Harrogate News
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Tom Gordon reaches 250 spoken contributions in Parliament
Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has reached a milestone 250 spoken contributions in Parliament, just over two years into
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Church Fenton nursery reopens after £750,000 redevelopment
Jigsaws Childcare Nursery in Church Fenton reopens after a £750,000 redevelopment, increasing capacity from 51 to 77 children.
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Poetry returns to Ripon as new group launches programme of events
Poetry lovers in Ripon have been given a boost after three successful events brought the city’s community of writers and performers together for National
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Tom Gordon MP welcomes appointment of chair for TEWV public inquiry
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has welcomed the appointment of Judge John Potter to chair the statutory public inquiry into mental health care at
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Harrogate nursery praised by Ofsted for strong standards
Little Explorers Day Nursery in Harrogate has been praised by Ofsted for strong standards, safeguarding and support for children's development.
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New Parenting Network Launches Monthly Meet-ups to Tackle Isolation Across Harrogate
A new community initiative is launching free, informal meet-ups in the town centre to help parents and caregivers build local support networks.
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Yorkshire Entrepreneur Launches Squeaker-Free Pet Brand Following Tragic Loss of Beloved Dachshund
A Whixkley dog owner is turning personal heartbreak into a regional safety campaign, warning pet lovers about the hidden dangers of loose toy squeakers.
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Harrogate Brigantes Rotary opens applications for another £50,00 for local good causes
Harrogate Brigantes Rotary is inviting charities and community organisations from Harrogate to apply for a share of a new £50,000 funding pot.
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Yew Tree Lane Closed as Part of £15m Outer Harrogate Sewage Network Overhaul
A five-day road closure has taken effect on Yew Tree Lane as engineers enter the final pipeline stages of a massive £15 million regional wastewater upgrade.
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City of York Council Publishes Outer Ring Road Plan Amid Major Funding Shortfalls
A four-phase blueprint to dual the gridlocked A1237 has been unveiled, but council bosses admit the vast majority of the infrastructure scheme remains
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Harrogate's Historic 'Snowball' Charity Gala Returns for 79th Year
Tables are now open for one of Yorkshire's longest-running festive traditions, where every guest helps fill a sleigh with Christmas toys for children in need.
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Combined Authority Approves £3.5m Budget for Regional Bus Takeover Assessment
Metro Mayor David Skaith signs a formal Notice of Statutory Intent, triggering the first legal steps toward bringing York and North Yorkshire's bus networks
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Four Towns, Two Continents, One Bistro: How Realitea Built a Global Following from Ripon
An independent North Street bistro is expanding its regional footprint across Yorkshire after marking 12 years of business in the cathedral city.
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Combined Authority Approves £456m Transport Framework but Project Pipeline Remains Unconfirmed
York and North Yorkshire political leaders have signed off a four-year transport budget, amid warnings that specific infrastructure schemes are still to be
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North Residential Appoints Anne Haggas as Head of New Homes
Yorkshire estate agency North Residential has appointed Anne Haggas as its new Head of New Homes, securing a senior hire from property firm Savills to
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The A170 at Sutton Bank has reopened on schedule following a three-week closure for essential annual maintenance
The steep route, which links Thirsk and Helmsley on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, handles around 130,000 vehicles each year. Because of its
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Mayoral £7m 'Moving Forward' Campaign Shifts Into Next Phase Under New Devolution Powers
National and local leaders will join David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, this Friday to launch the next phase of the £7 million 'Moving Forward'
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Harrogate Spring Water Confirms Postcodes Were Not Tracked in Local Expansion Survey
Harrogate Spring Water has confirmed that individual postcode data was not collected for the 200 respondents in a private market research survey used to
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Independent Knaresborough High Street Business Marks Two Decades of Trading
Aimes Health & Beauty is marking its 20th year of business in Knaresborough this month, reflecting a broader trend of resilience among independent service
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North Yorkshire Funded LIFE Supported Housing Scheme Launches
• North Yorkshire Council uses second homes council tax premium to fund the LIFE supported housing model with Broadacres and Horton.
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Local businesses tee Up £2,500 for Harrogate care provider in annual golf fundraiser
For the fourth year running, not-for-profit care provider Harrogate Neighbours hosted its annual charity golf day, raising £2,500 for its vital Meals on
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A Perfect Autumn Day Out: Little Bird Made Brings Artisan Markets to Knaresborough and Harrogate This Weekend
As October arrives to transform North Yorkshire’s landscape into a backdrop of vibrant golds and deep ambers, residents and visitors are being invited to
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Knaresborough Conservative champion issues retrospective tourist tax debate challenge to Metro Mayor
A Knaresborough political candidate has launched a public challenge demanding Metro Mayor David Skaith defend a potential regional "tourist tax" in an open
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Harrogate MP Challenges Richard Tice Over Electoral Reform Stance
Harrogate MP Challenges Richard Tice Over Electoral Reform Stance
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Local MP Urges Harrogate and Knaresborough Community Groups to Bid for New Government Funding
Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, is calling on local community groups to apply for the Government's newly launched Common Ground Award before
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Webuyanycar Opens Second Harrogate Branch
Online automotive buying service Webuyanycar has expanded its presence in North Yorkshire this week with the launch of a second branch in Harrogate. The new
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Winter Open Studios to showcase Harrogate and North Yorkshire's top creative talent
Taking place across the county on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026 (11am – 4pm), the weekend gives visitors a rare chance to explore the hidden spaces
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Harrogate Spring Water Confirms Rotary Wood Appeal
Harrogate Spring Water confirms a national planning appeal over its factory expansion onto Rotary Wood, triggering an immediate clash with Tom Gordon MP and the Pinewoods Group.
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Digital calling cards roll out for Yorkshire Water wastewater teams following successful trial
Yorkshire Water is introducing digital calling cards across its Customer Field Services (CFS) teams following a highly successful pilot. Powered by the
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Sir Gareth Southgate helps raise £23,000 for Martin House Hospice at Yorkshire Invitational
Some of the biggest names in British sport descended on Ilkley Golf Club this week for the annual Yorkshire Invitational, raising a massive £23,361.70 for
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How Residential Park Bungalows Compare to Retirement Flats
Comparing retirement flats and residential park bungalows? Discover how space, monthly fees, community, and location differ to find your ideal retirement home.
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Poets in the Limelight as Ripon Celebrates National Poetry Day Across Three Iconic Venues
Poets are set to take centre stage in Ripon this Thursday as the city marks National Poetry Day with a series of live pop-up performances at three prime local
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ANALYSIS: The Real Reason Harrogate Spring Water Avoided a Legal War Over Rotary Wood
Harrogate Spring Water has entered the final 19-day countdown of its statutory planning window without lodging a formal appeal, the focus shifts to why the
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Farm Safety and Wellbeing Take Centre Stage at Future Farmers Autumn Debate
Farm safety is set to top the agenda this November as the annual Future Farmers Autumn Debate returns to the Pavilions of Harrogate.
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Tom Gordon MP welcomes new Youth Hub as number of young people out of work rises
Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has backed the new Harrogate Youth Hub ahead of its opening on the 11th of November and
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Harrogate Spring Water Faces 19-Day Countdown to Lodge Factory Expansion Appeal
The Harrogate Informer can exclusively reveal that Harrogate Spring Water faces a strict 17 October 2026 deadline to appeal its refused factory expansion, with no formal paperwork yet submitted to North Yorkshire Council.
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Olly Murs Announced as First Headliner for Expanded 'Live at York Museum Gardens' 2027
Pop star and television personality Olly Murs has been revealed as the first official headliner for next year’s celebrated outdoor concert series, Live at
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Harrowells Family Head Amy Foweather appointed as Director
Yorkshire law firm Harrowells has appointed Solicitor and Head of Family, Amy Foweather, as a director of the business.
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North Yorkshire Police Hide Harrogate Metrics for 'Super Tornado' Crackdown
HARROGATE — North Yorkshire Police has refused to disclose how many people have actually been charged following its heavily publicised "biggest operation in
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Ex-England Boss Steve McClaren Speaks at York Graduation
Former England manager Steve McClaren joined over 120 York College & University Centre graduates for a historic ceremony at York Minster.
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£5m River Nidd Clean-Up Project Begins at Harrogate Treatment Facility
Harrogate — A major £5 million environmental infrastructure project has officially launched at the Harrogate North wastewater treatment works to clean up the