Your Harrogate
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Ripon runner sets new record in 35-mile ultra race
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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Vandals cause £1,000 damage to public toilets in Knaresborough
Police are appealing for information after vandals caused around £1,000 worth of damage to public toilets in Knaresborough.
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Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark set to be sold with 99-year car park lease
Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
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Date confirmed for return of Yorkshire Farming Conference in Harrogate
The Yorkshire Farming Conference will return to Harrogate in January following its successful debut earlier this year.
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Ripon Runners to host community night run to highlight women's safety
Ripon Runners is inviting the community to join a night run to highlight the safety concerns women face when exercising outdoors after dark.
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Martin House opens new memorial garden for bereaved families
Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died.
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Fountains by Floodlight returns with new show celebrating abbey’s history
Fountains by Floodlight has returned with a new projection show inspired by 900 years of history.
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Starbeck primary unveils new school library
A new library has been officially unveiled at Starbeck Primary Academy following a year-long project to transform an underused room.
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New Brazilian-Japanese restaurant to open in Harrogate
A new restaurant combining Brazilian and Japanese cuisine is set to open in Harrogate before the festive season.
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Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.
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Swan Lake to bring live orchestra and ballet to Harrogate's Royal Hall
Imperial Classical Ballet is bringing Swan Lake to Harrogate’s Royal Hall later this month.
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How Harrogate's Dragons' Den businesses have fared since the show
Six of the eight Harrogate businesses featured on Dragons' Den remain active, according to new research.
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Harrogate businesses open toilets to public under new council scheme
Harrogate businesses are opening their toilets to the public as part of a new scheme launched by Harrogate Town Council.
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Tributes paid to Starbeck postmaster and community champion
Tributes have been paid to Starbeck postmaster and community campaigner Andrew Hart, who has died aged 71.
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Scamp & Dude to open Harrogate store tomorrow
British fashion brand Scamp & Dude will open its first permanent store in northern England in Harrogate tomorrow (Friday).
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Harrogate MP calls for independent support in army abuse investigation
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for independent specialists to support an investigation into rape and abuse claims at army training facilities.
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North Yorkshire Police loses almost 250,000 hours to sickness amid absence concerns
Almost 250,000 working hours were lost to sickness at North Yorkshire Police last year amid concerns over comparatively high levels of long-term absence.
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Harrogate domestic abuse charity launches match-funded appeal
A Harrogate charity is appealing for donations that will be doubled through a national fundraising campaign.
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Woman dies following collision on A59 near Flaxby
A woman has died following a collision on the A59 near Flaxby yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 7th October).
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Ripon Library to host free family theatre show this half-term
A free family theatre show is coming to Ripon Library this October half-term.
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Ripon artist's global draw-along raises £21,000 for animal rescue charity
An artist based near Ripon has raised more than £21,000 for The Yorkshire Rescue through an online draw-along.
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Harrogate teenager signs first professional contract with Leeds United
Harrogate footballer Louie Philpott has signed his first professional contract with Leeds United.
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New pizza and kebab takeaway to open in Harrogate
Chicos Pizzas & Kebabs has announced plans to open in Harrogate.
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£2,000 grants available for sports clubs across Skipton and Ripon
Community sports clubs across Skipton are being encouraged to apply for thousands of pounds in funding through the Cash4Clubs programme.
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Date confirmed for Ripon's Christmas lights switch-on
Ripon’s Christmas lights switch-on will return next month with an afternoon of free family entertainment.
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Knaresborough boutique wins free advertising campaign on Your Harrogate
Knaresborough boutique Sheer Bliss has won a free advertising campaign worth up to £1,000 on Your Harrogate.
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Date confirmed for return of Ripon's Tinsel Tractor Run
Ripon's Tinsel Tractor Run will return on Saturday 5th December, with organisers aiming to raise £10,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m Ripon scheme fell short of promised sewage cuts
Yorkshire Water has admitted a £1.5m scheme aimed at dramatically reducing storm overflow discharges into the River Ure in Ripon has not performed as expected.
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Harrogate MP celebrates 250 spoken contributions in Parliament
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has made 250 spoken contributions in Parliament since being elected just over two years ago.
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Harrogate Indoor Funfair reveals 16 rides for half-term return
Harrogate Indoor Funfair is returning to the Great Yorkshire Events Centre this October half term with 16 rides.
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Plans to replace fire-damaged Knaresborough pub with new venue and seven flats
A fire-damaged North Yorkshire pub could be replaced with a new venue, apartments and commercial space under plans to redevelop the site.
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Harrogate fitness entrepreneur launches new wellness e-book
Harrogate fitness entrepreneur and endurance athlete Olivia Jarvis has launched a new recipe e-book after almost a decade working in the health and fitness industry.
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Better buses could ease school transport pressures locally, says mayor
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport in North Yorkshire, a leading politician has said.
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Free Harrogate event to help businesses tackle cyber threats
A free event offering cyber security advice to local businesses is returning to Harrogate this month.
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Ripon hotel to host an evening with Wayne Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney will share stories from his football career at Grantley Hall this month.
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Mayor vows Airbnb properties will not escape visitor levy
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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Harrogate charities invited to apply for share of £50,000 fund
Harrogate charities and community groups are being invited to apply for a share of £50,000 from Harrogate Brigantes Rotary.
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Harrogate taekwondo master represents Great Britain on world stage
A Harrogate taekwondo master has represented Great Britain as a referee at the World Championships in South Korea.
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Pannal pupils get new outdoor learning space
Pannal Primary School has a new outdoor learning space after volunteers transformed part of its grounds in just one day.
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Police appeal after parcels stolen from Harrogate doorstep
Police have released an image of a person they would like to identify after parcels were stolen from an address in Harrogate.
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Harrogate workshop to support women through pregnancy and beyond
A workshop helping women stay active during pregnancy and return to exercise after birth is coming to Harrogate.
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Santa's Polar Kingdom coming to Harrogate's showground
A new Christmas attraction is coming to the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate this December.
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Harrogate Snowball returns to collect Christmas toys for children
Harrogate's Snowball will return this December, inviting guests to bring a toy for a child in need.
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Starbeck man set for special homecoming after 500-mile challenge
A Starbeck man who has raised more than £2,500 for St John Ambulance is set for a special welcome home this week.
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Plans to build a thriving Knaresborough market following handover
Plans to build a thriving Wednesday market in Knaresborough have been outlined following its move to town council control.
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Realitea owner reflects on 12 years in Ripon
The owner of Ripon tearoom and Indian bistro Realitea has reflected on 12 years in business.
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Bettys at Harlow Carr reopens after refurb - with new takeaway hatch
Bettys Café Tea Rooms at RHS Garden Harlow Carr has reopened following a month-long refurbishment.
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£3.5m bus franchising assessment approved amid 'empty buses' warning
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise empty buses after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.
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Singing sessions to tackle loneliness in Harrogate care homes
A new singing project is bringing nursery children and care home residents together across Harrogate to help tackle loneliness.
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Councillors to challenge NHS over 'scandalous' end-of-life care governance in North Yorkshire
Councillors have agreed to write to NHS chiefs over what they described as the “scandalous” state of governance of end-of-life care in York and North Yorkshire.