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Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2026 draw tonight as event oversubscribed The iconic Great Knaresborough Bed Race is set for a major moment tonight as organisers hold a draw to decide which teams will compete in this year’s hugely popular event. A record 108 teams have…

Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park Harrogate – A Hidden Gem in North Yorkshire May Blooms Galore: A Garden Spectacle!  Paul Dibb, Head Gardener As we head into May the gardens are now bursting into colour and really coming to life. The magnolias have held their…

Harrogate Roadworks This Week: Major Delays, Closures & Traffic Updates (May 2026) Drivers across Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon are facing major roadworks and traffic delays this week, with key routes affected by closures, temporary traffic lights and long-term infrastructure works. Motorists are being urged to…

What’s On in Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon (4–8 May 2026): Events, Markets, Theatre & Family Days Out Looking for the best things to do in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon this week? From bank holiday markets and family events to live music, theatre and major exhibitions,…

Harrogate nursery Busy Bees Nursery Harrogate Cornwall Road ranked among top 20 in Yorkshire and the Humber A Harrogate nursery has been recognised among the top 20 nurseries in Yorkshire and the Humber, highlighting the town’s reputation for high-quality childcare and early years education. The…

North Yorkshire Council Leader Faces Leadership Challenge from Keane Duncan The leadership of North Yorkshire Council is set for a decisive vote this week as Conservative councillors prepare to choose their group leader — a move that could determine who runs the authority. Councillor Keane…

Man given suspended sentence after assault at Crown Hotel in Harrogate A man has been given a suspended prison sentence after slapping his girlfriend in the face during a public incident at the Crown Hotel in Harrogate. The assault, which took place at the well-known…

What to look forward to from your garden in May With two bank holiday weekends in May, we’ve got plenty of time to get out into the garden. There's lots to plant as the danger of frosts passes and the long days and warm temperatures…

Kex Gill A59 reopening date confirmed as major North Yorkshire road scheme nears completion The long-awaited A59 Kex Gill road reopening has been confirmed for mid-summer 2026, as the £82.5 million improvement scheme enters its final construction phase in North Yorkshire. The major A59 realignment…

A series of artisan markets in Harrogate and Knaresborough will take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend 2026, bringing together independent traders, street food vendors and family-friendly outdoor experiences. Residents and visitors can enjoy three days of markets celebrating local food, crafts and small…

North Yorkshire to Host Tour of Britain Stages in Major Boost for Tourism and Economy North Yorkshire is set to take centre stage in British cycling once again, after the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority approved plans to host two stages of the Tour…

What’s On: Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon - May Bank Holiday Weekend Guide (1–4 May 2026) Family & Leisure (Bank Holiday Atmosphere Guide) The May Bank Holiday weekend marks the first major peak of the spring–summer visitor season, with Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon all seeing a…