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A group of six friends from the Harrogate area are preparing to cycle 470 miles in six days to raise £20,000 for Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity.

Fans of words, language and Countdown are in for a treat next month as Susie Dent brings her latest live tour to Harrogate Theatre.

Harrogate Town supporters can start planning for the new National League season - with a Boxing Day derby against FC Halifax Town among the standout dates.

A Bilton woman has become the twelfth person to claim a full tank of free fuel.

A new postcard celebrating Harrogate has been launched as part of the town's bid to become the UK's Town of Culture 2028.

Police are appealing for information after an attempted burglary in Harrogate.

Yorkshire Water has urged customers to use water wisely after demand soared by around 150 million litres in a single day.

North Yorkshire has been ranked among the most expensive councils in Yorkshire for garden waste collections, according to new research.

Harrogate Rugby Club is inviting families, rugby fans and beer lovers to its annual Beer Festival and Family Fun Day this Saturday, 11th July.

Harewood House Trust has secured a major grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help deliver the first stage of an ambitious project to transform the historic estate.

Duchy College in Harrogate (formerly Harrogate Ladies’ College) is celebrating multiple commendations in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards.

Harrogate Brewing Co is celebrating after one of its beers was recognised among the best in the country.

Dog owners will have a rare opportunity to explore Harrogate's RHS Harlow Carr with their four-legged friends next week.

One of Harrogate's longest-standing independent retailers is preparing to celebrate a major milestone.

Harrogate Grammar School is celebrating after Ofsted praised its academic achievement, sixth form and high-quality education.

A Boroughbridge mum has completed a gruelling 100km challenge after her daughter underwent life-saving heart surgery as a newborn.

Visitors are being urged to book now if they want to attend this year's Great Yorkshire Show, with the event already close to selling out.

Locally grown onions, potatoes and broad beans are providing meals for the homeless thanks to pupils at Harrogate High School.

Three eagle-eyed Harrogate residents have won new England shirts thanks to Your Harrogate and Verity Frearson Estate Agents.

Organisers of the Harrogate Food and Drink Festival have confirmed the complete live music and entertainment programme for their seventh annual celebration beside the historic grounds of Ripley Castle.

Local MP Tom Gordon has criticised Nigel Farage after he announced he would trigger a by-election in his Clacton constituency.

Fans of K-pop are in for a treat later this month as K-Pop All Stars heads to Harrogate for a high-energy live show.

Organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show have released additional tickets for this year's show due to 'unprecedented demand.'

Your Media Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanne Towler as its new Senior Commercial Lead.

Thousands of people are expected to head to Harrogate next week for the Great Yorkshire Show – and with big crowds comes changes to the town's roads.

Students from Rossett School have been given a behind-the-scenes look at the new Harrogate College campus as construction continues on the development.

Police have issued a CCTV image following a shop theft in Harrogate.

The MP for Ripon and Skipton has spoken following the announcement that Burnsall Park has closed to the public after more than 70 years.

Harrogate's famous "Poo Bus" has gone international after being featured in an Australian transport magazine.

Motorists will have to wait longer than expected before the new A59 route at Kex Gill opens after weather caused another delay to the £82.5 million project.

The Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show is set to return to the Pavilions in Harrogate this autumn, with organisers promising its biggest event to date.

Local MP Tom Gordon has secured a Government commitment to support the new owners of Slingsby Gin after raising the future of the business in the House of Commons.

Harrogate BID has announced the return of one of its most popular annual events, with the Lego Trail set to bring a series of prehistoric displays to the town centre this summer.

The fine dining restaurant at The Old Deanery is set to close later this month.

A Harrogate computer and IT business is celebrating after winning a national industry award and being recognised in a second category.

Harrogate author Sarah Day's debut children's novel is set to come to life on stage this week after being adapted into a brand-new musical.

A multi-million pound investment in the Harrogate Convention Centre has started as part of a wide-ranging package of improvements to ensure the venue can "fulfil its potential and boost the local economy."

More than 900 people came together for Harrogate's Race for Life yesterday, raising more than £62,000 for life-saving cancer research.

Ambitious projects that aim to enhance the Starbeck area of Harrogate are being invited to apply for significant funding as part of the 2026 Starbeck Community Fund.

The Brain Collective in Harrogate has introduced what it says is the UK's first AI-powered brain mapping technology to help assess a range of cognitive challenges.

Alex Bowen has officially opened a new outdoor courtyard at Martin House Children's Hospice, inspired by the famous villa from Love Island.

Organisers of this year's Weeton Show are appealing for owners of vintage tractors and classic cars to get involved ahead of the annual community event later this month.

Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch joined more than 500 party faithful at the launch of the Yorkshire Conservatives’ local election campaign at an event in Harrogate on Friday.

A 75-year-old man has been arrested following an alleged upskirting incident on a train that had travelled from Harrogate.

A Ripon drug dealer has been jailed for five and a half years after admitting supplying Class A and Class B drugs.

A Knaresborough woman became the eleventh to bag a free tank of fuel as part of our Free Fuel Friday competition.

Rudding Park is set to open a new Yorkshire-inspired adventure golf experience, celebrating the county through an 18-hole course.

More than £16,000 has been donated to the Police Treatment Centre in Harrogate after a team of runners completed the New York Marathon.

One driver has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash near Harrogate.

Local MP Tom Gordon has welcomed a Government apology to victims of forced adoption after securing a commitment to establish a National Advice Line.

Families travelling to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal by bus this summer will be able to take advantage of a new £1 child admission offer.

Harrogate Town has announced the signing of right-back Lewis Payne.

Funding for North Yorkshire communities on the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain route has been announced, as the full course for the penultimate stage is announced.

Work to remove selected vegetation from the walls of Knaresborough Castle is now underway as part of efforts to protect and preserve the historic landmark.

Harrogate Town Council has passed a vote of no confidence in North Yorkshire Council, accusing the authority of failing to effectively manage services and assets in the town.

Hundreds of people have already dedicated handcrafted metal daisies in memory of loved ones as part of Saint Michael's Hospice's new remembrance appeal.

A site manager overseeing the construction of new homes in Harrogate has been recognised as one of the best in the country.

Two primary schools near Masham have been recognised as among the best in the country for outdoor play provision after achieving a prestigious Gold accreditation.

A young footballer from Harrogate has signed for the Manchester United Girls Academy.

Harrogate Town has announced that fan favourite George Thomson has signed a new one-year contract with the club.

Yorktoberfest is set to return to York Racecourse this autumn, with the popular Bavarian-themed event moving under a Big Top for the first time.

Four pupils from St Aidan's CE High School in Harrogate have been selected to represent North Yorkshire at this month's English Schools' Athletics Championships.

A Harrogate cat rescue has taken in an eight-week-old kitten after she was found 'alone at a garage' with an injury to her limbs.

A new family-friendly vehicle show in Knaresborough this Sunday is hoping to help give Ukrainian children something many have not experienced for years – a chance to simply be children.

Primary school children in Ripon are being invited to design new Christmas lights that could be displayed outside their schools as part of the city's festive decorations.

Harrogate is set to get its first dedicated youth basketball club, giving young players the chance to play competitively without travelling to Leeds or York.

Knaresborough Liberal Democrat Councillors Hannah Gostlow and Matt Walker are calling on North Yorkshire Council to release funds from local housing developments to improve Knaresborough High Street.

A popular independent interior design retailer is targeting Harrogate for its second location.

North Yorkshire Council is introducing new road repair techniques this summer in a bid to extend the life of roads and reduce potholes.

Three North Yorkshire Police officers have been recognised for their bravery after risking their own lives to try to save a driver following a horror crash in Harrogate.

More than a thousand vintage and classic cars are set to roll into Newby Hall near Ripon next month as the historic estate prepares to host the North's largest classic car show.

A new collaboration with a local community facility is set to expand audiology services in Knaresborough, helping customers access care more quickly.

One of Ripon Grammar School's brightest sporting talents has secured a dream move to Manchester City Women Under-21s.

Harrogate's popular 32-metre observation wheel is returning to the town centre this weekend.

A series of three-day adventure camps for children are returning to Ripley Castle during the school holidays this summer.

Students from Harrogate Ladies' College have won a national innovation award after developing smart bandages designed to help treat chronic wounds in dogs.

Police are appealing for information about a burglary that occurred in the Bilton area of Harrogate.

Love to be… Festival has unveiled a series of major site upgrades for its 2026 event in Harrogate, including a bigger main stage, new VIP garden and dedicated chillout zone.

Harrogate Town has announced its fifth summer signing as goalkeeper Rory Watson joins on a one-year contract.

Students at St Aidan's Church of England High School have planted a Tree of Remembrance and Hope following a Holocaust education project.

Ripon Grammar School has earned recognition alongside some of the UK's leading independent schools and private education providers in the LUXlife Private Education Awards.

A free weekly Girls' Football Academy is set to launch at Rossett Acre Primary School, with sessions running during school term times until Easter 2027.

The Viking Age is set to come to life at the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park as the attraction hosts an immersive family weekend next month.

Harrogate BID has revealed the locations for this year’s Floral Summer of Celebration, as eight spectacular displays prepare to brighten up the town centre.

School pupils from across North Yorkshire have been recognised for their efforts to promote healthier lifestyles and tackle climate change at an awards event at RHS Harlow Carr.

Nidderdale High School is celebrating a positive Ofsted inspection after inspectors praised the school's 'welcoming culture, strong leadership and support for pupils.'

A popular community festival is returning to Starbeck this weekend.

Organisers of Ripon's annual Pride celebrations have thanked a local business whose support helped the event grow into a two-day festival this year.

Harrogate's West Park Hotel has been recognised among the world's top-rated hospitality businesses after receiving a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award.

Local volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help keep Valley Gardens looking its best during a community litter pick.

A Knaresborough woman whose powerful road safety talks have reached thousands of young people is celebrating a decade of changing lives.

The organisers of a much-loved inclusion festival have paid tribute to Ripon Rugby Club for helping make the event possible year after year.

Transdev will provide free travel for all current service personnel and veterans on Armed Forces Day (June 27).

Ripon student Angus Millar helped power Yorkshire to victory when he struck gold at the prestigious British Inter-Counties Fell Running championships at Edale, Derbyshire.

Specsavers in Ripon supported last weekend's pride event.

The much-loved Spiegeltent has returned to Harrogate with a packed programme of live music, comedy, dance and entertainment for the summer.

Rhiannon Wilkinson, shortlisted for Headteacher of the Year.

One of the area's most iconic landmarks is taking centre stage this week as Sky Arts' "Landscape Artist of the Year" comes to Brimham Rocks.

The third annual Harrogate Concourse attracted huge crowds of car enthusiasts as almost 100 classic vehicles and high-powered sports cars rolled into the town centre.

Four Ripon Grammar School students being selected to represent North Yorkshire at one of the country’s most prestigious national championships.

Residents across the Harrogate district are being urged to put their bins out earlier than usual over the next two days as crews continue working in the hot weather.

Pollution found in a tributary of the River Ure and River Ouse has been described as a “small-scale environmental disaster” amid concerns that wildlife has already been killed off.

Festival favourites Oddsocks are returning to Harrogate this summer with a fresh, family-friendly take on one of Shakespeare's best-loved plays.

More than 1,000 people have taken part in Knaresborough's free town walking tours in their first year, with organisers celebrating the milestone this week.

Henshaws has celebrated a record-breaking year for BedFest after the festival raised £30,000 to support people living with sight loss and disabilities across the North of England.

Tom Gordon MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has increased the pressure to open Bilton Woodfield School by the next school term.

23 year old Jamie will take on a 500 mile journey for charity.

'Let's Create' is coming to life, at Rudding Park.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat covering North Yorkshire, with the alert running from Wednesday night through Thursday.

Symphonic Ibiza has today announced that Love Island’s Alex Bowen will join the line-up at the Great Yorkshire Showground.

Molly-Mae Hague known for Love Island and social media recently shared her time at the hotel.

The full programme has been unveiled for this year's Harrogate Food and Drink Festival, with organisers promising the event's biggest and most diverse line-up to date.

The Cheeseboard in Harrogate launched their new charcuterie platters last weekend.

Plans are being drawn up to relocate a plant nursery to make space for the 3,000-home Maltkiln development.

A first-ever on-site bushcraft residential has been hailed as "magical" at Coppice Valley Primary School in Harrogate.

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