Local News from Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
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Police appeal to locate Harrogate fuel thief
Police have released a CCTV image of a man following a fuel theft on Leeds Road in Harrogate.
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Harrogate MP set to take on London Marathon in aid of colitis charity
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is preparing to take part in this year's London Marathon to raise funds for Crohn's & Colitis UK.
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Expansion could add £17m to northern economy, says Harrogate Spring Water
A proposed expansion of Harrogate Spring Water’s bottling facility could contribute £17 million annually to the northern economy, according to figures released by the firm.
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New café to open in place of Hoxton North this week
A new café is set to open in Harrogate this week, taking over the former Hoxton North site on Royal Parade.
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Ripon vintage tractor run to return this weekend
More than 70 tractors are expected to take part in the annual Brian Chester Road Run when it returns this weekend.
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Ladies lunch event raises £25,000 for Yorkshire children's hospice
A star-studded Ladies Lunch has raised more than £25,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice.
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Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show Returns
The Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show Returns on Saturday 25th April, bringing big brands and independent businesses together for local families
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Lightwater Valley officially opens 'epic' new rollercoaster
A new rollercoaster officially opened at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park over the Easter weekend, with visitors turning out to ride the attraction for the first time.
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Three Harrogate boxers scoop medals at international tournament
Three talented Harrogate boxers have scooped medals at an international tournament in Portugal.



