August Bank Holiday 2026: What’s On in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon & Nidderdale Wondering what to do this August Bank Holiday? Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and the surrounding district are packed with live music, comedy, family adventures, horse racing, art, countryside and…
Ripon Drivers Face Weeks of Road Closures and Temporary Traffic Lights If you regularly drive through Ripon, you may want to allow extra time for your journey over the coming weeks. A major programme of gas works is bringing road…
August Bank Holiday events August Bank Holiday events. Discover live comedy, music, family attractions, racing, art and outdoor adventures across the district. From Harrogate Theatre and Knaresborough’s riverside attractions to Ripon Racecourse and Nidderdale, there’s something for everyone. Plan a…
Scamp & Dude picks Harrogate for first permanent store in the North Harrogate shoppers have another exciting new opening to look forward to this autumn as colourful British fashion brand Scamp & Dude prepares to make the town its permanent…
New £82m Kex Gill Bypass Opens – What It Means for Harrogate Drivers If you regularly drive from Harrogate towards Skipton, Lancashire or the M6, one of North Yorkshire’s most troublesome stretches of road has just undergone a major transformation…
Ever Wondered What It’s Like to Be a Police Officer? North Yorkshire Police Wants Volunteers Applications to become a Special Constable are open until 11.59pm on Sunday 30 August 2026 – and you don't need any previous policing experience. Ever…
Crochet Camp Set to Bring a Celebration of Creativity and Community to Harrogate Crochet lovers, makers and independent businesses are coming together near Harrogate this September for a new event celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and community. Crochet Camp Yorkshire will take…
£340 in Fake Notes Used to Buy Apple MacBook in Knaresborough Selling something online in Knaresborough or across North Yorkshire? This police warning is worth reading before you hand over your phone, laptop or other valuables to a buyer. A…
Ripon Market Day Gets a Boost as Thursday Footfall Jumps 31% Thinking of visiting Ripon on a Thursday? There’s now another reason to make a day of it. Free live music, family entertainment and Ripon’s traditional market are creating a…
Christmas at Harewood More than a visit to Father Christmas, Harewood has partnered with Enchanticas to bring you this all-new immersive experience that invites your family into Father Christmas’ story. Your adventure begins in the Elf Cocoa Café, where festive…
