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Amber and yellow weather warnings are currently in place as storm Bert sweeps in across the region.

A new work of art created collaboratively by local artists Paul Mirfin and Andrew Copley, has been unveiled in Harrogate District Hospital's Phlebotomy department. 

Organisers of the annual Great Knaresborough Bed Race have revealed the theme for next year’s event.

Harrogate's North Pole Post Office has returned for a fifth year, allowing children to post letters to Father Christmas.

A small number of match funding grants are still available to improve shop fronts and accessibility for BID Member businesses in Harrogate.

Otley’s Christmas lights are set to be switched on next week to signify the official start of the festive season.

Harewood House has featured in a national ad campaign for the new Range Rover Sport.

Social media influencer and reality TV star Molly-Mae Hague has been spotted enjoying a luxury stay at one of the finest hotels in the Harrogate district.

A super volunteer from Ripon has clocked up a remarkable 200 hours of community work at the age of just 14.

Get ready for a tale as old as time this Christmas. 

People from across the Harrogate district are being invited to join Martin House Children’s Hospice for its Light up a Life service next month.

Ripon’s annual Christmas Food and Gift Fair returns to the city's cathedral tomorrow (Friday).

The roads around Ripon's Market Square are reopening today (Thursday) following resurfacing work.

An Italian restaurant in Harrogate town centre has been named among the best in the UK.

Northern services across the North struck 97 objects in the past year, with some items 'deliberately' placed on the track.

A number of businesses across Ripon are hosting a late night shopping event next week.

A Harrogate resident living with motor neurone disease (MND) has created a recipe calendar to fundraise for charity.

Customers of one of Harrogate's three community-based leisure hubs have spoken of the diverse range of classes which are helping their health and wellbeing.

The ever-popular Harrogate Food and Drink Festival will be returning to Ripley for a sixth year, organisers have confirmed.

A new denture clinic has opened on Otley Road in Harrogate.

Charities and community groups from across the Harrogate district have been awarded a series of grants as part of the Brigantes Rotary Legacy Fund.

Harrogate Neighbours has raised thousands of pounds following its seventh annual charity ball.

Harrogate BID's street rangers have now deep cleaned more than 5,000 square metres of the town as part of their mission to keep it "safe, clean and welcoming for all."

A former St Aidan's teacher is set to take on a unique role in the life of one of her past pupils - not as an educator, but as the celebrant for their wedding. 

Knaresborough's Lauren Doherty BEM BCAv has been sharing her road safety message with local pupils as part of Brake's National Road Safety Week.

Harrogate’s Rachel Daly has reached a major goalscoring milestone after scoring her 50th goal for Aston Villa Women.

A Ready Steady Cook-themed competition has raised more than £6,150 for a children’s cancer charity.

Police have issued CCTV image of a man they’d like to speak to following a shop theft in Harrogate.

An exciting new exhibition which flushes away the norms of traditional art is being showcased in Harrogate.

Local MP Tom Gordon has reached a major milestone just four months after taking office.

Farmers across the Harrogate district are heading to London today (Tuesday) for a protest over changes to inheritance tax rules.

It's not quite the snow day that was forecasted, but the Harrogate district has been hit with a light dusting of snow overnight.

Local residents are being urged to donate unwanted toys and games to ensure more children wake up to a gift on Christmas Day.

A Wetherby company has produced a heart-warming Christmas short film to promote a charity that supports lonely older people in West Yorkshire.

The Harrogate Spring Flower Show is calling for entries to its renowned show gardens and creative borders showcase.

Santa will be visiting children on his 'nice list' throughout the Harrogate district again this year.

A café has reopened under new ownership on King Edwards Drive in Harrogate.

A skin clinic in the Harrogate district has been recognised among the best in the UK at The Beauty & Skincare Awards.

The first of Harrogate's all-new, fully-electric single deck buses are in service today (Monday) as their operator celebrates winning a national environment award.

A Harrogate man has received the Prime Minister's Points of Light Award following his extraordinary fundraising efforts.

A fundraising campaign has been launched for a former Harrogate headteacher after he was diagnosed with cancer.

A swimming club in Ripon that has been teaching children for more than 88 years has received the Kings Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).

Staff, pupils and governors at a school in Harrogate are celebrating a glowing Ofsted report.

A new project to promote kindness and care in the playground has been launched by a Harrogate school.

A Harrogate woman was named among the winners at the 30th annual Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards last night (Thursday).

Forecasters are predicting snow for the Harrogate district next week.

A pupil at Ripon’s Outwood Academy is celebrating after winning gold at the World Choral Cup.

Ripon has been named among the top 10 of the UK’s biggest bargain-hunting cities.

Claire Baxter Gallery in Pateley Bridge is set to close next month.

Local businesses around Knaresborough have been decorated with Christmas trees ahead of the festive season.

Police are sharing CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following an incident on Tower Street in Harrogate.

Police are investigating an incident in which seven sheep died in a field between Boroughbridge and Knaresborough.

Christmas gets underway at Harrogate's Great Yorkshire Showground next week, with a host of events across Fodder, Pavilions of Harrogate and the Yorkshire Event Centre.

A Yorkshire exercise charity with a group in Harrogate has been awarded The King's Award for Voluntary Service for 2024.

A Harrogate man has become the first in Yorkshire to complete bus operator Transdev’s new three-year engineering apprenticeship programme.

Ripon's Community Poppy Project has been awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).

Couples are being challenged to showcase their best moves as Martin House Children's Hospice launches this year's Strictly Get Dancing competition.

With just over four weeks to go until its popular Christmas Market weekend, Knaresborough promises to offer visitors a Yorkshire Christmas experience to remember this year.

Harrogate's newest bar has given a sneak peek inside ahead of its launch date next month.

Harrogate's new creative lighting showcased its ability to adapt last weekend as a mark of respect for Remembrance Day.

Local MP Tom Gordon has paid a visit to Artizan Café - a popular community space in Harrogate Town Centre.

An event was held in Harrogate last night to celebrate The Local Fund for the Harrogate District awarding over £42,000 to 19 local community groups. 

A new campaign has been started to improve the visibility of road signs and markings in the Harrogate area. 

A charity relay event will be passing through Harrogate today as part of a 430-mile route around Yorkshire.

Northern is offering a special £2 set fare for shoppers heading to the Christmas market in Harrogate.

Ripon's Curzon cinema could be set for a revival after the chain was acquired by Poundstretcher owner Fortress.

Talk about starting with a bang! 

Officers from North Yorkshire Police are visiting Harrogate schools to promote road safety around pick-up and drop-off times.

Work to revamp a popular Knaresborough play area has begun.

Knaresborough's Christmas lights switch-on event is set to take place later this month.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for more support for Knaresborough's flood victims.

Harrogate BID has announced it will be continuing to fund and support the town's Pubwatch scheme.

It may have been a mild autumn, but it's turned chilly at York Designer Outlet as construction of the outdoor ice rink at Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland is underway. 

How many sleeps till Santa? There’s a question you won't have to ask in just a few days as the famous 'Sleeps to Santa' song is back!

Hundreds of pupils stood in silence at Ashville College's cenotaph to mark Remembrance Day.

One of the leading sports stars at a Harrogate school has set her sights on the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Brackenfield School became a beacon of remembrance and respect after taking part in a series of commemorative events last week.

One of the region's biggest agricultural shows has announced it will be back in business in 2025.

An independent Harrogate and Ripon home care company is celebrating success at the Great British Care Awards.

Ripon City Council have revealed details of the city's Christmas lights switch-on next week.

A new office space in Harrogate has been unveiled following a £10.5million investment.

Willow Tree Primary School in Harrogate is celebrating a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection.

A Harrogate-based initiative to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions has been shortlisted for national funding.

A number of Harrogate businesses have already signed up to be a part of this year's Christmas Shop Window Competition – with entries still open.

An inclusive Harrogate cafe has launched a new braille menu to accommodate visually impaired visitors.

Tickets for next year's Great Yorkshire Show have gone on sale this week.

A unique new football team that focusses solely on players' skills and confidence is launching in Harrogate.

Flamingo Land have shared the amazing progress of baby hippopotamus Aurora - the first at the zoo for over 20 years.

Police are appealing for information after a group of men attempted to steal a motor scooter in Harrogate town centre.

The West Park United Reformed Church are hosting a Winter Concert this December in aid of the church.

Harrogate MP, Tom Gordon, recently visited the Harrogate Convention Centre during the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference held at the venue.

Glow Together will be a family walk where participants are encouraged to dress up to glow in the dark.

The Berwins Salon North series returns to Harrogate’s Crown Hotel on November 14 when three special guests will delve into the worlds of sport, digital domination, and the wonders of physics.

Harrogate Town's FA Cup Round Two tie is set to be broadcasted live on BBC later this month.

Harrogate BID's Street Rangers have been hard at work preparing the town centre for Remembrance Day this weekend.

Harrogate Town AFC is hosting a 'big coat day' next week in support of Harrogate Clothes Bank.

A new gourmet food venue offering an alternative to "sub-standard takeaways" has opened in Harrogate. 

New data has revealed over 1.6million people visited Harrogate in October.

A man was rushed to hospital yesterday (Wednesday) with “serious injuries” following a collision on Boroughbridge Road in Knaresborough. 

Police are appealing for information and witnesses after an incident on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate.

Supermarket giant Lidl has launched its first Christmas cola truck - and it will be making an appearance in Harrogate next week.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has planted a stake in the Speaker of the House of Commons' Garden of Remembrance. 

Harrogate Food and Drink Festival is set to return for its biggest ever event to celebrate its fifth anniversary.

The Great Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show is to return to Harrogate in 2025 for a third successive year after record visitor numbers in September.

Harrogate is the happiest place to live in Yorkshire, according to a new survey.

Radfield Home Care in Harrogate has launched a brand new Christmas card competition.

A new limited edition jigsaw puzzle of Harrogate is now available at a local games shop.

An initiative to offer free Christmas dinners to people in need will be returning to Knaresborough this year.

Luxury hotel Grantley Hall has won the 'Best Hotel Spa' UK award at Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2025.

Harrogate Estate Agency Verity Frearson has scooped gold at the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards in London.

Oatlands Junior School in Harrogate has been presented with an award to recognise diversity and inclusivity efforts made by the school.

A school in Harrogate is set to expand to accommodate dozens of extra pupils to help to meet soaring demand for specialist education after plans were approved.

A non-for-profit care provider in Harrogate has been touring the town with a 'wheely' fun double decker bus.

A primary school in Harrogate has unveiled a new canopy in its nature area to allow pupils to learn outdoors.

Travel experts have included Knaresborough on a list of the UK's best destinations for a short break.

An event that allows families to sing and dance to hit musicals and films is coming to Harrogate.

Ahead of Remembrance Day this weekend, we take a look at events and services taking place across the Harrogate district.

Harrogate's Chloe McEwen, the reigning 'Miss Yorkshire' has launched a series of online mindfulness movement classes.

Pupils from a Harrogate primary school have helped plant 1,000 new crocuses at Valley Gardens.

Tom Gordon has secured a meeting with the Minister for Skills about the funding for Harrogate College's rebuild.

A remembrance service is being held at Harrogate's Stonefall Cemetery this weekend.

Ripon's life-sized knitted tank has returned to the city in time for Remembrance Day this weekend.

A volunteer-lead community group in Knaresborough is aiming to renovate an empty house before renting it out to a family in need.

Jespers of Harrogate has unveiled its unique Christmas shop window, designed by a renowned local artist.

The organisers of Harrogate's annual charity fireworks event have thanked those who made it another successful year - and encouraged people to continue to donate.

A unique digital fireworks display with reduced sound is set to be held in Harrogate tomorrow (Tuesday).

New creative lighting installations have been unveiled in Harrogate Town Centre.

A fundraising campaign to support a Harrogate football coach has been launched after surgery left her partially paralysed.

The spa at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate has been shortlisted for a prestigious international award.

Police have launched an appeal after a teenager was robbed at knifepoint in Harrogate.

Time is almost up to nominate an extraordinary person you know in the Harrogate district to get the recognition they deserve.

A para powerlifter from Harrogate is heading to Paris next month to represent Team GB in the Paralympic Games.

Time is running out to nominate an extraordinary person you know in the Harrogate district to get the recognition they deserve.