Knaresborough is to welcome back rare historic railway artefact last seen in the town 180 years ago

• Railway enthusiasts are expected to flock to Knaresborough for two events shining a light on the town’s forgotten rail heritage.

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York Press · yesterday Former Methodist church in North Yorkshire village goes to market at £179,995 • A former church in a North Yorkshire village is up for sale for £179,995.

York Press · today Views sought on masterplan to build 3,500 new homes, a park and schools near York • Views are being sought on a masterplan to create 3,500 new homes, a country park, schools, a health centre and more on the Heronby site near York.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · 4 days ago Care home manager stole £50k from residents • Michaela Golding, 58, is jailed after taking money from residents at the home she managed in Filey.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · yesterday Artisan bakery to launch in Harrogate with pledge to offer customers 'best coffee you'll have ever tasted' • A new artisan cafe is to open soon in Harrogate promising to offer customers the “the best coffee you'll have ever tasted”.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · yesterday Harrogate Railway 'unlucky not to come away with three points' from Selby Town trip • Mike Morris felt that Harrogate Railway were “unlucky not to come away with three points” from Saturday’s trip to Selby Town.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · yesterday Harrogate Town address goalkeeper injury issues with loan signing of Bolton Wanderers' Luke Hutchinson • Harrogate Town have moved to strengthen their goalkeeping options with the loan signing of Bolton Wanderers’ Luke Hutchinson.

Wetherby News (National World) · Local news · yesterday Call for immediate changes to North Yorkshire home-to-school transport policy ahead of review • North Yorkshire opposition councillors are asking for three immediate changes to the authority’s home-to-school transport policy amid claims families continue to be unfairly affected.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday How extra wheelie bins could boost city's recycling rates • Council is proposing changes to its waste collection services to try and generate more money.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 21 priority public listings from 21 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

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

10 Sep · Heal - Coffee, Lifestyle & GiftingHeal - Language Club (from the Community Club series)

10 Sep · Six Poor FolkKnaresborough Business Club - Launch Event

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

12 Sep · Harrogate LibraryHarrogate Library LEGO Club

13 Sep · Crescent GardensHeritage Plaques of Harrogate

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

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

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 Sep · YorkAnother Night at the Musicals

20 SepHarrogate Restaurant Week returns this September

21 Sep · The Balcony, Harrogate Cricket ClubIn Group Networking Group

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

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Did you know? · York & Harrogate

St Mary's Abbey in York's Museum Gardens was one of England's wealthiest Benedictine monasteries, valued at over £2,000 a year when Henry VIII dissolved it in 1539.

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