Knaresborough14 Jun 2026German team join 60th anniversary bed raceOrganisers say the annual event, now in its 60th year, is "brilliant community day" for the town.14 Jun 202613 Jun 2026Paddling pool to reopen after repair workThe pool in Valley Gardens reopens this weekend but pools in Ripon and Knaresborough need more work.13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026Beddy, steady, go for 60th running of unusual race13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026Bed Race founder would be 'blown away' by it todayOriginal founders and spectators recall what the quirky race was like in its early years.13 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Five baby hedgehogs found under garden deckingThe hoglets are being cared for by a local hedgehog rescue centre before being returned to the wild.3 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Petition over castle conservation signed by 500Campaigners say urgent action is needed to protect and restore 900-year-old Knaresborough Castle.1 Jun 202626 May 2026Paddling pools closed due to maintenance issues Council hopes that the three pools can reopen in time for the school holidays in July.26 May 202618 May 2026'Our river is unsafe despite bathing status - but I'm optimistic'The River Nidd is officially designated as bathing water, but quality tests rate it as Poor.18 May 202614 May 2026'Walkway collapse may worsen without urgent fix'Councillors are calling for landslip repair work underneath Knaresborough Viaduct to be sped up.14 May 2026...