Harrogate News
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North Yorkshire Libraries Offer Free Digital Support During Get Online Week
Libraries across North Yorkshire will host free events to help residents build their digital skills, access online services and learn how to stay safe from
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Leeds Bradford Airport Strikes Suspended as Workers Consider Pay Offers
Strike action at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended for this weekend after workers received new pay offers, although further industrial action could
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Yorkshire Christmas Tree Growers Win National Awards Ahead of Festive Season
Yorkshire Christmas tree growers have won national recognition, with York Christmas Trees crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year 2026 and a North
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Woman Arrested Following Fatal A1 Collision Near Barton
A 52-year-old woman from Newcastle has been arrested in connection with a fatal collision on the A1(M) near Barton in which a 22-year-old woman died.
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Ripon Christmas Market Returns for Three-Day Festive Weekend
Ripon’s historic Market Place will host a three-day Christmas artisan market from Friday 20 November to Sunday 22 November, with independent traders, seasonal
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York and North Yorkshire renews commitment to domestic abuse victims and survivors
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has highlighted progress in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse over the past year, including
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Harrogate Town Council Maps Out 2031 Referendum Target for Neighbourhood Plan
In a series of clarifications provided by Town Clerk Iona Taylor, the council detailed the finances, public timelines, and the scope of a new £42,000
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£15m sewage upgrade in Pannal to support 2,000 planned homes, Yorkshire Water confirms
A £15m upgrade to the wastewater network around Pannal and south-west Harrogate is intended to support future housing growth, with Yorkshire Water confirming
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Killinghall Village Hall completes £27,000 energy efficiency upgrade
Killinghall Village Hall has completed a £27,018 energy efficiency improvement project designed to reduce running costs and carbon emissions, with the
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York and North Yorkshire partners join forces to boost community sport and physical activity
People across York and North Yorkshire could benefit from improved access to sport and physical activity under a new partnership designed to improve health,
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Louis Theroux interviewed by seven-year-old during visit to Martin House Children’s Hospice
Documentary filmmaker and broadcaster Louis Theroux found himself on the other side of the questions when he visited Martin House Children’s Hospice in Boston
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Tom Gordon MP Calls for Yorkshire Water to Publish Leak-Reduction Plan Amid Drought
The call comes immediately after the Environment Agency designated drought status for Yorkshire on 9 October 2026. The region has experienced its fifth driest
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Second homes council tax premium funds first 26 affordable homes in North Yorkshire
The homes are being built in Hunmanby, on the coast, and Shipton by Beningbrough, near York. The council is contributing £875,000 raised through the premium,
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Harrogate and Knaresborough residents raise sewage concerns in Yorkshire Water survey
A survey of Yorkshire Water customers by the Wild Waters Yorkshire campaign has highlighted concerns about sewage pollution, water company bonuses and the
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More Than 100 Students to Learn Lifesaving CPR Skills at Queen Ethelburga’s
More than 100 students at Queen Ethelburga’s College will receive CPR training on Friday, 16 October, as part of Restart a Heart Day 2026.
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Harrogate Conservative candidate launches survey on vape shops
The Conservative candidate for Harrogate Central in next year's North Yorkshire Council elections has launched a survey asking residents for their views on
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Figures Show Suicide Rates in North Yorkshire Above England Average
Suicide rates in North Yorkshire were above the England average in figures covering 2021 to 2023, highlighting the importance of suicide prevention and
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Autumn colour arrives at Harlow Carr as garden prepares for seasonal event
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is displaying its autumn colours, with seasonal foliage, woodland walks and an autumn-themed programme of activities taking place from
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Bigger isn't better: why North Yorkshire needs its own police force
By Philip Allott, former North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
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Raworths wins Private Client Team of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards
Harrogate law firm Raworths has won Private Client Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026, recognising the work of its Trusts, Wills and Estates
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Yorkshire Agricultural Society chief executive Allister Nixon steps down
Allister Nixon has stepped down as chief executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society following a period of absence due to health issues.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes set to escalate as Unite warns of potential shutdown
Strike action involving almost 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport is set to escalate, with further industrial action announced for the October half-term
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Whitby man, 79, quits smoking after 65 years with council support
A 79-year-old man from Whitby has quit smoking after 65 years, saying his health has improved and he is saving around £200 a month following support from
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Tom Gordon raises maternity safety concerns for Harrogate and Knaresborough families
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has warned that concerns about maternity care are a real issue for local families, after polling commissioned by the
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York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority approves three-year corporate plan
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has approved its first corporate plan, setting out its priorities for the next three years as it moves from
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Harrogate care home invites community to board games night
A care home in Harrogate is inviting local residents and families to join its residents for an evening of traditional board games this autumn.
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Wetherby care home residents enjoy outdoor theatre performance
Residents at Wetherby Manor care home enjoyed an outdoor theatre performance when the Performance Ensemble brought its production Bloomin’ in the Garden to
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Harrogate's Cairn Hotel put on the market for offers over £6m
The Cairn Hotel, one of Harrogate's established Victorian hotels, has been put on the market with offers invited in excess of £6 million.
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Rob Harrison breaks course record at Ripon Ultra
Ripon runner Rob Harrison has set a new course record at the Ripon Ultra, completing the 35-mile race in four hours and 13 minutes.
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Former minister Steve Baker joins Harrogate-founded AI startup
Former government minister Steve Baker has joined Suffrago, a civic technology startup founded in Harrogate, as a strategic adviser.
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Free children's theatre show coming to Ripon Library this half-term
Families will be able to enjoy a free theatre performance at Ripon Library this October half-term as part of a tour bringing professional children's theatre
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Hookstone and Stonefall Action Group receives Outstanding award
Hookstone and Stonefall Action Group (HASAG) has received an Outstanding award in the Yorkshire in Bloom competition for its work in the community.
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Chris Packham joins bereaved families to open Garden of Memories at Martin House
Wildlife presenter and conservationist Chris Packham has joined bereaved families at Martin House Children's Hospice to open a new garden dedicated to
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Primary school applications open for September 2027 in North Yorkshire
Parents and carers in North Yorkshire can now apply for primary school places for children due to start school in September 2027.
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RAF Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre: campaigners raise fresh cost and safeguarding concerns
A campaign group opposing plans to accommodate asylum seekers at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse base says the projected cost could exceed £800 per person per
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Ripon council gauges demand for larger venue for Yorkshire Water meeting
Ripon City Council is asking residents to register their interest in attending a public meeting with Yorkshire Water next month, amid continuing concerns
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RAF Linton-on-Ouse Asylum Plan: Home Office Yet to Address Local Concerns
The Home Office has not confirmed that it accepts the concerns raised by residents, the Linton-on-Ouse Action Group and North Yorkshire Police, or that it
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Hate Crime Awareness Week: Campaigners Urge Reporting as Questions Remain Over Definitions
Hate Crime Awareness Week begins on Monday, 12 October, with police, councils and community organisations across York and North Yorkshire organising events
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Harrogate Home Care Provider Reports Reduction in Client Falls
A home care provider operating in Harrogate says it has reduced falls among its clients by 26% since it began tracking health outcomes in 2021, according to
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Two injured in York attack as man arrested at Hull railway station
Two men were taken to hospital after an attack involving a bladed weapon on Leeman Road in York on Sunday afternoon. A man was later arrested at Hull Railway
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Yorkshire Farming Conference returns in January 2027
The Yorkshire Farming Conference will return to the Great Yorkshire Events Centre on Wednesday 27 January 2027, following an inaugural event attended by more
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Kevin Foster resigns from Green Party, saying "I have not left the Green Party, they have left me"
North Yorkshire councillor Kevin Foster has resigned his membership of the Green Party, saying it no longer offers the priorities that attracted him when he
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Two in three people with dyslexia are undiagnosed – here are the signs to look out for
A Harrogate psychology clinic is highlighting the signs of dyslexia that can go unnoticed in children and adults during Dyslexia Awareness Week (5–11 October).
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Ripon Runners to host community run to promote women’s safety outdoors
Ripon Runners is to host a community run later this month to highlight the safety concerns that can prevent women from exercising outdoors after dark.
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Tom Gordon MP calls for independent experts to support army college abuse investigation
The letter, signed by six MPs whose constituencies include some of the facilities being investigated, says the allegations should not be regarded as isolated
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Appeal following fatal A59 collision near Flaxby
If you can help, please contact North Yorkshire Police using one of the following methods:
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Harrogate College asks former students and staff to say goodbye to old campus
Harrogate College is asking former students, staff and anyone with memories of its current Hornbeam Park campus to help mark the end of an era before the
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Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run targets £10,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research
The Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run is aiming to raise £10,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research this year, as the festive event continues to grow.
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Knaresborough exhibition tells the stories of refugees building new lives in North Yorkshire
A new photographic exhibition in Knaresborough will give visitors the chance to hear directly from refugees who have settled in North Yorkshire, sharing their
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Harrogate care home saxophonist reaches final of Care Sector’s Got Talent
A self-taught saxophonist who works as a kitchen assistant at Bilton Hall Nursing Home has reached the final of the annual Care Sector’s Got Talent competition.