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Historic Newby Hall near Ripon is the setting for a spring celebration of sports and super cars next month.

Councillors have rejected a bid to ‘call in’ the decision by the Conservative-run executive to close Fountains Earth primary school in Nidderdale.

Former Harrogate RAF Captain Stanley Clarke has received more than 850 cards for his 100th birthday.

Harrogate & Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones used a special debate in the House of Commons yesterday to call on housing developers to up their game.

New data reveals that residents living in Harrogate are the sixth-most worried about their homes flooding in the UK.

A renewed appeal has been launched for missing Ripon dog Ella as the 6-month search continues.

Harrogate Town’s summer soccer camp will be returning next month.

A night of soulful music and dance is coming to Harrogate next month.

Three candidates hoping to be the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire were in Harrogate last night for an environment-themed hustings.

Luxury Harrogate hotel has raised more than £2,000 for charity as part of an Olympic-inspired swimming challenge.

The search for Yorkshire’s finest young people began last night (Wednesday) with the launch of the 30th annual Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards.

Major upgrades to the footpaths are starting at Nidd Gorge and Bilton Beck in Harrogate to make the woodlands more easily accessible.

Cedar Court Hotel in Harrogate is bringing its Buff Bonkers Bingo event to the town.

Western Primary School in Harrogate has appointed a new Headteacher.

A Harrogate school’s head of tennis is currently in Spain competing against the best padel players from across the globe.

A team of under 13 footballers from the Harrogate and Craven districts are set to contend the Champions League Cup final later this month.

If I were to sum up in one word the latest show from RAOS Musical Theatre Company, that word would be exuberance.

Stand-up sensation Maisie Adam is set to complete the London Marathon to honour a 14-year-old boy who passed away from bone cancer.

A Harrogate travel agent has teamed up with a local airport bus service for a new sponsorship deal.

Leeds Bradford Airport has officially started construction work on its new terminal regeneration.

Harrogate Town AFC will be hosting their third 'Supporter Thank You Day' this weekend.

A Tractor Road Run around the Harrogate district has raised more than £1,100 for charity.

A much-loved farm shop in Minskip has been shortlisted for a national award.

Independent candidate Keith Tordoff says if he becomes mayor of North Yorkshire he will aim to pay compensation to businesses affected by the A59 closure.

Two Harrogate friends and colleagues have already raised thousands of pounds for charity ahead of this weekend's London Marathon. 

Harrogate Hospital Radio has won two gold awards at the National Hospital Radio Awards.

Senior Conservative councillors could be asked to reconsider the decision to close Fountains Earth primary school in Nidderdale.

A charity concert hosted by Harrogate district schoolchildren is heading back to the Royal Hall.

Harrogate's Rachel Daly paid a visit to her hometown over the weekend after announcing her retirement from international football.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance have announced plans for a new, public memorial garden.

North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV images of a man and a woman following a theft from Harrogate's TK Maxx.

Police have launched a CCTV appeal following a theft at Harrogate's M&S.

Ripon Races is all set for the start of its 125th anniversary season.

The Your Harrogate and Fat Badger golf day is back this week in aid of two local charities.

Olympic hero Eddie the Eagle will be the special guest speaker for the second Your Harrogate Town Business Club.

A Knaresborough family have launched an appeal for help to find their beloved pet Jasper.

JD Wetherspoons will be opening in Wetherby after a dramatic U-turn on redevelopment plans.

The closure of a popular school route in Knaresborough has been extended.

A new state-of-the-art assisted living property for disabled people has officially opened in Harrogate.

Harrogate-based bus firm Transdev is now recruiting for new drivers.

Rudding Park Managing Director Peter Banks has announced his retirement.

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for the Harrogate district.

A popular Harrogate gym has celebrated its 6th birthday with a £15,000 makeover.

Sister Act the Musical is all set to run at Harrogate Theatre next week.

The route has been revealed for the return of the Brian Chester Road Run tomorrow (Saturday).

More than 100,000 Harrogate patients can sign up to have greater control of their health and care information, thanks to a new digital-first service. 

Harrogate Town's supporters club has raised £3,100 for Dementia Forward.

Ripon Spa Surgery has responded to an announcement that a merger between GP practices in the city will move forward without them.

The Liberal Democrats won the Stray, Woodlands and Hookstone by-election last night (Thursday).

A Harrogate businesswoman has reached the final of hit BBC show The Apprentice.

The search is on for catwalk stars as preparations for the 2024 Great Yorkshire Show Fashion Shows get underway.

A new performing arts class that will allow children to "imagine, create and move" is coming to Harrogate.

Manahatta in Harrogate is set to host a night of burlesque and broadway glamour next week.

A food and wine fair is set to be held near Harrogate next weekend.

Harrogate's Miss Yorkshire is set to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks in aid of a mental health charity.

Anyone who has driven around the Harrogate district recently will have noted the poor state of the roads, with a prolonged spell of wet weather making the pothole problem worse.

Police are appealing for information following a report of an attempted robbery at a jewellers' store in Harrogate.

Popular author Gervase Phinn is set for a one-man show in Harrogate to support a local charity.

A runner from Ripon is preparing for the biggest run of his life to help save those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.

Organisers have announced the shortlist for the twelve categories in the Harrogate Hospitality & Tourism Awards 2024.

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Local talent Grace Knill will take to the stage as Deloris Van Cartier in their upcoming production of the beloved musical comedy, "Sister Act."

Harrogate's Rachel Daly has announced she is retiring from international football.

Harrogate Town stopper James Belshaw has been nominated as the SkyBet League Two Player of the Month for March.

Highways bosses have issued assurances the extended closure of the A59 at Kex Gill for a further three months was caused by one of the wettest winters in a century, rather than the felling of hundreds of trees beside the route.

Harrogate's Ashville College is to host a fundraising dinner to honour a former pupil and one of Harrogate's best-known business personalities.

The Harrogate Inn has been named the best pub in Yorkshire.

A Harrogate teenager running the London marathon to fundraise in memory of his late father.

A Harrogate father-of-three whose wife died 36 hours after being diagnosed with Leukaemia is gearing up for his second marathon cycle challenge in a bid to hit his £300,000 fundraising target.

A popular restaurant and bar is celebrating five years since it opened in Harrogate.