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Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver and local businessman Jonathan Blezard have become co-owners of the club.

A free Halloween trail will invite families to hunt for magical ingredients across Harrogate town centre this half term.

Yorkshire Water has issued a reminder about the problems caused by flushing wet wipes ahead of a ban next year.

More than 400 people have signed up for Saint Michael's Hospice's Moonlight Glow Walk in Harrogate tomorrow (Saturday).

Children at three Harrogate primary schools will work alongside disabled artists as part of a charity’s free mosaic-making programme.

Skipton Road in Harrogate has been closed in both directions following a serious collision this morning (Friday).

Martin House has been named Hospice of the Year at the National Charity Today Awards.

Harrogate BID has been shortlisted for a national award for its summer floral trail.

Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation amid claims the facility could cost taxpayers more than £270m despite potentially operating for just two years.

A burst water main is affecting water supplies in parts of Harrogate and Knaresborough this morning - and a primary school has been forced to close.

Ripon's Market Place will host a three-day Christmas market next month, featuring independent traders, festive food and seasonal entertainment.

Five men have been jailed after two vehicles were stolen from a business near Harrogate, with police dog Rhun tracking down one suspect hiding in a bush.

A £4million house near Harrogate, complete with its own lake, library and tennis court, is up for grabs in an Omaze prize draw.

Current and former pupils at Harrogate’s Ashville have won a ‘Best Young Cast’ award following their debut at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Duchy College in Harrogate has planted a commemorative oak tree gifted by King Charles III during his visit to the school in May.

Rudding Park is launching an after-dark version of its Yorkshire-themed adventure golf course this Halloween.

A private coaching session with Sir Gareth Southgate is among the experiences up for grabs at this year’s Martin House Glitter Ball in Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Council is set to meet Harrogate Civic Society to discuss concerns about the condition of the town’s heritage.

Residents are being encouraged to get support in navigating the online world as libraries in North Yorkshire host free events and activities during Get Online Week.

Choosing what comes after GCSEs is a big decision – and Harrogate Grammar School is inviting students to explore the possibilities at its upcoming Sixth Form Open Evening.

A Harrogate sewing tutor is helping adults and children learn new skills after turning her hobby into a business.

More than £15,000 has been raised for two Harrogate charities following a night sleeping outdoors at Harrogate Rugby Club.

Yorkshire Water customers could see an average £27 reduction applied to their bills after the company missed performance targets.

Thousands of comic fans and cosplayers are expected in Harrogate next month as Thought Bubble returns to the town.

North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Task Force has won a national award for a crime prevention project covering more than 1,500 farms.

Harrogate furniture reuse charity Essential Needs has helped furnish a new property for local homeless charity Lifeline Harrogate.

Opposition councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire's waste incinerator is genuinely improving or simply performing "less badly" than before.

Harrogate's Moonlight Glow Walk returns this Saturday (17th October) to raise money for Saint Michael's Hospice.

Harrogate law firm Raworths has been named Private Client Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.

British furniture and interiors brand Neptune is set to open a new showroom in Harrogate.

Filmmaker and broadcaster Louis Theroux has paid a special visit to Martin House children’s hospice, spending time with children and families supported by the charity.

A new swim school is helping babies and young children build their confidence in the water in Harrogate.

A Harrogate corner shop has installed new signage in memory of Claire Lewis, who ran the business for many years.

A survey has been launched to find out what residents think about vape shops in central Harrogate.

Stump Cross Caverns has been named a finalist in the Yorkshire, Humberside and North East Family Business Awards 2026.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called on Yorkshire Water to accelerate leak repairs and publish a detailed plan to reduce water losses.

Harrogate and Knaresborough residents have called for stronger action on river pollution as part of a Yorkshire-wide campaign.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr is hosting a three-day celebration of autumn this weekend.

Allister Nixon has stepped down as chief executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society following recent health issues.

A new Mexican restaurant and tequila bar is preparing to open in Harrogate.

A seven-year-old rider from Birstwith has celebrated a major victory at the Horse of the Year Show.

Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were injured in a collision on the A1(M) near Boroughbridge.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested after an e-bike rider allegedly failed to stop for police and narrowly missed a pedestrian in Harrogate.

Strikes at Leeds Bradford Airport are set to escalate, with further walkouts planned over the October half-term period.

A Glow Ride will take place in Harrogate this month to highlight the need for safer streets for women to cycle.

A lack of capacity in Yorkshire Water’s sewerage network could prevent new homes being occupied in parts of North Yorkshire and delay millions of pounds in funding for local services, councillors have warned.

Pupils at St Peter's CE Primary School are supporting homeless people in Harrogate through this year’s Harvest appeal.

An operation targeting suspected shoplifters in Knaresborough will feature on Channel 5’s Biker Cops: Elite Squad One tonight (Monday).

North Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure after warnings of falling food production and declining confidence.

Ripon runner Rob Harrison has set a new course record at the Ripon Ultra, completing the 35-mile race in four hours and 13 minutes.

A dance fitness group is celebrating seven years of classes across Harrogate, Knaresborough and Boroughbridge.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was approached by a man who repeatedly asked for her personal contact details in Harrogate.

Police are appealing for information after vandals caused around £1,000 worth of damage to public toilets in Knaresborough.

Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.

A new library has been officially unveiled at Starbeck Primary Academy following a year-long project to transform an underused room.

Fountains by Floodlight has returned with a new projection show inspired by 900 years of history.

The Yorkshire Farming Conference will return to Harrogate in January following its successful debut earlier this year.

Ripon Runners is inviting the community to join a night run to highlight the safety concerns women face when exercising outdoors after dark.

Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died. 

Harrogate businesses are opening their toilets to the public as part of a new scheme launched by Harrogate Town Council.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.

Imperial Classical Ballet is bringing Swan Lake to Harrogate’s Royal Hall later this month.

Six of the eight Harrogate businesses featured on Dragons' Den remain active, according to new research.

A new restaurant combining Brazilian and Japanese cuisine is set to open in Harrogate before the festive season.

Almost 250,000 working hours were lost to sickness at North Yorkshire Police last year amid concerns over comparatively high levels of long-term absence.

A Harrogate charity is appealing for donations that will be doubled through a national fundraising campaign.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for independent specialists to support an investigation into rape and abuse claims at army training facilities.

British fashion brand Scamp & Dude will open its first permanent store in northern England in Harrogate tomorrow (Friday).

Tributes have been paid to Starbeck postmaster and community campaigner Andrew Hart, who has died aged 71.

Chicos Pizzas & Kebabs has announced plans to open in Harrogate.

Harrogate footballer Louie Philpott has signed his first professional contract with Leeds United.

A free family theatre show is coming to Ripon Library this October half-term.

An artist based near Ripon has raised more than £21,000 for The Yorkshire Rescue through an online draw-along.

A woman has died following a collision on the A59 near Flaxby yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 7th October).

Community sports clubs across Skipton are being encouraged to apply for thousands of pounds in funding through the Cash4Clubs programme.

Ripon’s Christmas lights switch-on will return next month with an afternoon of free family entertainment.

A fire-damaged North Yorkshire pub could be replaced with a new venue, apartments and commercial space under plans to redevelop the site.

Ripon's Tinsel Tractor Run will return on Saturday 5th December, with organisers aiming to raise £10,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has made 250 spoken contributions in Parliament since being elected just over two years ago.

Knaresborough boutique Sheer Bliss has won a free advertising campaign worth up to £1,000 on Your Harrogate.

Yorkshire Water has admitted a £1.5m scheme aimed at dramatically reducing storm overflow discharges into the River Ure in Ripon has not performed as expected.

Harrogate Indoor Funfair is returning to the Great Yorkshire Events Centre this October half term with 16 rides.

Harrogate fitness entrepreneur and endurance athlete Olivia Jarvis has launched a new recipe e-book after almost a decade working in the health and fitness industry.

Former England captain Wayne Rooney will share stories from his football career at Grantley Hall this month.

Harrogate charities and community groups are being invited to apply for a share of £50,000 from Harrogate Brigantes Rotary.

Police have released an image of a person they would like to identify after parcels were stolen from an address in Harrogate.

Pannal Primary School has a new outdoor learning space after volunteers transformed part of its grounds in just one day.

A free event offering cyber security advice to local businesses is returning to Harrogate this month.

Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport in North Yorkshire, a leading politician has said.

AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.

A Harrogate taekwondo master has represented Great Britain as a referee at the World Championships in South Korea.

A new Christmas attraction is coming to the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate this December.

A workshop helping women stay active during pregnancy and return to exercise after birth is coming to Harrogate.

Harrogate's Snowball will return this December, inviting guests to bring a toy for a child in need.

Plans to build a thriving Wednesday market in Knaresborough have been outlined following its move to town council control.

A new singing project is bringing nursery children and care home residents together across Harrogate to help tackle loneliness.

Evidence that Ripon Town Hall was once painted green has been uncovered during conservation work.

Leeds Bradford Airport is set for a standstill as almost 130 workers will take industrial action over pay.

Bettys Café Tea Rooms at RHS Garden Harlow Carr has reopened following a month-long refurbishment.

Harrogate College is inviting former students and staff to share their memories before its current building is demolished next year.

The owner of Ripon tearoom and Indian bistro Realitea has reflected on 12 years in business.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a black Ford Fiesta was stolen from a layby on Hookstone Road in Harrogate.

Police have released footage of a motorist pulling across the path of two HGVs while travelling at more than 90mph near Boroughbridge.

Councillors have agreed to write to NHS chiefs over what they described as the “scandalous” state of governance of end-of-life care in York and North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise "empty buses" after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.

A Starbeck man who has raised more than £2,500 for St John Ambulance is set for a special welcome home this week.

Doodle HR is hosting a business advice expo at Harrogate’s Cedar Court Hotel next month.

Painting Pots in Knaresborough is handing out £260 worth of vouchers and prizes to the winners of its first customer awards.

An ice sculpture trail will bring eight frozen creations to Harrogate town centre this December.

A site manager at a Harrogate housing development has won a national award recognising excellence in housebuilding.

A five-year-old boy from Harrogate who lost his hearing after contracting meningitis will feature in a BBC Lifeline appeal this Sunday (4th October).

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has raised concerns about students’ academic work being used to train artificial intelligence.

Bramham Park has announced a traditional fairground will be part of its first Christmas market this November.

A community café in Harrogate is inviting residents to a free coffee-tasting morning this month.

North Yorkshire Police will take centre stage in a new television series launching on Monday (5th October).

A Conservative councillor and Labour mayor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.

A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets.

Harrogate businesses have joined police and industry experts at an event aimed at tackling retail crime.

Duchy College has chosen Blood Cancer UK as its charity of the year after two pupils lost their mother to the disease.

York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has hit back after a senior North Yorkshire councillor compared the growing powers of elected mayors to those of a dictator.

A Harrogate sports therapist has opened a new hub for injury treatment, rehabilitation and performance training.

RHS Harlow Carr's Glow light trail will return this winter with new displays to mark its tenth anniversary.

Harrogate's Cairn Hotel has been put on the market with an asking price of £6million.

A Knaresborough beauty salon is celebrating 20 years in business with a month of anniversary giveaways.

Harrogate Neighbours has raised £2,500 for its Meals on Wheels service at its annual charity golf day.

The Local Lotto has celebrated its eighth birthday, with more than £38,000 now raised each year for good causes across the Harrogate district.

North Yorkshire Council has warned it faces a major challenge to draw up a blueprint that will determine where thousands of new homes are built across the county within a tight government-imposed timetable.

A Knaresborough coffee shop is changing hands and will become known as Lupins.

Former Stray FM and Harrogate Town executive Sarah Barry has joined Your Harrogate as its new Managing Director.

The Orchid at the Studley Hotel in Harrogate is opening for Saturday lunch for the first time in its 25-year history.

Community groups in Harrogate and Knaresborough are being urged to apply for new Government funding before the deadline on 12th October.

An independent sewing machine shop in Harrogate has thanked customers for their support after celebrating its first year in business.

A Harrogate care home is inviting local dogs and their owners to take part in a charity dog show this weekend.

Harrogate railway station has been named among the UK's top 50 in new research.

A family-run vet practice in Knaresborough has welcomed new rules aimed at making pet care costs clearer for owners.

Ripon Grammar School's head boy has described a "once-in-a-lifetime experience" after appearing on Channel 4's The Piano.

Campaigners have vowed to continue their fight against controversial plans to expand Harrogate Spring Water’s bottling plant after the company confirmed it will appeal against their refusal.

A contract worth an estimated £350,000 is set to be awarded to reconstruct the collapsed retaining wall at Knaresborough’s Viaduct Terrace.

Poets will take centre stage across Ripon on Thursday (1st October) as the city celebrates National Poetry Day.

Runners taking on this year's Great North Run have raised more than £17,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Sir Gareth Southgate has helped raise more than £23,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice at a star-studded Yorkshire golf event.

A disqualified driver has been jailed after a police pursuit at speeds of more than 130mph ended in Knaresborough.

A 19-bedroom hotel in Harrogate has been put on the market for £1.45million.

Children at St Peter's CE Primary School in Harrogate have been exploring their classrooms' former life as hospital wards.

Little Explorers Day Nursery in Harrogate is celebrating after announcing it achieved a ‘strong standard’ in all areas of its latest Ofsted inspection.

Henshaws Specialist College has launched an urgent £10,000 fundraising appeal after significant water damage was discovered at the College following the weekend.

The UK Foo Fighters will perform a special homecoming gig on The Stray as part of this year’s Your Harrogate Stray bonfire and fireworks celebrations.

A Ripon metal detectorist has described the Bayeux Tapestry as a "medieval stitch-up" for leaving out one of Yorkshire's most significant battles.

Parks and gardens across the Harrogate district have been recognised at this year's Yorkshire in Bloom awards.

A new independent bookshop in Harrogate has announced its opening date after a leaky roof delayed refurbishment work.

A Harrogate toy retailer is giving customers a discount every time Harrogate Town's Brad Dolaghan scores.

Hospice services across North Yorkshire are at risk of cuts and closure as a multi-million-pound funding crisis deepens, charity chiefs have warned.

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