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A council report into flash flooding in Knaresborough last year downplayed the role blocked drainage gullies played in the incident, it has been claimed.

Huckerby's of Harrogate are hosting a pop-up wine tasting event from 2nd-4th October at the Cedar Court Hotel.

A much-loved former footballer and broadcaster has visited Sharow Church of England Primary School where a class was named after him.

Artwork which covers two carriages of the Class 195 train and features a photograph of Rob playing international rugby, was unveiled during a ceremony at Castleford station today.

The mother of a man murdered in the Manchester Arena bombing has addressed a major conference in Harrogate today (26th September) which raised awareness of steps that can be taken to deter potential terrorist threats.

After 36 years of service, Trish will be retiring on Monday 29th September, with colleagues holding a 'clap-out' after her final shift.

A woman who was seriously injured in a collision on the A1(M) last week has passed away in hospital.

Despite battling stormy conditions last weekend, staff from Harrogate-based events company Impulse Decisions successfully tackled the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough in a single day.

A Harrogate woman who relies on her guide dog is calling for tougher action on pavement parking, warning that cars blocking pavements are putting people with sight loss at risk across the town.

Knaresborough's historic market is set to get new managers as part of a "double devolution" deal.

The new Mayor of Ripon says she is optimistic the city council can move forward and be more “open and accessible” in the future following a period of turbulence.

Martin House Children’s Hospice is hosting a 36-hour give campaign in Wetherby, launching this Sunday (28th September), in a bid to raise £360,000 towards "the build," a £21.9 million redevelopment project of the hospice.

The family of a man who tragically died in a collision near Dishforth Airfield last week have paid tribute, describing him as “a beloved father, grandad and friend to many.”

Work to upgrade Harrogate’s ageing water mains is finally set to get underway, with Yorkshire Water confirming the first phase of a £1.8 million project will begin on Monday 6th October.

The Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival has unveiled its 2025 programme, promising a glittering line-up of bestselling authors, politicians, broadcasters, and sporting legends.

A Ripon Grammar School pupil celebrated her 16th birthday in Spain while representing England against one of the best football teams in the world.

A holiday retreat in the Harrogate district is set to make its TV debut on Channel 4’s hit series Four in a Bed – putting its hospitality to the ultimate test.

Following the success of last year’s Starbeck Food Fiesta held at the Harrogate Neighbours Community Hub in Starbeck, the event will return on Tuesday October 7th.

A well-known garden centre between Harrogate and Knaresborough has gone on the market with a guide price of £2.5 million.

Pupils at Harrogate independent prep school Belmont Grosvenor are celebrating after being crowned ‘top of the quilts’ at an internationally-renowned crafting event for the fourth time!

New Park Primary School in Harrogate is excited to announce a series of free Forest School sessions for preschool-aged children and their parents, starting Wednesday, October 1st.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a two-vehicle collision in Harrogate which involved a marked North Yorkshire Police van.

On Friday 29th November, John Middleton and Dementia Forward will host a festive evening in Ripon centred around Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, A Christmas Carol.

Ripon Community Poppy Project have created a breathtaking poppy dress with a 12-foot train, specially for this year’s Remembrance Concert at Ripon Cathedral.

Harrogate Town have announced their first fans' forum of the 2025/26 season.

Reservoirs in Yorkshire saw the largest weekly rise in over 30 years.

Thousands of visitors flocked to Newby Hall near Ripon last weekend to enjoy a spectacular showcase of award-winning flowers and giant vegetables.

Henshaw's Golf Day raised £12,500 for people living with sight loss and other disabilities following its return to Rudding Park earlier this month.

Stuart Owen, a local sports coach, is offering free access to online sports courses for all primary school aged children in the Harrogate area through his social enterprise, Skillabus CIC.

Nine-year-old Mateo Robayna has been fundraising to support research into palliative care for young people with terminal cancers.

Ripon Racecourse, scene of the new Downton Abbey film, host their season finale this Saturday.

North Yorkshire Council has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to how primary-aged children who have been permanently excluded from school may be taught in the future.

Nancy Buckle, Knaresborough Town Crier between 1997 and 2000, passed away peacefully on 4th September 2025.

Bodycare, on Cambridge Street in Harrogate, will finally be closing its doors after being one of the 56 stores to survive the first round of closures earlier this month.

Ripley Castle welcomes the return of Real Markets to the Castle Courtyard this September (28th) and October (26th).

Weekend DalesBus services into the Yorkshire Dales will continue a full summer timetable until 19th October, with the not-for-profit company searching for more volunteers.

North Yorkshire councillors have called for an ongoing review of the “deeply flawed” home-to-school transport appeals process.

Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has urged the government to expand a pioneering one-stop-shop diabetes service into the local community as part of its 10-year NHS plan.

Henry Calvert, local content creator and influencer, is taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge this weekend (27th September) in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support after losing his Grandfather earlier this year.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is celebrating reaching £1 million in donations and is calling on supporters to take on the "Recycle 25 in 25" challenge.

Crimestoppers, the independent charity, has announced a national campaign tackling the key risks students confront on and off campus.

Following a day of traffic chaos around the Wetherby area, police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A1(M).

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the A168 near Dishforth Airfield this morning (Friday). 

Blocked drains were not responsible for causing flooding to dozens of homes and businesses in a North Yorkshire town, a report has concluded.

Harrogate BID is set to be the main sponsor of Visit North Yorkshire's returning Harrogate Restaurant Week.

An 83-year-old woman from Ripon is set to take on an epic fundraising challenge for charity next week.

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

The A168 in the Boroughbridge area is closed following a two-vehicle collision.

Harrogate Theatre is marking its landmark 125th anniversary with a special fundraising event.

A Birstwith-based holiday retreat is set to feature on Channel 4’s popular television series Four in a Bed.

A Harrogate dad is taking on the Yorkshire Marathon next month to fundraise for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Harrogate District Hospital.

A Ripon Grammar swimming star is aiming to follow her sister as an elite student athlete in the States as she rises up the national rankings.

A 22-year-old man from Stockton-on-Tees has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident at Flamingo Land Resort.

A rising young badminton star from Harrogate clinched two gold medals in a prestigious national tournament where he played against competitors up to three years older.

Rising football star Lottie Day marked her 16th birthday in Spain where she was selected to represent her country against one of the best sides in the world.

Organisers of the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show are expecting bumper crowds this weekend as the show gets into full swing at Newby Hall, Ripon.

The opening date has been revealed for Ripon's new Tesco, due to open later this year.

A new petition has been launched calling for urgent action to preserve Knaresborough Castle.

Recycling has become easier and more accessible for residents across North Yorkshire as part of a major step forward in unifying the kerbside collection service.

Flamingo Land and the Yorkshire Crayfish Hatchery have reached a milestone in their "Claws for Thought" project.

A review of a controversial home-to-school transport policy will not start until next year and will be conducted by council officers rather than an independent body, councillors have been told.

A bitter fall-out at Ripon City Council which has seen the resignation of the council leader and mayor was prompted by the departure of key council staff, it has emerged.

Cundall Manor School marked the beginning of the Michaelmas Term last week with its annual triathlon - an event involving pupils from Year 3 to Year 11.

A budding young writer has produced a prizewinning poem described as a 'masterpiece' by a distinguished professor of poetry.

Harrogate Town Council has called for an end to time restrictions on disabled bus passes in the area.

Harrogate Shotokan Karate Club has returned from the JKS European Karate Championships in Copenhagen with an impressive haul of 16 medals.

Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland is set to return to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York in just a few weeks.

Knaresborough Town Football Club has confirmed a new stadium sponsorship for the 2025/26 season.

A Harrogate school student has been recognised for a standout performance at one of cricket's most prestigious venues.

Continued rainfall across much of Yorkshire over the last week has led to a slight increase in groundwater and reservoir levels for the first time in eight months. 

Local witch and reiki Master Carla Greenwood has been honoured with two GB Beauty Awards.

Harrogate Town welcomed football supporter Xavier Wiggins last week as he continued his 2,500-mile walk to all 92 football league clubs in 92 days.

A Harrogate teacher has completed an epic 100km ultra marathon in memory of a former colleague.

Roadworks on a section of Leeds Road will be completed by the end of tomorrow (Wednesday), Northern Gas has confirmed.

The leader of North Yorkshire Council has welcomed a decision by the Government not to house single male asylum seekers in one of the county’s hotels.

A children’s clothing brand is preparing to open a new shop in Harrogate next month. 

North Yorkshire council chiefs have been accused of "quietly" pushing back the date of a review of a controversial home-to-school policy change.

A popular spud van that was asked to move from its Harrogate location has found a new home.

Four Leaf has announced that its Harrogate venue will close its doors later this month.

Police have issued CCTV images of two men following a theft in Harrogate.

Businesses, organisations and individuals across the Harrogate area are being encouraged to take part in The Big Harrogate Sleepout 2025.

The asking price for Ripley Castle and its surrounding estate near Harrogate has been reduced by £7.5 million.

Some of Harrogate's favourite local businesses have signed up to offer discounts as part of Restaurant Week.

A Harrogate DJ is turning up the volume for a good cause with a high-energy House Music night to raise funds for Mind and Diabetes UK.

The best jam makers in the world are set to be revealed as part of Newby Hall & Gardens’ end of season Apple Day celebrations this month.

Popular Christmas party brand 'YurtBar' is moving to Harewood House this winter.

A campaign group claims new traffic orders issued by North Yorkshire Council would "decimate" Harrogate town centre and threaten the future of local businesses.

Jones Myers family law firm has recognised a Leeds Beckett University graduate with its annual award for academic excellence.

Local MP Tom Gordon has spoken out on behalf of residents and local businesses left frustrated by ongoing disruption caused by the construction of Harrogate’s new Tesco.

Comedian Suzi Ruffell will bring her new stand-up show The Juggle to Harrogate next month. 

A Ripon bridal business has been recognised on the national stage after winning a prestigious award.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Storm Amy in the Harrogate area.

Your Harrogate will continue its ongoing partnership with Harrogate Town for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons.

A family-run café in Starbeck has been put up for sale after more than 13 years of serving the local community.

Harrogate Town Council will hear fresh proposals for up to 350 new homes on land off Penny Pot Lane and Oaker Bank this week.

A missing 52-year-old man from Harrogate has been found safe and well.

Rudding Park Ladies have been crowned winners of the Yorkshire Ladies County Golf Association (YLCGA) White Rose competition.

The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park near Ripon is hosting its first 'dog day' this weekend.

A Harrogate running group is set to lace up their trainers later this month to raise money for a local mental health charity.

A group of local guides have completed their ambitious 100-hour litter picking pledge around the Harrogate area. 

Reservoir levels are continuing to drop despite recent rainfall, according to Yorkshire Water.

A Harrogate street food business said it is "heartbroken" after being forced to move less than a week after its launch.

The St George's roundabout on Leeds Road in Harrogate has been closed due to a gas leak.

Organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show have revealed that the Showground in Harrogate will feature in the highly anticipated third Downton Abbey movie.

The dates have been confirmed for the return of the Knaresborough Christmas Market.

Award-winning actor, comedian and musician Matt Berry will be the voice of the Giant in Harrogate Theatre's Christmas pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Police have issued CCTV images of a person following a theft in Boroughbridge.

Harrogate BID has revealed details of this year's Singo Bingo - the headline event for its returning Music Weekender.

Much-loved Knaresborough pub Mother Shipton Inn has reopened under new ownership.

Martin House Children’s Hospice’s Knaresborough shop has been shortlisted for the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards for the Yorkshire region – with a public vote now underway.

Olympic champions Dame Laura Kenny and Sir Jason Kenny will be in Harrogate tomorrow (Friday) to host a special charity lunch.

Harrogate Town has confirmed that Flexi Tickets will return for the 2025/26 season, giving fans the chance to save money while choosing which games they want to attend.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has slammed the Government after the voted down his amendment to change bus pass restrictions for disabled people.

New £3.2m accommodation has been officially opened at Bewerley Park as part of a major investment to modernise the outdoor centre which was feared to be at risk of closure.

Ripon's life-sized knitted tank is set to be dismantled and retired next week.

A review of North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making house-building business has concluded that there is no need to close the company — with a further £2m loan being proposed to keep the company trading.

A milestone has been reached on the most ambitious highways project ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council, ensuring the opening date remains on track.

A leading Harrogate independent school has launched new technology to limit pupils' access to their smartphones in the school day.

A charity ball is set to be held in memory of Harrogate girl Darcey, marking ten years since she sadly passed away at Martin House Children's Hospice.

A Harrogate sewing shop is inviting shoppers to take a look at its new-look store following a major renovation.

Animal lovers in the Harrogate district wanting to get their pet its annual vaccination can make the most of a special offer from a Knaresborough-based veterinary practice.

Two brothers have completed a 250-mile charity cycle from Harrogate to London whilst towing a trailer carrying 500 white roses.

A housebuilder is under fire in Ripon amid fears someone could be killed or injured by “speeding” lorries visiting a construction site.

Vida Court, a specialist care home in Harrogate, has been awarded accreditation from the Huntington’s Disease Association (HDA), recognising its ability to support people living with Huntington’s disease (HD).

A Knaresborough pub has gone viral after an unusual set of dinner guests turned up last week – a flock of eight sheep.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is intensifying his campaign to scrap “unfair” time restrictions on disabled bus passes. 

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust has been ranked 35th out of 134 hospital trusts in the government's new NHS performance tables.

The leader and deputy leader of Ripon City Council have resigned their positions amid a challenge to their authority from fellow councillors.

Harrogate artist Claire Baxter has been named a finalist in the prestigious Woman Who Award, which celebrates female entrepreneurs across the UK.

Harrogate is set to host the North of England's first Le Creuset warehouse sale later this month. 

A major plan aimed at reducing homelessness and rough sleeping in North Yorkshire is set to be considered by councillors.

A Harrogate man is set to take part in the Baton of Hope Tour ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day tomorrow (Wednesday).

With just over 100 days until Christmas, Harewood House is already preparing for its festive showcase with thousands of upcycled decorations.

A Harrogate teacher is preparing to take on an ultramarathon this weekend in memory of a much-loved former colleague.

A Halloween charity event is being held next month in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Harrogate Hospital. 

Police have launched an appeal after a serious assault in Harrogate town centre yesterday (Monday).

A popular disco event for disabled adults is celebrating its first birthday this week.

Councillors are set to consider changing the maximum charges for taking a taxi in North Yorkshire to ensure they are fair to customers and drivers.

Organisers of the Love to Be Festival have confirmed that the event will return in 2026.

Your Media Group has announced the appointment of Adam Daniel as its new Managing Director following his acquisition of the majority shareholding in the business.

Three enthusiastic candidates are being sought to help improve policing and fire and rescue services across North Yorkshire.

A Harrogate author has published a new children's book inspired by a cat with a disability, with all profits going to charity.

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal has been named the second-best historical site in the UK, according to new research by GO Outdoors.

An annual beer festival in support of St Robert's Church in Pannal will return for a 14th year next weekend.

Local MP Tom Gordon has welcomed government plans to expand affordable childcare - but warned that underfunding is pushing many nurseries to the brink.

A Ripon health and wellbeing hub has reopened to the public following significant renovations.

Martin House Children's Hospice has reached a major £1.4 million milestone in public donations, marking a significant step forward in its £21.9m million redevelopment project, THE BUILD. 

The North of England's biggest book club – The Big Read – is making a return this autumn.

Former Harrogate pupil Jim Carter OBE has returned to his roots as the Downton Abbey star presented prizes to over 100 pupils.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon completed the Great North Run yesterday (Sunday) in aid of Saint Michael's Hospice.

YouTube star Danny Malin is stepping away from online food review series 'Rate My Takeaway' due to health concerns and 'challenges behind the scenes.'

Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre is holding a charity raffle to raise funds for Saint Michael’s Hospice