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Harrogate man jailed for breaching domestic violence order

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The Raglan Suite, 16-18 Raglan Street, Harrogate, HG1 1LE

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Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ

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4th October

Great Ouseburn Beer Festival

Great Ouseburn, York, YO26 9RL

A lively afternoon of real ales, craft beers, ciders, wine, fizz, food & live music in the charming village of Great Ouseburn. Cheers to good times! Find out more here

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Carbon Literacy Training in Harrogate | In-person

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1st June

Great Ouseburn Garden Festival

Great Ouseburn, York, YO26 9RL

Great Ouseburn’s annual garden festival is a beloved event, drawing hundreds of visitors to explore over 15 beautiful gardens, enjoy live music, and relax with homemade treats in the café. Running since 1991, it’s grown steadily—attracting guests from across the Pennines—and raises vital funds for local causes like the church, school, cricket club, youth group, and village hall. In June 2024, it hit a record-breaking £14,000! Find out more here

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Kirkby Malzeard tractor crash survivor to appear on TV appeal this weekend

Traffic orders 'do not implement' Harrogate Station Gateway scheme, High Court told

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Harrogate drink-driver sentenced after crashing into car in Knaresborough

Ripon’s 1,300-home Clotherholme scheme: sums finalised for schools, GPs, sport and buses

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Man fined for failing to provide blood sample at Harrogate police station

Knaresborough man dies in avalanche in French alps

Harrogate karate club wins 12 medals at English championships

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Harrogate Spring Flower Show

Gallery: Stunning displays as Harrogate Spring Flower Show gets underway

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High court hearing into Harrogate's Station Gateway scheme opens

Knighted council officer unexpectedly announces departure

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Opinion: A lost opportunity: what the withdrawal of Ripon Cathedral’s annexe plan means for the city and beyond

Gallery: Harrogate's annual cherry blossom display

Harrogate man jailed for breaching domestic violence order

Emergency services called after body found in River Nidd

Knaresborough man dies in avalanche in French alps

Lifestyle

Nature's touch: Embracing green and wood in 2025 bathroom design

Create your dream kitchen: Visit the Knaresborough Kitchens showroom

Navigating the Planning System: Unlocking Your Home’s Potential with Smart Design

Planning your wedding? Here’s why a pre-nup might be a good idea

Yemi's Food Stories: a tale of veggies and gravy at Weetons in Harrogate

The young company founder continuing his family's disruptive influence

Free to read

Guide: top interior designers in and around Harrogate

Two must-visit Yorkshire farm shops and a coffee shop with a difference

Yorkshire-based LCF Law explains how charities can unlock potential legal support for property transactions

GALLERY: Singing and dancing in the rain at Ripon fiesta

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Summer Smile Open Day

The National Shooting Show

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Great Ouseburn Beer Festival

Carbon Literacy Training in Harrogate | In-person

Great Ouseburn Garden Festival

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Two must-visit Yorkshire farm shops and a coffee shop with a difference