Ilkley Moor 'like tinder' firefighters warn after two incidents in 24 hours

• FIREFIGHTERS are urging visitors to take extra care on Ilkley Moor after being called to reports of smoke on the moorland and a campfire within the space of 24 hours.

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Wetherby News (National World)today Knaresborough Town Council celebrates 12 months of the Mayor’s Town Guides who have impressed everyone • The Knaresborough Mayor’s Town Guides have been hailed as a “great asset to the town” after their first year of operation in the visitor economy.

York Press - Sporttoday York City's 2026/27 League Two fixtures revealed • York City have today learned of their Sky Bet League Two fixture list - and will begin their new season at the LNER Community Stadium.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World)today Remarkable Harrogate shop founded in 1906 now boasts five generations of family ownership • One of Harrogate’s most favourite and successful stores is to celebrate its 120th anniversary next week still run by the same family after all these years.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World)today This is everything you need to know about Ripon Theatre Festival coming soon in July 2026 • Ripon Theatre Festival has unveiled it own top five ‘don't miss this’ moments as the clock ticks down to its launch in just over a week’s time.

Ilkley Gazettetoday Aldi giving away £3,000 in vouchers to help families in West Yorkshire this summer • ALDI is bringing back its summer support scheme for a second year, helping families in West Yorkshire with the added costs of looking after children during the school holidays.

Ilkley Gazettetoday Famous Yorkshire restaurant to temporarily close for £500,000 refurbishment • ONE of Yorkshire's most famous restaurants is set to temporarily close its doors this summer as part of a major £500,000 refurbishment programme.

Wetherby News (National World)today IN PICTURES: 15 properties in the Harrogate district that are new to the market this week • There are some lovely properties across the Harrogate district that are new to the market this week

York Presstoday £450,000 plan to manage coastal erosion near North Yorkshire holiday park • A £450,000 project to manage coastal erosion and climate change in a North Yorkshire hamlet could be funded by the Government.

City of York Council - Newstoday Magistrates order owner of uncontrolled dogs to pay £2,700 • After a series of incidents involving dangerously out‑of‑control dogs and persistent anti‑social behaviour, York Magistrates’ Court has ordered the owner to pay £2,762.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World)today Fit-again Lucas Barnes 'ready to get back to it' after being handed new Harrogate Town contract • Fit-again Lucas Barnes says he is “ready to get back to it” after being handed a new contract by Harrogate Town.

Wetherby News (National World)today Harrogate business leader says ‘we’re not asking for handouts just a fair chance to thrive’ • The owner of one of Harrogate’s most popular independent hospitality venues is calling for a cut in VAT rates not as a ‘Government hand out’ but as necessity for the town’s wider community and economy.

York Presstoday 'It's crazy'- York takeaway's later opening bid sparks fears • People living close to a York takeaway have spoken about their fears over its bid to stay open later.

York Presstoday Traffic building as North Yorkshire bridge 'stuck' and closed to pedestrians • Road users and pedestrians are being warned of traffic building after the closure of Whitby Swing Bridge.

What's on: next 7 days

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Fri 26 Jun · Bilton Health and Wellbeing Hub · Eventbrite – Harrogate events✨️Serenity Sound Bath✨️

Fri 26 Jun · The Empress · Eventbrite – Harrogate eventsConnecting Healthcare In Our Community (Harrogate)

Fri 26 Jun · Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate, Ascend Hotel Collection · Eventbrite – Harrogate eventsHarrogate Business Group - Professional Learning, Growth and Development

Sat 27 Jun · Harrogate Library · Eventbrite – Harrogate eventsHarrogate Library LEGO Club

Sat 27 Jun · Knaresborough Working Mens Club · Eventbrite – Harrogate eventsStand-up Comedy Night Knaresborough

Sun 28 Jun · York · Visit York eventsJess Gardham LIVE @ THOR'S Parliament St

Sun 28 Jun · Hiive - Harrogate · Eventbrite – Harrogate eventsPostnatal Recovery & Strength Workshop

Mon 29 Jun · York · Visit York eventsThe Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail

Tue 30 Jun · The West Park Hotel · Eventbrite – Harrogate eventsConnect Women in Biz - June Networking, Harrogate

Tue 30 Jun · York · Visit York eventsThe Choir of Man

Wed 1 Jul · Harrogate College · Eventbrite – Harrogate eventsHarrogate College July Open Event

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Did you know? · York & Harrogate

In autumn 2000 York suffered its worst flooding in 375 years as the River Ouse burst its banks, inundating more than 300 homes.

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