175th anniversary of Harrogate village school whose history began in a 1769 Sunday school

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York Press · Local news · yesterday 'It's right York sees its fair share'- council leader on £1-a-night 'tourist tax' • It is right that York receives its fair share of any income raised through a tourist tax, the council's leader has said.

York Press · Local news · yesterday ‘NHS must be ready for extreme events’ after North Yorks wildfire - health secretary • THE health secretary has said that the NHS has to be ready for extreme weather events after last year’s wildfires in the North York Moors.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · Local news · yesterday North Yorkshire Police release CCTV images of man and woman following theft at garden centre in Harrogate • North Yorkshire Police has issued two CCTV images of a man and a woman following a theft from a garden centre in Harrogate.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · Local news · yesterday Official opening of Little Ferns Pre-School at Coppice Valley Primary School in Harrogate • The Harrogate mayor has officially opened a new “high quality” pre-school to offer much-needed new early years provision for families in the town.

Ilkley Gazette · Local news · yesterday Electric pick-up goes to the moors: Isuzu D‑Max EV tested in 'Heartbeat' country • Arriving in the North York Moors in the Isuzu D‑Max EV feels oddly apt. • In these rural parts, a tough, no‑nonsense pick‑up has always been popular—and the diesel D‑Max has long been a familiar sight on farm tracks and village high streets alike.

Wetherby News (National World) · Local news · yesterday Harrogate is to host national event on tackling alarming levels of violence, abuse and theft in England • Harrogate is to host a national event about tackling retail crime in England as violence, abuse and theft hit alarming levels.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday Drax ash mound extraction plan approved • Plans to extract and reuse million tonnes of ash from a mound next to Drax are given the go-ahead.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday More funds needed for pier redevelopment - council • Plans for Scarborough's West Pier include repairing heritage buildings and creating new facilities.

City of York Council - News · Council · yesterday Support for neurodivergent York residents • A range of peer support services is now available for neurodivergent York residents, delivered by Daisy Chain, an award-winning charity.

City of York Council - News · Council · 2 days ago New heating systems improve health and lower electricity use • Residents at Honeysuckle House are noticing a difference to their bills after the 27 flats were fitted with new heating systems.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 17 priority public listings from 17 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

12 Sep · MorrisonsCoastal Wealth - Coach trip to Scarborough from Harrogate

12 Sep · Stonefall CemeteryCWGC Tours 2026 - Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery

12 Sep · Waterstones CaféHarrogate - Sober Butterfly Collective Curious Coffee Catch-up

12 Sep · Pavilions of HarrogateHARROGATE HEALTH HEALING & WELLBEING FESTIVAL 12 & 13 September 2026

14 Sep · DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & SpaEquality Diversity & Inclusion In The Workplace

16 Sep · The Saints Coffee HarrogateChatter & Natter Table (The Chatty Cafe Scheme) Harrogate

16 Sep · Full Circle Funerals HarrogatePetal & Pot: A Bereavement Based Mindful Fused Glass Workshop

17 Sep · StarlingWhisky Tasting with Compass Box

18 Sep · Harlow Hill CemeteryHarlow Hill Cemetery Walk

19 SepHarrogate community invited to take part in four Days of Action

19 Sep · St Mark's Church, HarrogateLive Lecture: John Bell The Imagination as a Key to Unlocking Scripture

20 SepHarrogate Restaurant Week returns this September

21 Sep · Starling Independent Bar Cafe KitchenYorkshire Indie Business Club (Sep 2026)

22 Sep · West Park United Reformed ChurchThe Great Harrogate Transport Fair

23 Sep · Harrogate LibraryHARROGATE PEOPLE: William Grainge

23 Sep · Cold Bath Brewing CoIson Harrison Quiz and Networking Event In Aid Of Henshaws

24 Sep · DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & SpaHarrogate Business Awards 2026

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Did you know? · York & Harrogate

Quaker chocolate maker and social reformer Joseph Rowntree (1836-1925) was born in York and built one of Britain's great cocoa enterprises alongside pioneering poverty studies.

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