Local News from Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Man jailed for "horrendous" sexual abuse of two girls in Harrogate
A Selby man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the non-recent sexual abuse of two girls in the Harrogate area.
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Unexploded WWII device found near Ripon
An unexploded device – suspected to be from World War Two – was found in the River Ure over the weekend.
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Successful first cardiology 'super clinic' at Harrogate Hospital
The Cardiology team at Harrogate District Hospital was able to see 52 patients as part of its first ever 'Super Clinic' earlier this month.
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Police seek man after ladders stolen in Knaresborough
Police have issued a CCTV image of man they’d like to speak to after a set of ladders were stolen in Knaresborough.
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Ripon's own charity tractor run to return for fourth year
The Brian Chester Tractor Road Run is set to return for a fourth year to raise money for charity.
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Harrogate BID relaunches scheme to improve storefronts and accessibility
Harrogate BID has relaunched a popular match-funding grant scheme to support the town’s business community with store front and accessibility improvements.
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Council leader dismisses call for new system to run authority
The leader of North Yorkshire Council has dismissed a call to change the way decisions are made at the authority.
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Chatty café scheme launched in Harrogate to tackle loneliness
A new 'Chatty Café' scheme has been launched in Harrogate to tackle loneliness in the community.
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Harrogate named third poshest town in the UK
A new list from The Telegraph has ranked Harrogate as the third 'poshest' town in the UK.
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