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Celebrating bus passes victory - Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon with Jackie Snape, CEO of Disability Action Yorkshire charity. (Picture contributed)

Organisers of Fireworks Champions at Newby Hall have taken the decision to postpone the event to avoid any risk of fire after a summer of relentless heatwaves. (Picture contributed)

Slingsby Gin was acquired in March by Harrogate couple Chris and Asma Williams. (Picture contributed)

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Proud of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust's new HER2 tissue scanning system - Moses Okogun, Christopher Parry (Roche) Philippa Bleasdale (Histopathology), Rebecca Collings, Gemma Cook (HHCC) and Katy Bruffell (Roche). (Picture contributed)

Coppice Valley Primary Academy in Harrogate is very excited to be launching Little Ferns Pre-School next month offering a nurturing environment. (Picture contributed)

Ainsley Harriott visited Martin House and helped prepare meals for patients

Victory in campaign to end restrictions on the use of disabled bus passes - Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon at Harrogate Bus Company depot today with Jackie Snape, Chief Executive of Harrogate-based charity Disability Action Yorkshire. (Picture Graham Chalmers)

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service took the call.

A visualisation of a typical street scene at Harclay Park housing development in Boroughbridge by Barratt Homes. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate Ashville student Lennon Marsch took all his A Level exams while his father, Jesse, was leading Canada as its Head Coach to a historic finish in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Picture contributed)

Ripon Racecourse's new head groundsman, Tom Pemberton, said: “The team has done a great job here and we are helped by the fact that we have very good irrigation system that draws water from an on-site borehole.” (Picture Tim Flanagan Rejoicing in Ripon Blog for Ripon BID)

Legendary guest for Harrogate event - On the impressive bill for Symphonic Ibiza at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate is singer Heather Small of M People fame. (Picture contributed)

T Level student Jasmine Barrett, 20, achieved a distinction in her T Level in Education and Childcare, the first-ever Harrogate College student to achieve this grade in this subject. (Picture contributed)

A level success - Born in Harrogate, Jessica’s childhood was shaped by frequent moves across the UK and overseas because of her father’s work as a strategic consultant and credits her achievements to Ripon Grammar School. (Picture contributed)

Lovely Ozzy, a nine-year old mini Schnauzer, went missing from his family home in the Hookstone area of Harrogate on Wednesday, August 5. (Picture contributed)

Horticap is one of two Harrogate charities in the running to win £20k in the Sky Bet community sweepstake.

Harrogate Ladies College student Tilly Reid, right, achieved a clean-sweep AA A*. She is pictured with her mum Catherine. (Picture contributed)

"We are absolutely delighted with this year's results," said Siân Dover, centre, Headteacher of St Aidan's CE High School in Harrogate. (Picture contributed)

Among the high A level achievers at King James's School in Knaresborough was Matilda Hartwell, who will be studying History at the University of Warwick. (Picture contributed)

Ready to bring the house down - Vincent Flatts Final Drive who will play Frazer Theatre in Knaresborough on August 21 as part of Feva festival. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate Theatre's forthcoming Autumn Drama Season will feature four big name plays in four weeks. (Picture contributed)

One of Harrogate photographer Steve Martin's stunning pictures of the partial eclipse last night in Bilton. (Picture Steve Martin Photography)

Firework Championships will light up the skies over Ripon’s Newby Hall this weekend.

Harrogate Grammar School is celebrating another year of strong A-level outcomes. (Picture contributed)

Ripon Grammar School Headmaster Jonathan Webb said: “We are immensely proud of our students, they have worked exceptionally hard, supported by our dedicated staff and their families. (Picture contributed)

Rossett School Headteacher Tim Milburn said the 2026 results reflected the hard work students had shown throughout their courses, supported by staff, parents and carers. (Picture contributed)

Saturday, August 15, 7.30pm: RSPB – Night of Nature Concert at Harrogate Convention Centre with Kate Humble. (Picture contributed)

Among the special guests at the next Raworths Salon North event in Harrogate is psychologist Dr Madeleine Pownall who will uncover the forgotten women who helped shape modern psychology. (Picture contributed)

Established in 1846, Follifoot Cricket Club has been a feature of village life for nearly 200 years. (Picture contributed)

Irish adventure - Ripon Runners club members on the Bere Island ferry crossing. (Picture contributed)

Title role in brand new movie blockbuster - Harrogate actor Alexa Goodall, 14, is regarded one of the most exciting young new British screen talents. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate is preparing to welcome residents and visitors to the town centre the December with a brand-new spectacular festive programme of attractions and experiences. (Picture contributed

Three fire crews were called to a 300sqm crop fire near Ripon on Tuesday

Tonight, Wednesday, between 7pm and 8pm approximately, the Moon will pass directly in front of the Sun, blocking around 90% to 96% of its surface in different parts of England. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate Vintage Sale - More than 1,000 tractors and items of agricultural machinery will be auctioned at the Great Yorkshire Showground this weekend. (Picture contributed)

The pay-as-you-go digital tickets trial for Harrogate rail passengers was first introduced by Northern for services between Leeds and Harrogate in 2025. (Picture contributed)

In fifth place in Yorkshire and Humber for green bin collection costs is North Yorkshire with new customers paying £52.00 annually. (Picture contributed)

Mayor for York & North Yorkshire David Skaith, right, said he was “encouraged” by a visit to a new housing development by Persimmon Homes in Harrogate where 40% of homes will be affordable. (Picture contributed)

Looking forward to solar eclipse - UK Eclipse is warning that regular sunglasses will not provide adequate protection from the harmful rays of sunlight. (Picture contributed)

Kristie Faulkner and Tim Harrison of Harrogate-headquartered independent veterinary group, Harrison Family Vets which has opened ten practices across England in five years. (Picture Simon Dewhurst

Fire crews attended a varied selection of calls over the weekend

Knaresborough Feva 2026 highlight - Saturday, August 22, noon: Picnic in the Park at Knaresborough House. (Picture contributed)

A scene from Red Wall Theatre's new production Fighting Fascism: Knaresborough's Home Front with 'lumberjills' Netta (Sandra Smallwood) and Evie (Edna Barker). (Picture contributed)