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  Harrogate Town will pay tribute to a legend tomorrow (Saturday) as Josh Falkingham bids goodbye to the club.

• Harrogate to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

  Harrogate is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

• Submariner takes on 69-mile run in memory of friend who took his own life

  A submariner is taking on an extraordinary 69-mile run in memory of a friend who took his own life.

• Which Harrogate residents are running the London Marathon this weekend?

  A number of Harrogate residents will be travelling south for the London Marathon this weekend as they fundraise for local good causes.

• Farmhouse set to close for refurb

  Popular Harrogate restaurant Farmhouse is set to close next week for a refurb.

• International multi-sport event to return to Masham

  An internationally recognised multi-sport event is returning to Masham for a second year.

• Wetherby firm raises £3,500 for charity by 'cycling to Serengeti'

  A Wetherby training provider has raised more than £3,500 for charity by virtually cycling from the UK to the Serengeti.

• Tom Gordon MP demands action on homophobic candidate

  Local MP Tom Gordon has called on the Government to debate candidate standards and party accountability following shocking revelations about town council candidate Anthony Murphy.

• Harrogate residents call for Debenhams to become bowling alley

  Residents have called for Harrogate's empty Debenhams store to be converted into a bowling alley - but are likely to be disappointed with the plans for the building.

• Rossett School art exhibition showcases students’ talents

  The artistic talents of local schoolchildren was on display at the latest Red Kite Learning Trust art exhibition.

• Spotlight to shine on British made 'gaffer's wagon' at Tractor Fest

  A renowned British truck manufacturer will come under the spotlight at the UK’s biggest tractor festival in June.

• Opening date revealed for Yolk Farm nursery and half term school

  The opening date has been revealed for a new nursery and Half Term Hen School at Yolk Farm in Minskip.

• MP calls for action on sewage dumped in River Nidd

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for action on the dumping of sewage into the River Nidd.

• Harrogate karate club scoops five golds at national championships

  Harrogate Shotokan Karate Club is celebrating an impressive medal haul after competing at the English Karate Federation Championships.

• Knitted displays unveiled across Ripon ahead of VE Day

  A number of stunning knitted displays have been unveiled across Ripon ahead of the city’s VE Day celebrations. 

• Police make 22 arrests in one day as part of Harrogate operation

  Twenty two people have been arrested during a major 24-hour police operation in the Harrogate district.

• Longlist revealed for Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year

  Harrogate International Festivals has announced the longlist of titles vying for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025.

• Harrogate Town to host another fans forum

  Harrogate Town is set to host its second fans forum of the season next week.

• Wetherspoons assault leaves man with broken nose and eye injury

  Police are appealing for information about a serious assault that took place in Harrogate.

• Council chiefs work on free parking strategy for North Yorkshire

  More free parking could be introduced in town centres across North Yorkshire under new plans being worked on by council chiefs.