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Events at Newby Hall 2026 Key 2026 Event Highlights April: Easter Bunny Adventure Trail (Apr 3-6). May: Spring Sports Cars in the Park (May 3), Rock Choir Performance (May 10), and Opera with Nicola Mills (May 23). June: Tractorfest 2026 (June 6-7), a major exhibition featuring thousands of vintage…

Harrogate & District Community Action E-Bulletin 2026 ISSUE 13 - 22 April 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…

Nest Week in Harrogate During the week of 27th April to 1st May 2026. Highlights include a major concert by Alfie Boe at the Royal Hall and the opening of new theatrical runs. Harrogate Alfie Boe in Concert: The world-renowned tenor performs live. Date & Time: Wednesday, 29th…

Harrogate Traffic Alert: Temporary Lights Return to Prince of Wales Roundabout Causing Delays Temporary traffic lights are back at the Prince of Wales Roundabout in Harrogate today (22 April 2026), causing major disruption across key routes including Otley Road, West Park, Leeds Road and York…

Knaresborough Man arrested for False Imprisonment Knaresborough police incident: Man arrested after hours-long stand-off over ‘false imprisonment’ A major police incident in Knaresborough has ended with a man arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment following a tense stand-off at a residential address. Officers were called…

This Weekend Ripon Market Ripon Artisan Market returns this weekend – food, crafts and independent traders set for city centre boost The popular Little Bird Made Artisan Market returns to Ripon this weekend, bringing a vibrant mix of artisan food, handmade crafts and independent traders…

Police Appeal Harrogate Crime Alert: Thieves Steal Over 1,000 Litres of Fuel in £1,000+ Raid on Housing Site A major fuel theft has been reported in Harrogate after criminals targeted a housing development, stealing more than 1,000 litres of diesel in a raid worth over…

Harrogate police appeal: indecent exposure incident on Wheatlands Road East sparks CCTV call North Yorkshire Police have issued a public appeal following a reported indecent exposure incident in Harrogate, urging residents to come forward with information and footage. The incident took place at around 4pm…

Major roadworks on Monday, 20 April 2026, include significant utility works in Harrogate and ongoing maintenance on the A1(M).  Harrogate Roadworks A61 ( Parliament St ,  Leeds Rd ,  Ripon Rd ): Multiple, ongoing electrical utility works and lane restrictions, notably at  Crescent Road  and …

Activities in Harrogate this week Harrogate Events: 20–26 April 2026 Experience the best of Harrogate this week with the return of the Spring Flower Show, live music, workshops, and family-friendly activities. Top Festivals & Shows Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2026📅 23–26 April | 📍 Great Yorkshire Events CentreExplore…

Harrogate Spring Water expansion rejected after fierce backlash over Rotary Wood Plans to expand the Harrogate Spring Water site in Harrogate have been dramatically rejected by North Yorkshire Council, following intense public opposition and a high-profile campaign to protect Rotary Wood. The proposed development, backed…

Boroughbridge motorway services plan faces fresh legal challenge North Yorkshire Council is under renewed pressure after campaigners raised fresh legal concerns over plans for a motorway service area near Boroughbridge. Kirby Hill Residents Against Motorway Services (RAMS) has formally challenged a new planning application linked…