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Customers' fears that Harrogate 'will need a banking hub' eased by Lloyds notification
The announcement of the forthcoming closure of Lloyds Bank’s only Harrogate branch may have triggered fears that the town would soon need its own ‘hub’ to maintain basic banking services but there’s relief today for customers.
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Harrogate company with 'real momentum' strengthens its leadership team as turnover heads for £20m
An independent Harrogate firm has announced two new appointments to strengthen its senior leadership team as it heads for a £20 million turnover.
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Harrogate food brand that's sold in Tesco is to host third Jobs Open Day this weekend
The co-founder of a Harrogate firm that is 'Britain’s largest independent sausage maker' says it made 22 job offers after its recent recruitment event.
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Harrogate's 'friendliest coffee house' looks back on four years of welcoming customers
The owner of a popular Harrogate independent coffee house has talked about how proud she is to have created a “cafe of the community” as she looks forward to celebrating the independent business’s fourth anniversary.
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Legendary Harrogate brewers bounce back from challenging times with a classic beer that keeps on winning
The team behind a legendary Harrogate brewery is celebrating a UK award after bouncing back from the most challenging times in the business’s history.
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New warning that road closures will return to Harrogate next month with disruption for motorists
Summer may most definitely have arrived but that does not mean Harrogate is getting a holiday from roadworks.
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Platinum selling Thin Lizzy album will be in spotlight at popular Harrogate music event
The forthcoming Vinyl Sessions event for Harrogate Hospital and Community Charity promises a treasure trove of classic moments by Irish rock icons Thin Lizzy.
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Yorkshire chefs help raise £14,500 for children's cancer charity at Harrogate fine dining event
An evening showcasing some of Yorkshire's most celebrated chefs has helped raise thousands of pounds for children's cancer charity Candlelighters.
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Don't Spark Disaster! - Warning issued after four wild fires in North Yorkshire in 24 hours
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a plea for caution after four wild fires were reported on Wednesday (June 24).
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Pollution found in stream linked to River Ure and River Ouse described as ‘small-scale environmental disaster’
Pollution found in a tributary of the River Ure and River Ouse in North Yorkshire has been described as a ‘small-scale environmental disaster’ amid concerns that wildlife has already been killed off.
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Harrogate business leader says ‘we’re not asking for handouts just a fair chance to thrive’
The owner of one of Harrogate’s most popular independent hospitality venues is calling for a cut in VAT rates not as a ‘Government hand out’ but as necessity for the town’s wider community and economy.
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Harrogate rail passengers 'face cancellation of up to 50% of services between Leeds and York'
The impact of soaring temperatures is being felt by Harrogate rail passengers with the withdrawal of up to 50% of services between Leeds and York via Harrogate.
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Harrogate Town Council launches new series of litter picks at beloved Grade II listed park
The public has been praised for rallying behind the first of a new series of litter picks at one of Harrogate’s most-loved outdoor locations.
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North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026: Here are all the winners at this year's prestigious event
The winners have been crowned at the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026.
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Official launch of Harrogate's 'most magical venue' as feast of music and entertainment begins
The magical Spiegeltent Festival has been launched today in Harrogate as a sizzling summer programme of rock, disco, burlesque and more gets under way.
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Ofsted praises Nidderdale High School's 'culture of belonging' after first inspection under Government's new rules
Nidderdale High School is celebrating a positive Ofsted inspection report under the Government’s new system which recognises the school's “strong commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed”.
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Remarkable Harrogate shop founded in 1906 now boasts five generations of family ownership
One of Harrogate’s most favourite and successful stores is to celebrate its 120th anniversary next week still run by the same family after all these years.
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This is everything you need to know about Ripon Theatre Festival coming soon in July 2026
Ripon Theatre Festival has unveiled it own top five ‘don't miss this’ moments as the clock ticks down to its launch in just over a week’s time.
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North Yorkshire Council leader hopes next Prime Minister will tackle ‘disconnect’ between North and Westminster
The leader of North Yorkshire Council hopes the next Prime Minister will tackle the “disconnect” between the North of England and the London-based government.
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Harrogate district
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the Harrogate district overnight and into the morning.
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North Yorkshire Police launch appeal to find Harrogate man wanted over restraining order breach
North Yorkshire Police has released an image and launched an appeal to help find a wanted 34-year-old man from Harrogate.
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Leeds passenger downed vodka then fought and bit officer before Jet2 take-off
He was jailed and handed lifetime ban from airline
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Award-winning Harrogate hotel is to offer a 'brand new way to play and enjoy golf' this Yorkshire Day
An award-winning Harrogate hotel is to launch a ‘first for Yorkshire’ this summer with a brand new way to play and enjoy golf.
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Education’s national ‘Oscars’ shine a spotlight on Harrogate school and its remarkable headteacher
A Harrogate headteacher has spoken of her pride in representing the North on the national stage in the education sector’s ‘Oscars’.
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Knaresborough Town Council celebrates 12 months of the Mayor’s Town Guides who have impressed everyone
The Knaresborough Mayor’s Town Guides have been hailed as a “great asset to the town” after their first year of operation in the visitor economy.
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Rare £3 million Aston Martin Valkyrie steals the show as Harrogate celebrates classic and modern motoring
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.
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Regeneration project at fire-ravaged Victorian building 'brings hope' to Harrogate residents after eight long years
Harrogate residents were surprised to see a giant crane in the skies above a prominent High Street site left derelict eight years ago by a major blaze.
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Yorkshire Water urges customers to use water wisely during heatwave
Yorkshire Water is urging customers to use water wisely as temperatures across the country climb above 30 degrees, driving a significant increase in demand for drinking water.
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Your what’s on guide to events in the Harrogate district this weekend and into July
If you are planning to go out in the Harrogate district this weekend or in the next month or two, here are the shows, gigs and comedy not to miss:
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North Yorkshire Conservative leadership contest called off after rivals reach agreement
A contest to lead North Yorkshire Council into next year’s local elections has been cancelled after agreement was reached between two senior Conservative councillors.
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Heatwave: North Yorkshire Council issues tips on how to survive the hot weather
An amber Heat Health Alert is in place from today (June 24) until Thursday June 25 at 11pm.
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Death of Harrogate's 'master of boogie woogie' piano who played The Cavern before The Beatles
The death has been announced of a local Harrogate music legend of more than 60 years standing who played at The Cavern Club in Liverpool before The Beatles and was well known as resident pianist at Bettys tearooms.
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‘Don’t let Harrogate’s SEND children down again with more delays to new school opening’ says town’s MP
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is stepping up the pressure to open Bilton Woodfield School by the next school term to “avoid failing another generation of SEND children”.
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Harrogate law firm McCormicks strengthens property team with staff of impressive experience
A leading Harrogate firm has moved to strengthen its property team with two major appointments.
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Love Island’s Alex Bowen for Symphonic Ibiza event at Harrogate's Great Yorkshire Showground
Love Island’s Alex Bowen is to join the line-up for this summer's spectacular Symphonic Ibiza event at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.
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'Phenomenal live band' to make a rare appearance in 'Harrogate's coolest little venue'
A Franco-British rock 'n' roll band hailed as one of the best live bands on the planet will play a rare Harrogate gig this week.
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Respected historian sheds new light on daily life in Victorian Harrogate in new book
A treasure trove of rare and unseen photographs of Harrogate schools in the 19th century has been unearthed by a local historian for his new book.
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Revealed: Nearly 1,000 people attend BedFest in fundraiser for Harrogate and Knaresborough charity
A Harrogate and Knaresborough charity is celebrating raising a record-breaking £30,000 in a single day to support people living with sight loss and disability.