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Harrogate hospice charity launches 'Dedicate a Daisy' appeal
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (639+ words) Monday, 1 June 2026 08: 22 Saint Michael's Hospice in Harrogate have launched their new appeal, 'Dedicate a Daisy'. People are invited to join the charity for an exclusive event where you can pick your daisy before taking it home to cherish. The daisies…...
No motorists turned away from Harrogate waste centres due to rule change
1+ week, 3+ day ago (856+ words) Thursday, 21 May 2026 14: 51 By Joe Willis, Local Democracy Reporter No motorists have been turned away from North Yorkshire's household waste centres following the introduction of a rule change, councillors have been told amid ongoing fears about fly-tipping. Concerns were voiced at…...
Children are taking over the Leeds station tannoy this weekend " here's why
1+ week, 5+ day ago (981+ words) Wednesday, 20 May 2026 09: 15 Charlie (7), Ivy (8), Shailene (12), Sadie (13), Leighton (14)and Alina (18) all either receive care from Martin House or have a close family connection to the hospice. Their messages will thank the people of Leeds for helping to fund The BUILD - the…...
New holiday club for special needs children to launch in Harrogate
2+ week, 3+ day ago (627+ words) I'll Be There For You Friday, 15 May 2026 07: 31 A brand new specialist childcare holiday club is set to launch in Harrogate this May half term. Different Minds is officially opening its holiday club at Killinghall Village Hall to children and young…...
Harrogate sisters take on Leeds half marathon in memory of beloved dad
3+ week, 6+ day ago (843+ words) The Size of a Cow Tuesday, 5 May 2026 07: 28 Two Harrogate sisters are preparing to run the Leeds Half Marathon this weekend in memory of their father. Sally Cocker, 56, and Jenny Lawson, 52, will take part in the event on Sunday (10th May), with…...
Popular glamping festival returns to Knaresborough next weekend
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (627+ words) Sign Of The Times Monday, 27 April 2026 07: 26 A popular family glamping festival is set to return to the countryside near Knaresborough next weekend. Glampfest 2026 will take place from 8th to 10th May at Market Flat Lane, bringing together around 2, 000 attendees for a weekend…...
The challenges of co-parenting at Easter - and how to overcome them
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (561+ words) Thursday, 2 April 2026 17: 49 By Jones Myers (sponsored) The easter holidays are in full swing, bringing the usual raft of challenges for co-parents which are further exacerbated by forecasts of travel chaos by land, air, road and sea. As always, putting children's…...
Opticians to host Easter fun days this half term
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (318+ words) Something Got Me Started Friday, 27 March 2026 08: 16 Children in Ripon are invited to a day of festive fun this half term with a range of Easter activities at Specsavers. The team has decided to run its kids' clinics again this half…...
Christmas experience at Mother Shipton's Cave named best in Yorkshire
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (733+ words) Tuesday, 24 March 2026 11: 41 Mother Shipton's Cave has been named Best Christmas Experience at the 2026 Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards. The annual awards, sponsored by Discover Ilkley and Yorkshire Tutors, celebrate the best family-friendly businesses across Yorkshire, with winners chosen through public…...
Win four tickets to The Yorkshire Baby and Toddler Spring Show!
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) We're giving one lucky family the chance to win 4 tickets and VIP goody bags to the Yorkshire Baby and Toddler Spring Show on Saturday 25th April! The perfect day out for expectant parents and families with little ones, at the Yorkshire…...