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Harrogate-born Rachel Daly is among Yorkshire's finest on the King's birthday honours, receiving an MBE for her achievements in women's football.

Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough today (Thursday 12th June) celebrated the iconic Knaresborough Bed Race in the House of Commons.

Harrogate Town have confirmed the permanent signing of Cheltenham centre back Tom Bradbury on a two-year contract.

Harrogate Town have announced the signing of forward Mason Bennett, who signs a two-year contract with the club.

The Saltergate Schools Girls football team are through to the finals of the U11s Premier League Primary Stars and the tournament takes place today.

Being fit to farm will be in the spotlight at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show to highlight the importance of both physical and mental wellbeing.

Reel Film, which was started in Harrogate, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year category.

Harrogate-based charity Essential Needs has teamed up with school pupils from across the district to create new permanent art displays in celebration of the charity’s 30th anniversary.

With the growing love of darts across the UK, Harrogate has birthed its only darts shop on Skipton Road.

This September, the elegant Rudding Park in Harrogate will host a landmark event designed to empower, inspire, and connect women across the region.

Luxury bathroo retailer, Nôsa will opening a new showroom in Harrogate this September.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has appointed Fiona Slight to the role of Curator at RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Creators of Revolutionary Cooling Paint are now Bringing Sustainable Decorative Paints and Coatings to their hometown in Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance's initiative 'A year over Yorkshire' gives the public a chance to have their name flown into the air to raise money for the organisation.

Care UK’s Harcourt Gardens, on Harcourt Road, opened its doors to live music from Channel 4’s The Piano finalist Duncan Goodwin.

This summer, 108 Fine Art Harrogate presents a Solo Exhibition by rising British painter Rebecca Styles.

Harrogate Ladies’ College has announced it will extend its co-ed provision into senior school from September 2026.

Two sisters/business owners have won Judges' Choice award at Annual Woman Who Achieves Awards.

Resurrected Bites, a community organisation has launched a new voucher scheme for its community cafes to help tackle loneliness and isolation.

Schools across North Yorkshire will benefit from improved facilities through a multi-million pound investment.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about criminal damage that occurred on Nesfield close, Harrogate.

Saint Michael's Hospice has been backed with a four-figure equipment grant from developer the Banks Group.

Two previous contestants of culinary tv shows will guest chef at Sykes House Farm Butchers in Wetherby.

Eleanor Dent who attends Harrogate Grammar School won top prize at the Rotary Club of Harrogate’s annual Young Chef Competition.

A bumper number of enthusiasts and families enjoyed Tractor Fest at the weekend the largest tractor festival in the UK.

A group of women walked a marathon for two local charities yesterday.

Harrogate BID has revealed details of a new market in Harrogate called ‘Maker’s Market’.

A group of Dad’s from North Rigton Church of England Primary School are in training to run the Knaresborough Bed Race on 14th June.

Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has warmly greeted news that three GP surgeries in his constituency are due to benefit from a share of £102 million for upgrades.

The committee behind the annual Knaresborough Tractor Run, have presented a record-breaking cheque to Yorkshire Air Ambulance whilst at Tractor Fest.

Several volunteers from Harrogate Neighbours were invited to the King's Royal Garden Party for their outstanding work.

A decision on plans to turn the site of a derelict petrol station in Ripon into six flats has been deferred.

Your Harrogate has been behind the scenes at Emmerdale catching up with one of the newest cast members Shebz Miah who plays new character Kammy Hadiq who is set to shake things up in the village.

Specsavers on Beulah Street in Harrogate has announced its sponsorship of Henshaw’s BedFest 2025 for the third year running.

To celebrate their 100th year, Yorkshire Cancer Research will hold a special centenary gala dinner at Castle Howard.

Harrogate Town AFC have confirmed the signing of striker Shawn McCoulsky on a two-year contract.

Thousands of schoolchildren from across Yorkshire got a close-up look at the journey of food from field to fork at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate this week.

A man has been arrested after a bag was stolen from a premises in Harrogate.

Phase 4 Computers on Skipton Road have been named as finalists at the Tech Awards 2025.

Coach Sabriyah at Harrogate Town AFC will share her inspirational journey to the club in a short film.

Saint Michael's is saying a huge thank you to the hundreds of local people who give their time and skills, making it possible to support people living with terminal illness.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP responded to the government's announcement of £15.6 billion for transport investment.

The Harrogate Food and Drink Festival reveals the full Live Cookery Theatre line-up, featuring MasterChef Stars, Executive Head Chefs, and Acclaimed Culinary Directors.

 An innovative partnership aimed at making Nidderdale more accessible to people with disabilities has reached a significant milestone with the completion of a major project

Harrogate International Festivals has announced the shortlists for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2025, and the McDermid Debut Award for new writers.

A number of new homes have gone on sale at a new housing development in the Kingsley area of Harrogate. 

A brand new Danish homeware shop is set to open in Harrogate tomorrow (Friday).

The children at Little Crickets Pre-School in Harrogate had a special visitor this morning (Wednesday).

Yorkshire Water has thanked customers for their water saving efforts in recent weeks, which has helped to reduce overall demand in the region.

Controversial plans for an asphalt plant that local residents fear will be a danger to public health could be given the go-ahead by councillors next week.

Staying true to yourself and taking as many opportunities as you can was the message delivered by the Head of BBC Radio 2 at the 2025 Harrogate Ladies’ College Speech Day.

A popular festival in Starbeck is set to return next month following the success of its inaugural event.

Runners across the area are gearing up for the return of the annual Harrogate 10km race.

Local MP Tom Gordon has reaffirmed his support for adoptive families following "damaging" cuts to government funding. 

BedFest is returning for a day of live music, delicious food, and festival fun next weekend.

Two firefighters have raised a whopping £8,000 as part of an epic 420-mile running challenge.

Two cushions on display outside a Harrogate arts charity have mysteriously vanished - and with no ransom note in sight.

Harrogate Town forward Jack Muldoon has agreed a new one-year contract that will take him into an eighth season at the club.

Knaresborough Town Council has announced the appointment of a new Town Ranger.

Two mums from the Harrogate area have launched a new service to address the health and wellbeing needs of new mothers.

A group of eight determined women from Harrogate are set to embark on an extraordinary challenge in a bid to raise £20,000 for charity.

Police are asking Harrogate residents to be on the lookout for an electric bike stolen from Bilton in Harrogate.

Harrogate Town has confirmed their second signing of the summer as Lewis Cass on a permanent deal from Grimsby.

Harrogate's hospitality heroes were celebrated at a glittering awards dinner at the Royal Hall last night (Monday).

The Shepherd's Dog pub on Otley Road in Harrogate has closed its doors.

Harrogate Town star Anthony O’Connor has signed a new contract to keep him at the club until the end of the 2026/27 season.

A family-run vineyard near Harrogate is hosting a free open day later this month.

Two teenagers from the Harrogate area secured belts at a major boxing event last week.

Police are appealing for information about a burglary in Burn Bridge near Harrogate.

A North Yorkshire councillor is helping a group of young Harrogate footballers on their way to a national final.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision on Beech Grove in Harrogate.

The annual Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards return this evening for a seventeenth year.

Four weeks of electrical works are set to get underway on Queens Road in Harrogate today (Monday).

Three new programmes designed to tackle skills shortages will “break down barriers to learning”, according to York and North Yorkshire mayor David Skaith.

Police have issued a CCTV image of a woman following a shop theft in Ripon.

Harrogate Town have garnered the attention of the social media world with another hilarious signing video.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called on Ministers to meet with local businesses to urgently provide clarity on President Trump's tariffs.

A legendary actor known for popular 80's sitcom Hi-de-Hi is joining us on Your Harrogate Radio this weekend.

New data has revealed that North Yorkshire Council has received over £1.1million from residential parking permits since 2020.

Police have issued a CCTV image of a woman they're seeking following a theft in Harrogate.

Harrogate BID has announced funding for a new app to support the Pubwatch scheme in the town centre, along with a fresh accreditation for venues.

ITV' national weather broadcast came live from a familiar location last night (Thursday).

A Harrogate business has closed its town centre store and will now operate solely online.

The final fundraising total is in and it was another successful year for the Masham Tractor Run.

Harrogate Town has announced Warren Burrell has been named Club Captain - and has signed a new two-year contract with the club.

Campaigners trying to stop what has been called 'Britain’s most controversial motorway service station' from being built have called for the scheme to go back to the drawing board amid claims new plans differ from those approved.

Luxury Ripon hotel Grantley Hall has revealed plans to open its own country pub. 

An acclaimed Michelin-starred chef is set to revamp and reopen an 18th-century pub in Knaresborough.

Harrogate's Turkish Baths is in the running to be named the UK's best traditional spa experience.

Two Ridings Community Foundation has announced a major new long-term commitment to THE LOCAL FUND for the Harrogate District.

Harrogate Town midfielder Levi Sutton has signed a new one-year contract with the club.

A Harrogate-based event management company is celebrating its 15th birthday, having raised over £10million for charities.

A popular gastropub between Ripon and Harrogate has been listed for sale at £1.39million.

New figures show that anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the Skipton Road area of Harrogate was down by 50% last year.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision near Leathley.

Plans to turn the site of a derelict petrol station in Ripon into six flats are set to be rejected despite local support for the scheme.

Harrogate Town have announced midfielder Jack Evans as their first signing of the Summer transfer window.

Fairfax Manor in Harrogate is celebrating national success after being named 'Best New Care Home' at the Care Home Awards 2025. 

Businesses in North Yorkshire are being asked to sell their stock as a national ban on single use vapes comes into force this weekend.

A day of family fun is returning to Harrogate this summer thanks to Harrogate International Festivals.

Local MP Tom Gordon and his team will be taking part in this year's Knaresborough Bed Race to raise funds for Knaresborough Town Football Club's new 3G pitch.

Residents and families affected by dementia are being offered support from their local library with the launch of a scheme aimed at unlocking memories.

The welcome rainfall in Yorkshire over the weekend was not enough to see reservoir levels increase across the region. 

Harrogate's town centre vacancy rate has dropped to half of the national average following a number of exciting new additions.

It’s a route they all know well, so no danger of anyone getting lost on the way!

A new Indian supermarket has opened its doors in Harrogate - and with a new name.

An outdoor store in Harrogate is set to close after just over one year in the town.

Harrogate College has secured planning permission to proceed with a £22 million campus rebuild.

Cold Bath Road is the latest road in Harrogate to be closed for electrical works.

A Ripon pub has enjoyed a successful re-opening weekend following a £360,000 refurb.

Businesses are being urged to brave the elements for the return of the Big Harrogate Sleepout.

A new social group for mums is set to arrive in Harrogate.

A Harrogate-based care firm has raised more than £1,600 for charity after a 26-mile trek.

Floral organisation Harrogate in Bloom has launched a range of annual competitions across the town - and it couldn't be easier to get involved.

Primark has launched a new Click & Collect service in Harrogate as part of its UK-wide rollout.

North Yorkshire Council has been accused of a ‘cynical ploy’ after notifying parents they will not get free school transport for their child the afternoon before a Bank Holiday Weekend and ahead of the half-term school holiday.

A popular gastropub between Harrogate and Ripon celebrated its fourth birthday over the weekend.

Police are appealing for information about an exposure incident in the Harrogate area last week.

A unique jacket potato takeaway in Knaresborough is facing closure, its owner has revealed.

Harrogate's Indoor Funfair is set to make a return in time for February half term.

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.