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A brand new literary event is set to arrive in Harrogate this weekend, bringing together authors, readers and industry professionals for a celebration of genre fiction.

Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has called for urgent action to tackle phone theft after new figures revealed fewer than 5% of cases led to charges in North Yorkshire.

A Harrogate charity supporting young people and adults with complex disabilities is appealing for donations as it prepares to move into a new, purpose-fit space.

A Harrogate GP is set to become the town’s next mayor, with Viv Poskitt expected to be formally elected for the 2026/27 civic year.

Harrogate's Ibiza Symphonica event has announced it will move forward without broadcaster Scott Mills.

An inspirational local schoolgirl has donated her hair to charity after reading about a girl who couldn’t grow her own.

Harrogate dog lovers are invited to discover how they could make a life-changing difference as a volunteer puppy trainer.

North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal after a Harrogate man was assaulted and verbally abused at home.

Morrisons has officially launched an 'Asian Corner' at its Starbeck store.

A new ward-based library has been introduced for patients at Harrogate and District Hospital.

A Harrogate care home has donated £1,000 to a local charity supporting older people at risk of loneliness and isolation across the region.

A medieval well believed to date back hundreds of years has been uncovered in Ripon city centre.

A teacher from Knaresborough is set to take on the London Marathon later this month in support of a local charity.

Two people are in custody after police executed simultaneous drugs warrants in Knaresborough yesterday (Tuesday).

It's back, and it's set to be bigger than ever.

A popular free-to-attend festival is set to return to Starbeck this summer.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man following a fuel theft on Leeds Road in Harrogate. 

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is preparing to take part in this year's London Marathon to raise funds for Crohn's & Colitis UK.

A proposed expansion of Harrogate Spring Water’s bottling facility could contribute £17 million annually to the northern economy, according to figures released by the firm.

A new café is set to open in Harrogate this week, taking over the former Hoxton North site on Royal Parade.

More than 70 tractors are expected to take part in the annual Brian Chester Road Run when it returns this weekend.

A star-studded Ladies Lunch has raised more than £25,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice.

The Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show Returns on Saturday 25th April, bringing big brands and independent businesses together for local families

A new rollercoaster officially opened at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park over the Easter weekend, with visitors turning out to ride the attraction for the first time.

Three talented Harrogate boxers have scooped medals at an international tournament in Portugal.

A Harrogate fitness instructor is turning a life-changing medical emergency into a powerful force for good, raising thousands to help others affected by stroke.

Local MP Tom Gordon is calling for bus fares and rail fares to be slashed, as part of an emergency transport package "to keep Britain moving".

A Harrogate animal charity has thanked supporters after raising £1,000 to fund specialist treatment for two disabled kittens.

A weather warning for strong winds has been issued for Harrogate, Skipton and Ilkley ahead of the Easter weekend.

North Yorkshire Police has announced it's planning to implement Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology within York and North Yorkshire.

The UK’s largest tractor festival returns to North Yorkshire for its twentieth show in June.

The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards with Harrogate Town are back for 2026 - and our finalists have now been revealed.

A Knaresborough hair salon is celebrating its first anniversary following a year of trading in the town.

Northern says the majority of its services will run as normal over the Easter bank holiday, while reminding customers to plan ahead and check before travelling.

Artisan markets will return to Harrogate and Knaresborough over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

A Knaresborough man has been recognised for his contribution to the local community after receiving a prestigious award from the town's Lions club.

A Harrogate-based charity is celebrating after reaching a £30,000 milestone whilst supporting families in need.

Tom Gordon MP met with the Minister for Rail last week to discuss the future of the York Area Capacity Scheme (YACS). 

Rudy's Pizza Napoletana has announced it will be opening the doors of its much-anticipated Harrogate restaurant next weekend.

A popular gaming and toy festival is all set to return to Harrogate this weekend. 

A charity padel event in Harrogate has raised more than £1,700 for two local good causes.

The first Endo Gala, held at Harrogate's Rudding Park, has raised over £11,000 for charity.

The MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough has called for stronger local control over how money raised from a proposed tourism levy would be used.

The Harrogate Club has marked 140 years at its home on Victoria Avenue with a celebratory cocktail party attended by members and their guests. 

A new bakery and café is set to open in Harrogate next week.

Ripon has launched a late bid to become the UK's Town of Culture 2028.

A popular bus route linking Harrogate with Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Dales is returning this weekend for an extended summer season.

Eye health specialist Newmedica Harrogate has climbed 17 positions in the top 50 UK's Best Workplaces.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon received groups of students for tours of Parliament last week. 

Police have launched a CCTV appeal following an incident at a Harrogate supermarket.

Police are appealing to the public for information about an assault that occurred in the Bilton area of Harrogate.

Weekly walking rugby sessions are set to begin on the Stray next month.

Police are investigating reports of criminal damage to a vehicle on a street in Hunsingore.

Elite cyclists could be returning to North Yorkshire after local authority bosses agreed to host a stage of the Tour of Britain cycling race both this year and in 2027.

A local choir group has collected 800 Easter eggs for a number of good causes. 

A Harrogate animal charity is appealing for donations to fund specialist treatment for two disabled kittens.

Plans to roll out North Yorkshire’s first fixed and average speed cameras have taken a step forward after funding was allocated for their introduction.

More than £7,000 has been raised for Oatlands Junior School following this year's Enchantica's Spring Ball in Harrogate.

A new programme combining sport and mental wellbeing is launching in Harrogate this spring to help people improve their mental health and connect with others.

A severely underweight and injured dog found outside a pub has prompted an appeal for information from Harrogate's branch of the RSPCA.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called out the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire for "stealing away" £4 million in highways funding from North Yorkshire to York.

Handcrafted Easter decorations have been installed across Ripon city centre, created by members of the Ripon Community Poppy Project.

Plans have been submitted for a new three-screen cinema in Ripon.

Harrogate Town midfielder Conor McAleny has joined AFC Fylde on loan until the end of the season.

Harrogate BID has announced that the Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen, will return as the star judge for the Harrogate Dog Show 2026.

Children in six Harrogate and Knaresborough schools are getting the opportunity to hone their storytelling skills thanks to a series of workshops led by crime fiction writer Rachael Blok.

The owner of a popular Harrogate bar and restaurant has spoken of his pride as the venue prepares to mark its seventh anniversary.

Two prolific shoplifters have been given suspended sentences after stealing almost £5,000 worth of chocolate from shops in Harrogate and across the country. 

A Harrogate business has donated nearly 70 Easter eggs to children in need at a local primary school.

North Yorkshire Council has defended its planning department after it was found to have one of the worst records in the country for making decisions deemed unreasonable by the Planning Inspectorate.

The iconic Slingsby Gin brand has been sold to a new owner after entering administration - but its Harrogate shop will permanently close.

Harrogate is setting out its ambition to become the UK's first Town of Culture in 2028.

A primary school in Harrogate is set to host a circus-themed fundraising event for the first time this spring.

Harrogate fundraiser Emily Lethaby is continuing her efforts to raise £4,000 for breast cancer charity 'CoppaFeel!' ahead of her 100km trek across the Great Wall of China.

The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park near Ripon is set to open for its new season next week.

A Harrogate primary school has secured major funding to develop new teacher-led nursery provision as part of a new "Early Education Centre" for the town.

Around 250 university students are set to arrive in Harrogate this weekend for one of the UK's largest amateur darts tournaments.

A popular vineyard between Harrogate and York is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

A new premium airport lounge featuring an adults-only and quiet area is set to open at Leeds Bradford Airport next week.

A school caretaker is undertaking an extraordinary restoration project to bring the building's iconic clocktower back into working order - decades after it last kept time.

A Harrogate-based CBD business has been shortlisted for a national customer service award.

People have begun moving into their new homes on a mixed-tenure development in a rural village near Ripon.

A new independent coffee shop will open its doors in Harrogate next week, offering free drinks on its first day.

A glittering charity gala has raised more than £1 million in a single evening to support vulnerable children across Yorkshire – for a second successive year.  

The Melmerby Ripon 10km road race is set to return this spring.

Piccolino in Harrogate has served its final customers as the restaurant prepares to make way for a new steakhouse.

A Horticap trustee and volunteer is taking on a remarkable 70km challenge to celebrate his 70th birthday and raise money for the Harrogate charity.

Mother Shipton’s Cave has been named Best Christmas Experience at the 2026 Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr is inviting visitors to celebrate the 'beauty and importance' of wildlife-friendly gardening at its brand-new Wildlife Gardening Weekend.

A new café promising a fully gluten-free menu is set to open in Harrogate.

Bettys is introducing daytime bookings at its Harrogate venue for the first time.

A Harrogate dance group has helped smash a Guinness World Record after performing alongside chart-topping DJ Sigala.

North Yorkshire residents with a moth infestation will now be charged more for treatment by the council than households with rat or mouse problem.

The chairman of North Yorkshire Council says the county is “standing side by side” with the Jewish community following an apparent anti-Semitic incident in London.

To show their support for a local independent charity, the team at Specsavers Harrogate is fundraising throughout 2026.

A well-known country pub and restaurant near Harrogate has temporarily shut its doors as it undergoes refurbishment works.

Police have launched an appeal after a dog bite incident in Pannal.

A Harrogate women's community group has officially launched its own dedicated app, designed not to increase screen time, but to encourage more face-to-face connection.

Pupils from Saltergate Schools in Harrogate are set to play at a Premier League stadium after securing a place in the national finals of a major schools football competition.

North Yorkshire Police has released an image of a man following a shop theft in Harrogate.

Furious North Yorkshire council chiefs have accused the region's mayor of "highways robbery" amid claims the county is losing £20m in funding to fix potholes and resurface roads.

Time is running out to nominate people or businesses in this year's Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards.  

The number of missed waste bin collections in Harrogate has fallen sharply after the issue was highlighted by local politicians.

A Harrogate woman has already raised £1,000 towards her fundraising goal for a breast cancer charity ahead of a 100km trek across the Great Wall of China.

The much-loved Great Knaresborough Bunny Hunt is hopping back into town this week in support of local businesses.

Local food and drink producers are being given a valuable opportunity to showcase their products this spring, as Fodder in Harrogate announces a Yorkshire supplier open call night.

Tourism leaders in York and North Yorkshire have highlighted the scale and diversity of the region’s visitor economy following a visit from a national industry figure.

Andrew Welch, a postman in Knaresborough is raising money for Leeds General Infirmary's Neurosciences.

Young people from across the UK and overseas are set to take part in a national robotics competition being held in Harrogate next month.

Grantley Hall in Ripon will star in Channel 5's new series, 'Yorkshire's Poshest Hotel'.

Newby Hall and Gardens is set to reopen to visitors on Saturday 28th March.

A boutique wellness business is offering treaments in Harrogate this April.

Farmer, YouTuber and TikTok star Joe Seels, is set to drive for Your Harrogate at this year's Knaresborough Tractor Run on Sunday 8th March.

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