Local News from Tuesday, June 9th, 2026

Local MP Tom Gordon is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race with a motion in the Houses of Parliament.

Organisers of Ripon Theatre Festival say business support is vital to the event's success, as they put local sponsorship centre stage ahead of this year's festival.

Two Harrogate tutoring providers have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Free water safety sessions for children are set to be held in Harrogate this summer as part of an initiative to help families stay safe around water.

A 145-year-old members club in a North Yorkshire town is facing opposition to its bid for an alcohol licence from neighbours.

Harrogate Town has announced that its home ground will be renamed the Marcy Fitness Stadium ahead of the new season.

A popular Ripon sandwich shop has moved to larger premises in a bid to meet growing customer demand.

A 15-year-old girl from Harrogate has qualified for this year’s CrossFit Games after finishing among the top 20 teenage athletes in the world.

Emergency services were called to the A59 near Harrogate last night (Monday) after smoke was reported coming from a HGV tanker carrying nitric acid.

Plans that will help decide where thousands of homes and jobs are built across North Yorkshire have moved a step forward.