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• Duchy Hospital expert to hold free prostate health event

  A health expert from Duchy Hospital are set to host a free public event in Harrogate aimed at improving understanding of prostate health and testing.

• Festive tractor run raises £50,000 for charity as grand total is revealed

  The grand total of last year’s ‘Rudolph’s Run’ has been revealed - and it’s cleared the £50,000 mark.

• Future uncertain for Harrogate footwear brand

  The future of a long-established Harrogate retailer has been thrown into doubt after a national rescue deal left dozens of stores facing uncertainty.

• New independent coffee shop opens in Knaresborough

  A new independent coffee shop has opened its doors in Knaresborough.

• Lightwater Valley reveals reopening date

  Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has confirmed it will reopen to visitors for a new season on Saturday 28th March.

• Harrogate teachers brave blizzard conditions in latest running challenge

  Two teachers from a Harrogate independent prep school have completed their latest running challenge – exactly 12 months after they tackled an iconic half marathon in Norway.

• Conservative councillors take swipes at Reform amid budget talks

  Senior North Yorkshire Conservative councillors took veiled - and not so veiled - swipes at Reform while discussing their authority’s finances at a key meeting.

• Date revealed for Knaresborough Tractor Run

  The date has been confirmed for this year's Knaresborough Tractor Run, which is set to return on Sunday 8th March.

• Yorkshire Air Ambulance appoints new CEO

  Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity has announced the appointment of Kathryn Marsden OBE as its new Chief Executive Officer

• Council to increase council tax by maximum after £43m "wallop" from government

  Council chiefs say they have no choice but to raise council tax by the maximum allowed after receiving a £43m "wallop" in cuts from the government.

• Harrogate dad takes on 40,000-mile yacht race for bereavement charity

  A Harrogate man is taking on a 40,000-mile yacht race to give back to the charity that supported his son through the loss of his mother.

• Harrogate BID backs return of town's popular Restaurant Week

  Harrogate BID is supporting the return of Harrogate Restaurant Week, which will take place from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd February 2026.

• Cost of Harrogate garden bin licence revealed

  Harrogate residents are being reminded to purchase their garden waste collection licence ahead of the launch of the annual service in March.

• Spirit of Harrogate to enter administration

  A well-known Harrogate gin business is preparing to enter administration, with efforts now underway to find a buyer.

• Call for council to support pubs and hospitality businesses

  A North Yorkshire councillor and former publican has called for more support for the county’s pubs and hospitality businesses, saying the "system is stacked against them".

• Ripon MP says Kex Gill realignment scheme is making 'good progress'

  Ripon MP Julian Smith has shared an update on the works at Kex Gill.

• Northern Powergrid issue update on Leeds Road traffic lights

  Northern Powergrid has provided an update after ongoing issues affecting the traffic lights at the Leeds Road crossroads in Harrogate.

• Sir Stephen Fry sends mental health message to Harrogate College students

  Sir Stephen Fry has sent a personalised video message to students at Harrogate College focusing on mental health.

• Harrogate Cat Rescue appeals for urgent support as vet bills soar

  Harrogate Cat Rescue has issued an urgent public appeal as soaring veterinary bills push the charity into crisis.

• Cuts may be needed to balance budget at North Yorkshire Police

  Cuts may be needed to balance the budget at North Yorkshire Police after the force received a lower than expected settlement from the government, councillors will be told next week.