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POLICE BLUE LIGHTS

Police Appeal

Police Appeal following collision near Knaresborough Published:09:4424/02/2026 We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man suffered serious injuries in a collision on the A658 at Calcutt. It happened at approximately 07.40am yesterday morning (Monday 23 February 2026) on the A658 at the junction…

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Mc Donalds

McDonald’s Harrogate closed for major refurbishment

McDonald's Harrogate closed for major refurbishment until March 17 One of Harrogate town centre’s busiest fast-food restaurants has temporarily shut its doors — and it won’t reopen until mid-March. The McDonald’s branch at Nidderdale House on Cambridge Road closed recently for what staff describe as…

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POLICE ACCIDENT

A658 closed near Knaresborough

A658 closed near Knaresborough after serious crash – police urge drivers to avoid area Drivers are facing disruption after a serious two-vehicle crash forced the closure of the A658 near Knaresborough on Monday morning. The road is shut south of the town at the junction…

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HARROGATE TRACTOR RUN

Knaresborough Tractor Run

Knaresborough Tractor Run on Sunday 8th of March, 2026 Over 350 Tractors Set for 2026 Knaresborough Tractor Run – With Air Ambulance Helicopter Landing Planned Hundreds of tractors will rumble through the Harrogate district next month as the hugely popular Knaresborough Tractor Run returns for…

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LIGHT AIRCRAFT CRASH

Pilot Seriously Injured

Pilot Seriously Injured After Light Aircraft Crashes at North Yorkshire Sculpture Park A pilot in his 20s is in a serious condition after a light aircraft crashed in North Yorkshire. Emergency services were called to the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park, near Masham, at around…

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Harrogate Blog

This Weekend (21–22 February 2026)

This Weekend (21–22 February 2026) 10 Brilliant Things to Do in Harrogate This Weekend (21–22 February 2026) Looking for the perfect late-winter escape? Harrogate delivers relaxation, heritage, gardens and live entertainment — all wrapped up in elegant Yorkshire charm. Here’s how to make the most…

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Big Nights Out

Wildlife fans are in for a treat as Gordon Buchanan brings Lions and Tigers and Bears to the stunning Royal Hall on Sunday 22 February (7.30pm). Expect dramatic footage, gripping stories and behind-the-scenes insight from one of television’s most respected cameramen. Dance lovers can experience something truly different when James Wilton Dance perform Bach…

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February Half-Term Highlights (16–22 February) in Harrogate

Families are spoilt for choice this week. Young audiences can enjoy the colourful stage adaptation of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at Harrogate Theatre on 17 and 18 February — a magical introduction to theatre. Creative children can get hands-on at Mercer Art Gallery with workshops including: Tapestry with…

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Spring Awakens at The Himalayan Garden as 100 New Sculptures Arrive for 2026

Winter may still have its grip, but the first signs of spring are already breaking through at The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park — and 2026 is shaping up to be its most exciting season yet. Soaked Ground, Careful Planning After weeks of relentless rain, the garden…

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Ten-Man Chesterfield Denied as Harrogate Town Snatch Late Point in Survival Fight

Harrogate Town AFC boosted their League Two survival hopes with a dramatic late equaliser to earn a 1–1 draw against promotion-chasing Chesterfield FC at the SMH Group Stadium. With the hosts eyeing a play-off push and Town battling at the foot of the table, the contest had huge implications…

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Over & Above Ranked in UK’s Top 50 – A Hidden Gem Making National Headlines

A secret speakeasy in Harrogate has vaulted into the national spotlight — securing 38th place in the UK Top 50 Cocktail Bars list less than 12 months after opening. Hidden behind a bookcase at 7 Cheltenham Crescent, Over & Above has become the first North…

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