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'Inspirational' schoolgirl donates hair to help children in need
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (570+ words) Thursday, 9 April 2026 12: 51 An inspirational local schoolgirl has donated her hair to charity after reading about a girl who couldn't grow her own. 6-year-old Olivia, who lives in Thirsk, was inspired by a story she read at school about a child…...
Harrogate dog lovers invited to volunteer as puppy trainers
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (869+ words) Thursday, 9 April 2026 12: 31 Harrogate dog lovers are invited to discover how they could make a life-changing difference as a volunteer puppy trainer. Charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People will be hosting a special event on Saturday 25th April at Poppleton Tithe Barn....
Builders unearth medieval well in Ripon city centre
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (638+ words) Wednesday, 8 April 2026 11: 12 A medieval well believed to date back hundreds of years has been uncovered in Ripon city centre. The 42-foot-deep structure was discovered near the Marshall Way entrance to Halls of Ripon, while contractors were carrying out groundworks for…...
Spiegeltent returns to Harrogate for summer extravaganza
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (814+ words) Just The Way You Are Wednesday, 8 April 2026 08: 48 It's back, and it's set to be bigger than ever. The Spiegeltent will return to Harrogate this summer for 10 days of non-stop entertainment. With its bohemian mirrored walls and red velvet booths, the…...
Three Harrogate boxers scoop medals at international tournament
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (586+ words) Tuesday, 7 April 2026 07: 27 Three talented Harrogate boxers have scooped medals at an international tournament in Portugal. Charlie Eaglin, Eddie Large and Max Cullen, all members of H Hour Boxing Gym in Harrogate, competed at the Porto Box Cup 2026. Charlie led the…...
Harrogate woman's stroke at 37 inspires fundraising drive for vital charity
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (992+ words) Friday, 3 April 2026 09: 16 A Harrogate fitness instructor is turning a life-changing medical emergency into a powerful force for good, raising thousands to help others affected by stroke. Caroline Brady was just 37 when she suffered an ischemic stroke in January 2020 - something she…...
The challenges of co-parenting at Easter - and how to overcome them
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (561+ words) Thursday, 2 April 2026 17: 49 By Jones Myers (sponsored) The easter holidays are in full swing, bringing the usual raft of challenges for co-parents which are further exacerbated by forecasts of travel chaos by land, air, road and sea. As always, putting children's…...
Kittens with rare condition 'thriving' after community donates "1, 000
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (591+ words) Thursday, 2 April 2026 13: 02 A Harrogate animal charity has thanked supporters after raising "1, 000 to fund specialist treatment for two disabled kittens. Noir and Neve have been cared for by Harrogate Cat Rescue since they were just five days old after being handed…...
Weather warning for strong winds issued ahead of Easter weekend
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (581+ words) Thursday, 2 April 2026 12: 16 A weather warning for strong winds has been issued for Harrogate, Skipton and Ilkley ahead of the Easter weekend. Forecasters are predicting a spell of very strong winds later on Saturday (4th April) and overnight into Easter Sunday morning…...
Popular Knaresborough salon celebrates first anniversary
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (592+ words) Get The Party Started Wednesday, 1 April 2026 16: 07 A Knaresborough hair salon is celebrating its first anniversary following a year of trading in the town. Cut & Go, based at 63 High Street, opened in April last year. The business also operates a second…...