Pub chain looking for new operators for historic Harrogate pub whose roots go back to 1700

• A historic Harrogate pub which once had its own heli-pad and was the place to go in the early 1990s is looking for new landlords.

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York Press · yesterday 400 workers to strike for almost two weeks at major North Yorkshire business • Hundreds of staff at a major North Yorkshire manufacturing business are expected to continue strike action in a months-long dispute over pay.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · yesterday 'Real concern' in Harrogate's hospitality sector over plans for new tourist tax in North Yorkshire • Harrogate business leaders have reacted with skepticism to a new report recommending a new £1 a night visitor levy in York and North Yorkshire.

York Press · Local news · yesterday ‘Temu Spider-Man of York’ sought by police after items stolen from parcel • Police have issued a photograph of a man, dubbed the “Temu Spider-Man of York” by officers, sought in connection with items being stolen from a parcel delivered to a home in the city. • It comes as Chery's Jaecoo 7, nicknamed the "Temu Range Rover", makes headlines following its rival Jaguar Land Rover's decision to shed 4,000 jobs.

Wetherby News (National World) · Local news · yesterday North Yorkshire Police issue appeal after two men chase e-bike rider through Harrogate streets • North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses following an affray incident involving three men in Harrogate.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday Essex bowlers fight back to slow Yorkshire progress • Yorkshire are 241-6 at stumps on day one of their County Championship match against Essex at Headingley.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday Football club opposes council's eviction decision • Parish councillors are expected to meet members of Hunmanby FC soon to discuss the situation.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · Local news · yesterday For sale: Rare housing development site in historic part of North Yorkshire • A rare development site with consent for nine homes is for sale in a village near a historic North Yorkshire market town which is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 19 priority public listings from 19 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

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

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

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 · Full Circle Funerals HarrogatePetal & Pot: A Bereavement Based Mindful Fused Glass Workshop

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 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)

22 Sep · West Park United Reformed ChurchThe Great Harrogate Transport Fair

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Did you know? · York & Harrogate

York's Stonegate follows the line of the Roman via praetoria and was already known by its current name by 1119, likely for being the city's only paved street at the time.

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