Local News from Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

North Yorkshire Council has rejected claims circulating on social media that more than 100 homes being acquired under a council housing programme are intended for asylum seekers.

Ripon-based Econ Engineering has invested £1.1m in a new laser cutting machine at its manufacturing headquarters.

 Passengers using mobility scooters across North Yorkshire will now be able to travel on every type of train in Northern’s fleet, provided they have a free permit and their scooter meets the relevant requirements.

Plans for up to 53 homes on land beside the Hornbeam Park Estate have been opened for public consultation.

Grantley Hall’s General Manager has won a national hospitality award, three years after taking charge of the Ripon hotel.

The Harrogate Bus Company has joined a town centre network that allows businesses to share reports of crime and antisocial behaviour.

A Harrogate actor has won a theatre festival award after fearing she might never be able to learn lines again following brain surgery.

A former Knaresborough pub has gone up for sale - with a condition that it cannot reopen as a pub.

A new children's boutique with an in-store art gallery has opened on Knaresborough High Street.

The family of a man found dead in the Ripon Canal on Sunday morning has now been informed, North Yorkshire Police has confirmed.

North Yorkshire Council's retiring chief executive received a total pay package worth almost £245,000 during the last financial year, new figures show.

Harrogate para powerlifter Lottie McGuinness has appeared on CNN to speak out about a controversial advert featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.