Harrogate

The 1982 Eurovision Song Contest was staged in the north of England for the first time. That year's show opened with the question 'Where is Harrogate?' as an international audience was introduced to the charms of the North Yorkshire spa town.

When Eurovision came to Harrogate - a look back at the 1982 final

Sculpted by Hotel Chocolat, the £90 egg is is the size of an ostrich egg

This amazing Easter egg costs £90 - but there's one costing a LOT more

Easter activities.

Watch: Best UK destinations for a fun-filled Easter break

Hotel Chocolat 8 Fargate, Sheffield City Centre (Photo by National World)

Hotel Chocolat to launch in-store bakery as it eyes Greggs competition

Sophie leaving her home address at 7.06pm

Body found after police search river for missing woman

Tracey Reed was described as “the light in every room” and “truly one of a kind”.

Tributes paid to woman found dead in luxury camping pod

The new prize draw house being offered for the price of a raffle ticket.

£2m country house plus £100k in cash up for grabs in charity raffle

Nidd Hall

Luxury break review: Harrogate's Nidd Hall ticks all the boxes

Estate agents in Scotland have seen average sales volumes jump by more than a quarter year on year on average, the report found. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Scots estate agents see major sales boost, bucking UK-wide trend

Shutterstock images of Hove, Brighton. Richmond-upon-Thames, London. Hexham, Northumberland. Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Revealed: these are the 20 happiest places to live in Britain in 2021

Stirling has a rich heritage, a stunning location and a world famous castle.

Stirling named as the happiest place to live in Scotland

Harrogate Town's Josh McPake (right), on loan from Rangers, in action during the Buildbase FA Trophy 2019/20 Final at Wembley Stadium

Rangers loan ace 'twice the player' ahead of Ibrox return

Rangers winger Josh McPake is on loan at English League Two side Harrogate.

Rangers winger opens up on 'sacrifices' made and life in a Covid-secure hotel

Debenhams is permanently shutting 6 more UK stores with loss of 320 jobs - the l...

This is why people are planning to ring bells on their doorsteps on Christmas Ev...

Journalist and lecturer Lisa Bradley talks about her debut novel - psychological...

Former Uber driver Adrian McKinty wins Theakston old Peculier Crime Novel of Yea...

Organisers of the International Gilbert & Sullivan reveal 2021 programme

International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival goes on line

Linda’s enjoying slice of life as a top cake maker

This dramatic helicopter footage shows the moment police arrested a gang of burg...

Georgina Addison, who is four-months-old, was born severely deaf. Picture: SWNS

Watch as baby born deaf squeals with delight as she hears dad for first time

Dorothy Flowers celebrates turning 108. Picture: SWNS

Birthday girl Dorothy, 108, reveals secret to her long life

Have you got a tooth sweet enough for the role? (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can get paid to be a fudge taste tester - here’s how to apply

Former Galashiels Academy pupil Stuart Balfour racing in men's under 23 UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire

Borders cyclist Stuart Balfour excited to compete at UCI Road World Championship...

Holyroods social security committee fears scheme could result in Scots being 'punished' for working. Picture: PA

Scots ‘punished’ for working while on Universal Credit

Some areas are more likely to see their new drivers picking up points on their licence (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the towns with the highest number of dangerous learner drivers

Jon McLaughlin insists he is 100 per cent Scottish despite living most of his life overseas and in England. Picture: SNS.

Hampden in sight at last for Hearts' Jon McLaughlin

Obituary: Robin Christie, farmer and rally enthusiast

Antiques Roadshow presenter Fiona Bruce. Picture: Esme Allen

Antiques Roadshow finds its most valuable item ever

Mark Cavendish celebrates his first Tour de France victory since 2013. Picture: Getty

Mark Cavendish wins first Tour stage in 2 years

Jazz pianist Gwilym Simcock was a hit on Saturday night. Picture: Martin Evening

East Neuk Festival review: Gwilym Simcock Trio | Budapest Café Orchestra

The only thing stolen in the break-in at the Festival Theatre was a tub of ice cream. Picture: ESME ALLEN

Gang of kids steal theatre’s ice cream

JK Rowling says she loves the crime genre because she can create as many tales as she likes for her character rather than be tied by a single story line. Picture: PA

JK Rowling hopes detective will outlast Harry Potter

Chris Froome during the team presentation in Leeds. Picture: PA

Tour de France: Cavendish plays down yellow jersey

Brian Keighley said cancer treatments, hospital food, cleanliness and staff shortages were all being affected. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Squeeze on NHS is like a ‘five-year car crash’

Politicians have outlined visions for increased availability of care in the evenings and weekends. Picture: Getty

24/7 NHS ‘doomed to fail without more cash’

Better education will cause less of a burden on the NHS. Picture: Rex

Pupils need lessons on using NHS, say medics

Organ donation rates have increased in Scotland in recent years. Picture: Getty

Donating organs should be voluntary, doctor warns

Inverness ranked second, while Falkirk also made the top ten in fifth place. Picture: Getty

Inverness ranks second in happiest places to live

Allegations relate to dealing in Ocado shares before tie-up between the two retailers. Picture: Contributed

Morrisons treasurer quizzed over insider trading

Marco Pierre- White in his new restaurant in the Aston Hotel in Dumfries. Picture: Robert Perry

Marco Pierre White on his first Scots restaurant
As Marco Pierre White opens his first restaurant in Scotland, he talks about why he gave back his Michelin stars, his love of golf and why everything tastes bet...

placeholder image

Passing phase

Norwegian author and musician Jo Nesbo. Picture: Getty

Bloody Scotland: Nesbo leads cast of crime writers

placeholder image

Yorkshire says Tour’s Grand Depart will be one to savour

placeholder image

Jimmy Tarbuck questioned over child abuse claims

NHS Lothian slated after failing to hit latest waiting time targets

placeholder image

New Accies recruit Allan needed no second invitation to move north

John Gibson: Nice cuppa is answer to it all

Biker clothing chain Hein Gericke latest to go into administration in the UK

London 2012 Olympics: Designer kept in dark on cauldron test glitch

placeholder image

Susan Morrison: Well, sorry I spoke as humble bumbling sets off grumbling

placeholder image

Jane Bradley: Being tapped for a glass of water just isn’t good enough

Obituary: Cdr James Hume, RAN, naval officer who survived two sinkings and train...

placeholder image

Sturgeon is considering NHS report

placeholder image

Crime book reviews: Written in blood

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries