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- New partnership announced between Harrogate Bee Social and pioneering Women Winning projectHarrogate’s fastest-growing women’s social group which is “passionate about bringing women together” is to support a pioneering initiative in the town.
- Boots £10 Tuesday: Beauty bundles that give you even more for your money (aff)These are my picks from this week’s Boots' £10 Tuesday beauty deals.
- Harrogate's hidden poverty: 'Many working families are now forced to choose between essential bills and nutritious food'The founder of an award-winning Harrogate charity which supplies low-cost community groceries to struggling households says it is to increase its opening hours.
- Amazon’s best-selling travel hack shrinks your suitcase for under £9 (aff)This top-rated Amazon travel essential compresses bulky clothes into neat, space-saving packs for less than £9
- This £79 patio heater has been discounted to £29.99 – and it's still in stock (aff)A £79 patio heater has dropped to £29.99 – offering a simple way to keep outdoor evenings warm without overspending
- Ryan Qualter 'very proud' despite seeing his Tadcaster Albion side fall at the final hurdleRyan Qualter insisted that Tadcaster Albion should be “very proud” of how far they have come in a short space of time following Saturday’s NCEL Premier Division play-off final defeat.
- Rob Youhill sickened by cruel nature of Harrogate Railway's play-off semi-final loss to Wakefield AFCRob Youhill said he was left feeling “sick” after seeing his Harrogate Railway side’s promotion dream ended in cruel fasion.
- Harrogate Pythons RUFC's fine win over Keighley RUFC was a 'fitting' way to sign off in final home gameJohn Liley said it was important for his Harrogate Pythons RUFC players to finish their 2025/26 home campaign on a high note following Saturday’s fine victory over Keighley RUFC.
- Simba launches new performance bedding designed to keep you cool and comfortable all night (aff)Simba’s new bedding range uses advanced fabrics and design to create a cooler, more comfortable sleep setup
- We've found the cheapest garden egg chair on the internet - it's only £80 (aff)Have we found the cheapest egg chair on the market? At just £80 plus delivery it's selling fast
The Stray Ferret
- Being deaf inspired me to become a Harrogate town councillor
- How is North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service performing? 5 key takeaways from new data
- Knaresborough Town Women promoted for fourth successive season
- Developer submits plans for 70 homes in village near Boroughbridge
- Police appeal after pitbull bites runner in Harrogate
- Harrogate Spring Water expansion: What happens now?
- Sewer projects could bring an end to raw sewage in village streets
- Ripon man denies stalking and breaching restraining order
- ‘Absolutely horrendous’: Harrogate’s cherry blossom attracts hundreds – but not everyone is happy
- Harrogate sushi restaurant explains ‘painful’ decision to close
The Northern Echo | North Yorkshire
- Rare death medal bought for £25 at car boot sale to fetch up to £4,000 at auctionToday's Object of the Week is a bronze medal honouring a North-East hero whose voyages reshaped the map – bought for a few quid in a lucky dip that any punter would envy.
- Lamborghinis and Ferraris to join lineup at North Yorkshire stately homeSpring Sports Cars in the Park will return to Newby Hall, near Ripon, showcasing more than 1,000 sports and supercars including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin models.
- Artists open their doors for Summer Open Studios across North YorkshireNorth Yorkshire Open Studios will return for its Summer Open Studios event, offering visitors behind-the-scenes access to artists’ workspaces across the county.
- TEWV patient 'told nurse he had ligature two hours before being found dead in room'23-year-old trans man, Jay Jones was found unresponsive in his room at a mental health facility after years of struggling with complex mental health conditions.
- North Yorkshire market town secures £150,000 to revitalise high streetHelmsley in North Yorkshire has secured £150,000 to help revitalise its high street and community spaces.
- Rare native crayfish released in North Yorkshire river rescue projectThe first juveniles raised at Yorkshire’s first dedicated crayfish hatchery have been released into a North Yorkshire beck.
- North Yorkshire entertainment boss slams ‘arbitrary’ Instagram suspensionDreamboys managing director Alice Woods, based in North Yorkshire, has spoken out after the brand’s official Instagram account was unexpectedly suspended, causing immediate disruption to its marketing and ticket sales,
- North Yorkshire museum announces immersive events and new ticket pricesEden Camp in North Yorkshire has announced a 2026 programme of immersive events, re-enactments and hands-on activities at its historic former prisoner-of-war camp site.
- Search launched for missing teenager, 15, from North YorkshireNorth Yorkshire Police are searching for a missing teenager from Northallerton.
- Tomahawk closes original Potto restaurant as 'exciting' new tapas concept announcedTomahawk has closed its original home in Potto after nine years as an “exciting new concept” fusing tapas and steak is announced.
York Press | News
- Woman taken to hospital after collision outside bakery in North YorkshireA WOMAN was taken to hospital with a fractured ankle following a collision in a North Yorkshire town.
- Yorkshire Water pledges £2.2 million to reduce storm overflows in North YorksTwo villages in North Yorkshire will be included in a major investment from Yorkshire Water to reduce storm overflows.
- Jet2 issues update on flights amid growing fears of 'systemic' jet fuel shortageJet2 has issued an update on its upcoming flights as fears of travel disruption grow amid ongoing jet fuel disruptions - see what the airline said.
- Warning to shoppers as cakes and biscuits 'unsafe to eat' due to rodent contamination"Do not eat” warnings have been issued after a range of cakes and biscuits were found to be “unsafe to eat” because of a rodent problem
- Trains delayed from North Yorkshire railway station due to signal faultTransPennine Express said there are delays between Selby and Brough of up to ten minutes as trains are running at reduced speeds on some lines.
- Thief targets national retailer's North Yorkshire coastal town storeNorth Yorkshire Police said trainers were stolen from Shoezone in Westborough, Scarborough, around 10.30am on Saturday, March 28.
- Jogger bitten after dog jumped from bushes on North Yorkshire town roadNorth Yorkshire Police are appealing for a woman with a dog which bit a woman on her left hip in Wetherby Road, Harrogate, to come forward.
- E-bike rider banned from driving any vehicles for 3 years for drug ridingA e-bike rider has been banned from driving and riding for three years because he had traces of cannabis and cocaine in his body, York Magistrates Court heard.
- York bridge closed as emergency crews respond to incidentNorth Yorkshire Police and the ambulance service were called to Lendal Bridge shortly before 11pm and it remained closed until the early hours of this morning.
- York’s lost factories – the industries and workers that shaped our cityFrom carriages to KitKats - a look back over the city’s manufacturing history, and where it lies today
Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority appoints James Blake as new Chief ExecutiveThe Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is delighted to announce the appointment of James Blake, currently Chief Executive of the YHA (England & Wales), as its new Chief Executive Officer. […] The post Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority appoints James Blake as new Chief Executive appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- First “habitat bank” signed upA parcel of farmland in Coverdale is believed to have become the first Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) “habitat bank” in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The land will be grazed […] The post First “habitat bank” signed up appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Road Closures affecting access to Hawes and Aysgarth National Park Visitor CentreNorth Yorkshire Council (NYC) is carrying out two separate sets of essential repair works in the area over the coming weeks. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is not carrying […] The post Road Closures affecting access to Hawes and Aysgarth National Park Visitor Centre appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Coast to Coast and Halfway BetweenIn 2009, I was settled on my sofa in our home in Towcester, Northamptonshire, watching the first episode of the BBC series ‘Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast’ with Julia Bradbury. […] The post Coast to Coast and Halfway Between appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Consultation Launches on final Local Plan modificationsA public consultation on the final proposed changes to the Yorkshire Dales Local Plan 2025–40 is now open. This six‑week consultation focuses solely on the ‘main modifications’ and associated ‘policies […] The post Consultation Launches on final Local Plan modifications appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Arthur Raistrick blue plaque unveiledRepresentatives from key heritage, geological, archaeological, and countryside organisations gathered to help celebrate one of the Yorkshire Dales’ greatest twentieth century writers and scientists, Arthur Raistrick. David Butterworth, outgoing Chief […] The post Arthur Raistrick blue plaque unveiled appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- First steps towards restoring “Jewels of the Dales”A major new project is taking shape to restore species-rich grasslands across the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Two project officers have begun work on “Jewels of the Dales”, supported by […] The post First steps towards restoring “Jewels of the Dales” appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Biodiversity Forum: “Time for action”Some of the key players in nature recovery in the National Park have gathered for the first meeting of a reset “Yorkshire Dales Biodiversity Forum Delivery Group”. “It’s time to […] The post Biodiversity Forum: “Time for action” appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Dales Way bridge to close for repairsA well used pedestrian crossing over the River Wharfe will be closed for a period of five days later this month. Hebden Suspension Bridge in Craven requires some essential repairs, […] The post Dales Way bridge to close for repairs appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Remembering “Rearing trees in sheep country”In 1986 Horton-in-Ribblesdale poet Anna Adams (1926-2011) published a collection of poetry called “Trees In Sheep Country”. On its 40th anniversary it is worth re-visiting, particularly given the time of […] The post Remembering “Rearing trees in sheep country” appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
