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Harrogate BID have announced the categories for this years Harrogate Dog Show.

Local businesses have voted 'yes' for Ripon BID (Business Improvement District) to remain in place in support of the city for another five years.

A masked fundraising ball supporting a new sports facility for local pupils returns to Harrogate next weekend.

Pupils at Harrogate Ladies' College are celebrating an exceptional set of university offers - including a place at an Ivy League institution and an impressive number of Russell Group acceptances.

Harrogate Spring Flower Show has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Event or Live Experience category at the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2026.

A brand new matcha and coffee shop has officially opened in Harrogate.

Limited edition Labubu-style figures described as the "world's creepiest" are now on sale, with all proceeds supporting a leading children's hospice.

Knaresborough has been ranked among the ten most beautiful places in the UK.

Organisers of The Harrogate Food and Drink Festival have unveiled the full Live Music Programme for their sixth annual summer celebration.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against the Harrogate Gateway scheme, confirming that North Yorkshire Council acted lawfully.

Two Harrogate siblings are set to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge for charity to honour the memory of their late mum.

Ripon is Yorkshire and the Humber's domestic tourism capital, according to new research.

The former owner of a well-known Harrogate restaurant says he still has fond memories on the 10-year anniversary of its closure.

Harrogate Theatre's annual pantomime has been nominated for a national award, recognising the writing behind the popular festive production.

A film crew has descended on Ripley as scenes for the TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small' were recorded in the village.

Local MP Tom Gordon has written to the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, urging him to remove time restrictions on concessionary bus travel for disabled residents.

Several local attractions have announced closures or partial closures today (Thursday) after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds across North Yorkshire.

Harrogate taekwondo master Kambiz R. Ali has been awarded an MBE in recognition of decades of dedication to sport in the local community.

A Harrogate dance group will join 1,500 dancers in an attempt to break a world record with chart-topping DJ Sigala.

Former England manager Gareth Southgate was spotted enjoying a quiet drink at a popular Harrogate pub this week.

A classic car showcase will return to the grounds of Grantley Hall this summer.

Ripon Grammar students have won praise after taking their alcohol-free message to Westminster.

Grantley Hall in Ripon has been named the best place to stay in the North and Northeast.

The Mayor of Harrogate has officially opened a new interior design shop in what was his 100th official engagement.

Five of Yorkshire’s leading chefs are coming together at Rudding Park for the five-course fine dining event of the year in aid of Candlelighters children’s cancer charity.

Michelle Hayes has announced her departure from Harrogate charity Resurrected Bites as CEO. 

Yorkshire residents are being invited to apply for the next series of the BBC's Gladiators.

A Harrogate-based independent recycling brokerage has announced revenues of £16.5 million in the year 2024–2025 — surpassing its original £12.5 million projection.

The cost to upgrade Harrogate Convention Centre has risen by more than £2m, councillors will be told next week.

A proposed rule change to make taxis more accessible could "finish off" the trade, North Yorkshire councillors have been warned.

Ambitious plans to create a new village to help meet housing targets in North Yorkshire need further work, it has been claimed.

Ripon Grammar students have raised more than £9,000 to help support those living with a disease which has touched the lives of many in their school community.

When Harrogate resident Thorsten Bruce set off on his new touring bicycle last spring, he wasn’t setting out to break records, rather to raise funds for charity and to avoid regretting never having tried.

Pupils at independent prep school Belmont Grosvenor are celebrating after being awarded the highest marks possible in their drama exams – for the second consecutive year.

A care provider which runs Cygnet Hospital Harrogate has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s HealthInvestor Awards.

Pupils and staff at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School have taken part in a Wear Red Day to raise money for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.

The project aims to transform Studio Two at the venue to create larger breakout conference rooms.

Harrogate-based IT company Techbuyer has delivered a sustainability workshop at St Aidan's CE High School to educate the next generation about electronic waste.

Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver has been nominated for the Sky Bet League Two Manager of the Month award for February.

A young Harrogate swimmer has been awarded a prestigious regional scholarship recognising some of the most promising talent in British swimming.

Communities are being encouraged to get involved in a national litter-picking initiative aimed at keeping North Yorkshire clean and tidy.

Harrogate's Turkish Baths has been named Day Spa of the Year at the 14th English Hair & Beauty Awards 2026 (North Edition).

Police have launched an appeal following racially aggravated behaviour in Harrogate.

A popular music festival held on the Stray in Harrogate has been shortlisted for a national award.

Saint Michael’s Hospice has raised more than £50,000 from its first ever Harrogate 5km and 10km running event.

Harrogate weightlifter Lottie McGuinness secured a bronze medal at the European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia yesterday (Sunday).

Residents at a Harrogate home went on a trip down memory lane on a recent trip to York's national railway museum.

A brand new, standalone charity project is now recruiting in the Harrogate area - to bring local men together whilst also fundraising for men's mental health.

Harrogate para powerlifter Lottie McGuinness will represent Great Britain at the European Championships this weekend.

A gold mayoral chain encrusted with diamonds, pearls and emeralds will only be used on special occasions after councillors heard the mayor would need protection from a bodyguard to wear it.

There are now just two weeks left to nominate someone for this year's 2026 Local Hero Awards.

The route has been revealed for the 2026 Knaresborough Tractor Run ahead of its return this weekend.

Serial chocolate thieves who targeted shops across Harrogate and beyond have pleaded guilty at court.

Eyecare clinic, Newmedica Harrogate, have provided funding to buy Harrogate Town's Walking Football Club new bibs.

A violent rapist has been jailed for life for the rape of a vulnerable woman while he was living in Harrogate.

Killinghall Nomads U11 girls had the memorable experience to be mascots for Leeds United Women F.C.

Police are appealing for information regarding a dangerous driving and public order incident.

A young butcher from Skelton-on-Ure is celebrating after winning two prestigious national awards during this year’s industry prize-giving ceremony.

North Yorkshire Police say a silver 4x4 was taken from the driveway of a property near Hardsity Hill at around 7.55pm on Tuesday, 3rd March. 

A new local voucher platform launched by Your Media Group has generated tens of thousands of pounds for partner businesses in its first month.

A Starbeck café is inviting the community to refresh their wardrobes at an upcoming clothes swap event.

A contestant from E4's Married at First Sight UK has been unveiled as a new celebrant at one of North Yorkshire's most popular wedding venues.

One of the world's leading electric vehicle and clean energy events is returning to Harrogate this spring.

A talented young fencer is to compete on the national stage after being crowned Yorkshire champion.

A pilot scheme designed to improve access to specialist stroke treatment for Harrogate residents has delivered significant improvements, councillors will be told next week.

Members of a community group have blamed the planning system for the loss of their village pub.

Harrogate salon Kingsgrove Hair and Beauty has been named a finalist in three categories at the Salon Business Awards 2026.

42-year-old Anthony Ward is wanted on recall to prison following a breach of licence conditions.

Chart-topping boy band East 17 are set to perform live at Bilton Club in Harrogate this December.

A long-standing community venue in Starbeck is marking its 125th anniversary.

North Yorkshire Council has shared an update on the £82.5million Kex Gill realignment scheme.

Harrogate's MasterChef semi-finalist Yemi Adelekan is set to appear on the Headline stage at this year’s Great British Food Festival at Harewood House.

Classic cars and a Pride party are among a raft of new free events heading to Knaresborough this year.

Starbeck Conservative Club has announced it will cover the full cost of this year's Starbeck Christmas lights.

Students at a Harrogate specialist college say new two-wheelchair buses are making it easier to travel together and access the community.

Local MP Tom Gordon has returned from Ukraine after joining the largest cross-party delegation of UK Members of Parliament to visit the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

A new girls' football initiative is set to kick off in Harrogate, offering fresh opportunities for young players across the district.

A field of 85 cyclists, including adults and juniors, were in Ripon on Sunday (1st March) to take part in Yorkshire's eighth Reliability Ride of 2026.

Luxury Ripon hotel Grantley Hall has won Best Spa Hotel – UK at The Global Spa Awards by The Luxury Spa Edit™ 2026.

A Harrogate restaurant has been named among the finalists in this year's UK Italian Awards.

North Yorkshire Council is set to spend up to £477,000 on e-cigarettes to help residents quit smoking.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has urged British national currently in parts of the Middle East affected by conflict to 'register their presence.'

Police are appealing for information about a racially aggravated public order incident in Ripon.

Almost 90 per cent of parents and carers in North Yorkshire secured their preferred secondary school for their child, continuing the county’s high level of success in recent years.

Pupils are organising a vibrant and exciting new event to celebrate cultural diversity at Ripon Grammar School.

​The owners of a former Ripon village pub have successfully overturned an enforcement notice requiring them to restore the building to use as a public house.

Paralympic football captain Roy Turnham paid a visit to a Knaresborough primary school, inspiring pupils with his journey to the top of international sport.

Harrogate is calling on local businesses, residents and community groups to help shape its bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture in 2028.

A Ripon entrepreneur has praised the “exposure and engagement” generated by his appearance on Dragons’ Den, despite leaving the show without investment.

Ripon MP Julian Smith has joined colleagues in writing to the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire to oppose the proposed visitor levy - calling it a "tax on family holidays."

The icing on Moonglu Cycling Club's tenth anniversary birthday cake will come on Sunday (March 1st), when it has the honour of organising Yorkshire's eighth Reliability Ride of the year.

A brand new gym and fitness space is set to open on Skipton Road following a full refurbishment.

A Harrogate woman has spoken of her devastation after her dog was among 41 pets found dead at a rogue animal rescue centre in Essex.

The Anchor Inn in Langthorpe will reopen its doors today (Friday) under new management.

Council planning chiefs have rejected a call for key decisions on a bottled water company’s controversial plans to extend its Harrogate factory into an area of community woodland to be made by elected members.

A star-studded charity event at one of the Harrogate district's most luxurious hotels is aiming to raise an ambitious £1 million in just one night.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is offering cheaper entry to its five iconic Gardens thanks to this year's National Lottery Open Week.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon was full of praise following a visit to Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust’s (HDFT) Active Against Cancer Service (AAC).

A man has been jailed after a brutal attack on his wife left her fearing she was going to die.

An independent family-run veterinary practice based in Knaresborough has launched a new 24/7 triage service, giving pet owners access to professional advice 365 days a year.

​North Yorkshire Council chiefs have been accused of overseeing "a bit of a shambles" after a U-turn over planned parking charges increases was confirmed yesterday (Wednesday).

A former Ripon mayor has told of the terrifying moment he and his wife were left stranded in New York during severe blizzards.

A brand new Indian restaurant is heading to Harrogate.

Popular Yorkshire attraction Eden Camp Modern History Museum is under new ownership.

A public appeal to raise £2 million towards a major transformation of Martin House Children’s Hospice has hit its target.

A popular Knaresborough choir is celebrating a double competition win at the Mrs Sunderland Music Festival.

A red-carpet evening of burlesque and cabaret is set to light up Harrogate next month.

Police have renewed their appeal following a criminal damage incident in Knaresborough.

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has opened a new multi-faith room.

Councillors will be advised to give the go-ahead for 46 new homes in Masham next week despite concerns about the impact of the development on the town.

A senior North Yorkshire councillor has admitted that the authority's controversial home-to-school transport policy contains "errors".

Local MP Tom Gordon has welcomed a major Liberal Democrat victory as the Government commits to releasing 'Andrew Files'.

Harrogate Town Women will host Leeds United Women at The Exercise Stadium on Saturday 14th March.

Local Green councillors and Member of Parliament Tom Gordon have called for key decisions on the Harrogate Spring Water planning application to be made publicly by the Planning Committee.

Emily Lethaby, 31, will travel to China to trek 100km along remote sections of the Great Wall over five demanding days as part of the CoppaTrek! challenge with Giovanna Fletcher.

Harrogate has been recognised as a Finalist in the UK Wellbeing Living Awards 2026, an initiative presented by The Oak Tree Practice, a leading UK mental health and wellbeing therapy practice.

​Planned increases to parking fees in North Yorkshire have been described as a “stealth tax” by a North Yorkshire councillor.

Mothering Funday is set to return to Harrogate town centre this spring, Harrogate BID has announced.

A Harrogate primary school has been awarded FLAGSHIP Status - the highest level of award - in their latest Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) review.

Edward Albee’s 'The Zoo Story', a timely, award-winning play exploring young male loneliness, comes to Harrogate from 28th February, starring ex-St.John Fisher actor Frankie Bounds

Opposition councillors have criticised a rise in parking fees set to cost North Yorkshire motorists more than £3.5m a year in extra charges.

Tom Gordon has been unanimously reselected by local members of the Liberal Democrats as the party's Parliamentary Candidate for Harrogate and Knaresborough at the next General Election.

Farmer, YouTuber and TikTok star Joe Seels, is set to drive for Your Harrogate at this year's Knaresborough Tractor Run on Sunday 8th March.

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