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People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon played a key role in the progress of the Assisted Dying Bill as a member of the committee responsible for scrutinising the legislation line by line. (Picture contributed)

Breaking: Harrogate MP says he is ‘proud’ after Assisted Dying Bill win

Water shortages - Yorkshire Water reports that reservoir levels in the county dropped to 61.4% last week in Yorkshire, from 62.3% the week before. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate residents warned to let lawns ‘turn brown’ as water levels slip

Public speaker and environmentalist Isabel Losada, one of three special guest speakers at the next Salon North event in Harrogate. (Picture contributed)

‘Biggest topic of all’ for next Salon North Harrogate

Groundbreaking photographs from the 1990s by Harrogate's Stuart Linden Rhodes have been installed in Manchester Art Gallery's permanent collection. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate lensman who was there when the world was changing

Unique Harrogate music event coming up - Chris Simpson, left, with prog folk rock band Magna Carta in 1970. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate to host first public appearance by Magna Carta man for years

Invasion of the Body Snatchers from 1958 is a sci-fi classic

It's here - Invasion of the Body Snatchers from 1958 is a sci-fi classic

Shoppers were shocked to hear in May that, after 16 years, Booths was set to close to make way for a Tesco. (Picture contributed)

Update on Tesco opening new supermarket in North Yorkshire

For just £6.99 you can get an ultra-compact folding fan with a 4,000rpm cooling speed

Amazon fan bargain now just £6.99

The UK has been heating up this week

When it's too hot for school - and when children can be sent home

The School Transport Action Group (STAG) say they have been inundated with requests for help from North Yorkshire families affected by a change in the home-to-school transport policy

Campaign group inundated with requests for help over school transport policy

Market Town Deli, a new deli in Knaresborough, has been given a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency

New Knaresborough deli handed five-out-of-five food hygiene rating

Blind Jack's pub in Knaresborough is a finalist for Best Beer Pub in the prestigious Great British Pub Awards 2025. (Picture contributed)

Traditional pub proud to ‘fly flag for Knaresborough’ in UK finals

Oatlands Infant School in Harrogate has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award for their hard work on environmental awareness

Harrogate primary school awarded prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award

Incredible fundraiser for Yorkshire Children’s Charity at Allerton Park near Knaresborough. (Picture DJB Photography)

People’s ‘amazing generosity’ at Knaresborough fundraiser stuns organisers

Liam John Harbottle, 41, of Aiskew near Bedale, previously from Ripon, who claimed to be a professional bathroom fitter, has been sentenced to two-years in prison - suspended for two years - after defrauding customers out of thousands of pounds

Ex-Ripon “bathroom fitter” sentenced for defrauding customers out of thousands

Rachel Clark, top left, Bernadine Evaristo, top centre, and Yael van der Wouden

Dutch author Yael van der Wouden's 1960s romance wins Women's Prize for Fiction

The police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with an indecent exposure incident between Woodfield Road and Nidderdale Greenway in Harrogate

Man, 21, arrested following indecent exposure incident in Harrogate

We take a look at the 19 pubs with the best beer gardens in the Harrogate district according to Google Reviews

IN PICTURES: 19 pubs with the best beer gardens in the Harrogate district

The police are urging motorists to avoid the A61 in Killinghall near Harrogate as they deal with a road traffic collision

BREAKING: Major road in Harrogate currently closed following collision

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon called for the Government to urgently change course and rethink their cuts to PIP benefits. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate MP’s warning of benefit cuts ‘impact on vulnerable’

We take a look at 19 properties in the Harrogate district that are new to the market this week

IN PICTURES: 19 properties in Harrogate that are new to the market this week

New charity inspired by Liz - The late Liz Hatton of Harrogate Grammar School with her little brother Mateo. (Picture contributed)

‘Extraordinary’ Harrogate schoolgirl Liz inspires unique new charity

The first-ever Starbeck Festival in 2024 saw a mix of local solo acts and bands headlined by local legends MFOR, pictured. (Picture contributed)

‘Incredible day of family fun’ coming to Harrogate in July

Amber heat health alerts issued for England.

Watch: Amber heat health alerts issued - how to stay cool

Campaigners have criticised a decision to allow a new asphalt plant between Knaresborough and York that local residents fear will be a danger to public health

Campaigners criticise approval of controversial asphalt plant near Knaresborough

There will be 70 vintage vehicles lined up along James Street and 40 sports cars on display outside The Yorkshire Hotel on Prospect Place in Harrogate on Saturday, June 21

Over 100 sports cars and vintage vehicles to take centre stage in Harrogate

Making history - Harrogate Mayor Mary Fisher, second from left, meets future Queen Elizabeth II in 1949. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate to pay tribute to the ‘remarkable’ Mary Fisher

The new £3.2 million project at Bewerley Park near Harrogate will boast 14 ensuite rooms, accommodation for visiting staff, a drying room and break-out spaces for future residential school trips

Multi-million pound upgrade of Bewerley Park on track for summer completion

Heritage line Wensleydale Railway has announced that Oliver Kirkby, from Harrogate, has passed his driver training at the age of 21. (Picture Janette Stewart)

‘Dream come true’ as Harrogate man wins rail driver licence

EcoFlow's Wave 3 portable air conditioner is the ultimate in summer camping luxury

EcoFlow Wave 3: portable air con gets smart upgrades

Among the artists taking part in Newby25 at the lovely stately home in North Yorkshire will be renowned wildlife sculptor Hamish Mackie who is making his debut on site. (Picture contributed)

North Yorks stately home is to open its largest-ever outdoor art exhibition

Harrogate tops housing debt list - The research calculated the average debt per household based on the total outstanding value of residential loans and the number of households in the area. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate has ‘highest mortgage debt’ in Yorkshire new study says

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon, right, and his parliamentary team taking part in this year’s Knaresborough Bed Race to raise funds for Knaresborough Town AFC. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate MP makes sure Parliament knows just how great Bed Race is

The historical features of Ripon’s military barracks will be preserved but the Second World War-era huts could be lost as part of a redevelopment to create 1,300 new homes.

Ripon barracks’ historic buildings to be demolished as part of 1,300-home scheme

Blooming Sheep, a countryside farm located in Kirkby Overblow near Harrogate, has launched a unique afternoon tea experience with a flock of Valais Blacknose sheep

Harrogate farm launches afternoon tea experience with ‘world’s cutest sheep’

Sarah Parker, Head of Agriculture, Ware & Kay incorporating Perasons & Ward Solicitors

Securing your farming legacy: How to prepare for the 2026 Inheritance Tax Reform...

The police have launched an investigation after a black Audi Q3 was stolen overnight from a property on Woodlands Drive in Harrogate

Police launch investigation after car stolen from property in Harrogate

Amazon's cooling mats are an absolute bargain right now

Amazon pet cooling mats now from just £13.77

We take a look at then top ten places to live in Yorkshire - and where Harrogate ranks according to Muddy Stilettos

IN PICTURES: The top 10 places to live in Yorkshire - and where Harrogate ranks

A Tribute to Chris Simpson (pictured back, centre) and Magna Carta will take place in Harrogate on Wednesday, July 16. (Picture contributed)

Vinyl Sessions set to welcome a British great in person

Heart of the Community Gold Award - Helen Rogers, Rossett School’s now-retired but much-respected First Aid Lead, with pupils at the Harrogate school. (Picture contributed).

Harrogate school is first in Yorkshire to win Gold

Garage conversion and hospital tree felling among Harrogate's recent planning applications

Garage conversion and hospital tree felling in Harrogate planning applications

Three tips to save water as temperatures forecast to surge.

Watch: Three tips to save water as temperatures forecast to surge

We take a look at the most booked restaurants across North Yorkshire according to OpenTable

IN PICTURES: The most booked restaurants across North Yorkshire

Song Thrush in garden pond. Credit - Graeme Brook

People in Yorkshire urged to save water to help wildlife thrive

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