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  Knaresborough Lions' annual Santa sleigh campaign has continued its tour across the town, bringing Father Christmas to doorsteps throughout December.

• Opening date revealed for new pizzeria in Knaresborough

  A new pizzeria is set to open on York Place in Knaresborough this week, taking over the unit previously occupied by Fish-a-Rama.

• Black Sheep Brewery addresses administration rumours

  Masham’s Black Sheep Brewery has moved to reassure customers after the business confirmed that its parent company intends to appoint administrators.

• Ripon woman wanted on recall to prison

  Police have launched a campaign to locate a Ripon woman wanted on recall to prison.

• Mental elf fun run raises £6,500 for Mind in Harrogate

  This year’s Mental Elf Festive Fun Run has raised more than £6,500 for Mind in Harrogate District.

• Councillor still hopeful Nidderdale Greenway route can be extended

  A North Yorkshire councillor says he has not given up hope of an extension to a popular multi-user route in Nidderdale despite doubts over how the project would be funded.

• Pateley teen wins engineering award after creating unique gritter attachment

  A Nidderdale High School student has received national recognition for an innovative engineering project designed to tackle a real problem on his family's farm.

• Knaresborough unveils first wave of public toilet upgrades

  Visitors and residents in Knaresborough will benefit from improved public conveniences thanks to a joint initiative by North Yorkshire Council and local councillors.

• Housebuilder hands over allotments to Harrogate parish council

  A local parish council has been handed allotments on a new housing development to the west of Harrogate town centre.

• Ripon MP praises 'tremendous progress' of £82.5million Kex Gill project

  Ripon and Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith has praised the “tremendous progress” of the £82.5million Kex Gill realignment scheme.

• Kirkby Overblow primary praised for 'love and joy' in glowing SIAMS report

  All Saints CE Primary School in Kirkby Overblow has been praised as 'full of love and joy' in its latest SIAMS inspection.

• Ripon mayor wont resign despite parish poll

  The mayor of Ripon says she will not resign despite a claim her position has become “untenable” following the outcome of a parish poll.

• 'Best day on record': Harrogate café goes out with a bang on last day of trading

  A family-run stay and play café in Harrogate enjoyed it "best day on record" on its final day of trading over the weekend.

• Police appeal for missing man could be in Harrogate

  Have you seen missing 35-year-old Robert Rees-Hughes from Easingwold? 

• Harrogate and Knaresborough to feature in new North Yorkshire calendars

  Eye-catching archive images of Harrogate and Knaresborough have been chosen to feature in new North Yorkshire calendars to fundraise for the county's library service. 

• Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival to return this week

  The Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival is set to return to St John's Church this weekend.

• Police video highlights dangers of drink and drug driving at Christmas

  To mark the start of its winter drink and drug drive campaign, North Yorkshire Police have released a powerful new video highlighting the devastating consequences of driving after consuming alcohol.

• Teenager's cancer awareness film nominated for major award

  A teenager from Bishop Monkton has seen her moving cancer awareness film shortlisted for a major national award.

• 100-year-old Harrogate resident shares secret to long life

  Your favourite tipple with dinner could be the key to reaching 100 years old, according to a Harrogate care home resident.

• Winners revealed for Harrogate Mumbler Awards 2025

  The winners of the Harrogate Mumbler Awards 2025 have been announced following a glittering event on Saturday (29th November).