity after hosting its 8th annual charity event.

Local MP Tom Gordon visited Harrogate College last week to see progress on its £20 million redevelopment – a long-awaited transformation he fought hard to secure for the community.

A new sandwich shop is preparing to open its doors in Harrogate.

The Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show is set to return to Harrogate next spring, organisers have announced.

The winner of this year's Harrogate Christmas Shop Window competition was announced last night (Wednesday) following a record number of entries.

Knaresborough Young Farmers are preparing to bring back their annual Christmas tree collection scheme, supporting St Michael's Hospice and Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Your Harrogate and Harrogate Town will be teaming up for the fifth annual Local Hero Awards, returning to Rudding Park in 2026.

Night marshals are taking to the streets of Harrogate throughout the festive season to ensure residents and visitors feel safe.

As police searches continue, the family of missing man Robert Rees-Hughes have described him as 'the most gentle and loving person'.

A father from Harrogate is hoping this will be a Christmas to remember after previous festive seasons were wiped from his memory by epilepsy.

Ripon BID has been named as a finalist in the prestigious National BID Awards 2026.

Police are appealing for information about an assault that occurred in Harrogate last week.

Yorkshire Water has lifted its hosepipe ban today (Wednesday), bringing an end to restrictions that have affected more than five million people since July. 

A fundraising campaign has been launched to help a Starbeck boy access specialist physiotherapy and help him take his first steps.

A Harrogate jeweller is trading treats for festive spirit this Christmas – and giving shoppers the chance to walk away with a free gift card.

​Financial mismanagement rather than a requirement to protect wildlife caused an £11.7m overspend on a major road building scheme, opposition councillors claim. 

A suicide prevent bench has been installed in Harrogate’s Valley Gardens as part of a mental health awareness campaign.

Family and supporters of a teenager was killed in a fatal hit and run incident have raised more than £6,700 in his memory.

Three local artists have unveiled a stunning Christmas mural in the front window of Harrogate Hospital.

Rudding Park in Harrogate is celebrating having won Best Short Course at the Golf Course Awards held at Emirates Stadium in London. 

A much-loved member of the Great Yorkshire Show family and former Yorkshire Agricultural Society President, Margaret Chapman, has died unexpectedly at home, the Show's organisers have announced.

A new Tesco superstore on Skipton Road will welcome its first customers today (Tuesday).

A brand new wine bar and shop is set to open its doors in Harrogate town centre this weekend.

The long-running Fat Badger Beer Club has raised more than £2,000 for Yorkshire charity Candlelighters at its final event before Christmas.

Harrogate cocktail bar Over & Above has been named in the UK's official top 50 cocktail bars list - less than a year after opening.

Sunflower Bakery in Harrogate is set to close, the bakery has announced. 

Two talented young dancers from Ripon were awarded a huge haul of eleven medals and two trophies between them at a major dance festival.

Ripon Grammar School has been honoured with two major awards in the Sunday Times's 2026 Parent Power guide.

Police are appealing for information following an incident of exposure in Harrogate.

Plans have been approved for 58 houses in a North Yorkshire village despite existing problems of sewage in the streets and being pumped into the local river.

A North Yorkshire MP has warned that a proposed tourism tax would be a "hammer blow" for hospitality businesses in the county.

Councillors have backed proposed improvements to Ripon Market Place to encourage visitors to stay longer and make the area better for holding events.

Pupils from a Harrogate school have been given an inside track on life working within the White House – from a former Communications Director to President Donald Trump.

A Harrogate-based home care company has been presented with a prestigious award by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

A woman from Kirkby Malzeard near Ripon who survived a catastrophic tractor accident is backing an NHS appeal for blood donations.

Harrogate Town Council unanimously opposed the expansion plans of Harrogate Spring Water at a meeting last week.

Knaresborough's night sky burst into colour as the town's first ever laser show lit up the grounds of Aspin Park Academy. 

A health and wellbeing hub that offers more than 100 exercise classes to help communities stay active and live healthier lives has received national recognition.

Tributes have been paid to Dr Gerald Arthur Rolph OBE, the businessman and heritage champion credited with 'saving' Allerton Castle.

Dacre Village Store near Harrogate has been named a regional winner at the 2025 Local Retail Champions awards, organised by Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery.

A Ripon bridal store has been named 'Best New Wedding Business' at The Yorkshire Wedding Awards 2025.

Coppice Valley Primary School has announced that building work has now begun on its new on-site nursery, due to open in September 2026. 

A popular Christmas Concert is making a welcome return to Harrogate after more than five years.

Outline plans have been submitted for a proposed development of around 120 homes in Killinghall.

Boroughbridge welcomed a festive celebration on 4 December 2025 as The Kitchen Room marked the Christmas season with an event focused on the joy of cooking and gathering at home.

Harrogate town centre is preparing to welcome back its seasonal celebrations as the Harrogate Christmas Fayre opens to the public tomorrow at 10am.

Rudding Park’s immersive dining restaurant FIFTY TWO has been named Best Fine Dining Restaurant at the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards.

Enchantica's has launched a Christmas Community Entertainment Program for this year's Harrogate Christmas Fayre, aiming to celebrate local talent and bring festive cheer to the town centre.

The opening of Harrogate's new Tesco store on Skipton Road has been delayed until next week.

A gifted Ripon cricketer is 'honoured' to have been selected to play for Yorkshire for the third year running.

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Knaresborough Duck Race, which will once again take place on New Year's Day.

Knaresborough residents have praised Tinsel Town as a 'light-hearted, feel-good' Christmas film after an exclusive early screening last night.

Leaders of two combined authorities have been urged not to release funding to allow work to start on the £14.3m Harrogate Station Gateway scheme.

Otley Road is set to face fresh disruption in the New Year as a major programme of utility works gets underway across Harrogate and Knaresborough.

Local charity Essential Needs celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special event in Harrogate.

Knaresborough Lions' annual Santa sleigh campaign has continued its tour across the town, bringing Father Christmas to doorsteps throughout December.

A new pizzeria is set to open on York Place in Knaresborough this week, taking over the unit previously occupied by Fish-a-Rama.

Masham’s Black Sheep Brewery has moved to reassure customers after the business confirmed that its parent company intends to appoint administrators.

Police have launched a campaign to locate a Ripon woman wanted on recall to prison.

This year’s Mental Elf Festive Fun Run has raised more than £6,500 for Mind in Harrogate District.

A North Yorkshire councillor says he has not given up hope of an extension to a popular multi-user route in Nidderdale despite doubts over how the project would be funded.

A Nidderdale High School student has received national recognition for an innovative engineering project designed to tackle a real problem on his family's farm.

Visitors and residents in Knaresborough will benefit from improved public conveniences thanks to a joint initiative by North Yorkshire Council and local councillors.

A local parish council has been handed allotments on a new housing development to the west of Harrogate town centre.

Ripon and Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith has praised the “tremendous progress” of the £82.5million Kex Gill realignment scheme.

All Saints CE Primary School in Kirkby Overblow has been praised as 'full of love and joy' in its latest SIAMS inspection.

The mayor of Ripon says she will not resign despite a claim her position has become “untenable” following the outcome of a parish poll.

A family-run stay and play café in Harrogate enjoyed it "best day on record" on its final day of trading over the weekend.

Have you seen missing 35-year-old Robert Rees-Hughes from Easingwold? 

Eye-catching archive images of Harrogate and Knaresborough have been chosen to feature in new North Yorkshire calendars to fundraise for the county's library service. 

The Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival is set to return to St John's Church this weekend.

To mark the start of its winter drink and drug drive campaign, North Yorkshire Police have released a powerful new video highlighting the devastating consequences of driving after consuming alcohol.

A teenager from Bishop Monkton has seen her moving cancer awareness film shortlisted for a major national award.

Your favourite tipple with dinner could be the key to reaching 100 years old, according to a Harrogate care home resident.

The winners of the Harrogate Mumbler Awards 2025 have been announced following a glittering event on Saturday (29th November).

A talented footballer from Ripon is living his dream after being selected for Harrogate Town’s academy squad.

A Harrogate endurance runner has taken victory in one of the toughest ultra-distance events on the calendar.

Frazer Theatre in Knaresborough has added a second screening of the new Christmas film Tinsel Town.

Our favourite festive earworm is making a return next week!

Yorkshire Water says hosepipe restrictions could be lifted 'within weeks' as sustained rainfall continues to boost water supplies across the region.

Harrogate Town have released Half Season Tickets, giving supporters the chance to secure seats for the final 12 home games of the 2025/26 League Two campaign.

An artisan market planned for Fountains Abbey tomorrow (Saturday) has been partially cancelled due to forecast bad weather, the National Trust has confirmed.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance has raised more than £52,000 as part of its first ever fundraising ball.

Oatlands Infants and Junior Schools are marking the first anniversary of their community-led Bike Bus, which has now supported more than 1,000 cycling journeys to school.

The village of Minskip near Boroughbridge is holding a special Christmas Gift Fayre and concert next weekend.

Love Pop Choir and the Harrogate Band will come together for their third annual Christmas concert next month.

A new fish restaurant is set to open its doors in Harrogate next week.

A popular Knaresborough vet practice is offering a free consultation for any new customer wanting to make sure their beloved cat or dog are in tip top condition.

The Harrogate Bus Company is preparing to whisk thousands of people to shopping and leisure attractions this Christmas.

With one week until the release of new Sky Christmas film 'Tinsel Town', we've been catching up with director Chris Foggin about his experience shooting scenes in Knaresborough and Wetherby.

Harrogate traders are warning that the planned Harrogate Station Gateway scheme poses risk to businesses, livelihoods - and even lives.

A Harrogate teacher and actress has today (Friday) released her debut children’s novel, Miss Influential. 

Ofsted has heaped more praise on a Harrogate primary school which continues to be recognised as a 'centre of excellence for nurture and pastoral care.'

A festive concert has raised more than £6,000 to support people living with sight loss and disabilities across Yorkshire.

A Harrogate primary school has relaunched its weekly eco award as part of a wider push to encourage pupils to adopt more environmentally friendly habits.

A local hockey star has been selected to represent England at the U21 Women's Hockey World Cup.

An opticians in Ripon is preparing to bring joy to those in need this Christmas by acting as a collection point for Ripon Community House.

A reshuffle of North Yorkshire Council's committees following the Conservative-led group’s loss of its majority may not take place until next year.

Local MP Tom Gordon has slammed the Autumn Budget as 'another missed opportunity to deliver' for communities and businesses.

Chain Lane Community Hub has announced that funding has been secured to support the development of new free-to-attend events in Knaresborough.

Frazer Theatre in Knaresborough is set to host an exclusive early screening of new Christmas film Tinsel Town, which was partly filmed in the town earlier this year.

A large number of stallholders will flock to Harrogate today (Thursday) for the return of The Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair.

St John Fisher Catholic High School in Harrogate will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) following an issue linked to gas works, the school has confirmed.

A Harrogate jewellery retailer is giving colleagues the gift of time with loved ones this Christmas. 

A by-election result will bring “stability and calm” back to Ripon City Council, the leader of the winning candidate’s political group has claimed.

York and North Yorkshire’s elected mayor has welcomed the ‘biggest landmark budget in decades’ amid a promise of investment for the region.

A Harrogate care home is embracing the yuletide season by opening its doors for a special reminiscence event. 

A Ripon community group has dressed a 32-foot gritter in a hand-knitted Christmas jumper to signal the start of the city's festive celebrations.

A new independent pizzeria has opened its doors on Cheltenham Parade, bringing "authentic Italian flavours" to the heart of Harrogate.

Harrogate-based video production company Reel Film has been named a winner at the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

Local MP Tom Gordon has said that the Chancellor "must deliver real change" in Harrogate and Knaresborough ahead of today's Budget.

Opposition councillors say a "new political landscape" is emerging in North Yorkshire after the Conservative-led group on the unitary authority lost its majority.

Rudfarlington Farm has officially signalled the start of the festive season after switching on its big Christmas tree on Wetherby Road.

Kevin Sinfield will run through the Harrogate district next week as part of an epic fundraising challenge to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

A Ripon Grammar School student has earned a place in the district final of a respected regional music competition.

The River Nidd at Knaresborough Lido has again been rated 'poor' for bathing water quality in the latest government assessment released today (Tuesday).

It was more than just a match for more than 50 pupils from a Harrogate school who took part in a "once in a lifetime" sports tour almost 9,000 miles away in South Africa.

A Harrogate ice cream vendor has helped raise more than £1,600 for BBC’s Children in Need campaign.

Newly released data shows that more than 200 cyclists were injured in road traffic collisions across North Yorkshire during the past year.

A record-breaking £20,000 has been raised following this year's Your Harrogate Stray Bonfire and Fireworks.

A new social event with a twist is arriving in Harrogate this week - and it promises to put a fresh spin on the traditional dating night.

A bubbly Harrogate gran says the secret to a long life is "a glass of lemonade a day."

Harrogate's popular North Pole Post Office has reopened for the festive season.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has welcomed the Government’s decision to freeze rail fares, describing the move as a "relief" for local commuters.

Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre is holding a charity raffle to raise funds for Saint Michael’s Hospice