This year's Stray Ferret Christmas Appeal aims to raise £5,000 towards new craft workshops at Henshaws in Knaresborough. Please give what you can – no amount is too small. Thank you. Henshaws #StrayFerretChristmasAppeal #DisabilityInclusion | The Stray Ferret

Crowds are gathering on Kirkgate in Ripon for today's pancake races. Look for more coverage on the Stray Ferret today. | The Stray Ferret

#ad | 🎉 Get ready to bounce into fun at Harrogate Bounce ✨ We're open until Sunday, January 7th, with our last session from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. But don't worry, the excitement doesn't end there! 🎈 Mark your calendars for our upcoming event from Saturday, February 10th, to Sunday, February 18th. Expect inflatables, children's parties, circus workshops, a fantastic animal zone, and pony rides! 🐴 Save the dates for non-stop entertainment and unforgettable family adventures! #HarrogateBounce #Fam

A firefighter tackles a car fire on Jenny Field Drive. A local resident sent us this video of the fire, which occurred at about 8.30pm on Wednesday. Harrogate firefighters eventually extinguished the blaze, which happened near the Saltergate Drive roundabout. | The Stray Ferret