Raworths Solicitors are delighted to announce the full programme for the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2026 which brings together a vibrant mix of big names and compelling stories – covering everything from gardens and The Beatles to crime fiction and memoir. 

I suppose I followed a more traditional route to joining a charity by waiting until I had finished working in the insurance industry for over 40 years: and then thinking “what next”.

The approach of Freshers’ Week at universities throughout the UK can set off wide-ranging emotions - and thoughts of divorce.

Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses across the district to attend the Great Harrogate Transport Fair on Tuesday 22 September

A Harrogate law firm is bringing together legal and financial specialists for an event next month that will examine the practical challenges involved in protecting and preserving family wealth across generations.

Almost 7 million adults could be missing out on information to help prepare them for their retirement.  

Businesses across the Harrogate district are being urged to help shape the region's transport for the next two decades, as the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, opens a 10-week public consultation on his Local Transport Plan.

Consultation opens on 16 September, with a public exhibition in Goldsborough on 23 September

Local hospitality business, and Harrogate Chamber member, encourages people to take a simple step towards making new connections

Retailers, police and business crime experts to come together for practical session on tackling retail crime

The Harrogate Business Awards take place on Thursday 24 September, and alongside the trophies and the speeches there is a quieter piece of work going on: raising money for the awards' nominated charity for 2026, Aphasia Support.

A charity Singo Bingo event hosted by Harrogate accountancy firm Wild & Co at Rooster’s Brewing Co has raised more than £2,650 for local charity Dementia Forward.

Businesses, community groups, volunteers and local organisations are being invited to come together this September for a new initiative to help improve Harrogate town centre.

The focus gradually moves beyond “How do we grow more?” towards more strategic questions.

Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has hit the ground running in Parliament this week, raising local concerns with the First Secretary of State following his roundtable local hospitality representatives from across the local area.

Horticap, a charity which was established in 1984, provides horticultural training for students, who are all adults with learning or physical disabilities. 

More than 56% of people say they weren’t prepared for life’s financial milestones with one in four admitting they lack basic knowledge about money matters but are too embarrassed to ask, according to new research. 

We're sure, like us, you will have been shocked and saddened by the terrible scenes coming out of Nepal and our thoughts are with everyone who has lost their lives, loved ones, homes and livelihoods, as well as those across the border.