Local News from Thursday, February 19th, 2026
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Harrogate figures to be 'jailed' to raise money for Harrogate Theatre
A team of well-known Harrogate figures and community leaders will be facing 'time behind bars' in aid of Harrogate Theatre next week.
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Harrogate bookshop named as finalist for British Book Awards
Harrogate's Imagined Things Bookshop has been named among the finalists for this year's British Book Awards.
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Council update on operator of Alpamare water park
'All options' remain on the table in discussions over the future of a popular North Yorkshire water park.
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Visitor levy would be mayor's decision, says senior councillor
A senior North Yorkshire councillor has stressed that his authority would have no say on whether a visitor levy was introduced in York and North Yorkshire as the region’s mayor sets out the next steps for the proposal.
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Date announced for return of Harrogate dog show
The much-loved Harrogate Dog Show is set to return for a fifth year.
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Harrogate's Italian community donates sensory kits worth £1,200 to Harrogate Hospital
Harrogate District Hospital's Emergency Department has received a donation of sensory kits valued at £1,200 from La Buona Notizia ("Good News") - an Italian Catholic community based at St. Joseph's Church.



