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August 20, 2026

New £442m investment in tackling homelessness will help Harrogate's rough sleeping issues

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A Harrogate homeless charity has welcomed new Government funding to tackle rough sleeping as an “enormous sign of commitment” from Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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New £442m investment in tackling homelessness will help Harrogate's rough sleeping issues

New £442m investment in tackling homelessness will help Harrogate's rough sleeping issues

• A Harrogate homeless charity has welcomed new Government funding to tackle rough sleeping as an “enormous sign of commitment” from Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

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Leading Ripon charity is ready to launch new wellbeing café after 'generous' donation
Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · yesterday

Leading Ripon charity is ready to launch new wellbeing café after 'generous' donation

• A new wellbeing cafe is to open in Ripon with “generous” funding from Ripon City Council.

Flagship store of 'world-respected' retailer planned for York
York Press · yesterday

Flagship store of 'world-respected' retailer planned for York

• A retailer is planning to open its flagship store in England in York.

York City 'potentially' in the market for a new striker after Dipo Akinyemi knock
York Press - Sport · 3 days ago

York City 'potentially' in the market for a new striker after Dipo Akinyemi knock

• Scott Lindsey admitted that York City would ‘potentially’ have to explore the market for a striker before the Summer window closes.

New member of Harrogate company's team 'will bring in-depth experience'
Wetherby News (National World) · Local news · yesterday

New member of Harrogate company's team 'will bring in-depth experience'

• A Senior Associate has been welcomed to the team at a leading Harrogate law firm.

New owners of iconic Harrogate brand bring back 'popular tipple' by customer demand
Wetherby News (National World) · Local news · 2 days ago

New owners of iconic Harrogate brand bring back 'popular tipple' by customer demand

• A popular Harrogate-based gin brand has said it is "incredibly grateful” for the support of the community during a time of change as it brings back a popular classic by customer demand.

Plan to install 5G mast in village approved
BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday

Plan to install 5G mast in village approved

• The 30m (98ft) mast will replace an existing one of similar height at Broad Lane, Nether Poppleton.

Company defends mortuary plan at business park
BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday

Company defends mortuary plan at business park

• Objectors say the plans are "horrific and undignified", likening it to a "mass storage facility".

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Did you know? · York & Harrogate

On 14 December 1926, novelist Agatha Christie was found after an 11-day disappearance at the Swan Hydropathic Hotel in Harrogate, registered under the name 'Mrs Tressa Neele'.

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