County ‘way off’ lockdown but ‘stay vigilant’, says public health director
As rates of coronavirus cases remain low compared to other areas, North Yorkshire’s director of public health has called for people to remain vigilant.
County ‘way off’ lockdown but ‘stay vigilant’, says public health director
North Yorkshire’s director of public health has called for people to remain vigilant despite the county being “way off” a local lockdown. Dr Lincoln Sargeant said the average number of cases of coronavirus in the county remains low, with areas like Harrogate averaging...
Harrogate Climate Coalition faces fresh criticism
Arnold Warneken from the Harrogate Green Party said he has written to Cllr Phil Ireland, who chairs the coalition, calling on Harrogate Borough Council to take “decisive action” in response to the climate emergency.
Terminal cancer diagnosis inspires Harrogate art teacher
Sharon Tinayre Carrick is well-known as a teacher at Rosset Adult Learning College, where she gets students to use art to improve their wellbeing.
Yorkshire Water launches affordable scheme for young farmers
Utility business Yorkshire Water and is to expand a scheme across its 70,000 acres of land to make farming affordable for young people. A farm near Swinsty has been chosen to be part of the initiative.
Residents mobilise against Whinney Lane developments
Almost 50 Pannal Ash residents met last night at the Squinting Cat pub to “mobilise” against the hundreds of new houses proposed for Whinney Lane.
Person dies on train line between Harrogate and Leeds
Emergency services are dealing with an incident at Weeton and all lines are blocked between Harrogate and Leeds. Passengers have been told to expect disruption this afternoon.
Harrogate high speed police chase ends in crash and arrest
North Yorkshire Police has asked anyone with information or footage from last night to call them on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously.
Plans for micropub at Knaresborough train station
As a Grade II listed building which dates back to 1865 there will be much interest in any redevelopment plans.
Harrogate firm to supply ‘covid-safe’ vending machines to airport
COVID-safe vending machines will be installed at Leeds Bradford Airport for passengers to buy food, drink and PPE, as some cafes remain closed and airlines are not serving food and drink.
Knaresborough feva festival goes virtual this weekend
The Knaresborough feva festival is going online on Friday. The chair said going online has had a “wonderful reaction” from the public.
Harrogate charity inundated with staff and volunteer applications
Disability Action Yorkshire has filled more frontline staff positions in the past two months than in the previous two years.
Goose play centre set to go into liquidation
Goose has been run by the current owner since September 2017, offering play and craft space as well as a cafe.
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Ripon saint’s parade couldn’t go marching in
A sunny Saturday would, in normal years, have been perfect for Ripon’s St Wilfrid’s Day procession, but the coronavirus crisis, which has brought a temporary halt to mass participation events, meant that celebrations had to be scaled down.