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July 29, 2026

Looking ahead to the 'best one day show in the North of England' at Pateley Bridge and crowds of 15,000

Good Morning York & Harrogate — 2026-07-29
Preparations are under way for Pateley’s Bridge’s biggest event of the year which attracts crowds of up to 15,000.
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Looking ahead to the 'best one day show in the North of England' at Pateley Bridge and crowds of 15,000

Looking ahead to the 'best one day show in the North of England' at Pateley Bridge and crowds of 15,000

• Preparations are under way for Pateley’s Bridge’s biggest event of the year which attracts crowds of up to 15,000.

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'I want people waiting for a transplant to know there's hope' - mum in 200-mile run
York Press · today

'I want people waiting for a transplant to know there's hope' - mum in 200-mile run

• Team GB athlete Louise Prashad is preparing to run 200 miles across England to raise funds for Leeds Hospitals Charity and NHS organ donation.

300-year-old pub which is only one in York village could get protected status
York Press · today

300-year-old pub which is only one in York village could get protected status

• A 300-year-old pub which is the only one in a York village could be granted protected status under a bid lodged with the city council.

Firefighters called to 20 acre North Yorkshire crop fire - people asked to avoid area
York Press · today

Firefighters called to 20 acre North Yorkshire crop fire - people asked to avoid area

• Firefighters from across the county have been called to a large crop fire in North Yorkshire.

New 'best value for money' study rates North Yorkshire theme park in Britain's top ten
Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · today

New 'best value for money' study rates North Yorkshire theme park in Britain's top ten

• A family-friendly North Yorkshire adventure park which has reduced its ticket prices in line with the Government’s temporary VAT cut has been named in the top ten UK best-value theme parks.

North Yorkshire Council to step up plans for affordable homes to 'help residents take first step on the property ladder'
Wetherby News (National World) · today

North Yorkshire Council to step up plans for affordable homes to 'help residents take first step on the property ladder'

• A revival of a form of council housing may be part of the answer to Knaresborough’s current housing problems.

Potter helps uncover story behind Pocklington school's clay dragon
York Press - What's On · today

Potter helps uncover story behind Pocklington school's clay dragon

• A clay dragon with a 29-year-old story has been rediscovered thanks to a recent school visit from potter Lyn at Fangfoss Pottery.

Ex-Harrogate deputy head's groundbreaking idea is a hit in 70 countries with teachers and parents
Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · today

Ex-Harrogate deputy head's groundbreaking idea is a hit in 70 countries with teachers and parents

• A former deputy head has talked about being “amazed” that an idea for a writing platform that began in a Harrogate classroom is now used by more than a million teachers worldwide.

Grammy-nominated star's two-night takeover of North Yorkshire venue in 16 photos
York Press - What's On · today

Grammy-nominated star's two-night takeover of North Yorkshire venue in 16 photos

• Relive Teddy Swims’ two sold-out nights at Scarborough Open Air Theatre with our 16-photo gallery.

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Official notice: City of York Council. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: City of York planning applications. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: North Yorkshire Council. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: North Yorkshire planning applications. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
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Wed 29 Jul · York · Visit York events. York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader ShowcaseThu 30 Jul · York · Visit York events. Seaside Fun & Yorkshire Day MarketFri 31 Jul · Bilton Health and Wellbeing Hub · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Serenity Sound BathFri 31 Jul · Yarn Etc · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Adult & child- Intro to crochet- Crochet a cactiSat 1 Aug · Stockwell Wellbeing Hub · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. KNARESBOROUGH: Deep Relaxation Gong Bath & Reiki MeditationSat 1 Aug · The Empress · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. NE Harrogate Green Party Summer SocialFri 7 Aug · Coach & Horses · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Harrogate Business Group Summer SocialFri 7 Aug · Waterstones · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Pokemon Master Quiz - HarrogateSat 8 Aug · Fitness Garage Harrogate · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Mindful Pilates WorkshopTue 11 Aug · The Barologist · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Psychic Nights One To One ReadingsWed 12 Aug · York · Visit York events. SpeedQuizzing at Museum Street Tavern
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Did you know? · York & Harrogate

RHS Garden Harlow Carr near Harrogate is home to the longest streamside garden in England and is the youngest of the Royal Horticultural Society's gardens.

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