Harrogate News
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Harrogate firm Synergize wins £12.5m contract to upgrade Kent homes
Harrogate-based building modernisation firm Synergize has secured a £12.5 million contract to improve homes across Kent for social housing provider MHS Homes.
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Halloween fundraiser and woodland work party planned at Rotary Wood
Local residents are being invited to a Halloween fundraising event in support of efforts to protect Rotary Wood, followed by a volunteer session to help
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Harrogate Tesco wins national award for environmental impact
A Tesco store in Harrogate has won a national award recognising its environmental impact at the 2026 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Awards.
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Campaigners call for closure of RAF Menwith Hill after North Yorkshire protest
Campaigners have called for RAF Menwith Hill to be closed following a demonstration outside the North Yorkshire intelligence base on Saturday (24 October).
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Yorkshire theatre company brings prison deaths documentary to Leeds Playhouse
A Yorkshire-founded theatre company is bringing a production exploring deaths in custody and the experiences of bereaved families to Leeds Playhouse next month.
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North Yorkshire Council budget assumes 4.99% council tax rise for 2027/28
North Yorkshire Council is using a 4.99% council tax increase in its financial plans for 2027/28, warning that a one percentage point reduction against that
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Christmas parties, tribute shows and comedy coming to Harrogate’s Valley Gardens
A programme of Christmas parties, live tribute acts, comedy and family entertainment is planned for Valley Gardens in Harrogate this December, with a festive
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Hallam Land plans up to 1,100 homes at Burley Bank near Harrogate
Plans for up to 1,100 homes at Burley Bank, to the north west of Harrogate, are being brought forward by Hallam Land, with an outline planning application
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Ripon manufacturer Econ Engineering promotes long-serving employee to IT Director
A North Yorkshire employee who joined Econ Engineering in its Assembly department in 2008 has been promoted to IT Director, following almost two decades with
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Harrogate care provider urges council to recognise specialist needs in £3.5bn social care overhaul
A Harrogate-based care provider has called on North Yorkshire Council to ensure younger adults with disabilities and complex needs are properly recognised as
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CCTV appeal after £1,500 suitcase theft from train at Northallerton
British Transport Police have released CCTV images following the theft of a suitcase worth nearly £1,500 from a train at Northallerton railway station.
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St Cecilia Orchestra delivers a stunning concert of American classics at Ripon Cathedral
A packed audience at Ripon Cathedral was enthralled by a magnificent concert of 20th-century American music performed by the St Cecilia Orchestra on Saturday,
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More than 750 miles of road maintenance planned across Yorkshire — what about Harrogate?
More than 750 miles of road maintenance is planned across Yorkshire and the Humber this year, as the government announces additional funding to tackle
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Lib Dems say households could save £350 under £14bn cost-of-living package
The Liberal Democrats say their proposed £14.1bn cost-of-living package could save households an average of £350 over 17 months, but the estimate depends
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Thorp Perrow hosts Horatio’s Garden fundraiser with lunch by National Chef of the Year
Thorp Perrow Arboretum has hosted a fundraising event for Horatio’s Garden, bringing together nature, food and community to support the charity’s work with
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More than 2 million graduates see student loan debts rise despite repayments
More than two million student loan borrowers saw their outstanding balances increase during the 2025/26 financial year despite making repayments, according to
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Campaigners to protest at RAF Menwith Hill over US military role
Campaigners will gather at RAF Menwith Hill on Saturday (24 October 2026) to call for the closure of the North Yorkshire intelligence base over its links to
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Man charged after suspected burglary on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate
A 45-year-old man has been charged with burglary and driving while disqualified after police stopped a van attempting to leave premises on Knaresborough Road
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Police appeal after assault on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a member of the public was assaulted on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate.
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North Yorkshire councillors recommended inflation-linked pay rise
North Yorkshire councillors have been recommended an inflation-linked increase in their annual allowances, which would add more than £36,000 to the yearly
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Harrogate buses are displaying commemorative poppies as Transdev renews its Poppy Appeal campaign for 2026
Harrogate buses are displaying commemorative poppies as Transdev renews its Poppy Appeal campaign for 2026, with free travel being offered to current and
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Sir Gareth Southgate joins Martin House Glitter Ball as event raises over £280,000
Martin House Children’s Hospice has raised more than £280,000 at its annual Glitter Ball, with charity ambassador Sir Gareth Southgate among those attending
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Welfare Hub planned for Harrogate Stray Bonfire
A welfare hub offering warmth, drinking water and help contacting family and friends will be available at this year’s Stray Bonfire and Fireworks in Harrogate.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as pay talks resume
Planned strikes by more than 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.
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Six charged following 20 arrests in Harrogate during police operation
Six people were charged following 20 arrests in Harrogate during North Yorkshire Police's Operation Super Tornado Two, according to figures supplied by the
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North Yorkshire Council considers new powers to tackle illegal vapes and tobacco sales
North Yorkshire Council is being asked to approve an updated trading standards enforcement policy that would introduce fixed penalty notices for certain
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Ripon Grammar School ranked among England’s top 50 grammar schools
Ripon Grammar School has been ranked among the top-performing grammar schools in England in a new league table published by The Daily Telegraph.
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Ripon farmer wins national award for regenerative farming
A farmer near Ripon has been named Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards, recognising changes introduced to improve soil health,
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York Castle Museum to recreate Victorian Christmas Eve throughout winter season
York Castle Museum will recreate the atmosphere of a Victorian Christmas Eve from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with new displays, festive music and
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Crime reduction claims raise questions over evidence behind prevention programme
More than 35,000 people received support through services commissioned by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority during 2025/26, but questions remain
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Female CPR manikins introduced to help close gender gap in cardiac arrest survival
Female CPR training manikins are being introduced by Yorkshire Ambulance Service to help address concerns that may prevent people from giving lifesaving
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New sensory room opens at York leisure centre
A new sensory room for young children has opened at Energise Leisure Centre in York, offering families and community groups a space for sensory play and
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Ripon Artisan Market returns to Market Place this Sunday
Ripon’s Market Place will host the latest Little Bird Made Artisan Market on Sunday, 25 October, with independent traders selling handmade goods, artwork,
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Harrogate retail staff invited to crime and safety event
Retail workers in Harrogate are being invited to an event about shop crime, anti-social behaviour and staff safety as part of a national campaign next month.
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York College student’s engineering solution could save Network Rail millions
A 17-year-old engineering student at York College has developed a solution to a railway signalling problem that could help Network Rail avoid costly delays
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Harrogate Town appoints Irving Weaver Life President
Harrogate Town AFC has appointed Irving Weaver as Life President in recognition of his 15 years as chairman and owner of the club.
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DalesBus winter timetables bring seasonal changes to Harrogate routes
Winter timetables are being introduced on the DalesBus weekend network as the clocks go back this weekend, with some services continuing throughout the winter
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Harrogate eye specialist shares five tips for protecting eye health
A Harrogate eye specialist is encouraging people to take simple steps to look after their eyesight, from taking regular breaks from screens to checking when
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North Yorkshire Council plans £3.5bn overhaul of adult social care services
North Yorkshire Council is considering plans for new adult social care arrangements estimated to be worth £3.5 billion over seven years, as demand for support
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York wellness business secures multi-million-pound investment with Harrogate connection
A York-based wellness business with a retail outlet in Harrogate has secured investment from a company co-founded by double Olympic taekwondo gold medallist
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Harrogate Spa Society launches with plans to revive town's spa heritage
A new organisation has been established to explore how Harrogate can build on its historic identity as a spa town, with plans covering its mineral springs,
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Young York resident encourages others to seek help after ketamine addiction took a decade of his life
A 28-year-old York man who spent 10 years addicted to ketamine is sharing his experience to warn other young people about the dangers of the drug and
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Harrogate Halloween Potion Trail runs during half-ter
Families can follow a free Halloween Potion Trail around Harrogate town centre during half-term, from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
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Harrogate Spring Water's £17m expansion claim covers wider regional spending
Harrogate Spring Water says its proposed factory expansion will generate an additional £17 million in annual supplier spending, but only around half of that
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North Yorkshire Community Awards celebrate groups supporting young people and local communities
Community organisations supporting children and young people with additional needs, alongside volunteers who have made a lasting contribution to village life,
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Police appeal to find missing 43-year-old woman last seen at Harrogate District Hospital
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information to help locate 43-year-old Rachel Lenton, from Nottinghamshire, who was last seen on CCTV at Harrogate
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Harrogate Town announces new co-owners Simon Weaver and Jonathan Blezard
Harrogate Town AFC has announced a change of ownership, with Simon Weaver and local businessman Jonathan Blezard becoming co-owners of the club.
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Harrogate Spring Water formally appeals against extension refusal
Harrogate Spring Water has formally lodged an appeal against North Yorkshire Council’s refusal of plans to extend its bottling facility on Harlow Moor Road,
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Harrogate pupils to create mosaics alongside disabled artists
Primary school pupils in Harrogate will work alongside disabled artists to create mosaic artwork as part of a free educational programme funded by a £1,956
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Civic Society presses council over condition of Harrogate's historic assets
The chair of Harrogate Civic Society has renewed calls for North Yorkshire Council to address concerns about the condition and future of several historic