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The junction of the B6265 and Front Street, just outside Aldborough, near Boroughbridge.

Harrogate Philharmonic Orchestra is a chamber orchestra of about 32 regular players drawn from professional and trained musicians. (Picture contributed)

After the recent closure of Bettys at RHS Harlow Carr gardens for a major refurbishment , visitors will now find a brand-new Bettys To-Go Hatch at the entrance. (Picture contributed)

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Apple Day at Ripon Walled Garden.
Pictured Evie Brown with apples for eyes.
Picture Gerard Binks

Jewellery specialist Susan Rumfitt from BBC’s Antiques Roadshow is to talk at a charity event at Henshaws Arts & Craft Centre in Knaresborough. (Picture contributed)

North Yorkshire Council has warned it faces a major challenge to draw up a blueprint that will determine where thousands of new homes are built across the county within a tight government-imposed timetable

Naomi Carrack, sister of Gemma Simpson, who fears Gemma's killer will strike again if released | Charley Atkins / SWNS

We take a look at the 9 top-performing secondary schools in the Harrogate district for maths and English GCSE results in 2025

York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith says bus franchising could allow profits from successful routes to be reinvested into services across York and North Yorkshire, despite concerns over the cost of supporting rural routes

Tony Collins (left), chief executive of Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Emma Johnson, chief executive of St Leonard’s Hospice in York, addressed North Yorkshire Council’s health scrutiny committee over funding and governance challenges facing end-of-life care

Award-winning broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed will talk about the Beatles film A Hard Day's Night at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival on October 24. (Picture contributed)

Running from Wednesday, October 14 to Saturday, October 17 at Frazer Theatre in Knaresborough at 7.30pm, Knaresborough Players are confident their version of Danny Robins’ 2:22 A Ghost Story. (Picture contributed)

Public toilets at Knaresborough bus station have been temporarily closed following a spate of vandalism and anti-social behaviour, with North Yorkshire Council introducing earlier closing times across the town's public conveniences

With the window art created and refurbishment work on the fixtures, fittings and furnishing of the interiors ongoing, GAIL's coffee shop is set to open its new Harrogate branch in a few weeks’ time. (Picture contributed)

Blast off into adventure in the space-themed Playhive – one of Europe's largest indoor play centres.

Dangerous driving on A1

Rooster’s Taproom in Harrogate will pouring pints at Germany’s lower tax rates as one of 65 venues in the UK flying the flag in Drop the Pint Day. (Picture contributed)

The police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man reportedly tried to break into a car parked on Dragon Road, opposite the Asda petrol station, in Harrogate

Harrogate and Knaresborough Tom Gordon MP has dismissed Harrogate Spring Water’s amelioration plans as 'missing the point'. (Picture contributed)

The police are appealing for information and witnesses after a black Ford Fiesta was stolen in broad daylight from a layby on Hookstone Road in Harrogate

Rudding Park's highly sought-after seasonal deal offers 300 rooms available for £300 per room at the family-owned 300-acre luxury resort on the edge of Harrogate. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate College Principal Danny Wild is calling for anyone with a connection to the campus building - which dates back to the ICI Fibres Estate in the 1950s - to get in touch before its £22m redevelopment. (Picture contributed)

We take a look at the most booked restaurants in North Yorkshire according to the OpenTable website

An artist's vision of the possible future of Station Parade as it faces North - The revised version of the Harrogate Gateway scheme includes the redevelopment of One Arch and Station Square, improved traffic signals and a new bus lane. (Picture contributed)

Jamie, pictured with dad Dale, is set for special Starbeck homecoming after inspirational 500-mile challenge for St John Ambulance.

The coffee rave at Fodder

Harrogate Comedy Festival 2026 - The line-up for the forthcoming week includes Paul and Suki: Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show. (Picture contributed)

Dr Stephanie Archer, Lead on the PARCC study, heads up the Health and Wellbeing Research Group at the University of Cambridge

North Yorkshire Council has cleared up and is downplaying reports of work "about to start" on Station Parade in Harrogate. (Picture contributed)

Wetherby in Bloom volunteers' award-winning efforts are celebrated at a special event at the Town Hall.

Wharfe Bridge in Wetherby is set to undergo essential repair works from October 12, with overnight road closures planned while the four-week maintenance programme is carried out

Boroughbridge High School is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors recognised the significant improvements made at the school, describing it as a place where "pupils thrive in an inclusive ethos"

A public consultation is expected to be launched on the future of Kirkgate, as campaigners renew calls for greater pedestrianisation of the historic Ripon street

Seal of Excellence Award winner Paul Douglass

Taking place at the Manhattan Club in Harrogate on Friday, October 2 at 6.30pm, this adult night of sheer pizzazz and outrageous entertainment will raise funds for MSF. (Picture Contributed)

Duchy College pupils Isabel and Alice Badger are proud their school has selected Blood Cancer UK as its charity for this academic year after the passing of their mum. (Picture contributed)

Richard Hall, Managing Director of Harrogate Spring Water. (Picture contributed)

We take a look at 15 properties in the Harrogate district that are new to the market this week on the Zoopla website

Revd Ann Fox, Superintendent Minister of the Tadcaster Methodist Circuit, pledges support to Wetherby and District Foodbank.

The new Sports Performance Hub at Claro Court Business Park in Harrogate, which has been launched by sports therapist Rob Jamieson to provide specialist sports therapy, rehabilitation and performance services, as well as dedicated workspace for personal trainers and sports professionals

Phill Holdsworth, President of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, said: "AI is transforming the way we work but it is also providing sophisticated tools for fraudsters." (Picture contributed)

New role for ex-Stray FM boss - Sarah Barry, who served as chief executive of Harrogate Town from 2021 to 2026, will brings a wealth of experience to Your Harrogate radio. (Picture contributed)

Will Renton, of Ripon Grammar School, has spoken of his "once-in-a-lifetime" experience after performing on Channel 4's hit series The Piano alongside presenter Claudia Winkleman and musician MIKA