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• Knaresborough paddling pool reopens to public

  Families can cool off this summer in three well-maintained paddling pools after the final programme of improvements were made in Knaresborough.

• WATCH: Ripon woman is latest Free Fuel Friday winner

  A Ripon woman has become the thirteenth winner to claim a full tank of free fuel as part of our Free Fuel Friday competition.

• Harrogate Town announce signing of 'powerful' striker

  Harrogate Town have confirmed the signing of Rohan Vaughan, following a successful trial period with the club.

• Elly Griffiths wins top honour at Harrogate crime writing festival

  Crime writer Elly Griffiths has won the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2026 at the opening night of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate.

• Boroughbridge mum wins adult learning award after fleeing Ukraine

  A Boroughbridge mother who fled the war in Ukraine has been recognised at North Yorkshire Council's annual adult learning awards after rebuilding her life and launching a new career.

• Harrogate café launches free summer events for all ages

  Harrogate residents of all ages are being invited to a series of free community events at The Lounge Café at St Mark's Church this summer.

• Harrogate learning disabled artists rally to save arts charity

  Harrogate learning disabled artists are backing a campaign to help secure the future of the charity that supports them.

• Harrogate hospitality boss urges new Prime Minister to back restaurants

  A Harrogate restaurant owner has welcomed the Government's latest business rates support announcement - but says more clarity is needed on whether restaurants will benefit.

• Lightwater Valley named second best-value theme park in UK

  Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has been named the second best-value theme park in the UK in a new nationwide study.

• Appeal: Man kicks shop door on Harrogate's Beulah Street

  Police have launched an appeal following a criminal damage incident on Beulah Street in Harrogate. 

• 130 new homes recommended for approval in Boroughbridge

  Plans for up to 130 new homes on the edge of Boroughbridge have been recommended for approval despite objections from the town council and local residents.

• Harrogate's Lottie McGuinness to compete in Commonwealth Games today

  Harrogate para powerlifter Lottie McGuinness will represent England at the Commonwealth Games today (Friday) as she looks to make a winning start on her Games debut.

• Symphonic Ibiza offers VIP tickets after Harrogate posters vandalised

  Organisers of Symphonic Ibiza are appealing for information after two of their promotional posters were damaged in Harrogate town centre.

• Gilbert O'Sullivan announces Harrogate show to celebrate 60 years of music

  Singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan is bringing his 60th anniversary tour to Harrogate later this year.

• Harewood House wins national education award

  Harewood House has won the 2026 Frances Garnham Award for Education, recognising its programme exploring Britain's links to the transatlantic slave trade.

• Marie Curie appeals for Harrogate volunteers this summer

  Marie Curie is calling on people across the Harrogate district to volunteer at local Morrisons stores as part of its annual Paint It Yellow fundraising campaign.

• Boroughbridge clinic celebrates hat-trick of industry awards

  A wellbeing and skincare clinic in Boroughbridge is celebrating after winning three industry awards within six months of opening.

• New day service for people with complex needs opens at Rossett School

  A new specialist day service supporting young people and adults with complex needs has opened in a dedicated building at Rossett School in Harrogate.

• Call for review after Allerton Waste Recovery Park misses targets for seventh consecutive year

  North Yorkshire Council is facing a call for an independent review of the £1.4bn contract with the Allerton Waste Recovery Park (AWRP) after the plant failed to meet its recycling target for the seventh consecutive year.

• Harrogate MP welcomes £2 bus fare cap but calls for further reforms

  Local MP Tom Gordon has welcomed the return of England's £2 bus fare cap - but is urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce further transport reforms.