Labour and Reform UK's candidates in a forthcoming Harrogate by-election have spoken of their priorities if elected. Voters in Stray, Woodlands and Hookstone will go to the polls on April 11 to vote for a successor on North Yorkshire Council to Liberal Democrat Pat...
VIDEO AND GALLERY: Record breaking Knaresborough Tractor Run
Almost 400 vehicles tooted their way around the Harrogate district today in a record breaking Knaresborough Tractor Run. The joyful atmosphere that greeted the 9am start at the Great Yorkshire Showground continued throughout the day as the tractors paraded their way...
Harrogate councillor resigns Tory whip to stand for mayor
Harrogate councillor Paul Haslam has resigned as a Conservative to stand as an independent candidate in the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election. Mr Haslam, who represents Bilton and Nidd Gorge on North Yorkshire Council, has set up the website haslam4mayor.com...
Time to get into gear for Knaresborough Tractor Run!
Hundreds of tractors will parade around Harrogate, Knaresborough and Pateley Bridge tomorrow for the annual Knaresborough Tractor Run. The spectacle, watched each year by thousands of people, gets underway at the Great Yorkshire Showground at 9am tomorrow (Sunday,...
Survey highlights Knaresborough’s tourism potential
A survey has discovered Knaresborough is one of the most popular local towns and cities to visit. The study by research company 56 Degree Insight asked a representative sample of 500 people from a regional pool to rate 10 nearby places to visit. Knaresborough ranked...
‘The lack of communication and transparency over Kex Gill is appalling’
A resident whose house overlooks the A59 at Kex Gill has accused North Yorkshire Council of an "appalling" lack of communication and transparency over the road closure. The road, which is the main route between Harrogate and Skipton, closed suddenly at Blubberhouses...
GALLERY: Beam Light Festival illuminates Harrogate
Ten light and sound displays illuminated Harrogate last night as part of a free public arts event. Beam Light Festival encourages visitors to explore a town centre trail to see the rich and varied displays while stopping to spend money in pubs and restaurants....
Editor’s Pick of the Week: Tractor run fever, awards and the gateway soap opera
It seemed apt that former Coronation Street actor Tracy Brabin, who is now Mayor of West Yorkshire, starred in this week's latest episode of the Harrogate Station Gateway soap opera, which saw West Yorkshire Combined Authority approve the business case. The cost may...
Huge response to Harrogate walking group for single people
A walking group set up for single people in Harrogate has attracted more than 500 members since it was launched a month ago. Holistic therapist Jane Illman co-founded Your Pace or Mine to bring together singles who enjoy walking and socialising. Besides fortnightly...
Knaresborough hero Bruce Reid seeks help for son
A Knaresborough man who has devoted much of his life to helping others is now appealing for help to get vital medical treatment for his son. Retired firefighter Bruce Reid is best known in the town for organising free Christmas Day meals for up to 100 people. But he...
Business case approved for £12.1m Harrogate Station Gateway
Preparatory work on the £12.1 million Harrogate Station Gateway is set to begin soon after the full business case was approved today. West Yorkshire Combined Authority nodded through the scheme, along with other similar gateway projects in Selby and Skipton, in just...