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• Dinosaurs to roar into Harrogate as popular Lego Trail returns

  Harrogate BID has announced the return of one of its most popular annual events, with the Lego Trail set to bring a series of prehistoric displays to the town centre this summer.

• The Old Deanery in Ripon to close fine dining restaurant

  The fine dining restaurant at The Old Deanery is set to close later this month.

• Harrogate computer shop wins national award for 'Best Shop Front'

  A Harrogate computer and IT business is celebrating after winning a national industry award and being recognised in a second category.

• Harrogate author's novel makes stage debut as musical

  Harrogate author Sarah Day's debut children's novel is set to come to life on stage this week after being adapted into a brand-new musical.

• Harrogate Convention Centre upgrades to bring "major economic boost"

  A multi-million pound investment in the Harrogate Convention Centre has started as part of a wide-ranging package of improvements to ensure the venue can "fulfil its potential and boost the local economy."

• Harrogate Race for Life raises £62,000 towards cancer research

  More than 900 people came together for Harrogate's Race for Life yesterday, raising more than £62,000 for life-saving cancer research.

• Funding opens for ambitious community projects in Starbeck

  Ambitious projects that aim to enhance the Starbeck area of Harrogate are being invited to apply for significant funding as part of the 2026 Starbeck Community Fund.

• Harrogate clinic launches AI brain mapping technology

  The Brain Collective in Harrogate has introduced what it says is the UK's first AI-powered brain mapping technology to help assess a range of cognitive challenges.

• Alex Bowen unveils Love Island-inspired courtyard at Martin House

  Alex Bowen has officially opened a new outdoor courtyard at Martin House Children's Hospice, inspired by the famous villa from Love Island.

• Weeton Show appeals for more vintage cars and tractors

  Organisers of this year's Weeton Show are appealing for owners of vintage tractors and classic cars to get involved ahead of the annual community event later this month.

• Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch attends local election campaign launch in Harrogate

  Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch joined more than 500 party faithful at the launch of the Yorkshire Conservatives’ local election campaign at an event in Harrogate on Friday.

• Man, 75, arrested for upskirting incident on Harrogate train

  A 75-year-old man has been arrested following an alleged upskirting incident on a train that had travelled from Harrogate.

• Ripon drug dealer jailed for five and a half years

  A Ripon drug dealer has been jailed for five and a half years after admitting supplying Class A and Class B drugs.

• Another tank on us! Knaresborough woman wins latest Free Fuel Friday

  A Knaresborough woman became the eleventh to bag a free tank of fuel as part of our Free Fuel Friday competition.

• New Yorkshire-inspired golf adventure coming to Rudding Park

  Rudding Park is set to open a new Yorkshire-inspired adventure golf experience, celebrating the county through an 18-hole course.

• Marathon runners raise £16,000 for Harrogate police charity

  More than £16,000 has been donated to the Police Treatment Centre in Harrogate after a team of runners completed the New York Marathon.

• Driver taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash near Harrogate

  One driver has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash near Harrogate.

• Harrogate MP welcomes forced adoption apology

  Local MP Tom Gordon has welcomed a Government apology to victims of forced adoption after securing a commitment to establish a National Advice Line.

• Children can visit Fountains Abbey for £1 when travelling by bus this summer

  Families travelling to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal by bus this summer will be able to take advantage of a new £1 child admission offer.

• Harrogate Town complete Lewis Payne signing

  Harrogate Town has announced the signing of right-back Lewis Payne.