Local News from Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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New ride unveiled at Lightwater Valley near Ripon
Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has unveiled a new ride ahead of the Easter season.
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Woman arrested for arson after fire devastates Knaresborough pub
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of arson following a large fire at a pub in Knaresborough.
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WATCH: Harrogate pupils get surprise visit from Easter Bunny
A lucky class from Bilton Grange Primary have received a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
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Ripon students raise £8,000 for those affected by conflict and disaster
Students at Ripon Grammar School have raised nearly £8,000 for a global charity providing medical assistance to those affected by conflict, epidemics and disasters.
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Vineyard near Harrogate to host food and wine fair
A vineyard near Harrogate is set to host a Food and Wine Fair this weekend.
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Fearless 9-year-old girl to scale Scafell Pike for charity
A fearless 9-year-old girl is teaming up with her dad to scale Scafell Pike for a charity close to her heart.
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Saltergate Schools officially join Red Kite Learning Trust
Saltergate Schools have officially become part of the Red Kite Learning Trust.
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Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall set for craft studio extension
Work is due to begin this month on a major extension to Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall that will provide the community with a state-of-the-art craft studio.
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Large-scale fire at The Cricketers in Knaresborough
Fire crews were called to a large-scale fire at The Cricketers Pub in Knaresborough in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).
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Antiques Roadshow star to host charity event in Harrogate
Star of BBC's Antiques Roadshow and Bargain Hunt Eric Knowles is set to host a charity event in Harrogate next week.
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Harrogate MP Tom Gordon launches campaign for better rail links
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is calling on the government to invest in local rail services and fix long-standing transport issues.
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New outdoor learning area for Harrogate primary school
A new outdoor learning space with new play equipment has been unveiled at Richard Taylor Primary School.
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Anniversary concert raises £850 for Harrogate homeless charity
Harrogate Theatre Choir's 15th anniversary concert has raised £850 for a local homeless charity.
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Police seek man after assault on Harrogate bus
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man following an assault in Harrogate.