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Pride of place at this month’s Vinyl Sessions music event in Harrogate will go to Thin Lizzy’s platinum-selling Greatest Hits album. (Picture contributed)

Great coffee and a warm welcome to the community - Westmoreland Coffee House owner Leda with daughter Melissa serving a customer. (Picture contributed)

Recruiting in North Yorkshire - HECK! co-founder Jamie Keeble said: "It's a challenging time for recruitment across North Yorkshire, that's why creating opportunities to meet people face-to-face is so important." (Picture contributed)

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New appointments at Harrogate-based recycling brokerage, Clearpoint Recycling - From left, David Earle, strategic account director with Neil Campbell, UK and European Sales Director.  (Picture contributed)

New frustration for drivers - This summer will see the return in Harrogate of temporary traffic lights and road closures. (Picture Gerard Binks)

Champion Beer of Britain success - From left, Daleside Brewery business development manager Vincent Staunton, Adam Cox, General Manager at Daleside Brewery and ex Daleside Head Brewer and blogger Rob Millichamp, who writes Rob's Beer Adventure.  (Picture Graham Chalmers)

There was shock after the announcement that Lloyds branch at 8-11 Cambridge Crescent was to close permanently on November 19 as part of a nationwide Lloyds Banking Group restructuring programme. (Picture Graham Chalmers)

The Yorkshire Food Guide's first fine dining event, held at Rudding Park in Harrogate, has raised an incredible £14,500 for children's cancer charity Candlelighters

We take a look at the 15 best places to go for breakfast in the Harrogate district – as chosen by Harrogate Advertiser readers

Located in Pateley Bridge, Nidderdale High School is celebrating a positive Ofsted inspection report. (Picture contributed)

Ripon Theatre Festival highlight - The Three Musketeers - Ripon Spa Gardens - Saturday 11 July, 5.30pm. (Picture contributed)

Return of the fabulous Spiegeltent in Harrogate - From left, Sharon Canavar, Chief Executive of Harrogate International Festivals, Tommy Ogden and his father Ben Ogden, of Ogden of Harrogate. (Picture Richard Maude)

Warning over VAT - Owner of Harrogate's Starling independent café bar Simon Midgeley who won the Hospitality Leader category at the Yorkshire Leadership Awards earlier this year. (Picture contributed)

Fantastic community effort - Residents gave up their time to collect rubbish at the much-loved Valley Gardens in Harrogate. (Picture contributed)

Pupils from Ripon Grammar School are preparing to compete on one of the biggest stages after being selected to represent North Yorkshire at this summer's English Schools' Track and Field Championships

Harrogate rail passengers have been advised to check before travelling as the impact of the extreme heatwave leads to service alterations and travel disruption. (Picture Gerard Binks)

All of the winners on stage at the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026, held at the DoubleTree Majestic Hotel, Harrogate

Langdale Moor Fire 2025 - Image: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Tadcaster Grammar School has announced that it will close early on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June as extreme temperatures continue to impact learning conditions across the school

Saturday, June 27, 7.30pm: Cuore Chamber Orchestra's Grand Season Finale concert at the Royal Hall, Harrogate. (Picture contributed)

In just 12 months, more than 1,000 people have taken part in a free tour in Knaresborough led by the Mayor’s Town Guides  - a remarkable achievement that has exceeded all expectations. (Picture contributed)

The third annual Harrogate Concours once again attracted huge crowds of car enthusiasts as almost 100 classic vehicles and high-powered sports cars rolled into the town centre

Yorkshire Water has urged customers to use water wisely during heatwave.

Adam William Snowdon, 34, from Harrogate, is wanted after York Magistrates’ Court issued a warrant for his arrest when he failed to appear at court in connection with the breach of a restraining order

Rhiannon Wilkinson, Head of Ashville school in Harrogate, appearing in the final of the Tes School Awards 2026 in the Headteacher of the Year category. (Picture contributed)

Described as active, fun and very social, Gimme Golf will start at Rudding Park in Harrogate from Yorkshire Day, Saturday, August 1. (Picture contributed)

The giant crane spotted this week at a historic Harrogate site which had been left derelict after major blaze. (Picture Graham Chalmers)

Councillor Carl Les and Councillor Keane Duncan shake hands after agreeing a deal that ended the contest to lead North Yorkshire Council into next year's local elections

Harrogate and Knaresborough Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon raised the issue of Harrogate’s new SEND school, which has been hit by delays, with the Minister of State for School Standards this week in the House of Commons. (Picture contributed)

The phenomenally good Dead Chic will take a detour on their current UK tour to play Harrogate's Blues Bar on Wednesday, June 24. (Picture contributed)

We take a look at 25 photos of primary school leavers from across the Harrogate district over the years

A record-breaking event - Another hugely successful BedFest organised by Henshaws saw more than 900 visitors attend the much-loved music, food and drink festival in Knaresborough. (Picture contributed)

Girls needlework classes at St Robert's Catholic Primary School in Harrogate from the book Schools and Schooldays in 19th Century Harrogate published by Carnegie, an imprint of Palatine Books. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate's 'biggest music event of the summer' - Love Island’s Alex Bowen is to join the line-up for Symphonic Ibiza at the Great Yorkshire Showground. (Picture contributed)

New appointment at Harrogate-based law firm McCormicks Solicitors  -  Claire Baker-Kemp becomes Partner. (Picture contributed)

A Harrogate music legend - The late Derry Jones, front right,  gained widespread recognition as a member of the Jimmy O Show Band, which also included fellow Harrogate music legend Bob Mason. (Picture contributed)

The police have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following an affray that occurred near McDonald's, on Cambridge Road, in Harrogate

The police are appealing for help to locate the next of kin of Martyn Field, aged 66, from Harrogate, following his death

Coming up this weekend - Attendees can anticipate Harrogate Food & Drink Festival’s most diverse selection of attractions to date, including brand-new activities, entertainment line-ups, and the debut of a fourth live stage. (Picture contributed)

Tom Gordon, MP Harrogate and Knaresborough, responded to the news that the Prime Minister had stepped down by saying “this is just the latest in a string of disappointing leaders.” (Picture contributed)

We take a look at 15 fantastic photos as Harrogate town centre hosts a spectacular display of sports cars and vintage vehicles

Excited about the future - Sharon Canavar, who has been Harrogate International Festivals' chief executive since 2009. (Picture contributed)

For its forthcoming concert on June 27 at St Wilfrid's Church in Harrogate, Harrogate Choral Society will be accompanied by Thomas Moore on organ and conducted by Music Director David Lawrence. (Pictured contributed)

Launching soon at Harrogate Theatre - Sinfonia: Stories from Harrogate is built round the real experiences of older people from the local community. (Picture contributed)