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• Harrogate's Turkish Baths named 'Day Spa of the Year'

  Harrogate's Turkish Baths has been named Day Spa of the Year at the 14th English Hair & Beauty Awards 2026 (North Edition).

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  Police have launched an appeal following racially aggravated behaviour in Harrogate.

• Popular Harrogate music festival shortlisted for national award

  A popular music festival held on the Stray in Harrogate has been shortlisted for a national award.

• Saint Michael's first ever 10km run raises £50,000

  Saint Michael’s Hospice has raised more than £50,000 from its first ever Harrogate 5km and 10km running event.

• Harrogate's Lottie McGuinness wins bronze at European Championships

  Harrogate weightlifter Lottie McGuinness secured a bronze medal at the European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia yesterday (Sunday).

• The Harrogate care home taking residents on a trip down memory lane

  Residents at a Harrogate home went on a trip down memory lane on a recent trip to York's national railway museum.

• Harrogate men encouraged to find their voice in new charity choir

  A brand new, standalone charity project is now recruiting in the Harrogate area - to bring local men together whilst also fundraising for men's mental health.

• Harrogate's Lottie McGuinness to compete in European Championships this weekend

  Harrogate para powerlifter Lottie McGuinness will represent Great Britain at the European Championships this weekend.

• Harrogate Mayor's chain too valuable to be worn without bodyguard

  A gold mayoral chain encrusted with diamonds, pearls and emeralds will only be used on special occasions after councillors heard the mayor would need protection from a bodyguard to wear it.

• Two weeks left to nominate for Local Hero Awards 2026

  There are now just two weeks left to nominate someone for this year's 2026 Local Hero Awards.

• Route revealed for Knaresborough Tractor Run 2026

  The route has been revealed for the 2026 Knaresborough Tractor Run ahead of its return this weekend.

• Serial chocolate thieves plead guilty to £3,500 spree

  Serial chocolate thieves who targeted shops across Harrogate and beyond have pleaded guilty at court.

• Leading eyecare clinic invests in walking football club

  Eyecare clinic, Newmedica Harrogate, have provided funding to buy Harrogate Town's Walking Football Club new bibs.

• Violent rapist jailed for life after taking victim to Harrogate flat

  A violent rapist has been jailed for life for the rape of a vulnerable woman while he was living in Harrogate.

• Killinghall Nomads shine as Leeds United Women mascots

  Killinghall Nomads U11 girls had the memorable experience to be mascots for Leeds United Women F.C.

• Police appeal after road rage incident in Harrogate town centre

  Police are appealing for information regarding a dangerous driving and public order incident.

• Skelton-on-Ure apprentice butcher scoops two national titles

  A young butcher from Skelton-on-Ure is celebrating after winning two prestigious national awards during this year’s industry prize-giving ceremony.

• Information wanted after stolen vehicle crashes near Blubberhouses

  North Yorkshire Police say a silver 4x4 was taken from the driveway of a property near Hardsity Hill at around 7.55pm on Tuesday, 3rd March. 

• Your Local Experiences earns thousands for local businesses in first month

  A new local voucher platform launched by Your Media Group has generated tens of thousands of pounds for partner businesses in its first month.