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• North Yorkshire praised for diversity of visitor economy

  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.

• Knaresborough postman's drawings raise £1,800 for LGI Neurosciences

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

• Robotics National Final to be held in Harrogate

  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 to star in new Channel 5 series

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

• Newby Hall to reopen next week with new events

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

• Bridal hair stylist launches new wellness business in Harrogate

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

• BBC television series looks to cast Harrogate children for new series

  A new BBC television series is looking for young children in Harrogate who may be finding it difficult to make friends.

• Race for life to return to the Stray this July

  People in Harrogate are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Race for Life event, which is returning to the town this summer to raise money for cancer research.

• Harrogate Neighbours team to cycle 100 miles for Red Nose Day

  The team are raising money for Comic Relief by cycling 100 miles.

• Pannal PTA Ball raises £7,000 for Pannal Primary School

  The Pannal School PTA hosted a ball to raise money for the school.

• Harrogate Musical Festival back for its 60th Anniversary

  Harrogate International Festivals is celebrating its 60th anniversary in style by bringing some of the biggest names and brightest emerging stars in classical music to Harrogate this summer.

• Harrogate BID announces upcoming Easter Egg Trail

  Harrogate BID have announced the launch of an Easter Egg trail in the town centre.

• Average house price in Harrogate rises to £405k reports say

  New figures suggest house prices in Harrogate have increased in recent years, with the average property now valued at just over £405,000.

• Sir Geoffrey Boycott announced as guest speaker for Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity golf day

  Yorkshire Air Ambulance has announced the return of its annual charity golf day for 2026, with cricketing legend and YAA Patron, Sir Geoffrey Boycott, OBE confirmed as after-dinner speaker.

• The Knaresborough Boats back on the river for 2026

  The iconic red and green 'Blenkhorn's Boats' in Knaresborough are back on the water for 2026.

• Harrogate Mcdonald's re-opens after one month closure

  McDonald’s restaurant in Harrogate has reopened following a refurbishment aimed at improving the customer experience..

• Harrogate MP highlights importance of local museums in parliamentary debate

  The MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough has highlighted the role of smaller museums during a recent parliamentary debate.

• Tech company becomes first sponsor of new Harrogate College Campus

  A technology company based in Hornbeam Park has become the first sponsor of a new college campus in Harrogate.

• Air Ambulance calls on schools to 'turn yellow' for Yorkshire

  Yorkshire Air Ambulance are encouraging people to turn yellow for Yorkshire this July.