Local News from Monday, June 8th, 2026
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Car window smashed and items stolen in Harrogate
Police are appealing for information about a theft from a car in Harrogate.
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Great Yorkshire Showground installs over 1,500 new solar panels
The Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate has installed 1,536 new solar panels, increasing the amount of electricity generated on site.
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Dramatic accident near Boroughbridge prompts calls for speed limit reduction
A dramatic accident which left a car on its roof has prompted fresh calls for a speed reduction through a North Yorkshire village.
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Latest Tractor Fest hailed as most successful in 20-year history
Organisers have hailed this weekend’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall near Ripon as the most successful in the event’s 20‑year history.
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Harrogate couple announced as new owners of Slingsby Gin
The new owners of Slingsby Gin have been announced.
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Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder brings tour to Harrogate
Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder is set to bring his new spoken word tour to Harrogate later this year.
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Appeal to fund job coach for people experiencing homelessness in Harrogate
A Harrogate charity has launched a new appeal to help people experiencing homelessness take the next step towards employment.
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Popular floral trail to return to Harrogate next month
Harrogate BID has announced the return of its popular Floral Summer of Celebration this summer, bringing a series of spectacular floral displays to the town.



