The second meeting will have capacity for an extra 150 people after some women had to be turned away from the first event.

Overwhelming turnout for new Harrogate menopause group
A new Harrogate menopause support group is set to hold a bigger event next week following the huge success of its launch. Set up by Vic Smith-Dunn through her social enterprise MyLifePool, the group met for the first time at Oatlands Community Centre last month. Due...

New trail running group formed in Pateley Bridge
Pateley Runners will stage free off-road runs three times a week around Nidderdale.

Knaresborough gym to host CrossFit qualifier this weekend
Rep it Out will see 80 athletes compete at Black Wolf Fitness, near Knaresborough.

Harrogate nail artist’s guide to creating Union Jack jubilee nails
Harrogate nail artist Helen Wren gives a step-by-step guide on how to create the perfect Union Jack design for your digits.

‘Lifeline’ Dower House gym and spa in Knaresborough to close
Members of the gym and spa, which includes a swimming pool and sauna and provides beauty treatments, say the closure will be a major loss for the town.

‘I am utterly clueless when it comes to cycling’: How The Personal Cyclist helped me conquer my fear
Kate Auld, owner of The Personal Cyclist outside Sweaty Betty, said: “Harrogate has got such an amazing cycling heritage and it’s a fantastic town to be in the great outdoors, so why wouldn’t you want to try it?”

Meet the team at Harrogate’s new hair salon
Allertons Harrogate has been open for six weeks and is beginning to build a team of experienced hair stylists. Read more to meet Lauren, Jess, Francis and Robyn.

Harrogate woman sets up Lupus support group after 40-year battle
Cherry Bratkowski has set up a Harrogate Lupus support group to give those with the disease a space to talk openly and hopefully find comfort in each other’s experiences.

Harrogate event hopes to encourage more women to cycle
Harrogate businesses have teamed up to host three days of ‘personalised support’ to encourage more females to take up cycling after research shows women account for just 13% of cyclists.

‘More needs to be done’ on food education, says Harrogate nutrition coach
Lyndsay Wells said more transparency was needed to enable people to have the chance to make an informed choice about their food. It follows a Stray Ferret report yesterday where top Harrogate hotelier, Peter Banks, said publishing the calories of dishes on his menus were putting some off eating pudding.

Oliver Bonas set to open store in Harrogate
The clothing and homeware company is advertising for a store manager to run a new shop in Harrogate.

Refresh your summer wardrobe with these stylish picks from three Harrogate boutiques
After a glorious week of weather, we are getting in the mood for summer. Here are some top picks from the spring-summer trends at three fashion boutiques in Harrogate.