About 4,000 family members and friends watched 500 junior soldiers graduate.

Junior soldiers graduate at Harrogate’s Army Foundation College
Junior soldiers from Harrogate’s Army Foundation College took part in a passing out parade yesterday. More than 500 graduates, who are all under the age of 18 when they joined, marked the end of their initial training by marching off the parade square. The event was...

Report reveals extent of ground issues at Ripon Leisure Centre
The findings from engineering firm Stantec spell out more bad news for the venue’s new swimming pool and refurbishment project which is already over budget and more than a year overdue.

Ripon author wins Swanwick short story competition
A Ripon author has earned a top accolade by winning one of the UK’s leading literary competitions.

Firefighters tackle field fire in Aldborough
Firefighters have urged people to be vigilant during the soaring temperatures this week to prevent the spread of fires near farmland.

‘Huge’ increase in demand for Harrogate council homeless services
Harrogate Borough Council has revealed a “huge” increase in demand for its homeless services due to the cost of living crisis which is only set to get worse as inflation rises.

Plan for 80-bed care home on Ripon paint factory site
The new facility has been proposed for the site of T&R Williamson on Stonebridgegate.

Last chance to comment on proposed Harrogate Fire Station changes
This Sunday is the final day of a three-month consultation on the proposals from the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Rachel Daly joins Aston Villa on three-year deal
Harrogate’s Rachel Daly has signed for Aston Villa on a three-year deal from Houston Dash.

Ripon Leisure Centre ground works will cost £3.5 million
The leisure centre is already £4.5 million over budget and is beset by ongoing ground stability problems.

Ouseburn councillor welcomes decision to scrap Linton asylum centre
Green Party councillor Arnold Warneken says it was ‘an ill-thought plan that caused distress and sleepless nights for residents’.

Harrogate squash player James Willstrop wins Commonwealth gold
Former world number one James Willstrop took gold in the doubles on the final day of the games in Birmingham.

Eight reasons to switch from traditional to digital advertising
The majority of people including Grandma own either a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer. This creates huge opportunities for advertising. So why not use this to your advantage?