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August 3, 2026

£30m plan for new city centre museum and gardens

Good Morning York & Harrogate — 2026-08-03
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£30m plan for new city centre museum and gardens

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Simon Weaver ‘pleased’ with Harrogate Town 'reaction' as pre-season ends with victory over Scarborough Athletic
Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · yesterday

Simon Weaver ‘pleased’ with Harrogate Town 'reaction' as pre-season ends with victory over Scarborough Athletic

• Simon Weaver declared himself “pleased” with Harrogate Town’s “reaction” to going a goal down as they came from behind to beat Scarborough Athletic 2-1 in their final pre-season outing.

Mysterious character’s alternative market is returning to York
York Press · yesterday

Mysterious character’s alternative market is returning to York

• A gothic alternative market will be held at the York Castle Museum.

‘Beautiful’ tea garden by Yorkshire waterfall that’s only open a few times a year
York Press · Local news · yesterday

‘Beautiful’ tea garden by Yorkshire waterfall that’s only open a few times a year

• The Falling Foss Tea Garden can be found next to a waterfall and offers scones that are "to die for".

Crash closes road near North Yorkshire village – Air ambulances called
YorkMix · Local news · yesterday

Crash closes road near North Yorkshire village – Air ambulances called

• The post Crash closes road near North Yorkshire village – Air ambulances called appeared first on YorkMix.

Main city centre bridge and road reopens after police incident
York Press · Local news · yesterday

Main city centre bridge and road reopens after police incident

• A main bridge in York city centre is currently closed with emergency services at the scene.

Two knifemen among defendants sentenced at York Magistrates Court
York Press · Local news · yesterday

Two knifemen among defendants sentenced at York Magistrates Court

• Two knifemen were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Updated: York bridge reopens after police incident
YorkMix · Local news · yesterday

Updated: York bridge reopens after police incident

• The post Updated: York bridge reopens after police incident appeared first on YorkMix.

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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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Thu 6 Aug · York · Visit York events. SpeedQuizzing at Stonegate YardThu 6 Aug · York · Visit York events. York Georgian FestivalFri 7 Aug · Coach & Horses · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Harrogate Business Group Summer SocialFri 7 Aug · Harrogate · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Help Shape the Future of Bathroom DesignFri 7 Aug · Waterstones · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Pokemon Master Quiz - HarrogateSat 8 Aug · Wesley Centre Harrogate · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Harrogate Headlock Vintage Clothing SaleSat 8 Aug · Fitness Garage Harrogate · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Mindful Pilates WorkshopTue 11 Aug · The Barologist · Eventbrite – Harrogate events. Psychic Nights One To One Readings
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Did you know? · York & Harrogate

In autumn 2000 York suffered its worst flooding in 375 years as the River Ouse burst its banks, inundating more than 300 homes.

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