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• Runners for Great North Run raise over £17,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

  Runners taking on this year's Great North Run have raised more than £17,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

• Sir Gareth Southgate helps raise £23,000 for Yorkshire children’s hospice

  Sir Gareth Southgate has helped raise more than £23,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice at a star-studded Yorkshire golf event.

• Driver jailed after 130mph police chase ends in Knaresborough

  A disqualified driver has been jailed after a police pursuit at speeds of more than 130mph ended in Knaresborough.

• Historic Harrogate hotel put up for sale for £1.45million

  A 19-bedroom hotel in Harrogate has been put on the market for £1.45million.

• Harrogate pupils uncover school's past as Victorian hospital

  Children at St Peter's CE Primary School in Harrogate have been exploring their classrooms' former life as hospital wards.

• Harrogate nursery celebrates 'strong standard' after Ofsted inspection

  Little Explorers Day Nursery in Harrogate is celebrating after announcing it achieved a ‘strong standard’ in all areas of its latest Ofsted inspection.

• Henshaws launches urgent £10,000 appeal following water damage

  Henshaws Specialist College has launched an urgent £10,000 fundraising appeal after significant water damage was discovered at the College following the weekend.

• UK Foo Fighters to perform at Your Harrogate Stray bonfire and fireworks

  The UK Foo Fighters will perform a special homecoming gig on The Stray as part of this year’s Your Harrogate Stray bonfire and fireworks celebrations.

• Ripon detectorist calls Bayeux Tapestry a 'medieval stitch-up'

  A Ripon metal detectorist has described the Bayeux Tapestry as a "medieval stitch-up" for leaving out one of Yorkshire's most significant battles.

• Valley Gardens among top winners at Yorkshire in Bloom awards

  Parks and gardens across the Harrogate district have been recognised at this year's Yorkshire in Bloom awards.

• New opening date revealed for Harrogate bookshop

  A new independent bookshop in Harrogate has announced its opening date after a leaky roof delayed refurbishment work.

• Harrogate toy retailer cuts prices every time Town striker scores

  A Harrogate toy retailer is giving customers a discount every time Harrogate Town's Brad Dolaghan scores.

• North Yorkshire hospices warn of cuts and closures as funding crisis deepens

  Hospice services across North Yorkshire are at risk of cuts and closure as a multi-million-pound funding crisis deepens, charity chiefs have warned.

• Diesel prices rise above £2 a litre in Harrogate area

  Diesel prices have risen above £2 a litre at filling stations in the Harrogate area.

• New woodland sauna and cold plunge opens in Harrogate

  A new outdoor sauna and cold water bathing site is opening in Harrogate today (Friday).

• Brackenfield School in Harrogate praised by inspectors ahead of 50th anniversary

  Brackenfield School in Harrogate has met all required standards in its latest inspection, with praise for its teaching, pupil wellbeing and caring culture.

• Harrogate hotel chef shortlisted for 'Oscars of hospitality'

  Rudding Park’s Adam Degg has been shortlisted for Hotel Restaurant Chef of the Year at the 2026 Hotel Cateys.