Local News from Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

A record-breaking twelve students at the North's top-performing state school are celebrating Oxbridge offers.

Afternoon tea remains a popular way to spend a relaxed afternoon in and around Harrogate, with venues ranging from country estates to town-centre hotels.

Harrogate Restaurant Week is returning this month, in partnership with Harrogate BID.

A Harrogate powerlifter has been selected to represent Team England at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Young players from Pannal Sports Junior FC enjoyed a matchday to remember after winning a competition that saw them step onto the pitch at a Manchester City Women fixture.

Two Yorkshire PR experts say demand is outstripping supply for their events for small businesses.

A Ripon woman who overcame life-changing injuries to complete a demanding charity challenge has been nominated for a Yorkshire Choice Award, recognising her courage.

Plans to introduce charges to use dozens of council-owned toilets appear have been temporarily blocked amid concerns that a fee of up to 50p would not wash with the public.

The Government has refused to intervene in a bottled water company's controversial plans to extend its Harrogate factory into an area of community woodland.

Mayor for York and North Yorkshire David Skaith  has been given a first look at work to create Harrogate College’s £22m new campus.