Why Masham Could Be North Yorkshire's Most Charming Market Town Looking for a Yorkshire day out that's packed with character, history, stunning scenery and great food and drink? Then it's time to discover Masham. Tucked away on the edge of Wensleydale, this beautiful market town…

Police Appeal Mystery Surrounds Disappearance of One of North Yorkshire’s Most Recognisable Land Rovers A highly distinctive Land Rover Defender that doubles as a mobile bar has vanished without a trace, prompting an urgent police appeal across North Yorkshire. The black and white Defender, registration…

Harrogate set to bloom as popular floral trail returns this summer Colourful floral displays, hidden surprises and stunning photo opportunities will soon be popping up across Harrogate town centre as a much-loved summer attraction makes its return. Harrogate BID has confirmed that its popular Floral…

What’s On in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon This Weekend 5th June to the 8th of June Your Guide to the Best Events and Things To Do | May 15–17, 2026 Structured Events & Festivals Tractor Fest 2026 (Ripon) One of the UK's largest vintage tractor…

Harrogate & District Community Action  E-Bulletin 2026 ISSUE 17 - 4 June Share and promote your news, events and opportunities with us and our networks for FREE! Submit a news story Add an event  Add a charity job  Add and update your services and activities in our…

Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park Harrogate – A Hidden Gem in North Yorkshire Paul Dibb, Head Gardener Throughout May the colours in the garden really ramped up with both Rhododendrons and Azaleas ablaze, and they have not finished yet! The colours seem to be more vibrant this…

Harrogate Woman Charged Following Alleged Burglary and Fraud Against Elderly Resident A woman is due to appear in court after an elderly Harrogate resident was allegedly targeted in a burglary that led to her bank card being used in shops across the town. North Yorkshire…

Lavender Field Above Pateley Bridge Begins to Bloom After Decade-Long Dream Becomes Reality A stunning new lavender field overlooking Pateley Bridge is beginning to burst into colour after a local couple turned a decade-long dream into reality. Melanie and Chris Baxter, founders of Nidderdale Lavender,…

Step Inside One of Harrogate's Most Beautiful Buildings as Ambitious New Plans Take Shape If you've ever admired the striking spire of West Park United Reformed Church while walking through Harrogate town centre, you could soon have a whole new reason to step inside. One…

Major travel disruption is expected across Harrogate, Knaresborough, and Ripon today, 3rd June 2026, due to multiple ongoing utility upgrades, local structural repairs, and regional trunk road resurfacing schemes. [1, 2] Drivers should expect delays on major routes and are advised to plan ahead using…

The Great Knaresborough Bed Race Is Your Team Taking Part? Meet the 90 Teams Entering the Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2026 There's nothing quite like Bed Race day in Knaresborough. On Saturday, June 13, thousands of people will line the streets for one of Yorkshire's…