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Cows controlled with GPS tracker which plays Waltzing Matilda - watch below
Watch Andy Darch explain how the Nofence collar with musical warning works.
Longer jail term for sexual predator after victim 'given sweets in exchange for silence'
Andrew Bristow was already serving a prison term
Residents rally behind charity shop after nasty 'hope you fail' letter
The handwritten ‘hope you fail’ letter was sent to Kreate on Hutcliffe Wood Road
BBC Bargain Hunt fans shocked after 'bit much' Harrogate profit sparks apology
Fans of the show were left in shock after the two brothers made a profit on a surprising item
Hacker threatened to expose fellow pervert to wife in blackmail plot
Joseph Hutchinson has been jailed
Incredible Harrogate man who played piano at Bettys makes final of Channel 4 reality TV show
A remarkable former pianist at Bettys tearooms in Harrogate has won over Claudia Winkleman, superstar pianist Lang Lang and pop singer Mika – and millions of viewers – in a hit Channel 4 reality TV show.
Rare baby spider monkey makes first appearance at zoo in adorable video footage
Watch the baby spider monkey clinging to its mum as she walks around the enclosure.
Exclusive: Hackers demand ransom after breaching North Yorkshire Council computer system
International hackers have breached the trading standards computer system at North Yorkshire Council and demanded a ransom. The Stray Ferret was tipped off by an anonymous source at the council who said the hackers had encrypted large amounts of data and were “demanding a ransom to decrypt it”. ...
Students on brink of Huddersfield University exit over course cuts and job losses
Open letter sent to Huddersfield University boss over axing of courses and job losses
Olly Alexander responds after suffering malfunction during Eurovision performance
Olly Alexander addressed his wardrobe malfunction which occurred during his Eurovision semi-final performance
Is a Town Council the right move for Harrogate ?
North Yorkshire Council are asking the public to share views on new plans for town councils in Harrogate and Scarborough. The towns are the only parts of North Yorkshire which do not have a parish or town council, and when North Yorkshire Council was launched in April last year one of the central pl...
Harrogate History: VE day 1945 – a day of rejoicing after the dark years of war
Malcolm Neesam (1946 – 2022) was a writer, archivist and historian, specialising in Harrogate and North Yorkshire history. He was born in Harrogate and studied at the University of Leeds as a professional archivist and librarian. He subsequently worked in Hereford, Leeds, London and York where...
Harrogate RUFC celebrates stunning season as key sponsor Apollo Capital looks to support stars of tomorrow
Harrogate Rugby Union Football Club is celebrating a stunning season of success with both its adult and youth teams sharing the glory.
Cannabis sniffer 'turning over new leaf' after bin bucket discovery
Liam Salmon travelled from Merseyside to Mirfield to carry out his crime
Barnsley Brierley Road evacuation: Residents warned 'could be 48 hours' as 130 homes evacuated while bomb squad combs scene
A man has also been arrested and an army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is working at the scene
New Mayor’s first day in office
David Skaith has started work as the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. With election results announced on Friday, yesterday marked the new Mayor’s first day in office. Duties included signing the Declaration of Acceptance of Office, which formally recognises the Mayor’s responsibilities f...
North Yorkshire combined authority advertises for £125,000 chief executive
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is advertising for its first chief executive, who will be paid a salary of £124,656. The organisation, which was launched in February and commands public funding of £540 million over 30 years, is currently led by James Farrar, interim head of paid servic...
Music legend's fans look forward to Harrogate's 'gig of the year' this week as Hejira bring UK tour to town
Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell may have recovered from a potentially career-ending health condition but you are unlikely to see her anytime soon in Britain.
Did you know that Neuhaus, now in Harrogate, has an Insiders club?
This story is sponsored by Neuhaus. An overview of Neuhaus Belgian chocolatier Neuhaus opened its first shop outside of London on James Street, Harrogate, a few months ago. The luxury chocolatier that was founded in 1857 is known for inventing Belgian praline and offers a high-end chocolate experien...
Monster George Thorley drugged and raped children in vile abuse campaign
Monster George Thorley finally behind bars 39 years after abusing children