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  Harrogate's popular 32-metre observation wheel is returning to the town centre this weekend.

• Adventure activity camps returning to Ripley Castle this summer

  A series of three-day adventure camps for children are returning to Ripley Castle during the school holidays this summer.

• Harrogate pupils win national innovation award

  Students from Harrogate Ladies' College have won a national innovation award after developing smart bandages designed to help treat chronic wounds in dogs.

• Thieves steal Playstation from Bilton home

  Police are appealing for information about a burglary that occurred in the Bilton area of Harrogate.

• Harrogate house music festival announces major site upgrades for 2026

  Love to be… Festival has unveiled a series of major site upgrades for its 2026 event in Harrogate, including a bigger main stage, new VIP garden and dedicated chillout zone.

• Harrogate Town signs former York City goalkeeper

  Harrogate Town has announced its fifth summer signing as goalkeeper Rory Watson joins on a one-year contract.

• Harrogate students plant tree to honour Holocaust remembrance

  Students at St Aidan's Church of England High School have planted a Tree of Remembrance and Hope following a Holocaust education project.

• Ripon Grammar named North of England Grammar School of the Year

  Ripon Grammar School has earned recognition alongside some of the UK's leading independent schools and private education providers in the LUXlife Private Education Awards.

• Harrogate girls to benefit from free football academy

  A free weekly Girls' Football Academy is set to launch at Ashville Sports Centre, with sessions running during school term times until Easter 2027.

• Vikings to invade Himalayan Gardens for action-packed family weekend

  The Viking Age is set to come to life at the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park as the attraction hosts an immersive family weekend next month.

• Locations revealed for Harrogate Floral Summer of Celebration displays

  Harrogate BID has revealed the locations for this year’s Floral Summer of Celebration, as eight spectacular displays prepare to brighten up the town centre.

• Climate champions recognised at RHS Harlow Carr

  School pupils from across North Yorkshire have been recognised for their efforts to promote healthier lifestyles and tackle climate change at an awards event at RHS Harlow Carr.

• Ofsted full of praise for Nidderdale High School

  Nidderdale High School is celebrating a positive Ofsted inspection after inspectors praised the school's 'welcoming culture, strong leadership and support for pupils.'

• Starbeck community festival to return this weekend

  A popular community festival is returning to Starbeck this weekend.

• Ripon Pride organisers thank local business for helping expand popular event

  Organisers of Ripon's annual Pride celebrations have thanked a local business whose support helped the event grow into a two-day festival this year.

• Harrogate's West Park Hotel recognised with top Tripadvisor award

  Harrogate's West Park Hotel has been recognised among the world's top-rated hospitality businesses after receiving a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award.

• Harrogate community comes together for Valley Gardens litter pick

  Local volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help keep Valley Gardens looking its best during a community litter pick.

• Lauren Doherty Road Safety Talks celebrates 10 years

  A Knaresborough woman whose powerful road safety talks have reached thousands of young people is celebrating a decade of changing lives.

• Ripon Rugby Club praised for helping keep popular inclusion festival free

  The organisers of a much-loved inclusion festival have paid tribute to Ripon Rugby Club for helping make the event possible year after year.

• Harrogate man is tenth Free Fuel Friday winner

  Brandon from Harrogate is the tenth winner of Your Harrogate's Free Fuel Friday.