Construction begins on £2 million transformation at RSPCA York, Harrogate and District – but charity still needs £800,000

• Construction work has officially begun on a major redevelopment at RSPCA York, Harrogate and District, marking a significant milestone in plans to transform its ageing facilities and improve the lives of vulnerable animals.

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Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · yesterday Ripon-based company set to secure £2.4 million North Yorkshire gritter fleet replacement deal • A multimillion-pound deal to replace gritters and other winter maintenance vehicles used on North Yorkshire’s roads is set to be approved.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · yesterday Harrogate nursery holds ‘yellow day’ to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance • Children and team members at Partou Playaway Day Nursery and Pre-school in Harrogate have hosted Yorkshire Air Ambulance mascot Dr Priti and North Regional Fundraiser Clare Deacon for a special story time.

York Press · yesterday D-Day forecaster’s ‘head would have exploded’ at modern weather technology • A veteran RAF meteorologist from North Yorkshire has described how Jim Stagg’s “head would have exploded” if the D-Day forecaster had access to modern computer weather models.

York Press · yesterday New take-away set to add spice to North Yorkshire town's food scene • A new take-away Viva el Picante is set to add spice to Harrogate’s dining scene.

York Press · yesterday Some York parking fees could be cut after 'long and difficult process' • Proposals to cut some parking charges in York have been unveiled.

Wetherby News (National World) · Local news · yesterday Warning issued to parents after children found inside dangerous abandoned building in Harrogate • Parents and carers are being urged to speak to their children about the dangers of exploring abandoned buildings after two youngsters were found inside a derelict property in Harrogate.

City of York Council - News · Council · yesterday Community groups invited to apply for ward funding • City of York Council is encouraging community groups, charities and voluntary organisations across York to apply for ward funding to help deliver projects that benefit local communities.

City of York Council - News · Council · yesterday Council’s executive to decide next steps following parking review • On Wednesday 9 September 2026, City of York Council’s Executive will consider the recommendations of a review into community car park and on-street parking charges in response to local petitions.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday County lines drug dealer jailed for over four years • Iyaz Igbal was involved in a drugs supply line between Yorkshire and Lancashire, police say.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday Hospital entrance to undergo revamp • The redesign will include a Costa Coffee and M&S Food store, as well as an improved self check-in.

Wetherby News (National World) RSS feed · Local news · yesterday 17 nostalgic photos of primary school starters from across the Harrogate district over the years • We have taken a look through our archives and found these brilliant pictures of school starters from across the district over the years.

What's on: next 14 days

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4 Sep · 17 MilesHarrogate Social at 17 Miles Harrogate

5 Sep · Stockwell Wellbeing HubKNARESBOROUGH: Deep Relaxation Gong Bath & Reiki Meditation

5 Sep at 11:00 · Three's a Crowd | HarrogateLOVE TO BE PRE-PARTY

6 Sep · Rose Harrogate30 Minute Intuitive Tarot Reading - Harrogate

9 Sep · St Roberts Catholic ClubThe Jesmonite Matchy-Matchy Bowls Workshop - in HARROGATE with Objectify

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

12 Sep · Harrogate LibraryHarrogate Library LEGO Club

13 Sep · Crescent GardensHeritage Plaques of Harrogate

14 Sep · Harrogate LibraryHiding in plain sight

16 Sep · Imperial Tea Room, Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate City CentreFrom purpose to performance: Afternoon tea with Bettys and Taylors

16 Sep · The Mucky DuckThe Brewers Table

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Did you know? · York & Harrogate

Poet W. H. Auden, often called the greatest English poet of the 20th century, was born in York on 21 February 1907.

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