Profile: North Yorkshire’s new police commissioner
Zoe Metcalfe is the new North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Here is more on the new commissioner and her background.
Profile: North Yorkshire’s new police commissioner
Newly elected North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoe Metcalfe is set to take the helm this coming week. Ms Metcalfe will take over the £74,000 a year position from fellow Conservative, Philip Allott, after he resigns last month. She will take on a...
IMAGE GALLERY: Knaresborough Christmas lights switch on
There were big crowds in Knaresborough tonight for the Christmas lights switch-on with a special appearance from Santa. We captured some images of the festivities
Storm Arwen: Travel warnings and events cancelled in Harrogate district
Follow our live blog for the latest information on Storm Arwen. There have been travel warnings this afternoon and news of events cancelled in the Harrogate district as the region braces itself for strong winds, cold temperatures and possible snow fall.
Conservatives win North Yorkshire Police commissioner election
The Conservatives have held the position of North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Zoe Metcalfe has been named as the new commissioner.
BREAKING: Ripon pool opening delayed until January after fault found
The six-lane pool was due to open to swimmers on December 8 but will now be delayed to an unconfirmed date in January 2022. HBC said pool manufacturer Myrtha will be carrying out additional work to fix the problem.
Harrogate district reports 112 covid cases
The Harrogate district’s covid rate has fallen to 509 cases per 100,000 people. According to latest NHS England figures, 14 covid patients are being treated at Harrogate District Hospital.
EXCLUSIVE: Ripon leisure scheme racks up additional £1m cost
The Stray Ferret can reveal that Ripon’s new leisure project has racked up a further £1 million in costs. According to an FOI request, the council had a budget of £14.5 million in September.
Christmas Events: diary of festivities in the Harrogate district
Want to get into the Christmas spirit in the Harrogate district? We’ve started a listing of festive events you can go to. Get in touch if you want to add an event.
North Yorkshire music festival receives £120,000 government grant
Deer Shed offers live music, comedy and arts across a weekend in the North Yorkshire countryside. It has not been able to run a full festival for the last two years and the festival tweeted that the money will help ensure its survival.
Scale of Harrogate’s climate change challenge revealed
The scale of the challenge in reducing CO2 emissions is revealed as a public consultation is launched on the council’s carbon reduction strategy.
Conservative councillor says Ripon leisure scheme is poor use of public money
With Ripon’s new six-lane swimming pool due to open on 8 December, a question mark remains over the final cost for Harrogate Borough Council’s leisure scheme as more work is done to investigate ground stability at the leisure centre site.
Are you a people-person who wants to change lives? This job is for you
The award-winning Hampden House care home in Harrogate is looking for new staff to join its care, catering and housekeeping teams.
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