New season for remarkable Harrogate group that's brought the best in world cinema to the town since 1955

• A Harrogate society which has been bringing the best in world cinema to the town since at least 1955 has unveiled the line-up for its new season.

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York Press · yesterday 40 jobs saved but popular York firm's liquidation leaves near £500,000 debts • York-based Frango Eduardo Ltd, which offers authentic Portuguese food, has entered a creditor’s voluntary liquidation, with debts approaching £500,000.

York Press · yesterday Rising costs force North Yorkshire firm to cut apprenticeships to 10-year low • Rising costs are forcing North Yorkshire steelwork firm Tadweld to cut its apprenticeship intake to the lowest level in a decade.

York Press · yesterday Row erupts over 700-body mortuary plans for York decision • A row has erupted over a decision on plans for a mortuary housing 700 bodies in York.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · yesterday Even Bob Dylan can't save UK's leading art retailer as Harrogate loses its fifth art gallery in less than two years • A prestigious store on one of Harrogate’s prime retail streets in the town centre is to close despite its close association with legendary names such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Depp and Billy Connolly.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · Local news · yesterday Waterdrop launches the M6HG Mineralized Instant Hot Countertop RO System • Waterdrop Filter, a global innovator in water purification solutions, has announced the launch of the Waterdrop M6HG Mineralized Instant Hot Countertop Reverse Osmosis System — a compact, installation‑free appliance designed to make daily hydration easier, healthier and more convenient.

Wetherby News (National World) · Local news · yesterday 'Thought-provoking' play by Riot Act Theatre conjurs up presence of Knaresborough's historic figure Blind Jack • What a night as Knaresborough was enthralled by a new Riot Act Theatre production which took the 30 or so brave enough to turn out on an evening when the ‘heavens opened’ for the first time in months.

City of York Council - News · Council · yesterday York shines a light on its support for Ukraine • The Ambassador of Ukraine, has written to City of York Council, requesting our support to mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day on Monday 24 August 2026.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday Drivers face 1,250 stops a year at damaged bridge • The crossing will be stopped to road traffic when a vessel needs to pass on the water below.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday Fire call outs double year-on-year • The fire service says the number of calls has put additional demands on the service.

City of York Council - News · Council · yesterday York residents invited to join ‘Big Conversation on Care’ • A big conversation about what adult social care should look like in the future has begun, and we want the views and voices of York to be part of this.

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Did you know? · York & Harrogate

On 16 March 1190, around 150 Jews, the entire Jewish community of York, died at the site of Clifford's Tower in the worst antisemitic massacre in medieval England.

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