Harrogate Informer

War Graves Week invites people in Harrogate to discover the stories behind war graves in their local communities and share their own connections to the World Wars. War graves in Harrogate contain personal stories of First and Second World War service hidden in plain sight. Each site forms part of a global network spanning more than 150 countries, maintained by the Commonwealt...

At a meeting which saw the Council Chamber at Harrogate Civic Centre filled with councillors, community representatives, friends and family, Councillor Viv Poskitt was formally elected as the Mayor of Harrogate for the 2026/27 Civic Year. Councillor Chrissie Holmes, representing Starbeck Ward, was also appointed Deputy Mayor and will support the Mayor throughout the forthcomi...

The mother of a young model who sadly died from brain cancer at the age of 24 has been left “gobsmacked” by the quality of treatment-friendly clothing designed by degree-level students from York College. A range of dress shirts has been produced in the memory of Emily Rhodes by the first-year BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Garment Technology undergraduates in collaboration with...

Over half of local residents oppose the Government’s proposed holiday tax, according to a major new poll The Government is set to allow local mayors to introduce a tax on all overnight stays Almost three quarters of people locally would be forced to cut back or stop UK holidays as a result Over half (54%) of people in Yorkshire oppose the Government’s proposed holiday tax, ac...

Thousands of children in care are set to receive stronger support to maintain relationships with their brothers and sisters with a proposed new law that has been shaped by the experiences of a North Yorkshire care leaver. The planned legislation places a clear duty on all local authorities in England and Wales to promote and arrange contact between brothers and sisters who ar...