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Yorkshire MP makes emotional admission about health condition in PMQs

Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, told the House of Commons he had been admitted to hospital earlier this year due to a flare-up of ulcerative colitis.

10 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Harrogate MP marks 60th anniversary of iconic Knaresborough Bed Race with motion in Parliament

The forthcoming Knaresborough Bed Race has been praised in the House of Commons by the town’s MP.

10 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

'I’m really excited to be selected for Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition 2026' says Knaresborough artist

A Knaresborough artist has become one in ten thousand by being selected for this year’s prestigious Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy.

10 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Harrogate CC 1st XI beaten again as Knaresborough CC make it three wins on the spin

Having made such a promising start to their 2026 Yorkshire Premier League North campaign, Harrogate CC’s 1st XI suffered a third consecutive defeat when they were turned over by struggling Hull Zingar

9 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Revealed: Line-up for this weekend's family-friendly Bed Fest in Knaresborough

Talented Harrogate music acts are preparing for the “ultimate community feel-good day” at Knaresborough Bed Fest this weekend.

8 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

This is everything you need to know about this weekend's much-loved Knaresborough Bed Race 2026

It’s just days until Knaresborough Bed Race which will celebrate 60 incredible years in which it has flown the flag for the town across the world, entertained thousands of people each time and raised

8 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Temporary traffic lights return to plague drivers on Harrogate to Knaresborough journeys

New roadworks misery has hit drivers on a key road between Harrogate and Knaresborough.

5 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Thousands sign petition as council prepares maintenance improvement plan for Knaresborough Castle

A plan to improve the maintenance of Knaresborough Castle is being prepared amid concerns that the historic venue has suffered years of neglect.

5 June 2026
York Press

New entertainment announced for the final day of the Great Yorkshire Show

The Boot Scootin’ Cow Girls and Knaresborough-based Knot Another Choir have been announced for the final day of the Great Yorkshire Show.

5 June 2026
York Press

Artisan markets return to Knaresborough and Harrogate this weekend

Little Bird Made markets are hosting a weekend of open-air markets in two Yorkshire towns.

4 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Boss of England's oldest paying tourist attraction say she is 'thrilled' by Visit England accolade

The pride of Knaresborough and one of England’s oldest paid visitor attractions has been rated “outstanding” by Visit England.

3 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

The 90 teams taking to the streets for the world-famous Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2026

The Great Knaresborough Bed Race will return to the town this month and we take a look at the teams that will be taking part.

2 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Theakston Nidderdale League: Harrogate CC 3rds beat Knaresborough Forest CC in battle of bottom two

Harrogate CC 3rds won for the first time in 2026 as they came out on top of their basement battle with Knaresborough Forest.

1 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Knaresborough Man’s new mission to give Ukrainian children a sporting escape

A Knaresborough man has set himself the ambitious target of raising £20,000 to bring a team of young Ukrainian footballers to the town in 2027.

1 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Major bank sponsors The Great Knaresborough Bed Race as iconic event celebrates 60th anniversary

Allica Bank has announced its partnership with The Great Knaresborough Bed Race ahead of the event’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

1 June 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Knaresborough CC 1st XI enjoy derby-day victory over Harrogate CC in Yorkshire Premier League North

Knaresborough CC’s 1st XI enjoyed a derby-day victory over Harrogate CC on Saturday afternoon.

31 May 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Knaresborough family-run vet awarded Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons accreditation

A vets in Knaresborough has been accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery.

29 May 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

New family event to take place soon thanks to Knaresborough Museum Association's amazing volunteers

Visitors will be offered the incredible chance to immerse themselves in medieval Knaresborough history in a forthcoming family event thanks to Knaresborough Museum Association.

29 May 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Petition calls for urgent action to protect and restore historic Knaresborough Castle

A petition calling for urgent action to protect and restore Knaresborough Castle is set to be debated by councillors after attracting more than 500 signatures.

28 May 2026
Harrogate Advertiser

Allowing battery storage scheme near Knaresborough school would be ‘planning failure’, warn governors

Leaders at a North Yorkshire school say allowing a battery energy storage system (BESS) to be built metres from a playground would be a ‘planning failure’.

28 May 2026

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